Robert Hatfield
Founder, The Light Network
Appears in 402 Episodes
Ministering to Those in Hospice Care - with Paul Sain
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 ...
“Hone Your Interpersonal Skills” with Billy Smith (Preachers in Training S21E12)
Interpersonal skills are essential for effective ministry, yet they’re often overlooked in preacher training. In this episode, Robert is joined by longtime preacher an...
“How We Revitalized Our Children’s Bible Classes” with Jeremy Hall (Preachers in Training S21E11)
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 Chr...
“Leading Biblically by Trusting Faithfully” with Dr. Matt Guy (Preachers in Training S21E10)
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 bib...
Is Your Evangelism on Life Support? – with Matt Miller (Preachers in Training S21E9)
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 pe...
“Invest in Gen. Z” with Craig Evans (Preachers in Training S21E8)
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 M...
“Ministers, Take Care of Your Mental Health” with Lonnie Jones (Preachers in Training S21E7)
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 — t...
“The Impact of AI on the Church” (Preachers in Training S21E6)
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 ...
“Preaching on Special Days this Year” with David Pharr (Preachers in Training S21E5)
Special days like Thanksgiving, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day often bring unique opportunities and challenges for preachers. How can we approach these occasions faith...
“What Keeps You Going in Ministry?” with Gary Hampton (Preachers in Training S21E4)
Ministry can be challenging, but what keeps preachers motivated and committed for the long haul? In this episode, longtime minister of the gospel, Gary Hampton, joins ...
“Worshiping as the Preacher” with Jody Apple (Preachers in Training S21E3)
Preachers spend much of their time leading worship, but how can they ensure they are truly worshiping God themselves? In this episode, Jody Apple joins Robert to discu...
“A Reminder from 1 Timothy 4:15-16” with Ty Rhymes (Preachers in Training S21E2)
In this episode of Preachers in Training, Robert is joined by Ty Rhymes to reflect on the powerful message of 1 Timothy 4:15-16. Together, they explore Paul’s encourag...
“Logos Bible Software Subscriptions” with Michael Hite (Preachers in Training S21E1)
Logos Bible Software recently made a major shift to a new subscription-model pricing plan. What does this mean for longtime users of the study tool? Should you make th...
“Thoughts on the Preacher Shortage” with Kevin Rhodes (Preachers in Training S20E18)
In this episode, Robert Hatfield is joined by Kevin Rhodes, minister and director of the Brown Trail School of Preaching, to discuss the current preacher shortage. The...
“Temptations Unique to Preachers” with Ed DeBerry (Preachers in Training S20E17)
In this episode, Robert Hatfield is joined by Ed DeBerry to discuss the unique challenges and temptations preachers face in their ministry. They explore how these stru...
“Tips to Make Your PowerPoints Pop” with Forest Antemesaris (Preachers in Training S20E16)
In this episode of Preachers in Training, Robert sits down with Forest Antemesaris to discuss how preachers and teachers can create visually appealing and effective Po...
“Things Preachers Can Learn from Jonah” with Clark Sims (Preachers in Training S20E15)
In this insightful episode of Preachers in Training, Robert Hatfield is joined by Clark Sims, minister for the North Tuscaloosa Church of Christ in Tuscaloosa, AL, to ...
“2024 Holiday Gift Guide” with Chad Landman (Preachers in Training S20E14)
In this episode, Robert sits down with Chad Landman to share a curated list of thoughtful, practical, and inspiring gift ideas for ministers in 2024.Whether you are a ...
“Things Elders Want Preachers to Know … and Vice Versa!” with Brian Kenyon (Preachers in Training S20E13)
In this insightful episode, host Robert Hatfield is joined by Brian Kenyon to discuss the vital relationship between preachers and elders. They explore common misunder...
“Preaching the Psalms” with Bill Burk (Preachers in Training S20E12)
In this episode of Preachers in Training, host Robert Hatfield is joined by Bill Burk to discuss the rich and timeless art of Preaching the Psalms. The Psalms, a colle...