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Hosted by Robert Hatfield · religion · EN-US
The podcast about all things preaching and ministry.
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Signup to Generate a PitchPreachers in Training is hosted by Robert Hatfield. The show has published 420 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "On Grief - with Paul Sain" (10 September 2026, 47 minutes), "Using Technology Without Losing Humanity - with Kase Britton" (13 August 2026, 58 minutes), and "Preaching When Men are Coming and Women are Leaving" (5 February 2026, 42 minutes).
Preachers in Training publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 43 minutes across 420 episodes.
Booking probability for Preachers in Training is 37%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Preachers in Training requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Preachers in Training's contact route on record: verified email.
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Robert Hatfield hosts Preachers in Training, a religion podcast with 420 episodes published.
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Episode #3
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...
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...
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...
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...
In this episode of Preachers in Training, host Robert Hatfield is joined by Doug Burleson to talk about the upcoming 90th Annual Bible Lectureship at Freed-Hardeman University . The 2026 Lectureship will take place...
Episode #1
In this opening episode of Season 23 of Preachers in Training, Robert Hatfield sits down with longtime friend and fellow minister Paul Sain for a deeply personal and encouraging conversation about grief, caregiving, and...
In the season 22 finale of Preachers in Training , Robert Hatfield is joined by Jerry Elder , a longtime youth minister who reflects on the lessons God has taught him over decades of faithful service. With humility and...
In this episode of Preachers in Training, Robert Hatfield is joined by Logan Richardson to discuss the challenges and opportunities of discipling teenagers in today’s digital landscape. They explore how technology...
What we believe about God will always shape how we worship Him. In this episode of Preachers in Training, Robert Hatfield is joined by Jesse Eaton, one of the ministers at the Stantonville church of Christ in...
In this episode, Robert Hatfield welcomes Forest Antemesaris for a heartfelt and practical conversation about reaching those who doubt. Forest shares from his unique perspective—having grown up an atheist and later...
For the tenth year in a row , Chad Landman joins Robert Hatfield for one of our most anticipated episodes of the year — the Holiday Gift Guide for Ministers! Each year, Chad shares his favorite gear, tools, and...
In this episode, Robert is joined by Adam Faughn , a seasoned preacher, devoted husband and father, and an avid reader who models what it means to be a lifelong learner in ministry. Together they explore the importance...
Self-righteousness can quietly creep into our hearts — even among those devoted to doing good. In this episode, Robert Hatfield is joined by David Sproule to talk about the danger of self-righteousness in the life of a...
Every preacher knows the value of relationships in ministry — but how can we move beyond surface-level connections to build real, lasting community within the church? In this episode, Robert sits down with Dean Thompson...
This week on Preachers in Training, Robert is joined by Melvin Otey —professor of Law at Faulkner University in Montgomery, AL, and a dedicated gospel preacher. In this conversation, we reflect on brother Otey's blog...
In this episode of Preachers in Training , Robert is joined by Wayne Jones , president of the Bear Valley Bible Institute and host of Authentically Adam here on The Light Network. Wayne brings decades of ministry...
Spiritual apathy can creep into the life of any Christian—even ministers. Left unchecked, it robs us of passion for the Lord, weakens our resolve, and hinders our influence. In this episode, Dan Winkler joins Robert to...
In this opening episode of season 22, Robert is joined by longtime gospel preacher Paul Sain. Paul’s wife, LaDon, has recently been placed on hospice care, and he now walks both the path of minister and caregiver...
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...
Episode #11
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...
Recent guests on Preachers in Training. Study who booked and why before you pitch.
The Challenges of Christianity - The Challenge of Trust (Matthew 6:27), Freed-Hardeman University
NT and Greek professor at FHU, Freed-Hardeman University
professor of Law, Perry Road Church of Christ
former Bible professor and dean, Scenic Rivers Guide Service and Tours
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