Preaching and Preachers

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 The post Special Q&A with Kevin Vanhoozer appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

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 The post Ministry in New England appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

*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 The post The Preacher and Cultural Christianity appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

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. The post Preaching the Old Testament appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

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 The post Preaching and Biblical Backgrounds appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

*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 The post The Pastor and College Ministry appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

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, The post Conference Preaching appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

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 The post Pastoral Ministry and Preaching appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

*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 The post Preaching Ecclesiastes appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

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 The post Christian Patriotism appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

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. The post Ministry in the 21st Century appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

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 The post Preaching through Personal Pain appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

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 The post Faithful Parenting appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

*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 The post Equipping College Students appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

*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 The post Preaching in the African-American Tradition appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

*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 The post The Spirituality of Martyn Lloyd-Jones appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

*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 The post New Creation Millennialism appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

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 The post Special Q&A with Kevin Ezell appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

*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 The post God’s Love and the Local Church appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

*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 The post The Pastor and Self-Discipline appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

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 The post The Justice and the Goodness of God appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

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 The post Why We Are Southern Baptist appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

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, The post The Pastor and Exercise appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

*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 The post The Pastor and Puritan Preaching appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

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 The post Phil Newton on Pastoring appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

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 The post Equipping College Students appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

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 The post Faithful Parenting appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

*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 The post The Preaching of John MacArthur appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

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 The post The Spirituality of Martyn Lloyd-Jones appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

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 The post The Spirituality of Charles Spurgeon appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

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 The post New Creation Millennialism appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

**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 The post The Pastor and Church Culture appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

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 The post Preaching in the African-American Tradition appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

*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 The post Q&A Special with D.A. Carson appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

*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 The post The Sufficiency of Scripture in Pastoral Counseling appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

*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. The post The Preacher and Cultural Concerns appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

*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. The post Meaningful Church Membership appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

*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 The post Raising Children in the Ministry appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

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 The post The Legacy of John MacArthur appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

*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 The post Preaching to the Heart appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

*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. The post The Transfiguration of Christ appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

*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 The post Ministering to Those Who Struggle With Addiction appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

*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 The post The Life and Ministry of W.A. Criswell appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

*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 The post The Life and Ministry of Uldrich Zwingli appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

*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 The post Preaching and Typology appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.