View from the Pulpit with Ben Smith

Show Notes: “View from the Pulpit” Podcast, Episode 8 Episode Theme: The Power of the Word to Change Lives In this insightful episode of “View from the Pulpit,” host Ben Smith engages with Dr. Patrick Latham, pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Cartersville, Georgia, to explore the vital role of preaching in today’s churches. Together, they delve into sermon preparation, the best resources to h...

Show Notes: “View from the Pulpit” Podcast, Episode 7 A Conversation with Bob Richardson Episode Theme: The difference between a talk and a sermon In this episode of “View from the Pulpit,” host Ben Smith talks with Bob Richardson, senior pastor of Altamaha Baptist Church, Jesup, GA, about his preparation process, sermon illustrations, and preaching lessons he has learned. Key Highlights: How to m...

Show Notes: “View from the Pulpit” Podcast, Episode 6 Episode Theme: The Preacher as Pastor In this episode of “View from the Pulpit,” host Ben Smith talks with Rusty Grace, pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Waycross, Georgia, about the vital role of preaching and pastoral ministry in today’s churches. Together, they discuss sermon preparation, a little church history, and the challenges of s...

Show Notes: “View from the Pulpit” Podcast, Episode 5: A Conversation with Freddie Smith Episode Theme: A lifetime of faithfulness In this episode of “View from the Pulpit,” host Ben Smith talks with retired Freddie Smith about his 63 years of pastoral ministry and the insights he has gained.  Key Highlights: Importance of exhortation: Freddie Smith talks about the importance of exhortation i...

Show Notes: “View from the Pulpit” Podcast, Episode 4: A Conversation with Dr. Levi Skipper 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 Dr. Levi Skipper, senior pastor of Sagemont Church, Houston, TX, about the process of preparing to preach, the role of preaching in the ministry of the church,...

In this episode of View From the Pulpit , Ben Smith sits down with Jarrod Everson, pastor of Deenwood Baptist Church in Waycross, Georgia, for a wide-ranging conversation on expositional preaching and pastoral faithfulness. Jarrod describes his weekly sermon preparation process in detail, explaining why he manuscripts his sermons, how he works carefully through biblical texts, and how he balances...

In this introductory episode of View From the Pulpit, Ben Smith invites listeners to think carefully about the place, purpose, and priority of preaching in the life of the church. Preaching is familiar to most Christians, yet it is rarely examined or thoughtfully considered by anyone other than the preacher himself. This episode seeks to recover a deeper understanding of why preaching is not simpl...

Why another podcast on preaching? In this introductory episode of View From the Pulpit , Pastor Ben Smith introduces the purpose and vision of the podcast and explains why preaching remains central to the life of the church. Preaching is more than a weekly tradition or a matter of personal style. It is God’s appointed means for proclaiming His Word, shaping His people, and building His church. In...