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Preaching and Preachers

Jason K. Allen
Preaching
Pastoral Ministry
Sermon Preparation
Old Testament
Ministry
John Macarthur
Pornography
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Evangelism
Local Church
Expository Preaching
Theological Education
Christianity
Jesus Christ
Southern Baptist Convention
Discipleship
Spiritual Disciplines
Biblical Preaching
Typology
Church Membership

A podcast hosted by Midwestern Seminary President Dr. Jason K. Allen.

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*This Episode was originally published on 06/03/2019. This week, we highlight a previous episode where I interviewed Dr. Jared C. Wilson about his book, The Gospel-Driven Church. Today, Dr. Jared C.

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*This Episode was originally published on 01/19/2026. In this week’s episode, Dr. Robert Smith Jr. and I discuss “Preaching through Personal Pain.” Robert Smith Jr. serves as Distinguished Professor of

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This week on Preaching and Preachers, Dr. J. Stephen Yuille joins me to discuss “The Puritans and Pastoral Ministry.” Dr. Yuille serves as Professor of Church History in the School

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In this week’s episode, Dr. Jared Bumpers is joined by Dr. Michael Cooper on “The Preaching of Benjamin Keach.” Dr. Cooper was captured by Jesus at the age of 17

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Recent Guests

J. Stephen Yuille
Professor of Church History and Spiritual Formation, Southwestern Seminary; Director at Reformation Heritage Books
Southwestern Seminary; Reformation Heritage Books
Episode: The Puritans and Pastoral Ministry
Michael Cooper Jr.
Lead pastor of Grace Community Church in Mabank, Texas; author
Grace Community Church, Mabank, TX
Episode: The Preaching of Benjamin Keach
Peter Gurry
Associate Professor of New Testament
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Episode: Preaching the New Testament
Kevin Vanhoozer
Theologian and academic mentor figure discussed by name in the dialogue
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; Cambridge University; Center for Pastor Theologians
Episode: Special Q&A with Kevin Vanhoozer
Wes Pastor
Founder and President of NETS; founding pastor of Christ Memorial Church in Vermont
NETS (New England Theological Seminary)
Episode: Ministry in New England
Dean (City Church, Tallahassee)
Founding and lead pastor of City Church in Tallahassee
City Church, Tallahassee
Episode: The Preacher and Cultural Christianity
John Meade
Professor of Old Testament at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Episode: Preaching the Old Testament
Tyler Sykora
Chief of Staff in the Office of the President and Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies at Midwestern Seminary
Midwestern Seminary
Episode: Preaching and Biblical Backgrounds
Jeff Dodge
Teaching pastor for Veritas Church in Iowa City and director of the Salt Network School of Theology
Veritas Church; Salt Network School of Theology
Episode: The Pastor and College Ministry

Hosts

Jason K. Allen
President of a seminary and a seasoned host who guides conversations on preaching, theology, and pastoral leadership.
Jared Bumpers
Co-host with focus on podcast hosting and pastoral ministry themes.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 146 ratings
  • Insightful

    I’m encouraged by the range of guests and learn much from their insights and knowledge about ministry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JsoasA
    United States19 days ago
  • Alert: Helpful Preaching Resource Located

    Love the topics and conversations on this podcast! This is an incredible resource for those looking to grow in their preaching abilities and their understanding of the riches of preaching that has come before us.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Max Janusch
    United States5 years ago
  • Awesome!!

    I love this Podcast! I love the topics and the presentation. Give it a try, you’ll be happy you did.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DFWLAW
    United States6 years ago
  • Great resource

    This is a podcast that I go back to again and again. I’m thankful for the faithfulness of Dr. Allen and the outstanding resource MBTS provides with this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Van Bebber
    United States6 years ago
  • Extremely helpful

    Great podcast for young preachers like myself.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ThomasRoacho
    United States6 years ago

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Guests are frequently top-tier theological voices, with strong preparation and clear perspectives.
Audience appreciates balanced, biblically anchored discussions and practical takeaways for sermon prep and ministry.
High regard for the depth of preaching insights and practical pastoral guidance.

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Preaching Through Personal Pain
Q: For those listening who are currently in acute pain, what would you say by way of persevering, joy, and trust in the Lord?
Move from prosperity expectations toward adversity theology, recognizing that tribulation is promised and using pain to deepen faith and witness, seeing God's sovereignty and growth through hardship.
The Preaching of Benjamin Keach
Q: Who is doing the preaching?
The preacher is an ambassador of Christ, standing in for Christ in the proclamation, with a derived authority from God and a pastoral, evangelistic, and exhortational role rather than mere coaching or self-help guidance.
The Preaching of Benjamin Keach
Q: What is being preached?
The object of preaching centers on the covenant of grace (the covenant of peace), with a strong Christ-centered focus on the work of Christ, election, and union with Christ, and only rarely in the Old Testament, always connected to Jesus in the Sermons of Keach.
The Preaching of Benjamin Keach
Q: What did you find out studying Keach?
Keach operates within a Reformed framework; the basis for preaching is God himself as a God of revelation, with Scripture as authoritative and sufficient. Preaching is God's work, though conducted by human agents, and it should be declarative and Christ-centered, grounded in the covenant of grace.
Preaching the New Testament
Q: How should pastors handle textual variants in sermons without undermining confidence in Scripture?
Address the most significant variants briefly, explain the strongest manuscript evidence, and then immediately return to exposition and application, ensuring the sermon remains pastoral and clear.

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This show centers on practical theology for pastors and church leaders, with a strong emphasis on preaching, pastoral formation, and rooted biblical interpretation. Episodes routinely feature scholars and practitioners discussing how to shepherd communities, handle difficult biblical texts, and navigate contemporary ministry challenges—from discernment and culture to church planting and college ministry. A notable pattern is the focus on robust, scripture-informed preaching and the integration of theology with pastoral practice, often complemented by sponsor messages from seminary programs. The program tends to attract listeners who are clergy, seminary students, and church leaders seeking actionable insights for sermon preparation, pastora... more

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1. J. Stephen Yuille
2. Michael Cooper Jr.
3. Peter Gurry
4. Kevin Vanhoozer
5. Wes Pastor
6. Dean (City Church, Tallahassee)
7. John Meade
8. Tyler Sykora

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