Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, April 25, 2024 Dale Jenkins, from The Jenkins Institute, joins Robert to discuss trends he is noticing in ministry. Dale’s work with his brother, Jeff, takes them both all across the United States an

“Checking in on Your Prayer Life” with Denny Howell (Preachers in Training S19E7)

19 days ago 37m 23s

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, April 11, 2024 Denny Howell, one of the ministers for the Ooltewah church of Christ near Chattanooga, TN, joins us this week from Lads2Leaders in Nashville to help us improve in our prayer life. Watc

“A Conversation with Student Ministers” with Walker Howell and Sawyer Reid (Preachers in Training S19E6)

Mar 14th, 2024 36m 11s

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, March 14, 2024 Are you considering becoming a preacher? Are you already preaching, but feel that you need your passion for ministry to be reignited? If so, take half an hour to listen to Walker Howel

“How Churches Can Better Utilize Media” with Michael Bush (Preachers in Training S19E5)

Mar 7th, 2024 39m 45s

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, March 7, 2024 The media age in which we live isn’t going away. While many of us had a crash course in social media and marketing during the COVID pandemic, it may be time to take that to the next lev

“When You Struggle with Your Health” with David Pharr (Preachers in Training S19E4)

Feb 29th, 2024 38m 21s

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, February 29, 2024 David Pharr was preparing dinner one minute and, the next thing he knew, he was in the back of an ambulance on the way to the hospital. Today, almost two months past brain surgery,

“Evangelism Outside of the Bible Belt” with Robert Young, Sr. (Preachers in Training S19E3)

Feb 22nd, 2024 49m 28s

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, February 22, 2024 Robert Young, Sr. serves as one of the elders for the Long Island church of Christ in New York. He joins Robert today to discuss the differences of evangelism and religious culture

“The Opportunities and Liabilities of New Technologies” with Chad Landman (Preachers in Training S19E2)

Feb 15th, 2024 42m 13s

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, February 15, 2024 Chad Landman talks about ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence. What potential lies in this technology? How could they be practically and helpfully utilized within the context of mini

“Preaching Revelation & FHU Lectureship Preview” with Doug Burleson (Preachers in Training S19E1)

Jan 25th, 2024 42m 26s

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, January 25, 2024 This year’s theme for the Annual Bible Lectureship at Freed-Hardeman University is “Triumph of the Lamb: the Battle with Evil in Revelation.” Dr. Doug Burleson, professor of Bible at

“On Establishing an Eldership at a Congregation” with Paul Sain (Preachers in Training S18E12)

Dec 7th, 2023 38m 57s

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, December 7, 2023 What should a preacher do if he is at a congregation without elders? If men who are qualified to be shepherds are present, what is the practical process of establishing the eldership

“Thanksgiving – To What End?” (Preachers in Training S18E11)

Nov 23rd, 2023 18m 41s

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, November 23, 2023 On this Thanksgiving episode for 2023, Robert shares some thoughts about why thanksgiving is a vital habit for a minister to develop. Watch the Video We want to hear from you! Subsc

“2023 Holiday Gift Guide” with Chad Landman (Preachers in Training S18E10)

Nov 16th, 2023 49m 36s

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, November 16, 2023 Chad Landman is here with the 2023 Holiday Gift Guide! Chad joins us each year at this time with picks made with ministers in mind. Watch the Video Episode Resources We want to hear

“Tips for Meeting with Elders” with Adam Faughn (Preachers in Training S18E9)

Nov 9th, 2023 36m 58s

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, November 9, 2023 Adam Faughn is back to offer some tips for meeting with elders. Adam preachers for the Central church of Christ in Paducah, Kentucky. Watch the Video We want to hear from you! Subscr

“Ministering to 20- and 30-Year Olds” with Matt Sokoloski (Preachers in Training S18E8)

