Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, September 19, 2024 On this episode of Preachers in Training, we are joined by Adam Faughn, who shares practical tips and strategies for managing time effectively in ministry. With the many demands placed on preachers, time management is crucial for maintaining balance and ensuring that all aspects of minis…

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, September 12, 2024 In this insightful episode of Preachers in Training, Robert welcomes David Sproule to discuss the concept of tenure in ministry. They explore the implications of staying in one congregation for an extended period and the benefits and challenges that come with long-term service. Watch the…

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, September 5, 2024 In this insightful episode of Preachers in Training, Robert sits down with Dean Thompson, an experienced preacher and writer, to discuss how preachers can enhance their writing skills. Whether it’s sermon preparation, writing articles, or crafting social media posts, good writing is essen…

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, August 29, 2024 In this insightful episode of Preachers in Training, host Robert sits down with Wayne Jones to discuss the essential aspects of ministering effectively to a congregation. Wayne, with his extensive experience in church leadership, offers practical advice, strategies, and encouragement for mi…

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, August 22, 2024 In this episode of Preachers in Training, we sit down with Dale Jenkins, a seasoned minister and co-founder of The Jenkins Institute. Dale has dedicated his life to serving the church and uplifting his fellow ministers. With years of experience and wisdom, Dale shares invaluable insights [……

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, August 15, 2024 David Shannon, president of Freed-Hardeman University in Henderson, Tennessee, joins Robert to discuss how to create an evangelistic culture within a congregation. He offers a great list of very practical ways that preachers and ministers can encourage the churches they serve to focus on ev…

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, May 9, 2024 In his great work with House to House, Heart to Heart, Matt Wallin is able to learn a lot about both local evangelism and fostering unity among brothers and sisters in Christ. And much like the great work at HTH, Matt is a blessing to the […]Oleh Robert Hatfield

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, April 25, 2024 Dale Jenkins, from The Jenkins Institute, joins Robert to discuss trends he is noticing in ministry. Dale’s work with his brother, Jeff, takes them both all across the United States and the world, giving them a first-hand point of view with regard to the state of […]…

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, April 11, 2024 Denny Howell, one of the ministers for the Ooltewah church of Christ near Chattanooga, TN, joins us this week from Lads2Leaders in Nashville to help us improve in our prayer life. Watch the Video [Coming Soon!] We want to hear from you! Subscription Links…

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, March 14, 2024 Are you considering becoming a preacher? Are you already preaching, but feel that you need your passion for ministry to be reignited? If so, take half an hour to listen to Walker Howell and Sawyer Reid. They are two outstanding Bible majors at Freed-Hardeman University, and […]…

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, March 7, 2024 The media age in which we live isn’t going away. While many of us had a crash course in social media and marketing during the COVID pandemic, it may be time to take that to the next level and to update our practices in order to […]Oleh Robert Hatfield

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, February 29, 2024 David Pharr was preparing dinner one minute and, the next thing he knew, he was in the back of an ambulance on the way to the hospital. Today, almost two months past brain surgery, he tells a wonderful story about the love of Jesus expressed through […]…

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, February 22, 2024 Robert Young, Sr. serves as one of the elders for the Long Island church of Christ in New York. He joins Robert today to discuss the differences of evangelism and religious culture in general between the American South and the Northeast. What can we learn from […]…

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, February 15, 2024 Chad Landman talks about ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence. What potential lies in this technology? How could they be practically and helpfully utilized within the context of ministry? Chad offers some great helps and insights on this episode. Watch the Video We want to hear from you! […

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, January 25, 2024 This year’s theme for the Annual Bible Lectureship at Freed-Hardeman University is “Triumph of the Lamb: the Battle with Evil in Revelation.” Dr. Doug Burleson, professor of Bible at FHU and the director of the Annual Bible Lectureship, joins Robert this week to discuss the challenges […]…

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, December 7, 2023 What should a preacher do if he is at a congregation without elders? If men who are qualified to be shepherds are present, what is the practical process of establishing the eldership, or, as Paul wrote to Titus, setting in order the things that are lacking? […]…

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, November 23, 2023 On this Thanksgiving episode for 2023, Robert shares some thoughts about why thanksgiving is a vital habit for a minister to develop. Watch the Video We want to hear from you! Subscription LinksOleh Robert Hatfield

