Preaching Coach Podcast with Dr. David Allen

In this episode, Dr. David Allen continues our January series focused on prayer with an interview with Dr. Kie Bowman, Senior Pastor Emeritus of Hyde Park Baptist Church in Austin, Texas, where he served as Senior Pastor for nearly 26 years before retiring in March 2023. After listening to this podcast, be sure to get a copy of Dr. Bowman’s excellent book, “Evangelistic Prayer: Engaging the Power...

In this episode, Dr. David Allen continues our January series focused on prayer with this episode examining prayer in the New Testament.

In this episode, Dr. David Allen continues our January series focused on prayer with this episode examining prayer in the Old Testament.

In this episode, Dr. David Allen begins a January series focused on prayer by posing one simple question: Do you Pray? Begin the new year well with this foundational episode to help you prioritize prayer in 2025.

In this episode, Dr. David Allen takes a look back at 2024 and talks about what lies ahead in 2025 for Preaching Coach and its various avenues of ministry.

In this episode from the archives, Dr. David Allen shares some helpful tips for preaching during the Christmas story. Learn how to prepare Christmas sermons from both the Old Testament and the New Testament on the birth of Jesus.  Book Recommendations: Clovis Chappell -  Special Day Sermons Clarence Macartney - Biblical Characters Books W. E. Sangster -  Sangster's special-day sermons Herbert Lock...

In this episode, Dr. David Allen discusses preaching “The Parable of the Unworthy Servant” from Luke 17:7-10.

In this episode, Dr. David Allen reviews three books: 1) Stanley Porter’s “Interpretation for Preaching and Teaching,” 2) Michael Duduit’s “Handbook of Contemporary Preaching, 2nd edition," and 3) Jerry Vines and Adam Dooley’s, “Passion in the Pulpit.”

In this special sermon episode, Dr. David Allen preaches from Philippians 2:12-18, discussing God’s redemptive work in saving and sanctifying His people throughout their lives through their walking with Christ.

In this episode from the archives, Dr. David Allen discusses the subject of thanksgiving through the lens of Scripture.

In today’s episode, Dr. David Allen discusses theology and technology with special guest Dr. Terrance Ford, President of Southern Bible Institute & College.

In today’s episode, Dr. David Allen discusses how to select a text for a Thanksgiving sermon and looks at several Scripture passages to consider including: Psalm 100 Psalm 103 Isaiah 121 Thessalonians 5:18 2 Corinthians 9:15 Philippians 4:6,7 Colossians 2:6,7 Hebrews 12:28 Luke 17:7-19 Learn more about Preaching Coach and find additional resources for your preaching at preachingcoach.com . 

In today’s episode from the archives, Dr. David Allen interviews Dr. Michael Spradlin, President of Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, as the two discuss the preaching ministry of the late Dr. Adrian Rogers. Learn more about Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary here . Listen to sermons from Dr. Adrian Rogers and learn more about Love Worth Finding here . 

In today’s episode, Dr. David Allen discusses Preaching Hebrews 1:1-4. To learn more about Preaching Coach, visit us online at preachingcoach.com .

In today’s episode, Dr. David Allen discusses sermon feedback and evaluation with special guest Pastor Oscar Coronado. To learn more about Preaching Coach, visit preachingcoach.com .

In today’s episode, Dr. David Allen discusses how to avoid the Monday slump. Learn more about the ministry of Preaching Coach at preachingcoach.com . 

In today’s episode, Dr. David Allen discusses how to evaluate your sermon. Among the many questions posed by Dr. Allen in this episode are these three keys to consider in sermon evaluation: What are the goals of preaching? What are the objectives of preaching? What are the strategies of a sermon? Additionally, Dr. Allen discusses how to determine the meaning of a text, how to translate the text in...

In today’s episode, Dr. David Allen discusses how not to take sermon praise or criticism to heart. Resources mentioned in today's podcast: Pastors and Their Critics: A Guide to Coping with Criticism in the Ministry Written by Joel R. Beeke and Nicholas J. Thompson Lectures to My Students Written by Charles Spurgeon Learn more about Preaching Coach on our website, preachingcoach.com .

In today’s episode, Dr. David Allen answers questions from Preaching Coach Podcast listeners, touching on preaching illustrations, how to preach to larger crowds, and more. 

Description: In today’s episode, Dr. David Allen discusses preaching through spiritual dryness.

In today’s episode, Dr. David Allen shares a personal story of what he learned about God in his grief.

In today’s episode, Dr. David Allen discusses the subject of preaching through grief.

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

In today’s episode, Dr. David Allen discusses the subject of preaching to young adults.

In today’s episode, Dr. David Allen discusses the subject of preaching to teenagers.