Preachers in Training with Robert Hatfield
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“A Preacher’s Taxes” (Preachers in Training S1E5)
February 05, 2015 09:00 - 50 minutes - 39.7 MBSeason 1, Episode 5 For Thursday, February 5, 2015 “A Preacher’s Taxes” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Torrey Clark Show Notes: Why are taxes so complicated for preachers? Torrey Clark is not only a preacher and the host of Culture Shock here on TLN, he is also a CPA. Torrey joins us for this episode of PIT […]
“A New Book, ‘Preach Better'” (Preachers in Training S1E4)
January 29, 2015 09:00 - 43 minutes - 35 MBSeason 1, Episode 4 For Thursday, January 29, 2015 “A New Book, ‘Preach Better'” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Chris McCurley Show Notes: Chris McCurley stops by to talk about his new book, “Preach Better: 10 Ways to Communicate the Gospel More Effectively.” Episode Resources: Click here to order Preach Better from Start2Finish. Your Feedback Email: […]
“How Can I Teach About the Bible Lands if I’ve Never Been to Them?” (Preachers in Training S1E3)
January 22, 2015 09:00 - 47 minutes - 38.1 MBSeason 1, Episode 3 For Thursday, January 22, 2015 “How Can I Teach About the Bible Lands if I’ve Never Been to Them?” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Tony Lawrence Show Notes: Have you ever felt inadequate discussing the ancient biblical sites because you’ve never visited them? Tony Lawrence has been traveling to and leading tours […]
“Doing Q & A Right” (Preachers in Training S1E2)
January 15, 2015 09:00 - 41 minutes - 33.7 MBSeason 1, Episode 2 For Thursday, January 15, 2015 “Doing Q & A Right” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Glenn Colley Show Notes: Glenn Colley has been doing Q & A sermons in his local work for the last twenty or so years. Today, he stops by Preachers in Training to share his tips […]
“Minister Means Servant” (Preachers in Training S1E1)
January 08, 2015 16:21 - 43 minutes - 34.5 MBSeason 1, Episode 2 For January 8, 2015 “Minister Means Servant” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Paul Sain Show Notes: The New Testament has a lot to say about ministry. The term is applied to all Christians, inasmuch as we are all to be servants. But the term is also specifically applied to preachers […]
Preachers in Training 066: “Take a Sermon Planning Retreat!”
November 20, 2014 10:00 - 45 minutes - 36.3 MBEpisode #066 For Thursday, November 20, 2014 “Take a Sermon Planning Retreat!” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Rusty Hills Show Notes: Rusty Hills joins Preachers in Training again this week to discuss his sermon planning retreats and why you should take one, too! Plus, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that ministers […]
Preachers in Training 065: “Five Minutes With God & Preaching with Evernote”
November 06, 2014 10:00 - 36 minutes - 29 MBEpisode #065 For Thursday, November 6, 2014 “Five Minutes With God & Preaching with Evernote” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Rusty Hills Show Notes: Robert shares some new ways that he is using Evernote to write and organize sermons. Plus, Rusty Hills stops by to share information about his new book, “Five Minutes with […]
Preachers in Training 064: “A Call for All Church Leaders to Step Up!”
October 30, 2014 09:00 - 26 minutes - 21.1 MBEpisode #064 For Thursday, October 30, 2014 “A Call for All Church Leaders to Step Up!” HOST: Robert Hatfield Show Notes: In 1 Timothy, Paul makes it clear that any man who leads in worship is to have holy hands. That certainly applies to preachers. So why is it that the professionals who […]
Preachers in Training 063: “How Can A Preacher Help One Who Has Been Physically Abused?”
