Preaching and Preachers
A podcast hosted by Dr. Jason K. Allen, President of Midwestern Seminary, devoted to the craft of preaching. Each episode features conversations with seasoned preachers and offers practical guidance for ministry. The show aims to equip and encourage those who proclaim God's Word.
Episodes
Preaching the Book of Galatians
*This Episode was originally published on 11/10/2020. This week, I’m joined by Dr. Frank Thielman to discuss preaching through the book of Galatians.
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The Church as a Culture of Care
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The Pastor and the Christian’s Assurance
*This Episode was originally published on 08/05/2019. This week, I welcome Greg Gilbert to the podcast to discuss the Christian’s Assurance.
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The Pastor and Theological Education
*This Episode was originally published on 02/23/2023. Today, Dr. Jared Bumpers joins me back in the studio as cohost as we discuss one of my books, Succeeding in Seminary.
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The Simplicity of Preaching
In this week’s episode, Dr. P. Chase Sears and Dr. Jonathon D. Woodyard join Dr. Jared Bumpers to discuss The Simplicity of Preaching. Dr. Sears is Senior Pastor of Tulip Grove
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Captivating Preaching
In this week’s episode, Dr. Robert Smith Jr. and I discuss captivating preaching. Robert Smith Jr. serves as Distinguished Professor of Divinity at Beeson Divinity School. Before assuming this role, Smith
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The Pastor and Church Budgeting
*This Episode was originally published on 06/10/2019. Jamie Dunlop serves as an associate pastor at Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, DC, overseeing administration and adult education as well as several
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The Pastor and the Gospel-Driven Church
*This Episode was originally published on 06/03/2019. This week, we highlight a previous episode where I interviewed Dr. Jared C. Wilson about his book, The Gospel-Driven Church. Today, Dr. Jared C.
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Ministry in New England
*This Episode was originally published on 03/29/2026. A seasoned pastor, church planter, and theological educator, Wes planted and led Christ Memorial Church for nearly three decades and has spent years
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New Creation Millennialism
*This episode was originally published on 9/9/2025. In this week’s episode, Dr. Jared Bumpers is joined by Dr. Tom Schreiner discussing “New Creation Millennialism.” Dr. Schreiner is an Associate Dean
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Special Q&A with Kevin Vanhoozer
*This Episode was originally published on 04/06/2026. In this conversation, Dr. Vanhoozer sits down with Dr. Allen to discuss his upbringing and theological development. Kevin J. Vanhoozer is presently Research Professor of
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The Spirituality of Martyn Lloyd-Jones
*This episode was originally published on 9/22/2025. In this week’s episode, Dr. Jared Bumpers is joined by Dr. Don Whitney to discuss “The Spirituality of Martyn Lloyd-Jones.” Dr. Whitney is
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Christian Patriotism
*This Episode was originally published on 02/01/2026. In this episode of Preaching and Preachers, Dr. Jason K. Allen is joined by Dan Darling to discuss preaching in a polarized age, pastoral faithfulness in
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Preaching the New Testament
*This Episode was originally published on 04/13/26. In this week’s episode, Peter Gurry joins Jared Bumpers to discuss “Preaching the New Testament.” Dr. Gurry is an associate professor of New
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Preaching Through Personal Pain
*This Episode was originally published on 01/19/2026. In this week’s episode, Dr. Robert Smith Jr. and I discuss “Preaching through Personal Pain.” Robert Smith Jr. serves as Distinguished Professor of
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Pastoral Ministry and Preaching
*This Episode was originally published on 2/16/2026. In this episode, Dr. Jared Bumpers gives a recent talk from a Midwestern Institute for Preaching and Preachers Workshop. Jared Bumpers is the
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Faithful Parenting
*This Episode was originally published on 01/12/2026. This week, Dr. Juan Sánchez joins me on Preaching and Preachers as we discuss his most recent book, which he co-authored with his wife, Jeanine,
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The Spirituality of Charles Spurgeon
*This Episode was originally published on 9/15/2025. In this week’s episode, Dr. Jared Bumpers is joined by Dr. Geoff Chang as they discuss “The Spirituality of Charles Spurgeon.” Dr. Chang
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Preaching in the African-American Tradition
*This episode was originally published on 8/25/2025. In this week’s episode, Dr. Robert Smith Jr. and H.B. Charles Jr. join me as we discuss “Preaching in the African-American Tradition.” Robert
