Robert Hatfield
Founder, The Light Network
Appears in 411 Episodes
“Talking Evangelism and Unity” With Matt Wallin (Preachers in Training S19E9)
In his great work with House to House, Heart to Heart, Matt Wallin is able to learn a lot about both local evangelism and fostering unity among brothers and sisters in...
“Ministry Trends 2024” with Dale Jenkins (Preachers in Training S19E8)
Dale Jenkins, from The Jenkins Institute, joins Robert to discuss trends he is noticing in ministry. Dale’s work with his brother, Jeff, takes them both all across the...
“Checking in on Your Prayer Life” with Denny Howell (Preachers in Training S19E7)
Denny Howell, one of the ministers for the Ooltewah church of Christ near Chattanooga, TN, joins us this week from Lads2Leaders in Nashville to help us improve in our ...
“A Conversation with Student Ministers” with Walker Howell and Sawyer Reid (Preachers in Training S19E6)
Are you considering becoming a preacher? Are you already preaching, but feel that you need your passion for ministry to be reignited? If so, take half an hour to liste...
“How Churches Can Better Utilize Media” with Michael Bush (Preachers in Training S19E5)
The media age in which we live isn’t going away. While many of us had a crash course in social media and marketing during the COVID pandemic, it may be time to take th...
“When You Struggle with Your Health” with David Pharr (Preachers in Training S19E4)
David Pharr was preparing dinner one minute and, the next thing he knew, he was in the back of an ambulance on the way to the hospital. Today, almost two months past b...
“Evangelism Outside of the Bible Belt” with Robert Young, Sr. (Preachers in Training S19E3)
Robert Young, Sr. serves as one of the elders for the Long Island church of Christ in New York. He joins Robert today to discuss the differences of evangelism and reli...
“The Opportunities and Liabilities of New Technologies” with Chad Landman (Preachers in Training S19E2)
Chad Landman talks about ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence. What potential lies in this technology? How could they be practically and helpfully utilized within the c...
“Preaching Revelation & FHU Lectureship Preview” with Doug Burleson (Preachers in Training S19E1)
This year’s theme for the Annual Bible Lectureship at Freed-Hardeman University is “Triumph of the Lamb: the Battle with Evil in Revelation.” Dr. Doug Burleson, profes...
“On Establishing an Eldership at a Congregation” with Paul Sain (Preachers in Training S18E12)
What should a preacher do if he is at a congregation without elders? If men who are qualified to be shepherds are present, what is the practical process of establishin...
“Thanksgiving – To What End?” (Preachers in Training S18E11)
On this Thanksgiving episode for 2023, Robert shares some thoughts about why thanksgiving is a vital habit for a minister to develop.
“2023 Holiday Gift Guide” with Chad Landman (Preachers in Training S18E10)
Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, November 16, 2023 Chad Landman is here with the 2023 Holiday Gift Guide! Chad joins us each year at this time...
“Tips for Meeting with Elders” with Adam Faughn (Preachers in Training S18E9)
Adam Faughn is back to offer some tips for meeting with elders. Adam preachers for the Central church of Christ in Paducah, Kentucky.
“Ministering to 20- and 30-Year Olds” with Matt Sokoloski (Preachers in Training S18E8)
Dr. Matthew Sokoloski, affectionately known as Soko, is an Associate Professor of Biblical Studies at Freed-Hardeman University. He also works with the Henderson churc...
“Ministering to Those Who Are Learning to Live with Loss” with Dean Miller (Preachers in Training S18E7)
Dean Miller travels the country to help people learn to live with loss, especially the loss of a spouse. His focus on widowhood has been a blessing to so many people. ...
“Talking Productivity” with Chance Hicks (Preachers in Training S18E6)
One of the biggest challenges for any minister is how to get it all done. For that matter, is the work ever done?? Chance Hicks joins Robert to discuss all things prod...
“Planning Sermons & Congregational Study Plans” (Preachers in Training S18E5)
David Sproule has been planning congregational themes and coordinating study plans for years at the Palm Beach Lakes church of Christ in West Palm Beach, Florida. On t...
“Why You Should Study the Maps in the Back of Your Bible” with John Moore (Preachers in Training S18E4)
Through his Bible Passages ministry, John Moore helps many Christians come to learn more about the world in which biblical events took place. His passion for biblical ...
“Improving a Preacher’s Prayer Life” with Kevin Rhodes (Preachers in Training S18E3)
Preacher, do you struggle with your prayer life? We can relate. Kevin Rhodes, the director of the Brown Train School of Preaching in Bedford, TX, is back to discuss ho...
“Ministering to Young Adults” with Dean Thompson (Preachers in Training S18E2)
Are young adults interesting in the Bible and Christianity? Dean Thompson says they are! Dean is one of the evangelists for the University church of Christ in Charlott...