October 23, 2014 09:00 - 45 minutes - 36.6 MBEpisode #063 For Thursday, October 23, 2014 “How Can A Preacher Help One Who Has Been Physically Abused?” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Lonnie Jones Show Notes: DOMESTIC ABUSE HOTLINE: 1-800-799-SAFE This is the fourth episode in our October series to raise awareness about domestic violence and domestic abuse. Visit The Light Network’s Domestic Violence Page to […]
Preachers in Training 062: “The Physically Abusive Relationship”
October 16, 2014 09:00 - 35 minutes - 28.4 MBEpisode #062 For Thursday, October 16, 2014 “The Physically Abusive Relationship” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Lonnie Jones Show Notes: DOMESTIC ABUSE HOTLINE: 1-800-799-SAFE This is the third episode in our October series to raise awareness about domestic violence and domestic abuse. Visit The Light Network’s Domestic Violence Page to see more of the network-wide emphasis on […]
Preachers in Training 061: “Recovering from a Verbally Abusive Relationship”
October 09, 2014 09:00 - 45 minutes - 36.3 MBEpisode #061 For Thursday, October 9, 2014 “Recovering from a Verbally Abusive Relationship” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Dr. Jerry Martin Show Notes: DOMESTIC ABUSE HOTLINE: 1-800-799-SAFE This is the second episode in our October series to raise awareness about domestic violence and domestic abuse. Robert is joined once again by Dr. Jerry Martin, the dean of […]
Preachers in Training 060: “An Introduction to Domestic Violence & Verbal Abuse”
October 02, 2014 08:00 - 42 minutes - 33.4 MBEpisode #060 For Thursday, October 2, 2014 “An Introduction to Domestic Violence & Verbal Abuse” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Dr. Jerry Martin, Ph. D. Show Notes: This is the first episode in our October series to raise awareness about domestic violence and domestic abuse. In this episode, Robert is joined by Dr. Jerry Martin, […]
Preachers in Training 059: “TITUS: “Rebuke them sharply…” (1:13)”
September 25, 2014 10:00 - 42 minutes - 34.9 MBEpisode #059 For Thursday, September 25, 2014 “TITUS: “Rebuke them sharply…” (1:13)” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Brad McNutt Show Notes: Paul told Titus to “rebuke” false teachers. What does this mean? In what spirit should preachers fulfill this command today? What about the role of elders in rebuking false teaching? Brad McNutt joins Robert […]
Preachers in Training 058: “TITUS: “Set in order the things that are lacking” (1:5)
September 18, 2014 10:00 - 49 minutes - 39.9 MBEpisode #058 For Thursday, September 18, 2014 “TITUS: “Set in order the things that are lacking” (1:5) HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Andy Brewer Show Notes: Preachers have the responsibility of examining the truth, and setting in order the things that are lacking in the congregation with which we labor and worship. Andy Brewer […]
Preachers in Training 057: “TITUS: Manifested His word through preaching” (1:3)
September 11, 2014 10:00 - 36 minutes - 29.9 MBEpisode #057 For Thursday, September 11, 2014 “TITUS: “Manifested His word through preaching” (1:3) HOST: Robert Hatfield Show Notes: Paul’s epistle to Titus addressed a younger preacher who was involved in a local work on the island of Crete. On this episode, Robert begins a study of the epistle to Titus that […]
Preachers in Training 056: “A Relocation Conversation”
August 21, 2014 10:00 - 51 minutes - 41 MBEpisode #056 For Thursday, August 21, 2014 “A Relocation Conversation” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Emily Hatfield Show Notes: Emily Hatfield joins Robert this week to discuss lessons that they have learned in their recent relocation from Tennessee to South Carolina. Don Blackwell also comes on during Preacher’s S.T.E.W. to talk about GBN’s live […]
Preachers in Training 055: “Is the IRS Listening to Your Sermons?”
August 14, 2014 10:00 - 57 minutes - 44.4 MBEpisode #055 For Thursday, August 14, 2014 “Is the IRS Listening to Your Sermons?” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Dr. Dave Miller Show Notes: Is the IRS listening to your sermons? Dr. Dave Miller, the executive director of Apologetics Press, joins Robert on this episode to talk about whether preachers should use the pulpit to […]
Preachers in Training 054: “Why Ministers are Breaking Down by Batsell Barrett Baxter”
July 17, 2014 10:00 - 34 minutes - 30 MBEpisode #054 For Thursday, July 17, 2014 “Why Ministers are Breaking Down” HOST: Robert Hatfield Show Notes: I recently came across a sermon that Batsell Barrett Baxter recorded in 1956. The sermon was a response to an article in Life magazine titled, “Why Ministers are Breaking Down.” Though the sermon is 58 years […]
Preachers in Training 053: “Preaching About Addiction”
July 10, 2014 10:00 - 38 minutes - 30.6 MBEpisode #053 For Thursday, July 10, 2014 “Preaching About Addiction” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Trent Childers Show Notes: Please remember Trent Childers in prayer, who continues to struggle in the hospital. This week, Trent Childers joins Robert to discuss addiction. Trent has done a lot of studying about addiction and is heavily involved in […]
Preachers in Training 052: “Ministering to Addiction”
June 26, 2014 10:00 - 45 minutes - 35.9 MBEpisode #052 For Thursday, June 26, 2014 “Ministering to Addiction” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Trent Childers Show Notes: Please remember Trent Childers in prayer, who continues to struggle in the hospital. This week, Trent Childers joins Robert to discuss addiction. Trent has done a lot of studying about addiction and is heavily involved in […]
Preachers in Training 051: “Help! I’m Going to Preacher School!”