Oct 26th, 2023 27m 57s

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, October 26, 2023 Dr. Matthew Sokoloski, affectionately known as Soko, is an Associate Professor of Biblical Studies at Freed-Hardeman University. He also works with the Henderson church of Christ as

“Ministering to Those Who Are Learning to Live with Loss” with Dean Miller (Preachers in Training S18E7)

Oct 12th, 2023 45m 37s

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, October 12, 2023 Dean Miller travels the country to help people learn to live with loss, especially the loss of a spouse. His focus on widowhood has been a blessing to so many people. On this episode

“Talking Productivity” with Chance Hicks (Preachers in Training S18E6)

Sep 28th, 2023 43m 40s

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, September 28, 2023 One of the biggest challenges for any minister is how to get it all done. For that matter, is the work ever done?? Chance Hicks joins Robert to discuss all things productivity! Wat

“Planning Sermons & Congregational Study Plans” (Preachers in Training S18E5)

Sep 21st, 2023 45m 53s

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, September 21, 2023 David Sproule has been planning congregational themes and coordinating study plans for years at the Palm Beach Lakes church of Christ in West Palm Beach, Florida. On this episode,

“Why You Should Study the Maps in the Back of Your Bible” with John Moore (Preachers in Training S18E4)

Sep 14th, 2023 34m 40s

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, September 14, 2023 Through his Bible Passages ministry, John Moore helps many Christians come to learn more about the world in which biblical events took place. His passion for biblical cultures and

“Improving a Preacher’s Prayer Life” with Kevin Rhodes (Preachers in Training S18E3)

Sep 7th, 2023 1h 2m

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, September 7, 2023 Preacher, do you struggle with your prayer life? We can relate. Kevin Rhodes, the director of the Brown Train School of Preaching in Bedford, TX, is back to discuss how we can impro

“Ministering to Young Adults” with Dean Thompson (Preachers in Training S18E2)

Aug 24th, 2023 44m 40s

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, August 24, 2023 Are young adults interesting in the Bible and Christianity? Dean Thompson says they are! Dean is one of the evangelists for the University church of Christ in Charlotte, North Carolin

“Take Heart” (Preachers in Training S18E1)

Aug 17th, 2023 36m 38s

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, August 17, 2023 Robert kicks off season 18 with a look at the first chapter of both 1 Timothy and 2 Timothy, highlighting reasons Paul gave to Timothy why he could overcome timidity and have courage

“Preaching at Laodicea” with Mike Vestal (Preachers in Training S17E7)

May 4th, 2023 44m 6s

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, May 4, 2023 How do you know if you are preaching for a lukewarm congregation? And what do you do if you are? Mike Vestal walks through Revelation 3, specifically the letter to the church at Laodicea,

“Becoming a Better Preacher” with David Pharr (Preachers in Training S17E6)

Apr 27th, 2023 51m 4s

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, April 27, 2023 David Pharr, pulpit minister for the Concord Street church of Christ in Orlando, Florida, offers seven things we can do to be better preachers. Watch the Video We want to hear from you

“Preaching for a Bilingual Congregation” with Barton Kizer (Preachers in Training S17E5)

Feb 16th, 2023 37m

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, February 16, 2023 Barton Kizer helps us learn how to reach people of different cultures, and offers practical next-steps for how to do this on a congregational level. Watch the Video We want to hea

“Getting Out of a Preaching Rut” with Steve Higginbotham” (Preachers in Training S17E4)

Feb 9th, 2023 27m 34s

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, February 9, 2023 If you’ve been preaching for very long, then you know about preaching ruts. What can I do if I feel I’m in one? Steve Higginbotham offers six helpful suggestions. Watch the Video W

“Talking Minister Taxes” with Dale Hubbert (Preachers in Training S17E3)

Jan 26th, 2023 49m 8s

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, January 26, 2023 Dale Hubbert is a financial advisor and a friend of ministers! He joins Robert to offer some tips related to a minister’s taxes. Episode Resources [Video] Values Based Investing by D