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.
Brian Carroll
Noah Oldham
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. Brian Carroll Noah Oldham
Still to come
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.
Episode 10: A Conversation with Dr. Jeremy Morton
In this insightful episode of “View from the Pulpit,” host Ben Smith talks with Dr. Jeremy Morton, Lead Pastor of First Baptist Church in Woodstock, GA, about the vital role of preaching in today’s churches.
Episode 9: A Conversation with Dr. Don Hattaway
Episode 9 of the "View from the Pulpit” podcast, hosted by Ben Smith, considers the influence of faithful preaching with Dr. Don Hattaway, senior pastor of First Baptist Church, Douglas, GA. In this episode, Don shares his wisdom on the role of preaching in growing and maturing a church, how Sunday school and the ministry of teaching relate to preaching, and the importance of pastoral patience.
Episode 8: A Conversation with Dr. Patrick Latham
In this helpful episode of “View from the Pulpit,” host Ben Smith talks with Dr. Patrick Latham, the pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Cartersville, Georgia, to explore the vital role of preaching in today’s churches.
Episode 7: A Conversation with Bob Richardson
In Episode 7 of the "View from the Pulpit” podcast, hosted by Ben Smith, focuses on the integral role of the ministry of preaching in the church with Bob Richardson, senior pastor of Altamaha Baptist Church, Jesup, GA. In this episode, Bob shares his sermon preparation process, lessons he has learned about preaching, and other helpful insights into the ministry of preaching.
Episode 6: A Conversation with Rusty Grace
In this helpful episode of “View from the Pulpit,” host Ben Smith talks with Rusty Grace, the pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Waycross, Georgia, to explore the vital role of preaching in today’s churches.
Episode 5: A Conversation with Freddie Smith
In this helpful episode of “View from the Pulpit,” host Ben Smith talks with Freddie Smith, a retired pastor from Waycross, Georgia, to explore the vital role of preaching in today’s churches and the insights he has gained from 63 years of pastoral ministry.
Episode 4: A Conversation with Dr. Levi Skipper
Episode 4 of the "View from the Pulpit” podcast, hosted by Ben Smith, focuses on the integral role of the ministry of preaching in the church with Dr. Levi Skipper, senior pastor of Sagemont Church, Houston, TX. In this episode, Dr. Skipper shares his sermon preparation process, lessons he has learned about preaching, and other helpful insights into the ministry of preaching.
Episode 3: A Conversation with Jarrod Everson
In this insightful episode of “View from the Pulpit,” host Ben Smith engages with Jarrod Everson, the pastor of Deenwood Baptist Church in Waycross, Georgia, to explore the vital role of preaching in today’s churches.
Episode 2: Introduction to View From the Pulpit: Why a podcast about preaching?
In this introductory episode of “View from the Pulpit,” host Ben Smith shares his personal story of how God has changed his understanding of biblically faithful preaching. Ben explains why there is a need for a podcast about preaching and hopes that it will help the church recover a love and greater honor for preaching. Preaching is not only good for the church but essential to its health.
Introducing View from the Pulpit
Hello, my name is Ben Smith, and this is “View From the Pulpit,” a podcast devoted to discovering why preaching is fundamentally central to the church. 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 you are behind the pulpit or in the pew each Sunday, I hope you will tune in for engaging conversations that will help you better understand why preaching is vital to the church's health.
The first episodes are expected to go live in March, so be sure to follow and subscribe in your favorite podcast app so you will not miss an episode.