June 19, 2014 10:00 - 52 minutes - 41.1 MBEpisode #051 For Thursday, June 19, 2014 “Help! I’m Going to Preacher School!” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Steven Ford Show Notes: Preacher’s S.T.E.W.: Sermon: Viral – SALVATION: Rediscovering a Forgotten Passion Tool: iOS App: SermonTrackr Bonus Tool! Desktop Calendar (2 x 2) Color coded ink pens keep things organized Steven hangs it on his wall so he […]
Preachers in Training 050: “Campaign: Capitol Hill”
June 12, 2014 10:00 - 26 minutes - 21 MBEpisode #050 For Thursday, June 12, 2014 “Campaign: Capitol Hill” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Jake Sutton Show Notes: Jake Sutton stops by Preachers in Training to discuss his upcoming event, Campaign: Capitol Hill, which will take place on July 5, 2014 in Washington, D.C. Preacher’s S.T.E.W.: Sermon: “A Godless Sewer” (Ezek. 22:30) 1. God is SEEKING. […]
Preachers in Training 049: “Your Writing Ministry, Part 2”
June 05, 2014 10:00 - 58 minutes - 45.6 MBEpisode #049 For Thursday, June 5, 2014 “Your Writing Ministry” Part 2 HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Michael Whitworth Show Notes: Michael Whitworth joins Preachers in Training again this week to discuss why all preachers should write. Michael shares his thoughts on the value of books over sermons, he gives us a sneak peak into his writing process […]
Preachers in Training 048: “Your Writing Ministry, Part 1”
May 29, 2014 10:00 - 44 minutes - 34.4 MBEpisode #048 For Thursday, May 29, 2014 “Your Writing Ministry” Part 1 HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Michael Whitworth Show Notes: Michael Whitworth stops by Preachers in Training this week to discuss why all preachers should write. Through what medium should preachers write? How often? What about? Are there not enough preacher’s blogs out there? […]
Preachers in Training 047: “Tech on a Budget: Cell Phones Bills!”
May 22, 2014 10:00 - 40 minutes - 33.2 MBEpisode #047 For Thursday, May 22, 2014 “Tech on a Budget: Lowering Cell Phone Bills” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Adam Faughn Show Notes: Preachers S.T.E.W. Sermon: “Christianity on the Outside” – A Sermon about Modesty Tool: “Keep Your Bulletin Fresh” (from Stuff Preachers Use) Event: Diana Singing (second Friday and Saturday in June and September) Wisdom: “You earn the […]
Preachers in Training 046: “Beginning a New Preaching Work”
May 15, 2014 10:00 - 53 minutes - 42.4 MBEpisode #046 For Thursday, May 15, 2014 “Beginning a New Preaching Work” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Phil Sanders Show Notes: Phil Sanders, speaker for the In Search of the Lord’s Way television program, stops by Preachers in Training to offer tips for preachers who are moving to work with a different congregation. Thanks to Derrick for suggesting […]
Preachers in Training 045: “Why I Preach with BJ Clarke”
May 08, 2014 10:00 - 40 minutes - 32 MBEpisode #045 For Thursday, May 8, 2014 “Why I Preach with BJ Clarke” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: BJ Clarke Show Notes: PREACHER’S STEW: SERMON – “Being Responsive to the Grace of God” (Titus 2:11-14) A Leaving (Deny ungodliness…) A Living (Live soberly, righteously…) A Looking (Looking for that blessed hope) TOOL – App: BizXpensTracker (for iOS) EVENT – […]
Preachers in Training 044: “A Ministering Team: Coworkers”
May 01, 2014 10:00 - 36 minutes - 29.5 MBEpisode #044 For Thursday, May 1, 2013 “A Ministering Team: Coworkers” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Chris Clevenger Show Notes: Preacher’s STEW: SERMON: “There is One God” (Eph. 4:6) TOOL: Proclaim Church Presentation Software EVENT: Truth in Love Lectureship at the East Hill church of Christ (Pulaski, TN) WISDOM: Learn to listen! Your Feedback Email: […]
Preachers in Training 043: “A Ministering Team: The Preacher and His Wife”
April 24, 2014 10:00 - 28 minutes - 24.3 MBEpisode #043 For Thursday, April 24, 2014 “A Ministering Team: the Preacher and His Wife” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Emily Hatfield Show Notes: PREACHER’S STEW: SERMON: “Hannah: The Personfication of Ideal Motherhood” (1 Sam. 1-2) TOOL: 8 Tips for a Great Mission Trip by John Farber EVENT: Polishing the Pulpit early-bird registration ends July 1! […]
Preachers in Training 042: “The Return of Preachers in Training”
April 17, 2014 10:00 - 29 minutes - 24.4 MBEpisode #042 For Thursday, April 17, 2014 “The Return of Preachers in Training” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Andy Brewer Show Notes: Preachers in Training returns after several weeks on hiatus. Robert introduces the brand new format for the show, and Andy Brewer stops by to give us the lowdown on a great […]
