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Ep 3390“Healing and Hope: The Gospel Answer to Church Hurt” (Four Preachers and a Podcast S5E5)
Hosts: Robert Hatfield,Chance Hicks, Hiram Kemp, and Brad McNutt | Released Friday, May 23, 2025 In this season finale of Four Preachers and a Podcast, the guys come together for a heartfelt and hope-filled conversation about church hurt. What happens when the people of God wound one another? How can we process that pain in a […] ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 3389“Hone Your Interpersonal Skills” with Billy Smith (Preachers in Training S21E12)
Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, May 22, 2025 Interpersonal skills are essential for effective ministry, yet they’re often overlooked in preacher training. In this episode, Robert is joined by longtime preacher and former Freed-Hardeman University Bible professor and dean, Billy Smith, to discuss how ministers can develop stronger people skills. Watch the Video [Coming […] ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 3388“The Minor Prophets as One Book? (3)” (Inside the Scholar’s Study S5E10)
Hosts: Ed Gallagher and Brad McNutt | Released Wednesday, May 21, 2025 Watch the Video In this episode of Inside the Scholar’s Study, Dr. Gallagher concludes the discussion of reading the Minor Prophets individually or collectively as one volume! We want to hear from you! Subscription Links ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 3386“Why Are There So Many Religions? And, How Do We Know Christianity Is The Right One? w/ Bart Warren” (Soul Training S5E10)
There are a lot of religions in the world but they can’t all be true. If one is true, it means the other religions cannot be. So, how can we KNOW that Christianity is indeed TRUTH and not just another man made religion? Today, we discuss this topic with our good friend, Bart Warren. Other […] ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 3387“Helping the Hurting: How Can We Support the Wounded?” (Four Preachers and a Podcast S5E4)
Hosts: Robert Hatfield,Chance Hicks, Hiram Kemp, and Brad McNutt | Released Friday, May 16, 2025 When someone is wounded by the church—whether through conflict, disappointment, or betrayal—it can be a long road to healing. As fellow Christians, how can we walk alongside those who are hurting? What should support look like? And how can we avoid […] ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 3385“How We Revitalized Our Children’s Bible Classes” with Jeremy Hall (Preachers in Training S21E11)
Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, May 15, 2025 Is your children’s Bible class program in need of a refresh? In this episode, Robert Hatfield sits down with Jeremy Hall, minister for the Bartlett Woods church of Christ in Bartlett, TN, to discuss the process of revitalizing a Bible class program. Jeremy shares the story […] ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 3384“The Minor Prophets as One Book? (2)” (Inside the Scholar’s Study S5E9)
Hosts: Ed Gallagher and Brad McNutt | Released Wednesday, May 14, 2025 Watch the Video In this episode of Inside the Scholar’s Study, Dr. Gallagher discusses the history of interpretation concerning how to read the Minor Prophets! We want to hear from you! Subscription Links ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 3383“Broken Cisterns Part 1” (The Ruffled Mango Scripture Writing Podcast S1E11)
Hosts: Kristen Hicks, Alyssa Clark, Christy Cook, Ashley Deffenbaugh, and Kelly Epperson | Released Monday, May 12, 2025 Kelly, Ashley, & Kristen meet up again to discuss what God means by “broken cisterns” and why heeding His warning is so important to having an unshaken faith. Idolatry = adultery against God, but was it only […] ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 3382“When Church Members Hurt Each Other” (Four Preachers and a Podcast S5E3)
Hosts: Robert Hatfield,Chance Hicks, Hiram Kemp, and Brad McNutt | Released Friday, May 9, 2025 In this heartfelt episode, the four preachers delve into the sensitive topic of interpersonal hurt within the church community. Building upon the previous discussions in their “Church Hurt” miniseries, they explore how conflicts among church members can arise, the impact of […] ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 3381“Leading Biblically by Trusting Faithfully” with Dr. Matt Guy (Preachers in Training S21E10)
Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, May 8, 2025 What does it mean to lead like Abraham—with unwavering trust in God, even when the path seems uncertain? In this episode, Matt Guy joins Robert Hatfield to explore biblical leadership through the lens of trust, using Genesis 22 as a foundation. Matt, a radiologist in Charlotte, […] ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 3380“The Minor Prophets as One Book?” (Inside the Scholar’s Study S5E8)
Hosts: Ed Gallagher and Brad McNutt | Released Wednesday, May 7, 2025 Watch the Video In this Inside the Scholar’s Study episode, Dr. Gallagher discusses whether the Twelve should be read as one book or as individual books! We want to hear from you! Subscription Links ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 3379“The Frankfurt Inscription” (Light From the Past S17E7)
Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, May 6, 2025 The Frankfurt Inscription has been called an artifact that will rewrite Christian history. This discovery isn’t quite that important, but it does tell us something about early Christianity. We want to hear from you! Subscription Links ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 3378“BONUS: Interviews with the Faith & Flourish Collective” (The Ruffled Mango Scripture Writing Podcast S1E10)
