Preachers In Training With Robert Hatfield

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 Links

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) Subscription Links […]

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 (903-265-4448) Subscription Links  

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 from you! Email: […]

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 Anker […]

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 Higginbotham (Preachers in Training […]

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 hearing brother Billy’s analysis […]

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. Watch the Video […]

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 […]