Preaching Coach Podcast with Dr. David Allen

In today’s episode, Dr. David Allen discusses key resources for interpreting and preaching the New Testament. Dr. Allen provides this episode as a help in understanding and navigating teaching through New Testament books. While not exhaustive, this reading list includes several must-have resources for every preacher.  Key Resources for Interpreting and Preaching the New Testament •    Lexham Geogr...

In today’s episode, Dr. David Allen discusses key books written on the subject of interpreting and preaching the Old Testament. As someone who reads through the Bible each year, Dr. Allen provides this episode as a help in understanding names and geographical locations mentioned in the Old Testament. While not exhaustive, this reading list includes several must-have resources for every preacher. ...

In today’s episode, Dr. David Allen interviews Dr. Robby Gallaty, senior pastor of Long Hollow Church in Hendersonville, Tenn. Recorded during the 2025 annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention, today’s discussion ranges from Pastor Gallaty’s salvation and journey to overcoming a drug addiction to the deepening of his relationship with God through prayer and a passion for revival.

In today’s episode, Dr. Mac Brunson, senior pastor of Valleydale Church in Birmingham, Ala., talks with Dr. Kyle Walker, senior pastor of Cartersville First Baptist Church in Georgia, focusing on expository preaching and historical Baptist preaching through the ages.

In today’s episode, Dr. David Allen talks with Dr. Jon Okinaga, assistant professor of biblical counseling and Hope for the Heart chair of biblical counseling at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, about the difference between biblical counseling, secular counseling, and avenues that attempt to integrate the two models. Listen to Dr. Okinaga’s personal story of redemption and his journey to...

In today’s episode, Dr. David Allen talks with Dr. Lewis Richerson, lead pastor of Woodlawn Baptist Church, at the Preaching Coach exhibit hall booth during the 2025 annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention.

In today’s episode, Dr. David Allen discusses how to write articles for journals and the church newsletter.

In today’s episode, Dr. David Allen discusses how to write a book from the writing process to the publishing process.

In today’s episode from the Preaching Coach Podcast archives, Dr. David Allen discusses the subject of preaching to the next generation with special guest Shane Pruitt.

In this edition of the Preaching Coach Podcast, Dr. David L. Allen shares top 10 things to avoid when using sermon illustrations. Drawing on his 45+ years of experience, Dr. Allen emphasizes the importance of well-placed illustrations in preaching while cautioning against common mistakes. Key points include avoiding the failure to use illustrations, not using them excessively, ensuring variety, an...

In this edition of the Preaching Coach Podcast, Dr. David Allen gives guidance and direction in how to develop effective sermon illustrations.

In this edition of the Preaching Coach Podcast, Dr. David Allen discusses the various aspects and functions of a sermon, comparing it to the anatomical design and study of the body. Episode notes: Anatomy is the branch of science that studies the physical structure of the human body. It focuses on the physical arrangement of body parts, including cells, tissues, organs, and systems. Anatomy can be...

In this edition of the Preaching Coach Podcast, Dr. David Allen discusses both positive actions to take and pitfalls to avoid in the first 100 days of any new ministry assignment.  

In this edition of the Preaching Coach Podcast, Dr. David Allen discusses the best practices and pitfalls in hiring a new pastor. This episode provides relevant discussion for both pastors and church members and gives insight into seeking God’s guidance and direction in moving a church forward in its next chapter.

In this edition of the Preaching Coach Podcast, Dr. David Allen discusses preaching Easter Sunday, helping pastors to primarily place the focus upon God rather than putting the emphasis on the holiday itself.

In this edition of the Preaching Coach Podcast, Dr. David Allen discusses preaching Good Friday – the day that Jesus Christ died on the cross for the sins of the world – ahead of Easter and the celebration of Jesus’ resurrection.

In this edition of the Preaching Coach Podcast, Dr. David Allen discusses “the great Easter bunny debate” and whether churches should include Easter egg hunts and bunny imagery in their celebrations.

In this edition of the Preaching Coach Podcast, Dr. David Allen poses and answers the question “What is the semantic structure of a text and why is it important for preaching?” This deep dive into the technical aspects of preaching and delivering a text-driven sermon will benefit any preacher desiring to preach with clarity, competence, and confidence.

In this special sermon edition of the Preaching Coach Podcast, Dr. David Allen preaches from Hebrews 6:11-20 about how Jesus Christ provides steadfast hope and security even in the midst of life’s difficult storms.

In this edition of the Preaching Coach Podcast, Dr. David Allen shares some tips and best practices for preaching at weddings and funerals.

In this episode, Dr. Timothy Pigg interviews Dr. David Allen as the two discuss preaching John 3:16 in light of the upcoming International Day of Evangelism where pastors around the globe will be encouraged to preach John 3:16 on 3/16/25. Learn more about the March 3:16 movement and the International Day of Evangelism at march316.com . 

In this episode, Dr. David Allen discusses the ministry of the Holy Spirit and what role He plays in the task of preaching.

In this episode, Dr. David Allen interviews Dr. Keeney Dickenson about his new book, Spurgeon: The Prayer-Powered Pulpit of the Prince of Preachers. Purchase the book here . 

In this episode, Dr. David Allen discusses the love of God, looking at the text of John 3:16.

In this episode, Dr. David Allen discusses how to treat a pastor, looking at the text of 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13.