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Preaching the Old Testament
*This episode was originally published on 3/15/26. In this episode of Preaching and Preachers, host Dr. Jared Bumpers, Associate Professor of Preaching at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (MBTS), sits down with Dr. John
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Preaching and Biblical Backgrounds
*This Episode was originally published on 3/8/2026. This week, W. Tyler Sykora joins Jared Bumpers to discuss “Preaching and Biblical Backgrounds.” Dr. Sykora is the Chief of Staff in the
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The Pastor and Exercise
*This episode was originally published on 11/2/25. In this episode, Dr. David Mathis joins me to discuss “The Pastor and Exercise.” David Mathis is executive editor for Desiring God and
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The Justice and the Goodness of God
*This Episode was originally published on 11/16/2025. In this week’s episode, I am joined by Dr. Tom Schreiner to discuss “The Justice and Goodness of God.” Dr. Schreiner is an
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The Puritans and Pastoral Ministry
This week on Preaching and Preachers, Dr. J. Stephen Yuille joins me to discuss “The Puritans and Pastoral Ministry.” Dr. Yuille serves as Professor of Church History in the School
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The Preaching of Benjamin Keach
In this week’s episode, Dr. Jared Bumpers is joined by Dr. Michael Cooper on “The Preaching of Benjamin Keach.” Dr. Cooper was captured by Jesus at the age of 17
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The Pastor and Spiritual Discernment
This episode was originally published on 5/27/2026. This week on Preaching and Preachers, Tim Challies joins me for a discussion on the pastor and spiritual discernment. Tim is an elder
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Preaching the New Testament
In this week’s episode, Peter Gurry joins Jared Bumpers to discuss “Preaching the New Testament.” Dr. Gurry is an associate professor of New Testament at Midwestern Seminary. His academic interests
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Special Q&A with Kevin Vanhoozer
This past month, Midwestern Seminary hosted Dr. Kevin Vanhoozer for our annual Scudder Lectures. In this conversation, Dr. Vanhoozer sits down with Dr. Allen to discuss his upbringing and theological
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Ministry in New England
A seasoned pastor, church planter, and theological educator, Wes planted and led Christ Memorial Church for nearly three decades and has spent years training and sending gospel workers to plant
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The Preacher and Cultural Christianity
*This episode was originally published on 5/6/2019. Join host Dr. Jason K. Allen, president of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and professor of preaching, for a powerful conversation on the heart
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Preaching the Old Testament
In this episode of Preaching and Preachers, host Dr. Jared Bumpers, Associate Professor of Preaching at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (MBTS), sits down with Dr. John Meade, Professor of Old Testament at MBTS.
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Preaching and Biblical Backgrounds
This week, W. Tyler Sykora joins Jared Bumpers to discuss “Preaching and Biblical Backgrounds.” Dr. Sykora is the Chief of Staff in the Office of the President and Assistant Professor
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The Pastor and College Ministry
*This episode was originally published on 4/22/2019. This week on Preaching and Preachers, Dr. Jeff Dodge joins me for a discussion on the pastor and college ministry. Jeff is a
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Conference Preaching
In this episode, I’m joined by Pastor H. B. Charles Jr. to discuss “Conference Preaching.” H. B. is the Pastor-Teacher at the Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church of Jacksonville and Orange Park, Florida,
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Pastoral Ministry and Preaching
In this episode, Dr. Jared Bumpers gives a recent talk from a Midwestern Institute for Preaching and Preachers Workshop. Jared Bumpers is the Associate Professor of Preaching and Evangelism and
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Preaching Ecclesiastes
*This episode was originally published on 4/15/2019. This week on Preaching and Preachers, Dr. Philip Ryken joins me in a discussion on preaching Ecclesiastes. Dr. Ryken serves as President of Wheaton
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Christian Patriotism
In this episode of Preaching and Preachers, Dr. Jason K. Allen is joined by Dan Darling to discuss preaching in a polarized age, pastoral faithfulness in the public square, and the themes behind
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Ministry in the 21st Century
Welcome back to Preaching and Preachers, the podcast where we come alongside pastors and proclaimers to think deeply about our calling, sharpen our craft, and renew our hearts for faithful ministry.
