View from the Pulpit
Discover why preaching is fundamentally central to every church with "View from the Pulpit" hosted by pastor Ben Smith. Each episode will feature interviews with pastors and church members exploring the role of preaching, the labor of preparing to preach, the effectiveness of how one preaches, and so much more. This podcast is about preaching, but it is not just for preachers. Whether each Sunday you are behind the pulpit or in the pew, tune in for engaging conversations that will help you better understand why preaching is vital to the church's health.
New episodes every Monday. Subscribe in your favorite podcast app so you will not miss any of these great conversations.
Season 1 Guests Include:
Jarrod Everson
Dr. Levi Skipper
Freddie Smith
Rusty Grace
Bob Richardson
Dr. Patrick Latham
Dr. Don Hattaway
Dr. Jeremy Morton
Randy Ray
Trey Herweck
Dr. Jimmy Dale Patterson
Clint Pressley
Mitch Hall
Wayne Woods
Dr. Bart Barber
Mike Everson
Mitch Jolly
Randy Mullinax
Dr. Landon Dowden
Dr. Mac Brunson
Chris Fowler
John Roland
Dr. Robert Smith, Jr.
Jarrod Everson Dr. Levi Skipper Freddie Smith Rusty Grace Bob Richardson Dr. Patrick Latham Dr. Don Hattaway Dr. Jeremy Morton Randy Ray Trey Herweck Dr. Jimmy Dale Patterson Clint Pressley Mitch Hall Wayne Woods Dr. Bart Barber Mike Everson Mitch Jolly Randy Mullinax Dr. Landon Dowden Dr. Mac Brunson Chris Fowler John Roland Dr. Robert Smith, Jr.
Still to come
Brian Carroll, pastor of Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church, Flintstone, GA
Noah Oldham, church planter and executive director of the North America Mission Board Send Network.
Dr. Danny Akin, president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, SC
Chris Roberts, pastor, elder, and founding pastor of Bridge Church, Blackshear, GA.
Dr. Heath Lambert, pastor of First Baptist Church, Jacksonville, FL
Brad Waters, pastor of First Baptist Church, Hazelhurst, GA
Dr. Jerry Vines, a revival and conference preacher, former pastor of First Baptist Church in Jacksonville, FL. (1982-2006) and former president of the Southern Baptist Convention (1988-1989).
Dr. Danny Cochran, retired pastor from Northwest Georgia.
Robbie Foster, Pastor of Northside Baptist Church, Valdosta, GA.
Dr. David Allan, Distinguished Professor of Practical Theology and Dean of the Adrian Rogers Center for Biblical Preaching at Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary in Memphis, Tennessee.
Dr. Gerald Harris, retired pastor and former editor of The Christian Index.
Help Me Wrap Up This Season of the Podcast — I’d Love to Hear from You
Help Me Wrap Up This Season of the Podcast — I’d Love to Hear from You
As this season of View for the Pulpit nears its end, I’ve been reflecting on the conversations we’ve had—and the impact they’ve made on me personally. When I started this podcast, my goal was to offer a resource to the church that would renew our appreciation for faithful preaching and highlight why it is vital to the health and life of the church.
From the beginning, I’ve intentionally invited guests who are committed to—or growing in—expository preaching. Each conversation has stretched me, encouraged me, and given me practical insight. I’ve learned so much by hearing how different men approach the preparation and delivery of their sermons. It’s been a joy to see how God uniquely equips each one to bless the church.
But what’s been just as meaningful? Hearing from you.
Your messages, emails, and conversations about the episodes have been incredibly encouraging. And that got me thinking: why not wrap up this season with you?
A Roundtable Wrap-Up Episode — Featuring Listeners
To close out the season, I’d like to record a special roundtable-style episode featuring listeners like you—pastors, laypeople, men and women, younger and older voices. I want to hear what you’ve learned, what’s helped you most, and how God has used the podcast in your own walk with Christ.
It doesn’t matter where you live—we can connect remotely. The only requirement is that you’ve listened to the podcast and are willing to share your thoughts.
Want to Join the Conversation?
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👉 www.vftppod.com/talk
I’m aiming to wrap up this season in October, and I’d love to release these listener conversations in early November.
Whether you’ve listened to every episode or just a few, your voice matters. I’d be honored to have you be part of this final conversation.