Preachers in Training 041: “Resource: Lessons on Love with Dan Winkler”
March 06, 2014 11:00 - 40 minutes - 32.2 MBEpisode #041 For Thursday, March 6, 2014 “Resource: Lessons on Love with Dan Winkler” HOST: Robert Hatfield Show Notes: This week’s episode is a special resource that you’re sure to enjoy! Dan Winkler discusses 1 Corinthians 13 in a recording from Christian Servants Day 2014 in Pulaski, TN. Click here for the […]
Preachers in Training 040: [TECH]: “A Buyer’s Guide for a New Computer”
February 27, 2014 11:00 - 44 minutes - 36 MBEpisode #040 For Thursday, February 27, 2014 [TECH]: “A Buyer’s Guide for a New Computer” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Chad Landman Show Notes: Has that old computer finally bitten the dust? Chad and Robert discuss their recommendations for a brand new, reasonably-priced computer that will be perfect for your ministry. Episode Resources: Be […]
Preachers in Training 039: “A Servant Leader”
February 20, 2014 11:00 - 13 minutes - 11 MBEpisode #039 For Thursday, February 20, 2014 “A Servant Leader” HOST: Robert Hatfield Show Notes: The concept of servant leadership is timeless. Today, I’d like to remind us of an individual in the New Testament who was truly a servant leader, and draw a few applications for you and me as we […]
Preachers in Training 038: “Eager for Unity”
January 30, 2014 12:30 - 21 minutes - 18.7 MBEpisode #038 For Thursday, January 30, 2014 “Eager for Unity” HOST: Robert Hatfield Show Notes: Have you preached lately about unity? Robert dives into Ephesians 4 to see the apostle Paul’s zeal for biblical unity as a pattern for what preachers today ought to have. Your Feedback Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) […]
Preachers in Training 037: “Robert’s Top 10 iPad Apps”
January 23, 2014 12:30 - 32 minutes - 28.2 MBEpisode #038 For Thursday, January 23, 2014 “Robert’s Top 10 iPad Apps” HOST: Robert Hatfield Show Notes: Here are Robert’s top 10 iPad apps: 10. Kindle (Free) 9. iBooks (Free) 8. Day One ($4.99 for the iOS app) 7. Notability ($2.99 in the iOS app store) Check out the Griffin stylus […]
Preachers in Training 036: “A Book Review: ‘Fit for the Pulpit'”
January 09, 2014 12:30 - 27 minutes - 22 MBEpisode #036 For January 9, 2014 “A Book Review: ‘Fit for the Pulpit'” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUESTS: Chris McCurley and Michael Whitworth Show Notes: Robert talks to Chris McCurley, editor of the new book, Fit for the Pulpit, and to Michael Whitworth, owner of Start2Finish Books and contributing author to Fit for the Pulpit. Who […]
Preachers in Training 035: “The Resolutions Episode 2014”
January 02, 2014 12:30 - 31 minutes - 24.2 MBEpisode #035 For January 2, 2014 “The Resolutions Episode 2014″ HOST: Robert Hatfield GUESTS: Chris Clevenger and Adam Faughn Show Notes: Adam, Chris and Robert discuss how to set resolutions and make goals. They take a look back at 2013 resolutions and look forward to resolutions in 2014. Why do you believe in […]
Preachers in Training 034: “Ministering Through the Holidays”
December 19, 2013 12:30 - 36 minutes - 27.8 MBEpisode #034 Recorded Tuesday, December 17, 2013 “Ministering Throug the Holidays” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Barry Gilreath, Jr. Show Notes: Discussion Points: In what ways do people sometimes hurt during the holidays? What is the church’s responsibility to those who hurt? Job encountered “miserable comforters,” what do we need to avoid saying or […]
Preachers in Training 033: “Annual Sermon Planning”
December 12, 2013 12:30 - 37 minutes - 26.8 MBEpisode #033 For December 12, 2013 “Annual Sermon Planning” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Brad McNutt Show Notes: Robert and Brad discuss planning sermons a year in advance: What are the advantages of annual sermon planning? How do you ensure flexibility for issues and needs that may arise during the year? How you do […]
Preachers in Training 032: “How to Be A Preaching Student”
December 05, 2013 12:30 - 19 minutes - 14.2 MBEpisode #032 For December 5, 2013 “How to Be A Preaching Student” HOST: Robert Hatfield Show Notes: R. W. Dale delivered nine lectures on preaching at Yale University in the late 1800s (see episode resources below for link). Dale offered the following advice to preaching students: Don’t repeat history’s mistakes. Learn from […]