Robert Hatfield

Preachers in Training

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The podcast about all things preaching and ministry.

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Robert Hatfield

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“Tools of the Trade 2016” (Preachers in Training S4E3) 25.08.2016 51:26

Preachers in Training Season 4, Episode 3 for Thursday, August 25, 2016 On this episode, Robert sat down with five gospel preachers to find out some of their favorite tools in ministry. He asked them the same five questions: What is your favorite low-tech study tool (other than your Bible)? What is your favorite high-tech study tool? […]

“When You Preach for a Church Without Elders” #2 (Preachers in Training S4E2) 18.08.2016 29:41

Preachers in Training Season 4, Episode 2 for Thursday, August 18, 2016 This is part two of a conversation Robert had with Paul Sain regarding helping a congregation without elders to establish an eldership. They discuss the preacher’s responsibility in this scenario and Paul offers practical tips regarding the process of selecting men who are qualified and install […]

“When You Preach for a Church Without Elders” (Preachers in Training S4E1) 11.08.2016 28:55

Preachers in Training Season 4, Episode 1 for Thursday, August 11, 2016 Paul Sain joins Robert to discuss helping a congregation without elders to establish an eldership. They discuss the preacher’s responsibility in this scenario and Paul offers practical tips regarding the process of selecting men who are qualified and install those men as elders over the […]

“A Look in the Mirror – A Response to ‘The Ugly in Christianity’ Article” (TLN Specials 014) 22.06.2016 40:48

The Light Network Specials, Episode 14. Recorded Sunday, June 12, 2016 On June 8, 2016, Hillary Ferguson posted a blog on The Huffington Post titled The Ugly in Christianity. In the piece, Ferguson described times when Christians did not act like Christians. Their conduct turned her away from the Lord’s church. This episode of TLN Specials is a look in […]

“Seven Things Preachers Need to Know in Times Like These” with Glenn Colley (Preachers in Training S3E15) 19.05.2016 48:44

Preachers in Training Season 3, Episode 15 for Thursday, May 19, 2016 Glenn Colley joins Robert today to discuss seven things preachers need to know in times like these. Programming Note: This is the last episode of season 3. If you’re listening chronologically, we will be taking a break during the summer and will return in August […]

“Don’t Slack on Your Bible Class” with Michael Whitworth (Preachers in Training S3E14) 12.05.2016 37:03

Preachers in Training Season 3, Episode 14 for Thursday, May 12, 2016, 2016 Michael Whitworth talks about the importance of the adult Bible class and why preachers shouldn’t slack on the Bible classes they teach. Michael also offers tips for asking faith-building questions. Links Click here for all episodes of Preachers in Training Start2Finish.org Teaching Rocket […]

“Issues of the Restoration Movement” (Preachers in Training S3E13) 05.05.2016 43:10

Preachers in Training Season 3, Episode 13 for Thursday, May 5, 2016 Steven Hunter and Mike Greene, who serve as ministers for the Lehman Avenue church of Christ in Bowling Green, KY, join Robert to discuss what major issues the preachers of the Restoration Movement discussed and debated the most. They answer the following questions: Let’s define […]

“Avoiding Being ‘Preachy'” with Jeremiah Tatum (Preachers in Training S3E12) 28.04.2016 27:45

Preachers in Training Season 3, Episode 12 for Thursday, April 28, 2016 Jeremiah Tatum, preacher for the Willow Avenue church of Christ in Cookeville, TN, joins Robert to discuss being “preachy.” Brother Tatum recently wrote a blog post about this topic on A Legacy of Faith. Links Click here for all episodes of Preachers in Training […]

“Preachers Moving – When, Why, and How” with Adam Faughn (Preachers in Training S3E11) 21.04.2016 38:55

Preachers in Training Season 3, Episode 11 for Thursday, April 21, 2016, 2016 Adam Faughn discusses preachers moving from one congregation to another. He and Robert discuss the following questions: How can a preacher know when it is time to leave a work for another work? What are appropriate reasons to leave? How can one know […]

“Encouraging Fellow Preachers” with Dale Jenkins and Jeff Jenkins (Preachers in Training S3E10) 14.04.2016 34:35

Preachers in Training Season 3, Episode 10 for Thursday, April 14, 2016 Dale Jenkins and Jeff Jenkins join Robert to discuss how preachers can communicate with and encourage fellow preachers. They offer many practical tips for preachers to minister to each other. Links The Jenkins Institute TJI Preaching & Ministry Podcast (You can also listen on YouTube) The […]

“Sound Doctrine” (Preachers in Training S3E9) 08.04.2016 37:56

Preachers in Training Season 3, Episode 9 for Friday, April 8, 2016 Cliff Goodwin joins Robert to discuss the importance of sound doctrine, and the impact that it can have both on your own soul as upon the souls of those to whom you preach. This episode of Preachers in Training is a part of The Light […]

“Why the Bible’s Big Picture is So Important” (Preachers in Training S3E8) 24.03.2016 41:22

Preachers in Training Season 3, Episode 8 for Thursday, March 24, 2016 Brad McNutt joins Robert to discuss the big picture of the Bible. They talk about the importance of the big picture, and some practical ways that you can incorporate the Bible’s theme into your teaching and preaching. Links The Book Club review of Preaching: Communicating Faith […]