Hosts: Kristen Hicks, Alyssa Clark, Christy Cook, Ashley Deffenbaugh, and Kelly Epperson | Released Monday, May 5, 2025 Listen in as Kristen interviews 5 sweet friends who also have faith-based businesses/ministries: Melissa Flanagan with Lissa Sue Designs, Emily Hatfield with Wifey Wednesdays, Emily Hayes with The Pearly Peacock, Laura Jenkins with Thought Garden, and Rebecca […] ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 3377“Importance Of Training The Youth w/ Robert Hatfield” (Soul Training S5E9)
THE Robert Hatfield joins the guys on today’s episode to discuss the importance of training young people in Christianity. Along with a few laughs, the Soul Training team and Robert discuss specific ways and programs that congregations and parents can use to teach the younger members about Jesus. This episode is recorded LIVE at Lads to Leaders 2025 from the […] ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 3375Is Your Evangelism on Life Support? – with Matt Miller (Preachers in Training S21E9)
Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, May 1, 2025 In this episode of Preachers in Training, Robert Hatfield welcomes Matt Miller, minister for the 109 church of Christ in Lebanon, TN, to discuss the urgent state of personal evangelism. Are our efforts to reach the lost alive and thriving, or are they barely hanging on? […] ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 3376“What Does Nose Picking Have To Do With Just Reading Headlines?” (Under the Juniper Tree S21E8)
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, May 1, 2025 As the title asks, “What does the subject of nose picking have to do with just reading the headlines?” That’s the question Andrew will answer as he hopes to encourage us to stay away from cognitive bias and to read more than just the headlines of […] ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 3374“The Twelve & The Dead Sea Scrolls (4)” (Inside the Scholar’s Study S5E7)
Hosts: Ed Gallagher and Brad McNutt | Released Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Watch the Video In this Inside the Scholar’s Study episode, Dr. Gallagher discusses some possible Dead Sea Scrolls forgeries of the Minor Prophets! We want to hear from you! Subscription Links ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 3372“A Prophet Arises” (Wifey Wednesdays S21E11)
Host: Emily Hatfield | Released Wednesday, April 30, 2025 On this episode of Wifey Wednesdays, Emily discusses 1 Kings 17-19, as the great prophet Elijah comes onto the scene. From there, listeners are encouraged to examine their own lives and realize how deeply God cares for us and is with us in good times and […] ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 3373“Diet Coke Hey Dudes” (Authentically Adam S11E9)
Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, April 30, 2025 This week Wayne explains the value of loving and befriending those that you lead. Leadership is far more about relationship than it is about authority. As elders, preachers, fathers, and teachers, we need to seek genuine friendship with those we lead. Jesus modeled this for us. […] ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 3371“Spiritual Maturity Part 2” (The Ruffled Mango Scripture Writing Podcast S1E9)
Hosts: Kristen Hicks, Alyssa Clark, Christy Cook, Ashley Deffenbaugh, and Kelly Epperson | Released Monday, April 28, 2025 Ashley, Kelly, and Kristen talk about (intentionally) training ourselves for godliness, forming good study habits, and understanding how trials can help us grow spiritually. Episode Resources: Spiritual Maturity scripture writing plan:https://www.theruffledmango.com/april-scripture-writing-plan-spiritual-maturity/ Spiritual Maturity playlist:Free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/728lbeZ1eQKseJsXey5Ebf?si=SumQgYUgSBeAnnI0G9ryHgApple […] ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 3370“I Am Opening a Can of Worms” (Under the Juniper Tree S21E7)
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, April 24, 2025 This is opening a can of worms. Why? We are discussing the hotly contested subject called autism. In this episode, Andrew discusses the history of autism, some possible reasons why we might be seeing more people diagnosed with it, and looks at the study done by Andrew Wakefield. Episode Resources: Lake Worth-area […] ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 3368“Samson’s Rule or the Golden Rule” (Authentically Adam S11E8)
Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, April 23, 2025 Understandably, Samson is normally an example of what not to do in leadership. In this weeks’s episode of Authentically Adam, Wayne uses Samson in the usual fashion. Specifically, the discussion centers around Judges 15 and the back-and-forth exchanges of retaliation between Samsons and the Philistines. “As […] ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 3369“The Twelve & The Dead Sea Scrolls” (Inside the Scholar’s Study S5E6)
Hosts: Ed Gallagher and Brad McNutt | Released Wednesday, April 23, 2025 Watch the Video In this episode of Inside the Scholar’s Study, Dr. Gallagher continues discussing the text of the Minor Prophets found at Qumran! We want to hear from you! Subscription Links ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 3367“Complacency in Evangelism” (Soul Training S5E8)
How is the Church, as a whole, handling evangelistic opportunities? Do we take full advantage and spread the Gospel or just sit back and wait for someone else to do it? Christianity is an active religion that requires Christians to tell others the good news, but the means with which we spread the gospel have […] ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 3366“Overwhelmed: Try Asking for Help” (Under the Juniper Tree S21E6)