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, November 16, 2023 Chad Landman is here with the 2023 Holiday Gift Guide! Chad joins us each year at this time with picks made with ministers in mind. Watch the Video Episode Resources We want to hear from you! Subscription LinksOleh Robert Hatfield

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, November 9, 2023 Adam Faughn is back to offer some tips for meeting with elders. Adam preachers for the Central church of Christ in Paducah, Kentucky. Watch the Video We want to hear from you! Subscription LinksOleh Robert Hatfield

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, October 26, 2023 Dr. Matthew Sokoloski, affectionately known as Soko, is an Associate Professor of Biblical Studies at Freed-Hardeman University. He also works with the Henderson church of Christ as the campus minister. His academic training plus on-the-job experience in teaching and ministry make him a un…

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, October 12, 2023 Dean Miller travels the country to help people learn to live with loss, especially the loss of a spouse. His focus on widowhood has been a blessing to so many people. On this episode of Preachers in Training, brother Dean teaches us how to minister with […]…

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, September 28, 2023 One of the biggest challenges for any minister is how to get it all done. For that matter, is the work ever done?? Chance Hicks joins Robert to discuss all things productivity! Watch the Video We want to hear from you! Subscription LinksOleh Robert Hatfield

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, September 21, 2023 David Sproule has been planning congregational themes and coordinating study plans for years at the Palm Beach Lakes church of Christ in West Palm Beach, Florida. On this episode, he discusses how he plans for the year ahead and shares a unique idea that he has […]…

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, September 14, 2023 Through his Bible Passages ministry, John Moore helps many Christians come to learn more about the world in which biblical events took place. His passion for biblical cultures and history shines through on this episode, all about why preachers need to study these matters and how […]…

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, September 7, 2023 Preacher, do you struggle with your prayer life? We can relate. Kevin Rhodes, the director of the Brown Train School of Preaching in Bedford, TX, is back to discuss how we can improve our prayer lives. He offers five reasons why this might be a problem, […]…

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, August 24, 2023 Are young adults interesting in the Bible and Christianity? Dean Thompson says they are! Dean is one of the evangelists for the University church of Christ in Charlotte, North Carolina. He stops by Preachers in Training on this episode to share several practical tips for ministering […]…

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, August 17, 2023 Robert kicks off season 18 with a look at the first chapter of both 1 Timothy and 2 Timothy, highlighting reasons Paul gave to Timothy why he could overcome timidity and have courage to face the challenging circumstances that were ahead. Watch the Video [Coming Soon!] […]…

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, May 4, 2023 How do you know if you are preaching for a lukewarm congregation? And what do you do if you are? Mike Vestal walks through Revelation 3, specifically the letter to the church at Laodicea, and shows us Jesus’ response to the lukewarm. Watch the Video We […]…

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, April 27, 2023 David Pharr, pulpit minister for the Concord Street church of Christ in Orlando, Florida, offers seven things we can do to be better preachers. Watch the Video We want to hear from you! Subscription LinksOleh Robert Hatfield

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, February 16, 2023 Barton Kizer helps us learn how to reach people of different cultures, and offers practical next-steps for how to do this on a congregational level. Watch the Video We want to hear from you! Email: preachers@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links…

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, February 9, 2023 If you’ve been preaching for very long, then you know about preaching ruts. What can I do if I feel I’m in one? Steve Higginbotham offers six helpful suggestions. Watch the Video We want to hear from you! Email: preachers@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscripti…

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, January 26, 2023 Dale Hubbert is a financial advisor and a friend of ministers! He joins Robert to offer some tips related to a minister’s taxes. Episode Resources [Video] Values Based Investing by Dale Hubbert We want to hear from you! Email: preachers@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4…

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, January 19, 2023 Go behind the scenes of the Annual Bible Lectureship at Freed-Hardeman University with lectureship director, Dr. Doug Burleson. Watch the Video Episode Resources [WEBSITE] 2023 FHU Lectureship: For Such a Time as This: Restoring God’s People in Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther We want to hear fr…

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, January 12, 2023 During The Light Network’s 10th anniversary Celebrate-a-thon, Adam Faughn joined us to discuss things preachers can take to heart from the wonderful epistle of joy, the book of Philippians. Adam has been a wonderful encourager to Preachers in Training and to all of The Light Network […]…