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Preaching through Personal Pain
In this week’s episode, Dr. Robert Smith Jr. and I discuss “Preaching through Personal Pain.” Robert Smith Jr. serves as Distinguished Professor of Divinity at Beeson Divinity School. Before Smith
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Faithful Parenting
This week, Dr. Juan Sánchez joins me on Preaching and Preachers as we discuss his most recent book, which he co-authored with his wife, Jeanine, titled Reaching Your Child’s Heart: A Practical Guide
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Equipping College Students
*This episode was originally published on 10/13/2025. In this week’s episode, Dean Inserra joins me in the podcast studio to discuss “Equipping College Students.” Dean Inserra is the founding and
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Preaching in the African-American Tradition
*This episode was originally published on 8/25/2025. In this week’s episode, Dr. Robert Smith Jr. and H.B. Charles Jr. join me as we discuss “Preaching in the African-American Tradition.” Robert
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The Spirituality of Martyn Lloyd-Jones
*This episode was originally published on 9/22/2025. In this week’s episode, Dr. Jared Bumpers is joined by Dr. Don Whitney to discuss “The Spirituality of Martyn Lloyd-Jones.” Dr. Whitney is
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New Creation Millennialism
*This episode was originally published on 9/9/2025. In this week’s episode, Dr. Jared Bumpers is joined by Dr. Tom Schreiner discussing “New Creation Millennialism.” Dr. Schreiner is an Associate Dean
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Special Q&A with Kevin Ezell
In this week’s episode, Kevin Ezell joins me for a special Q&A. Dr. Kevin Ezell serves as the President of the North American Mission Board, providing strategic vision, direction, and
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God’s Love and the Local Church
*This episode was originally published on 4/8/2019. This week on Preaching and Preachers, Jonathan Leeman joins me in a discussion on God’s love and the local church. Jonathan is the
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The Pastor and Self-Discipline
*This episode was originally published on 3/25/2019.This week on Preaching and Preachers, Drew Dyck joins me in a discussion on the pastor and self-discipline. Drew is an acquisitions editor at
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The Justice and the Goodness of God
In this week’s episode, I am joined by Dr. Tom Schreiner to discuss “The Justice and Goodness of God.” Dr. Schreiner is an Associate Dean for the School of Theology
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Why We Are Southern Baptist
In this week’s episode, Dr. Jamie Dew joins me and some Midwestern Seminary faculty to discuss “Why We Are Southern Baptist.” Dr. James “Jamie” K. Dew was elected New Orleans
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The Pastor and Exercise
In this episode, Dr. David Mathis joins me to discuss “The Pastor and Exercise.” David Mathis is executive editor for Desiring God and pastor at Cities Church. He is a husband,
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The Pastor and Puritan Preaching
*This episode was originally published on 3/11/2019. This week on Preaching and Preachers, Dr. Joel Beeke joins me in a discussion on the pastor and Puritan preaching. Dr. Beeke is
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Phil Newton on Pastoring
In this episode, Dr. Phil Newton joins Jared Bumpers and I to discuss pastoring. Dr. Newton began South Woods Baptist Church, Memphis, TN, in 1987 and concluded his 35 years
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Equipping College Students
In this week’s episode, Dean Inserra joins me in the podcast studio to discuss “Equipping College Students.” Dean Inserra is the founding and lead pastor of CITYCHURCH, where he leads the
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Faithful Parenting
This week, Dr. Juan Sánchez joins me on Preaching and Preachers as we discuss his most recent book, which he co-authored with his wife, Jeanine, titled Reaching Your Child’s Heart: A Practical Guide
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The Preaching of John MacArthur
*This episode was originally published on 3/4/19. This week, we highlight a former episode with Phil Johnson on “The Preaching of John MacArthur.” Phil is the executive director of Grace
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The Spirituality of Martyn Lloyd-Jones
In this week’s episode, Dr. Jared Bumpers is joined by Dr. Don Whitney to discuss “The Spirituality of Martyn Lloyd-Jones.” Dr. Whitney is the Professor of Biblical Spirituality and the
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The Spirituality of Charles Spurgeon
In this week’s episode, Dr. Jared Bumpers is joined by Dr. Geoff Chang as they discuss “The Spirituality of Charles Spurgeon.” Dr. Chang serves as Associate Professor of Church History
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New Creation Millennialism
In this week’s episode, Dr. Jared Bumpers is joined by Dr. Tom Schreiner discussing “New Creation Millennialism.” Dr. Schreiner is an Associate Dean for the School of Theology and the
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The Pastor and Church Culture
**This episode was originally published on 2/25/2019. This week on Preaching and Preachers, we recorded our third mailbag episode. In this episode, I answered questions submitted by listeners on a
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Preaching in the African-American Tradition
In this week’s episode, Dr. Robert Smith Jr. and H.B. Charles Jr. join me as we discuss “Preaching in the African-American Tradition.” Robert Smith Jr. serves as Distinguished Professor of
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Q&A Special with D.A. Carson
*This episode was originally published on 9/22/2024. Today’s episode is from a Q&A on March 5th, 2024 when we invited Dr. Carson for our Sizemore Lecture. Dr. Carson is Emeritus
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The Sufficiency of Scripture in Pastoral Counseling
*This episode was originally published on 9/1/24. Dr. T. Dale Johnson Jr. joins me this week to discuss the Sufficiency of Scripture in Pastoral Counseling. Dr. Johnson serves as Executive
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The Preacher and Cultural Concerns
*This episode was originally on 10/13/2024. This week, Dr. Jared Bumpers joins me back in the studio as co-host as we discuss one of my books, Letters to My Students, Vol. 1.
