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Preachers in Training

Preachers in Training

Robert Hatfield
Religion und Spiritualität

The podcast about all things preaching and ministry.

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  • 677 - On Grief - with Paul Sain

    Grief is something every preacher encounters—not only in the lives of the people we serve, but eventually in our own lives as well. How can we better walk alongside those who are grieving? And what happens when the preacher becomes the one who needs comfort?


    Robert is joined by longtime gospel preacher and publisher Paul Sain for a personal conversation about grief. Drawing from his own experiences of walking alongside his wife, LaDon, through Alzheimer’s disease and ultimately through the pain of losing her, Paul shares lessons he has learned about sorrow, caregiving, encouragement, and the importance of simply being present for people who hurt.

    This conversation offers encouragement for preachers who regularly minister to grieving families while also reminding us that ministers are not immune to grief themselves. Sometimes the person who spends so much time comforting others must learn how to receive comfort, too.


    Resources

    [Book]Our Journey Down Alzheimer’s Lane by Paul Sain — Paul shares lessons learned from his and LaDon’s journey through Alzheimer’s, including practical help for those caring for someone they love.

    [Book]My Journey Facing Grief Mountain by Paul Sain — A companion to Our Journey Down Alzheimer’s Lane focusing on Paul’s experience of facing grief.

    [Cards] Burden Bearing Cards — Cards designed to make it easier to reach out and encourage people who are carrying difficult burdens.
    Thu, 10 Sep 2026
  • 676 - Five Things Members Wish Their Preachers Knew - with Hiram Kemp

    Preachers spend considerable time thinking about what their congregations need to hear—but how often do they consider what it is like to listen from the pew?


    Robert is joined by Hiram Kemp to discuss his article, “5 Things Members Wish Their Preachers Knew.” Together, they explore how preachers can communicate biblical truth with greater clarity, compassion, practicality, and hope.

    In this episode:

    Bible study is difficult for some members—and many are sincerely trying.Scholarship should clarify Scripture rather than confuse listeners.Members need to know that their preacher struggles too.Biblical preaching should connect Scripture to everyday life.Every sermon should ultimately point people to Jesus and offer hope.

    This conversation encourages preachers to step away from the pulpit for a moment, consider the perspective of those in the pew, and remember that preachers and members are working toward the same goal.

    Resources

    Read “5 Things Members Wish Their Preachers Knew”Subscribe to Hiram Kemp’s Words for Our Time
    Thu, 03 Sep 2026
  • 675 - Using Technology Without Losing Humanity - with Kase Britton

    Technology is a wonderful servant but a terrible master. Ministers should leverage technology to serve people more effectively, not replace the personal relationships and spiritual formation at the heart of ministry.

    On this episode, Kase Britton, preacher for the East Hill church of Christ in Pulaski, TN, joins Robert to discuss this topic from three perspectives:

      3 Unhealthy Tech Practices3 Healthy/Useful Tech Practices3 Ways To Improve Your Relationship to Technology
    Thu, 13 Aug 2026
  • 674 - Preaching When Men are Coming and Women are Leaving

    Are women more religious than men? While this may have been true in times past, research may suggest a developing trend in the other direction.

    In this episode of Preachers in Training, Robert Hatfield sits down with brothers Jeff Jenkins and Dale Jenkins of The Jenkins Institute to discuss how preaching, leadership culture, and congregational tone can shape who feels seen, valued, and spiritually fed.

    Thu, 05 Feb 2026
  • 673 - Scholarship and Ministry - with Justin Rogers

    Is there a tension between serious biblical scholarship and effective ministry—or are the two meant to walk hand in hand?


    In this listener-requested episode of Preachers in Training, Robert Hatfield sits down with Justin Rogers, Dean of the College of Biblical Studies at Freed-Hardeman University, to talk about how careful study of Scripture strengthens, rather than weakens, faithful ministry.

    Fri, 30 Jan 2026
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