Preachers in Training Encore Episode – Season 2, Episode 14, released December 10, 2015 Tom Holland, a gospel preacher for 65 years, offers his insights on the church’s greatest need today. He offers advice for preachers as they prepare for the future. Links Click here for all episodes of Preachers in Training Your Feedback Email: preachers@thelightnetwork.tv […]
Preachers in Training Encore Episode – Season 2, Episode 13, released December 3, 2015 Tom Holland joins Robert by phone to discuss what he has learned about preaching and ministry during his 65 years as a gospel preacher. Bro. Holland talks about how culture has changed over the past six decades, and what cultural trends were […]
Preachers in Training Season 4, Episode 15 for Thursday, December 1, 2016 Isaiah teaches us five characteristics that will make us effective preachers: He had a personal connection with God. He genuinely cared about people. He faithfully preached an unpopular message. His preaching was Christ-centered. He really trusted God above everything else. Gatlinburg, Tennessee Wildfire Relief Here’s […]
Preachers in Training Season 4, Episode 14 for Tuesday, November 22, 2016 Chad Landman, a brother in Christ and geek extraordinaire, is here to give us his top tech tools that could be useful in your ministry. Are people looking for gift ideas for their favorite preacher in their life? These are some great things to consider! […]
Preachers in Training Season 4, Episode 13 for Thursday, November 17, 2016 Steve Higginbotham is on Preachers in Training this week to offer ten reasons why he’s thankful to be a gospel preacher. We would love to hear from you! Take the Preachers in Training 2016 Listener Survey to submit your ideas for next season! Links Click here […]
Preachers in Training Season 4, Episode 12 for Thursday, November 10, 2016 Tony Lawrence has served as the preacher for the Bybee Branch church of Christ in McMinnville, TN for over 30 years. He joins Robert on this episode to discuss when it is time to repreach a sermon or cover the same topic at the […]
Preachers in Training Season 4, Episode 11 for Thursday, November 3, 2016 Just in time for the 2016 Presidential election, Wes McAdams joins Robert on this episode of Preachers in Training to discuss the Christian’s responsibility to politics, some tips for navigating this difficult election season, and a biblical mindset to maintain throughout the election season. We […]
Preachers in Training Season 4, Episode 10 for Thursday, October 27, 2016 Jeremiah Tatum, preacher for the Willow Avenue church of Christ in Cookeville, TN, is on this episode to discuss how to interact with preachers (and others) with whom we do not agree on biblical issues. How do we maintain fellowship boundaries while treating them […]
Preachers in Training Season 4, Episode 9 for Thursday, October 20, 2016 Adam Faughn is here this week to discuss the pros and cons of sermon planning. Adam details how he plans his sermons, and reminds preachers to retain flexibility in their planning schedules. Links Click here for all episodes of Preachers in Training A Legacy of […]
Preachers in Training Season 4, Episode 8 for Thursday, October 6, 2016 Jon Mitchell and Michael Whitworth join Robert to discuss why they use Bible software and their favorite features in the software that they use the most. This episode came as a result of a recent poll in the Preachers in Training Facebook group. The […]
Preachers in Training Season 4, Episode 7 for Thursday, September 29, 2016 Caleb Colley discusses plagiarism as it relates to using another preacher’s material. When must a preacher cite his source? What does it mean to “make it your own?” Caleb gives a balanced, biblical, and practical approach to the subject. Links Click here for all […]
Preachers in Training Season 4, Episode 6 for Thursday, September 15, 2016 Rob Whitacre is on this episode to discuss practical ways for preachers to do personal evangelism. Order Rob Whitacre’s new DVD, the Personal Evangelism Seminar. It is a five-lesson seminar that will encourage and teach the viewer to effectively reach lost souls using God’s Word and proven […]
Preachers in Training Season 4, Episode 5 for Thursday, September 8, 2016 Melvin Otey, Associate Professor of Law at the Jones School of Law at Faulkner University, joins Robert to discuss a preacher’s role in this election season. He and Robert discuss the following: Should we talk about “political” issues from the pulpit? Is there precedence? Did New […]
Preachers in Training Season 4, Episode 4 for Thursday, September 1, 2016 Brad McNutt, host of The Book Club on TLN and the preacher for the Walnut Grove church of Christ in Benton, KY, comes on Preachers in Training to discuss the preacher’s personal Bible study. Brad makes the case for why personal Bible study is so […]
Preachers in Training Season 4, Episode 3 for Thursday, August 25, 2016 On this episode, Robert sat down with five gospel preachers to find out some of their favorite tools in ministry. He asked them the same five questions: What is your favorite low-tech study tool (other than your Bible)? What is your favorite high-tech study tool? […]