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, December 15, 2022 David Sproule, one of the preachers for the Palm Beach Lakes church of Christ in West Palm Beach, FL, joins Robert this week to discuss “re-baptism,” per a request from a listener. Watch the Video We want to hear from you! Email: preachers@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT […]…

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, December 8, 2022 Whether we mean to or not, sometimes church culture can treat people who are not married as though they are less important or lacking in some way. By contrast, Paul has much to say about the potential singleness offers in service to God. Westley Hazel joins […]…

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, December 1, 2022 Chad Landman is here with the 2022 Holiday Gift Guide! Chad joins us each year at this time with picks made with ministers in mind. Watch the Video Episode Resources Digital Parenting Workshop Chad’s Picks for 2022: Anker Wireless PowerWave Charging Stand [$40] – https://amzn.to/3ASQFCf An…

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, November 24, 2022 For Thanksgiving 2022 we are treated to six friends of Preachers in Training who join Robert to offer why they are thankful to be a preacher Happy Thanksgiving! Thank you for your support of The Light Network. To God be the glory! Have you planned your […]…

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, November 17, 2022 Jon Mitchell, pulpit minister for the East Main church of Christ in Murfreesboro, TN, joins Robert to discuss this week’s listener-requested topic, “Dealing with Difficult Brethren.” Watch the Video Episode Resource: [PODCAST] “How to Love People Who Don’t Love You” with Steve Higginbotha…

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, November 10, 2022 You have been honored by an invitation to officiate a couple’s wedding! Now what?! Adam Faughn stops by this week to discuss his goals for premarital counseling. He shares the “formula” he adapts for each couple, how long he meets with them, and helpful resources he […]…

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, November 3, 2022 Brett Pharr served as an elder for over 20 years, presently serves on the Board of Trustees for Freed-Hardeman University, and is the CEO of a publicly traded bank. He brings great wisdom and insights – first from Scripture and then from the business / financial […]…

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, October 27, 2022 Michael Hite is back to walk us through some of the new features in Logos 10! Programming note: we have both audio and video available, but the video version will probably be a better experience. We hope you enjoy! Watch the Video Episode Resources Learn more about Logos Bear […]…

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, September 22, 2022 It’s important for preachers of the present generation to hear about the preachers of previous generations. Dr. Billy Smith, professor emeritus of Bible at Freed-Hardeman University, shares stories and observations about eight of the greatest preachers he has known. You will enjoy hearin…

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, September 15, 2022 An understanding of history can offer both important context for the present and a greater appreciation of the past. Dr. Sam Hester, long-time professor of Bible and Christian history at Freed-Hardeman University, joins Robert on this episode to discuss why restoration history matters. W…

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, September 8, 2022 Theology is vital to any Christian’s thinking because it relates to every facet of life. This is especially true for preachers because we must communicate the importance of theological thinking to those to whom we preach. On this episode of Preachers in Training, Dr. Donnie DeBord […]…

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, September 1, 2022 Robert has been making sermon plans for the last ten years. Today he shares ten reasons why he believes they are so important to preaching for a congregation, and he shares a resource that has been developed to aid in sermon planning! Watch the Video […]…

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, August 25, 2022 Dr. Josh Ketchum, Bible professor at Freed-Hardeman University, stops by to make us aware of the Church Leadership Workshop sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Spiritual Leadership at FHU. This year’s theme is RESTORE and the entire event is free (including meals and lodging)! Find [……

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, August 18, 2022 Modern ministers have more resources available than ever. From books to podcasts and everything in between, we may wonder how to get the most from various forms of media. Brad McNutt joins Robert on this listener-requested episode of Preachers in Training to discuss how we can […]…

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, August 11, 2022 Milton Sewell has been married to sister Laurel for over 50 years. Dr. Sewell has spent his career ministering to students through Christian education at Mars Hill Bible School in Florence, AL and at Freed-Hardeman University in Henderson, TN. During that time he has also had […]…

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, August 4, 2022 We have a lot to think about in our time. Not only must preachers determine what they believe about issues like Critical Race Theory or Social Justice, but we also need to know if / how we should address those issues in our preaching and ministry. […]…