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View from the Pulpit

View From the Pulpit: Exploring the Heart of Expository Preaching

Discover why expository preaching is central to the life and health of every church with Pastor Ben Smith. Each episode features conversations with pastors, church leaders, and members, exploring the role of expository preaching, the work of preparing and delivering sermons, and the impact of faithful preaching on the congregation.

This podcast is about preaching—but it’s not just for preachers. Whether you sit behind the pulpit or in the pew, View From the Pulpit will help you understand why expository preaching is vital to the church and how it strengthens the faith of every believer.

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Episode 27: A Conversation with Noah Oldham
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Episode 27: A Conversation with Noah Oldham

In this episode of The View From the Pulpit, host Ben Smith talks with Noah Oldham, Executive Director of Send Network, about his extensive experience in church planting. Noah shares insights into establishing the central place of preaching in new churches, the critical role of biblical, expositional preaching, training the next generation of preachers, and cultivating a church culture that deeply values God's word.

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