In today’s episode, Dr. David Allen discusses how to communicate the Word of God with clarity, confidence, and competence through an exploration of the relationship between preaching and systematic theology.

In today’s episode, Dr. David Allen interviews Dr. Candi Finch, Associate Professor of Women’s Studies in Theology at Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary. In addition to her role as professor, Dr. Finch also serves as Associate Dean of Mid-America College, Director of Admissions, and Dean of Women. Recorded during the 2025 annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention in Dallas, discussion in this episode ranges from Dr. Finch’s commitment to training women to rightly divide the Word of God to what it looks like for women to serve the Lord in the church context in ways that honor the authority and sufficiency of Scripture.

In this episode, Dr. David Allen discusses preaching and the role biblical theology plays in the proper preparation and delivery of sermons.

In today’s episode, Dr. David Allen walks through 2 Kings 5, the text for a new sermon he has just written. Join in as Dr. Allen talks about what stands out in the text, what not to miss, and how to craft an excellent and helpful sermon from these verses in Scripture.

In today’s episode, Dr. David Allen talks with Dr. Michael Spradlin, president of Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, at the Preaching Coach exhibit hall booth during the 2025 annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention.

In today’s episode, Dr. David Allen discusses key resources for interpreting and preaching the New Testament. Dr. Allen provides this episode as a help in understanding and navigating teaching through New Testament books. While not exhaustive, this reading list includes several must-have resources for every preacher. 

Key Resources for Interpreting and Preaching the New Testament

•    Lexham Geographic Commentaries (Volumes 1 and 2)
•    Dictionary of Biblical Imagery
•    The Handbook for New Testament Exegesis series
•    Exploring the Bible series (New Testament volumes 1 and 2)
•    Introduction to Biblical Interpretation
•    How to Understand and Apply the New Testament
•    New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology and the Abridged Edition of the New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology
•    The Exegetical Guide to the Greek New Testament
•    An Exegetical Summary series  
•    The Big Greek Idea series
•    Kerux Commentaries
•    Semantic and Structural Analysis Series
•    Analytical Greek New Testament

In today’s episode, Dr. David Allen discusses key books written on the subject of interpreting and preaching the Old Testament. As someone who reads through the Bible each year, Dr. Allen provides this episode as a help in understanding names and geographical locations mentioned in the Old Testament. While not exhaustive, this reading list includes several must-have resources for every preacher. 

Zondervan Exegetical Commentaries for the Old Testament 
    

A Basic Guide to Biblical Theology by Alan Thompson      

IVP Bible Background Commentary on the Old Testament   
  
Lexham Geographic Commentaries on Sections of the Old Testament   
  
The Art of Narrative Analogy: Identifying and Interpreting Parallel Passages in the Bible by Seth Postell (Not yet released – Available for pre-order)      

Kregal Handbooks for Old Testament Exegesis      

The Pentateuch as Narrative: A Biblical-Theological Commentary by John Sailhamer     
 
A Survey of the Old Testament by Andrew Hill and John Walton      

Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament: A Comprehensive Bible Commentary on Old Testament Quotations, Allusions & Echoes That Appear from Matthew through Revelation      

Dictionary of the New Testament Use of the Old Testament      

Handbook on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament: Exegesis And Interpretation 

Dictionary for Theological Interpretation of the Bible 
    
Theological Interpretation of the Old Testament: A Book-by-Book Survey

In today’s episode, Dr. David Allen interviews Dr. Robby Gallaty, senior pastor of Long Hollow Church in Hendersonville, Tenn. Recorded during the 2025 annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention, today’s discussion ranges from Pastor Gallaty’s salvation and journey to overcoming a drug addiction to the deepening of his relationship with God through prayer and a passion for revival.

In today’s episode, Dr. Mac Brunson, senior pastor of Valleydale Church in Birmingham, Ala., talks with Dr. Kyle Walker, senior pastor of Cartersville First Baptist Church in Georgia, focusing on expository preaching and historical Baptist preaching through the ages.

In today’s episode, Dr. David Allen talks with Dr. Jon Okinaga, assistant professor of biblical counseling and Hope for the Heart chair of biblical counseling at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, about the difference between biblical counseling, secular counseling, and avenues that attempt to integrate the two models. Listen to Dr. Okinaga’s personal story of redemption and his journey to becoming a professor teaching biblical counseling from a perspective of Scripture being fully sufficient for all things including ministry task of biblical counseling.