View from the Pulpit with Ben Smith

Show Notes: “View from the Pulpit” Podcast, Episode 34: A Conversation with Dr. Danny Cochran  Episode Theme: A Lifetime of Passion for Expository Preaching and Fidelity to God's Word Join host Ben Smith in this episode of "View from the Pulpit" as he sits down with Dr. Danny Cochran, a seasoned pastor, teacher, and mentor with over 45 years in ministry . Dr. Cochran, who, prior to his retire...

Show Notes: “View from the Pulpit” Podcast, Episode 32: A Conversation with Dr. Jerry Vines.   Episode Theme: Passion Driven Preaching In this episode of “View from the Pulpit,” host Ben Smith talks with Dr. Jerry Vines,    Key Highlights: The Transformative Shift to Expository Preaching : Dr. Vines vividly describes growing up in an era where most preaching was topical or textual-t...

In episode 31 of The View From the Pulpit, host Ben Smith talks with Pastor Brad Waters of First Baptist Church in Hazlehurst, Georgia, for an insightful discussion on preaching the transformative power of the Gospel, driven by an urgent love for lost souls. Waters shares his unique approach to the pulpit, heavily influenced by his early exposure to "camp meeting" style preaching. The conversation...

Show Notes: “View from the Pulpit” Podcast, Episode 30: A Conversation with Dr. Heath Lambert Episode Theme: Preaching faithfully in every season This episode of the View from the Pulpit podcast features host Ben Smith in conversation with Dr. Heath Lambert, the senior pastor of First Baptist Church in Jacksonville, FL. Dr. Lambert. In this insightful conversation, Dr. Lambert reflects on the uniq...

Show Notes: “View from the Pulpit” Podcast, Episode 29: A Conversation with Chris Roberts. Episode Theme: Convictional expositional preaching In this episode of “View from the Pulpit,” host Ben Smith talks with Chris Roberts, lead pastor and elder of Bridge Church, Blackshear, GA, about expository preaching, particularly within the context of church planting. Roberts shares his journey to exposito...

In this episode of "View From the Pulpit," host Ben Smith talks with Dr. Danny Akin, President and Professor of Preaching and Theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Akin shares his journey and conviction for expository preaching, defining it as text-driven, where "the text of scripture sets the agenda both in terms of the structure of your sermon and the substance of your sermo...

Show Notes: “View from the Pulpit” Podcast, Episode 27: A Conversation with Noah Oldham. Episode Theme: Cultivating a church culture that deeply values God's word. In this episode of “View from the Pulpit,” host Ben Smith talks with Noah Oldham, Executive Director of Send Network about establishing the central place of preaching in new churches, the critical role of biblical, expositional preachin...

Show Notes: “View from the Pulpit” Podcast, Episode 26: A Conversation with Pastor Brian Carroll.   Episode Theme: Convictional expositional preaching In this episode of “View from the Pulpit,” host Ben Smith talks with Pastor Brian Carroll, Pastor of First Baptist Church, Flintstone, GA about his commitment to faithful biblical exposition and preaching through books of the Bible, his sermon...

Show Notes: “View from the Pulpit” Podcast, Episode 25: A Conversation with Dr. Robert Smith. Episode Theme: Exegetical Weaver In this episode of “View from the Pulpit,” host Ben Smith talks with Dr. Robert Smith, Distinguished Professor of Divinity and preaching at Beeson Divinity School in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Smith describes his approach as an "exegetical weaver," interweaving explanation and ap...

Show Notes: “View from the Pulpit” Podcast, Episode 24: A Conversation with Pastor John Roland. Episode Theme: Blessings and challenges of bi-vocational ministry. In this episode of “View from the Pulpit,” host Ben Smith talks with Pastor John Roland, Pastor of Beulah Baptist Church in Sterrett, AL, about his experiences and perspectives as a bi-vocational pastor, his approach to preaching, and th...

Show Notes: “View from the Pulpit” Podcast, Episode 23: A Conversation with Pastor Chris Fowler. Episode Theme: Preaching in a College Town. In this episode of “View from the Pulpit,” host Ben Smith talks with Pastor Chris Fowler, Pastor of Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church in Statesboro, Georgia, about his experiences and perspectives as a pastor in a college town and how his approach to expositor...

Show Notes: “View from the Pulpit” Podcast, Episode 22: A Conversation with Dr. Mac Brunson  Episode Theme: Changes and Trends among Baptist churches in approaches to preaching In this episode of “View from the Pulpit,” host Ben Smith talks with Dr. Mac Brunson, Senior Pastor of Valleydale Church in Birmingham, AL, about his approach to Bible study, sermon preparation, and lifelong pursuit of...

Show Notes: “View from the Pulpit” Podcast, Episode 21: A Conversation with Dr. Landon Dowden Episode Theme: “Nothing is better for God's people than God's word.”   In this episode of “View from the Pulpit,” host Ben Smith talks with Dr. Landon Dowden, Lead Pastor of Hebron Baptist Church in Dacula, GA, about his approach to expository preaching, the preparation process, and the importance of...

