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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“What is Biblical Preaching?” with Andy Brewster (Preachers in Training S11E9) 12.03.2020 35:11

Preachers in Training Season 11, Episode 9 for Thursday, March 12, 2020 Andy Brewster, preacher for the Charlotte Avenue church of Christ in Rock Hill, SC, discusses biblical preaching. Links WEBSITE: Charlotte Avenue church of Christ We want to hear from you! Email: preachers@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links

“How to Preach From the Old Testament, Part 2” with Mike Vestal (Preachers in Training S11E8) 05.03.2020 43:23

Preachers in Training Season 11, Episode 8 for Thursday, March 5, 2020 Mike Vestal is back again this week for part 2 of our discussion on preaching from the Old Testament. Having established the value and purpose of preaching from the Old Testament on last week’s episode, this episode focuses on what Mike calls “homiletic bungee […]

“How to Preach From the Old Testament, Part 1” with Mike Vestal (Preachers in Training S11E7) 27.02.2020 34:38

Preachers in Training Season 11, Episode 7 for Thursday, February 27, 2020 The Old Testament is important, and we ought to demonstrate that in our preaching, using it for its intended purpose (Romans 15:4; 1 Corinthians 10:11), without binding the Law that was nailed to the cross. On this episode (part 1 of 2), Mike Vestal […]

“How to Preach Apologetically” with Eric Lyons (Preachers in Training S11E6) 20.02.2020 27:07

Preachers in Training Season 11, Episode 6 for Thursday, February 20, 2020 Eric Lyons has served as a full-time member of the Bible department of Apologetics Press since 2001. He joins Robert today to discuss apologetic preaching. Links Apologetics Press Website PODCAST: Preachers in Training S9E15: “Trends in Apologetics” with Jeff Miller, Ph. D. PODCAST: TLN Specials […]

“Preachers and Mental Health” Part 2, with Ron Williams (Preachers in Training S11E5) 06.02.2020 29:31

Preachers in Training Season 11, Episode 5 for Thursday, February 6, 2020 This week, we continue our discussion with Ron Williams on the important topic of ministers and their mental health. Ron offers nine practical things to consider for your mental health. Links RonDonBooks.com — Helping the Hurting We want to hear from you! Email: preachers@thelightnetwork.tv […]

“Preachers and Mental Health” Part 1, with Ron Williams (Preachers in Training S11E4) 30.01.2020 50:18

Preachers in Training Season 11, Episode 4 for Thursday, January 30, 2020 Ron Williams discusses the challenges to a minister’s mental health, and offers nine things a minister can do to enhance mental health. Links RonDonBooks.com — Helping the Hurting We want to hear from you! Email: preachers@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links

“Protecting & Prioritizing Your Marriage” with Westley Hazel (Preachers in Training S11E3) 23.01.2020 42:02

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 […]

“When a Skeptic Visits” with Forest Antemesaris (Preachers in Training S11E2) 16.01.2020 39:29

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 […]

“The Biblical Canon” with Dr. Justin Rogers (Preachers in Training S11E1) 10.01.2020 33:41

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 […]

“Where Do You Turn for Encouragement?” with Jeff Archey (Preachers in Training S10E14) 19.12.2019 44:07

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.” […]

“Ministering to the Suffering” with John Board (Preachers in Training S10E13) 12.12.2019 42:38

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 […]

“Ministering to Addiction” with Ben Hayes (Preachers in Training S10E12) 28.11.2019 43:45

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 […]

“Ministering to Those in Prison” with Ryan Cowan, DDS (Preachers in Training S10E11) 21.11.2019 51:02

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 […]

“Preaching a Biblical Worldview” with Steve Miller (Preachers in Training S10E10) 14.11.2019 34:22

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 […]

“Long Distance Evangelism” (Preachers in Training S10E9) 07.11.2019 38:37

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 […]

“The Joy of Preaching” (Preachers in Training S10E8) 24.10.2019 20:29

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 […]

“Four Things to Teach Unbelievers” with Hiram Kemp (Preachers in Training S10E7) 19.09.2019 32:50

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

“Handling Public Disagreements” with Wayne Jones (Preachers in Training S10E6) 12.09.2019 49:43

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 […]

“How to Leave Gracefully” with Jerrie Barber (Preachers in Training S10E5) 05.09.2019 33:06

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 […]

“A Preacher and His Money” with Dale Hubbert (Preachers in Training S10E4) 29.08.2019 50:11

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 […]

“Keeping Preaching Simple” with Wayne Rodgers (Preachers in Training S10E3) 22.08.2019 41:58

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, […]

“Helping the Church Understand the Biblical Role of a Preacher” with Phil Sanders (Preachers in Training S10E2) 15.08.2019 44:01

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 […]

“Polish or Passion?” with Bill Burk (Preachers in Training S10E1) 08.08.2019 40:24

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 […]

[Encore Episode] “PREACHERS SEARCHING FOR PULPITS” with Dale Jenkins (PREACHERS IN TRAINING S5E1) 01.08.2019 43:21

Preachers in Training Season 5, Episode 1 for Thursday, January 12, 2017 Dale Jenkins offers six things for preachers to consider when they are searching for a pulpit. Links Click here for all episodes of Preachers in Training The Scoops Blog from The Jenkins Institute “Preachers Moving – When, Why, and How” with Adam Faughn (Preachers in […]

[Encore Episode] “WHEN TO REPREACH A SERMON” WITH TONY LAWRENCE (PREACHERS IN TRAINING S4E12) 25.07.2019 40:14

Preachers in Training Season 4, Episode 12 for Thursday, November 10, 2016 Tony Lawrence has served as the preacher for the Bybee Branch church of Christ in McMinnville, TN for over 30 years. He joins Robert on this episode to discuss when it is time to repreach a sermon or cover the same topic at the […]