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, April 17, 2025 We might find ourselves overwhelmed with any number of tasks with work, the local congregation, or elsewhere and do not know what to do. In this episode, we examine Moses and the advice given to him by God and Moses’ father-in-law. This helps us remember we […] ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 3365“Invest in Gen. Z” with Craig Evans (Preachers in Training S21E8)
Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, April 17, 2025 How can ministers and church leaders connect with and invest in the next generation? In this episode, Robert is joined by Craig Evans, the preaching minister for the Mt. Juliet church of Christ in Tennessee, to discuss practical and spiritual ways we can reach and equip […] ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 3363“Continuing Consequences” (Wifey Wednesdays S21E10)
Host: Emily Hatfield | Released Wednesday, April 16, 2025 On this episode of Wifey Wednesdays, Emily discusses some of the kings of the northern tribes of Israel that get very little in terms of verses, but receive very much in terms of punishment. There are many lessons to be learned from these unfaithful kings, and […] ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 3364“The Twelve & The Dead Sea Scrolls (2)” (Inside the Scholar’s Study S5E5)
Hosts: Ed Gallagher and Brad McNutt | Released Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Watch the Video In this episode of Inside the Scholar’s Study, Dr. Gallagher continues to discuss the Minor Prophets’ presence in the Dead Sea Scrolls! We want to hear from you! Subscription Links ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 3362“Spiritual Maturity Part 1” (The Ruffled Mango Scripture Writing Podcast S1E8
Hosts: Kristen Hicks, Alyssa Clark, Christy Cook, Ashley Deffenbaugh, and Kelly Epperson | Released Monday, April 14, 2025 Ashley, Kelly, & Kristen discuss the importance of growing spiritually, what happens to us (and those around us) when we don’t, and how fruitfulness is a good measure of spiritual maturity. Check the link(s) below for the […] ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 3361Is Israel Still God’s Chosen People?” (Soul Training S5E7)
Israel was once known to be a special people to the almighty God. God’s word contains a lot of Jewish history. But, are they still His chosen people? What about the rest of us? On this episode of Soul Training we discuss the topic and try to answer the following questions: ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 3360“Church Leaders and Church Hurt” (Four Preachers and a Podcast S5E2)
Hosts: Robert Hatfield,Chance Hicks, Hiram Kemp, and Brad McNutt | Released Friday, April 11, 2025 In this honest and heartfelt conversation, the four preachers tackle a difficult but necessary topic: the intersection of church leadership and church hurt. While the church is a place of healing and hope, many have experienced hurt—even at the hands of […] ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 3357“Big Shoes To Fill” (Authentically Adam S11E7)
Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, April 9, 2025 It can be both comforting and unsettling to stand in the shadow of a great leader. It is comforting because you are bilingual on a strong foundation. It is unsettling because exceptions will be high. Great leaders cast a long shadow. Some men are not up […] ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 3358“The Twelve & The Dead Sea Scrolls (1)” (Inside the Scholar’s Study S5E4)
Hosts: Ed Gallagher and Brad McNutt | Released Wednesday, April 9, 2025 Watch the Video In this episode of Inside the Scholar’s Study, Dr. Gallagher discusses the presence of the Minor Prophets in the Dead Sea Scrolls! We want to hear from you! Subscription Links ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 3359“Parental Faithfulness Is Not a Prerequisite” (Wifey Wednesdays S21E9)
Host: Emily Hatfield | Released Wednesday, April 9, 2025 Looking into the life of Judah’s faithful King Asa, we can be encouraged that our own faithfulness is not dependent upon that of our parents. While his grandfather, Rehoboam, and his father, Abijam, were unfaithful kings, Asa broke away from their negative example. He even went […] ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 3356“Jonah and Personal Finance” (Bountiful S17E7)
Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, April 7, 2025 The prophet Jonah is best known for spending 3 days and nights in the belly of a great fish. However, there are a other things we can learn from Jonah that are more applicable to our lives, including how we approach our financial lives. […] ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 3355“Understanding Church Hurt: What Are We Talking About?” (Four Preachers and a Podcast S5E1)
Hosts: Robert Hatfield,Chance Hicks, Hiram Kemp, and Brad McNutt | Released Friday, April 4, 2025 In this episode, we begin a brand-new six-part miniseries on a topic that touches more people than we often realize — Church Hurt. For many, painful experiences connected to the church have left deep wounds, strained relationships, and even shaken faith. […] ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 3354“Ministers, Take Care of Your Mental Health” with Lonnie Jones (Preachers in Training S21E7)
Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, April 3, 2025 In this important episode, Robert is joined by Lonnie Jones — a minister, speaker, host of the Keeping Up with Jones podcast, and a licensed professional counselor — to address the critical subject of mental health among ministers. Ministry is rewarding but also uniquely stressful, often […] ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 3353“The Crucifixion Gem” (Light From the Past S17E6)
Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, April 1, 2025 In this episode, Dewayne discusses the earliest picture of Jesus ever found – on a gemstone. We want to hear from you! Subscription Links ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 3352“The Minor Prophets in the Septuagint” (Inside the Scholar’s Study S5E3)
Hosts: Ed Gallagher and Brad McNutt | Released Wednesday, April 2, 2025 Watch the Video In this Inside the Scholar’s Study episode, Dr. Gallagher discusses the LXX’s translation of the Minor Prophets! We want to hear from you! Subscription Links ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 3351“Waiting on the Lord: Part 2” (The Ruffled Mango Scripture Writing Podcast S1E7)
Hosts: Kristen Hicks, Alyssa Clark, Christy Cook, Ashley Deffenbaugh, and Kelly Epperson | Released Monday, March 31, 2025 Alyssa & Kristen discuss eagerly waiting for Jesus to come back, how faith & patience go hand in hand, why God delays, and what we should be doing while we wait. Check out our show notes at […] ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 3350“Guess Who’s Back?” (Wifey Wednesdays S21E8)
Host: Emily Hatfield | Released Wednesday, March 26, 2025 This episode of Wifey Wednesdays continues through the Old Testament as we seek to apply the truths of God’s word to our lives today. In 1 Kings 14, King Rehoboam is facing a familiar enemy. This episode explores why this enemy has been allowed back into […] ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 3349“The Text of the Minor Prophets (2)” (Inside the Scholar’s Study S5E2)
Hosts: Ed Gallagher and Brad McNutt | Released Wednesday, March 26, 2025 Watch the Video In this episode of Inside the Scholar’s Study, Dr. Gallagher continues his discussion of the text of the Minor Prophets! We want to hear from you! Subscription Links ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 3348“Elevate with Scott Simpson” (Authentically Adam S11E6)
Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, March 26, 2025 In this special episode of Authentically Adam, Wayne interviews Scott Simpson. Scott is involved in a ministry aimed at strengthening teenage and young adults while enjoying God’s beautiful Colorado creation. Get all the info on this great work and how that purpose is directly tied to […] ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 3347“Troubling Trends in the Workplace” (Bountiful S17E6)
Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, March 24, 2025 Many things have changed in the work environment, especially in the last five years. In this episode, we talk through some workplace trends that either are un-Christian or could lead to unholiness. The things we talk about include ghosting, scrolling, isolation, family, ingratitude, and […] ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 3346“How Sin Can Cause Depression: Revisited” (Under the Juniper Tree S21E5)
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, March 20, 2024 In today’s episode, Andrew revisits one of his first episodes for Under the Juniper Tree. Our sins affect our mental well-being, but the question he failed to answer eleven years ago is why. After all, not everyone who sins deals with depression, anxiety, or some other […] ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 3345“The Impact of AI on the Church” (Preachers in Training S21E6)
Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, March 20, 2025 Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the way we work, communicate, and even engage with faith. But what impact does it have on the church? In this episode of Preachers in Training, host Robert Hatfield is joined by Michael Hite, Jason Helton, and Dale Jenkins to […] ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 3344“The Text of the Minor Prophets” (Inside the Scholar’s Study S5E1)
Hosts: Ed Gallagher and Brad McNutt | Released Wednesday, March 19, 2025 Watch the Video In this Inside the Scholar’s Study episode, Dr. Gallagher begins a new study of the prophets! We want to hear from you! Subscription Links ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 3343“Hot Take on the House of David” (Light From the Past S17E5)
Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, March 18, 2025 In this episode, Dewayne reviews the first episode of the new Amazon Prime show “House of David.” We want to hear from you! Subscription Links ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 3342“Waiting on the Lord: Part 1” (The Ruffled Mango Scripture Writing Podcast S1E6)
Hosts: Kristen Hicks, Alyssa Clark, Christy Cook, Ashley Deffenbaugh, and Kelly Epperson | Released Monday, March 17, 2025 Alyssa & Kristen discuss patience vs. impatience while waiting on the Lord, how to learn God’s ways & paths, and the strength & courage that waiting requires. Check out our show notes on the episode page for […] ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 3341“The Meaning of Life” (Soul Training S5E6)
Has there been a philosophical question discussed over the centuries more than “what is the meaning of life”? Since it’s been such a popular topic over the years, it felt appropriate to give our take. On today’s episode Allen, Daniel, and Joe talk about the theme from the world’s point of view and the Christians. […] ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★