Preachers In Training With Robert Hatfield

Preachers in Training Season 11, Episode 3 for Thursday, January 23, 2020 Westley Hazel stops by to discuss a preacher’s marriage, and how we can work to find a healthy tension between ministry and marriage – without leaning toward extremes in either. Links Forest Park church of Christ in Valdosta, GA We want to hear from […]

Preachers in Training Season 11, Episode 2 for Thursday, January 16, 2020 Forest Antemesaris discusses how the church – and especially the preacher – should treat skeptics who may be a guest at our worship services or Bible studies. Converted to Christ a year or so after an initial visit to a youth Bible class, Forest […]

Preachers in Training Season 11, Episode 1 for Thursday, January 9, 2020 On this episode, Dr. Justin Rogers, Associate Professor of Biblical Studies at Freed-Hardeman University, and Director of the FHU Graduate School of Theology, discusses the criteria for a document to be considered for the canon of Scripture and why such a topic is important […]

Preachers in Training Season 10, Episode 14 for Thursday, December 19, 2019 Jeff Archey, the new speaker for the International Gospel Hour, stops by the podcast to discuss where preachers can turn when they need encouragement. Jeff offers extremely practical advice, noting that “God will open a greater door than the one brethren may have shut.” […]

Preachers in Training Season 10, Episode 13 for Thursday, December 12, 2019 John Board, preacher for the Elizabethtown church of Christ in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, shares his real-life experience, and the lessons he has learned in ministering to people in times of suffering. In addition to offering helpful tips and tools, John discusses the need to monitor […]

Preachers in Training Season 10, Episode 12 for Thursday, November 28, 2019 Ben Hayes, pulpit minister for the Highland Park church of Christ in Muscle Shoals, Alabama and licensed counsellor, joins Robert to discuss what preachers can do to minister to those who are addicted. “Love people where they are, but love them enough not to […]

Preachers in Training Season 10, Episode 11 for Thursday, November 21, 2019 Dr. Ryan Cowan, a dentist who lives in Texas, has been involved with prison ministry for a decade. On this episode, he shares six things he has learned about preaching to prisoners. Links Granbury Street church of Christ in Cleburne, TX Defending the Faith […]

Preachers in Training Season 10, Episode 10 for Thursday, November 14, 2019 Steve Miller, the minister of spiritual growth at the church of Christ at Gold Hill Road, is on this episode to discuss preaching the biblical worldview. Links Church of Christ at Gold Hill Road Contact Steve Miller about his new book, Between Sundays. We […]

Preachers in Training Season 10, Episode 9 for Thursday, November 7, 2019 A listener submitted the following: “People are always saying that the internet isn’t a great place to have a Bible study, but sometimes you really don’t have an option.” On this episode, Robert discusses the benefits of digital evangelism, and how such can be […]

Preachers in Training Season 10, Episode 8 for Thursday, October 24, 2019 Why do you love preaching? Could the joy you place in preaching be misdirected? Sometimes preachers will indicate that they love preaching because they love the act of preaching, or they enjoy the Bible study, or they love working with people. But what do […]

Preachers in Training Season 10, Episode 7 for Thursday, September 19, 2019 Hiram Kemp walks us through Paul’s Areopagus sermon in Acts 17 to highlight four things that we need to teach unbelievers. We want to hear from you! Email: preachers@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links

Preachers in Training Season 10, Episode 6 for Thursday, September 12, 2019 Wayne Jones sat down with Robert to discuss handling public disagreements. After defining some terms, Wayne challenges all of us with several practical tips for working toward unity with brothers and sisters in Christ. Episode Resources University church of Christ in San Marcos, TX […]

Preachers in Training Season 10, Episode 5 for Thursday, September 5, 2019 As an interim minister, Jerrie Barber has become very well acquainted with leaving congregations. He and his wife have served 8 congregations in the last 12 years through that important interim work. Today, he joins Robert to discuss the five things a leaving preacher […]

Preachers in Training Season 10, Episode 4 for Thursday, August 29, 2019 Dale Hubbert has worked in financial services for several years, and he is currently employed by a wealth management firm in Madison, AL. Dale is a father of three children and grandfather of 4. He also has experience in being a preacher and in […]

Preachers in Training Season 10, Episode 3 for Thursday, August 22, 2019 Wayne Rodgers discusses the heart of the gospel that we preach, and encourages all preachers to maintain focus in our sermons. “We’re not just preparing sermons to get up and preach,” Wayne says, “we’re studying to change ourselves.” Links Eastside church of Christ (Maryville, […]

Preachers in Training Season 10, Episode 2 for Thursday, August 15, 2019 A preacher fills not just one role, but an abundance of roles within a local congregation. Phil Sanders served as a local minister for 38 years, and he joins Robert today to discuss how we can help the church understand our place in the […]

Preachers in Training Season 10, Episode 1 for Thursday, August 8, 2019 Welcome to season 10 of Preachers in Training! We begin this season with a listener request. Could being too polished make you less effective? Bill Burk and Robert Hatfield weigh the pros and cons of polish and passion on this episode. “A preacher needs […]

Preachers in Training Season 9, Episode 18 for Thursday, May 23, 2019 Steve Higginbotham, preacher for the Karns church of Christ and instructor for the Southeast Institute of Biblical Studies, offers three practical things to consider when there are people who don’t seem to like you as the preacher. “Those who dislike us are more than […]

Preachers in Training Season 9, Episode 17 for Thursday, May 16, 2019 On this episode of Preachers in Training, we study humility from a man who modeled it so well. Tom Holland went on to his reward a few weeks ago. We are indebted to the Memphis School of Preaching for allowing us to feature this […]

Preachers in Training Season 9, Episode 16 for Thursday, May 2, 2019 This week’s listener-requested topic deals with preachers coordinating with song leaders to plan a worship service that coordinates around a central theme. Gary Jenkins, co-host of Bountiful: the Heart of Money Management and Late Night at TLN, is a wonderful song leader for the […]