Show Notes: “View from the Pulpit” Podcast, Episode 20: A Conversation with Randy Mullinax Episode Theme: Changes and Trends among Baptist churches in approaches to preaching In this episode of “View from the Pulpit,” host Ben Smith talks with Randy Mullinax, senior adult pastor of Northside Baptist Church in Valdosta, GA, about his experience working with two Baptist state conventions, how he cam...

Show Notes: “View from the Pulpit” Podcast, Episode 19: A Conversation with Mitch Jolly Episode Theme: Transformed by the word of God In this episode, pastor Jolly shares his story of how God saved him and taught him to study the word. He talks about how he has led his church to be rooted and grounded in God’s word. Key Highlights: Transformation: Jolly shares how he was rescued from moralistic th...

Show Notes: “View from the Pulpit” Podcast, Episode 18: A Conversation with Mike Everson Episode Theme: Changes and Challenges of Pastoral Ministry In this episode of “View from the Pulpit,” host Ben Smith talks with Mike Everson, interim pastor of Morningside Baptist Church, Bainbridge, GA, about the changes he has seen among preachers and the challenges that pastors face today. Key Highlights: T...

Show Notes: “View from the Pulpit” Podcast, Episode 17: A Conversation with Pastor Dr. Bart Barber.   Episode Theme: “I will occasionally explain myself.” In this episode of “View from the Pulpit,” host Ben Smith talks with Pastor Dr. Bart Barber, Pastor of First Baptist Church, Farmersville, TX, about how to integrate systematic theology with Biblical theology through expositional preaching,...

Show Notes: “View from the Pulpit” Podcast, Episode 16: A Conversation with Wayne Woods  Episode Theme: A preacher’s preparation and the role of preaching in the church In this episode of “View from the Pulpit,” host Ben Smith talks with Wayne Woods, pastor of Ten Mile Baptist Church in Alma, GA, about how God called him to the ministry, how he learned to preach, and the relationship between...

Show Notes: “View from the Pulpit” Podcast, Episode 15, A Conversation with Mitch Hall Episode Theme: Building relationships and relying on the Holy Spirit In this episode of “View from the Pulpit,” host Ben Smith talks with Mitch Hall, Pastor of Mershon Baptist Church, Mershon, GA, about his experience of being called to preach later in life, the unique ministry demands of a rural church, and the...

Show Notes: “View from the Pulpit” Podcast, Episode 14: A Conversation with Clint Pressley  Episode Theme: A Lifelong Labor In this episode, Pastor Pressley shares how God has shaped and matured him as a pastor and how he continues to strive to be a more effective communicator of God’s word. Key Highlights: Learning to preach: Clint shares how his early opportunities to pastor and preach were...

Show Notes: “View from the Pulpit” Podcast, Episode 13, A Conversation with Dr. Jimmy Dale Patterson Episode Theme: Seasons and Challenges of Preaching In this episode of “View from the Pulpit,” host Ben Smith talks with Dr. Jimmy Dale Patterson, Transitional Pastor of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, Griffin, GA, about his journey through various stages of pastoral ministry. Dr. Patterson discusses his...

Show Notes: “View from the Pulpit” Podcast, Episode 12, A Conversation with Trey Herweck Episode Theme: Preaching and Church Planting In this episode of “View from the Pulpit,” host Ben Smith talks with Trey Herweck, Lead Pastor of Refuge Church, St. Charles, MO, about the unique pressures he felt as a young church planter and how God has developed his understanding of preaching. Key Highlights: P...

Show Notes: “View from the Pulpit” Podcast, Episode 11, A Conversation with Pastor Randy Ray Episode Theme: The Bi-Vocational Pastor In this episode of “View from the Pulpit,” host Ben Smith talks with Randy Ray, pastor of Pineview Baptist Church, Waycross, GA, about the blessings and challenges of bi-vocational ministry. Key Highlights: Time Management: Randy talks about the challenges of managin...

Show Notes: “View from the Pulpit” Podcast, Episode 10, A Conversation with Dr. Jeremy Morton Episode Theme: The devotional life of a pastor In this episode of “View from the Pulpit,” host Ben Smith talks with Dr. Jeremy Morton, Lead Pastor of First Baptist Church in Woodstock, GA, about expository preaching, the influence of his childhood pastor, Rev. I.F. Rastus Salter, and the priority of what...

Show Notes: “View from the Pulpit” Podcast, Episode 9: A Conversation with Dr. Don Hattaway Episode Theme: The Importance of Pastoral Patience In this episode of “View from the Pulpit,” host Ben Smith talks with Dr. Don Hattaway, senior pastor of First Baptist Church, Douglas, GA, about the role of preaching in growing and maturing a church, how Sunday school and the ministry of teaching relate to...