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Meaningful Church Membership
*This episode was originally published on 4/7/2024. Today, I want to welcome Drs. Geoff Chang, Sam Bierig, Patrick Schreiner, and Bret Capranica as we talk about meaningful church membership.
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Raising Children in the Ministry
*This episode was originally published on 2/4/2024. Today, I want to welcome Jimmy Scroggins to the podcast. Jimmy serves as Professor of Christian Ministry at Southern Seminary. He also serves
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The Legacy of John MacArthur
Dr. John MacArthur entered into the presence of the Lord yesterday afternoon. Dr. Jared Bumpers joins me as I reflect on personal interactions with Dr. MacArthur along with the lasting
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Preaching to the Heart
*This episode was originally published on 3/17/2024.Today, I want to welcome Brad Bigney to the podcast. Pastor Brad serves as pastor of Grace Fellowship Church in Florence, KY. He is
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The Transfiguration of Christ
*This episode was originally published on 10/20/2024. This week on Preaching and Preachers, co-host Dr. Jared Bumpers is joined by Dr. Patrick Schreiner to discuss the transfiguration of Christ. Dr.
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Ministering to Those Who Struggle With Addiction
*This episode was originally published on 2/11/2024. Today I want to welcome John Stroup to the podcast. John is the Executive Director of Freeway Ministries in Springfield, MO. Freeway Ministries
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The Life and Ministry of W.A. Criswell
*This episode was originally published on 11/3/2024. This week on Preaching and Preachers, we have Dr. O. S. Hawkins on to discuss “The Life and Ministry of W.A. Criswell.” He
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The Life and Ministry of Uldrich Zwingli
*This episode was originally published on 10/6/24. Today, Dr. Stephen Eccher joined me on Preaching and Preachers. Dr. Eccher serves as Associate Professor of Church History and Reformation Studies at Southeastern
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Preaching and Typology
*This episode was originally published on 5/5/2024. Today, I want to welcome Dr. Jim Hamilton to the podcast. Dr. Hamilton serves as Professor of Biblical Theology at Southern Seminary in
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On Life and Doctrine
This week, Dr. Jared Bumpers joins me on the podcast to discuss my new book Letters to My Students, Volume 3: On Life and Doctrine. Order a copy here: https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/letters-to-my-students-volume-3-P005828486?mcid=Adwords-sb-PLA-005828486&cmpid=pm:ggl:220725%7Coth%7Cshopping%7Cwomen%7Cwomen%7C17853994734%7Cwomens_pmax:pla:na&gad_source=1&gad
Developing a Theology of Preaching
*This episode was originally published on 9/8/24. Dr. Jared Bumpers joins me back in the studio as co-host as we discuss one of my books, Letters to My Students, Vol. 1. Jared
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The Impact of Pornography
*This episode was originally published on 3/10/24. This episode was a panel discussion between, Drs. Jason Allen, Denny Burk, Dale Johnson Jr., Alan Branch, and Jared Wilson on the impact
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Expositional Leadership
*This episode was orginally published on 3/3/2024. This week on Preaching and Preachers, Dr. Scott Pace joins me on the podcast, as we discuss his book on Expositional Leadership. Dr.
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Pastoral Fatherhood
This week, Dr. Camden B. Pulliam joins Dr. Jared Bumpers on Preaching and Preachers on the topic of “Pastoral Fatherhood.” Dr. Pulliam serves as Assistant Professor of Christian Studies, as
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Preaching Deuteronomy
*This episode was originally published 2/18/19. This week we highlight an episode with Dr. Jason DeRouchie on preaching Deuteronomy. Dr. DeRouchie serves as Research Professor of Old Testament and Biblical
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Reflections of a Lifetime of Teaching and Preaching
This week, Dr. Robert Smith Jr. joins me on the podcast to reflect on his ministry of preaching and teaching. Robert Smith Jr. serves as Distinguished Professor of Divinity at
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Study to Show Thyself Approved
On today’s episode, we’re bringing you a special recording from a recent Preaching and Preachers Workshop titled “Study to Show Thyself Approved.” These workshops are held throughout the year—both on
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