“Sermon Types” with Wade Webster (Preachers in Training S3E7) 25.02.2016 36:03

Preachers in Training Season 3, Episode 7 for Thursday, February 25, 2016 Wade Webster joins Preachers in Training today to discuss topical, textual, and expository sermons. Find out which type of sermon he prefers and generally recommends for preachers. Plus, Wade and Robert discuss why it is important to vary the types of sermons from time to time. Links […]

“Sheep Swapping” with Wayne Jones (Preachers in Training S3E6) 18.02.2016 32:04

Preachers in Training Season 3, Episode 6 for Thursday, February 18, 2016 This week’s episode addresses the issue of people moving from one congregation to another one across town. Robert and his guest, Wayne Jones, discuss the answers to the following questions: Is it a sin to jump from one congregation to another? Why do some preachers […]

“Elders / Preachers Meetings” with Don Blackwell (Preachers in Training S3E5) 11.02.2016 30:35

Preachers in Training Season 3, Episode 5 for Thursday, February 11, 2016 Should preachers feel intimidated when meeting with the elders? With what kind of attitude should we enter a meeting with the elders? How do you handle critique from your elders during the meeting? All of these questions and more are answered on this week’s episode with […]

“Upgrading Church Ministries While Keeping the Old Paths” (Preachers in Training S3E4) 04.02.2016 36:47

Preachers in Training Season 3, Episode 4 for Thursday, February 4, 2016 Neal Pollard, the preacher for the Bear Valley church of Christ in Denver, Colorado, joins Robert to discuss the need for churches to upgrade their ministries without compromising biblical authority. They discussions reasons, keys, ways, and an example pertaining to upgrading church ministries. Links […]

“Advice for Youth Ministry to Smaller Youth Groups” (Preachers in Training S3E3) 28.01.2016 34:27

Preachers in Training Season 3, Episode 3 for Thursday, January 28, 2016 How can churches grow their youth ministry? That’s a question that we received in a recent listener survey. Philip Jenkins, youth minister at the Mount Juliet church of Christ in Tennessee, is here to offer advice and guidance for ministering to smaller youth groups. Links […]

“Law Enforcement & Fire Service Chaplain Work” (Preachers in Training, S3E2) 21.01.2016 30:52

Preachers in Training Season 3, Episode 2 for Thursday, January 21, 2016 On this episode of Preachers in Training, Stephen Sutton joins Robert to discuss chaplain work. What is a chaplain? What do chaplains do? What kind of training does someone need to serve as a chaplain? Learn the answers to these and other questions on this […]

“Balancing Work & Family Life with Joe Wells” (Preachers in Training S3E1) 14.01.2016 30:50

Preachers in Training Season 3, Episode 1 for Thursday, January 14, 2016 Ministry is demanding, often taking us away from our homes and families (at all hours of the day and night) to help those with a spiritual need. What can preachers do to get a better handle on balancing church work and family life? Joe Wells […]

“Tom Holland on the Church’s Greatest Need” (Preachers in Training S2E14) 10.12.2015 34:26

Season 2, Episode 14 For Thursday, December 10, 2015 “Tom Holland on the Church’s Greatest Need” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Tom Holland Show Notes: Tom Holland, a gospel preacher for 65 years, offers his insights on the church’s greatest need today. He offers advice for preachers as they prepare for the future. We’d love to hear […]

“Tom Holland on How Things Have Changed” (Preachers in Training S2E13) 03.12.2015 43:58

Season 2, Episode 13 For Thursday, December 3, 2015 “Tom Holland on How Things Have Changed” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Tom Holland Show Notes: Tom Holland joins Robert by phone to discuss what he has learned about preaching and ministry during his 65 years as a gospel preacher. Bro. Holland talks about how culture has […]

“Holiday Gift Guide for Ministers” (Preachers in Training S2E12) 19.11.2015 57:17

Season 2, Episode 112 For Thursday, November 19, 2015 “Holiday Gift Guide for Ministers” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Chad Landman Show Notes: The holiday season is a great time to get some ministry gear! Chad Landman joins Robert to give us a holiday gift guide for ministers. We’d love to hear from you. […]

“Ministering in Tragedy” (Preachers in Training S2E11) 29.10.2015 46:56

Season 2, Episode 11 For Thursday, October 29, 2015 “Ministering in Tragedy” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Randall Evans Show Notes: On this episode of Preachers in Training, Robert talks with Randall Evans, a preacher in Cadiz, Kentucky, who is all too familiar with tragedy. Randall shares a personal story of tragedy and gives insight […]

“Tips for Revivals / Gospel Meetings” (Preachers in Training S2E10) 23.10.2015 43:40

Season 2, Episode 10 For October 23, 2015 “Tips for Revivals / Gospel Meetings” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Adam Faughn Show Notes: Adam Faughn is here to talk about revivals (or gospel meetings, if you so prefer). What should we preach in gospel meetings? Are gospel meetings becoming a thing of the past? […]

“Ten Things Every Preacher in Training Needs to Know” (Preachers in Training, S2E9) 08.10.2015 32:02

Season 2, Episode 9 For Thursday, October 8, 2015 “Ten Things Every Preacher in Training Needs to Know HOST: Robert Hatfield Show Notes: All Christians are called to exemplify Christ in their thoughts, words, and deeds. This is especially true for preachers due to the amount of influence we have in the congregations […]