Preachers in Training Season 4, Episode 2 for Thursday, August 18, 2016 This is part two of a conversation Robert had with Paul Sain regarding helping a congregation without elders to establish an eldership. They discuss the preacher’s responsibility in this scenario and Paul offers practical tips regarding the process of selecting men who are qualified and install […]
Preachers in Training Season 4, Episode 1 for Thursday, August 11, 2016 Paul Sain joins Robert to discuss helping a congregation without elders to establish an eldership. They discuss the preacher’s responsibility in this scenario and Paul offers practical tips regarding the process of selecting men who are qualified and install those men as elders over the […]
The Light Network Specials, Episode 14. Recorded Sunday, June 12, 2016 On June 8, 2016, Hillary Ferguson posted a blog on The Huffington Post titled The Ugly in Christianity. In the piece, Ferguson described times when Christians did not act like Christians. Their conduct turned her away from the Lord’s church. This episode of TLN Specials is a look in […]
Preachers in Training Season 3, Episode 15 for Thursday, May 19, 2016 Glenn Colley joins Robert today to discuss seven things preachers need to know in times like these. Programming Note: This is the last episode of season 3. If you’re listening chronologically, we will be taking a break during the summer and will return in August […]
Preachers in Training Season 3, Episode 14 for Thursday, May 12, 2016, 2016 Michael Whitworth talks about the importance of the adult Bible class and why preachers shouldn’t slack on the Bible classes they teach. Michael also offers tips for asking faith-building questions. Links Click here for all episodes of Preachers in Training Start2Finish.org Teaching Rocket […]
Preachers in Training Season 3, Episode 13 for Thursday, May 5, 2016 Steven Hunter and Mike Greene, who serve as ministers for the Lehman Avenue church of Christ in Bowling Green, KY, join Robert to discuss what major issues the preachers of the Restoration Movement discussed and debated the most. They answer the following questions: Let’s define […]
Preachers in Training Season 3, Episode 12 for Thursday, April 28, 2016 Jeremiah Tatum, preacher for the Willow Avenue church of Christ in Cookeville, TN, joins Robert to discuss being “preachy.” Brother Tatum recently wrote a blog post about this topic on A Legacy of Faith. Links Click here for all episodes of Preachers in Training […]
Preachers in Training Season 3, Episode 11 for Thursday, April 21, 2016, 2016 Adam Faughn discusses preachers moving from one congregation to another. He and Robert discuss the following questions: How can a preacher know when it is time to leave a work for another work? What are appropriate reasons to leave? How can one know […]
Preachers in Training Season 3, Episode 10 for Thursday, April 14, 2016 Dale Jenkins and Jeff Jenkins join Robert to discuss how preachers can communicate with and encourage fellow preachers. They offer many practical tips for preachers to minister to each other. Links The Jenkins Institute TJI Preaching & Ministry Podcast (You can also listen on YouTube) The […]
Preachers in Training Season 3, Episode 9 for Friday, April 8, 2016 Cliff Goodwin joins Robert to discuss the importance of sound doctrine, and the impact that it can have both on your own soul as upon the souls of those to whom you preach. This episode of Preachers in Training is a part of The Light […]
Preachers in Training Season 3, Episode 8 for Thursday, March 24, 2016 Brad McNutt joins Robert to discuss the big picture of the Bible. They talk about the importance of the big picture, and some practical ways that you can incorporate the Bible’s theme into your teaching and preaching. Links The Book Club review of Preaching: Communicating Faith […]
Preachers in Training Season 3, Episode 7 for Thursday, February 25, 2016 Wade Webster joins Preachers in Training today to discuss topical, textual, and expository sermons. Find out which type of sermon he prefers and generally recommends for preachers. Plus, Wade and Robert discuss why it is important to vary the types of sermons from time to time. Links […]
Preachers in Training Season 3, Episode 6 for Thursday, February 18, 2016 This week’s episode addresses the issue of people moving from one congregation to another one across town. Robert and his guest, Wayne Jones, discuss the answers to the following questions: Is it a sin to jump from one congregation to another? Why do some preachers […]
Preachers in Training Season 3, Episode 5 for Thursday, February 11, 2016 Should preachers feel intimidated when meeting with the elders? With what kind of attitude should we enter a meeting with the elders? How do you handle critique from your elders during the meeting? All of these questions and more are answered on this week’s episode with […]
Preachers in Training Season 3, Episode 4 for Thursday, February 4, 2016 Neal Pollard, the preacher for the Bear Valley church of Christ in Denver, Colorado, joins Robert to discuss the need for churches to upgrade their ministries without compromising biblical authority. They discussions reasons, keys, ways, and an example pertaining to upgrading church ministries. Links […]
