Have you ever wondered what to say to someone who used to attend church services with you. but has now stopped? Or, if you're a leader in a local congregation, what should you do if you've noticed someone is suddenly missing from worship?

On this episode of Soul Training, we discuss different scenarios and solution revolving around the topic of "what to say when they fall away".

Today, we interview our own Daniel Gaines while he's taking a break from a long day of digging at an archeological site in Israel. Daniel explains to the audience that he's actually working on a site that is believed to be where the tabernacle stood for several hundred years.

Other show highlights: Allen has never seen the most famous archeology movie in history.

Today we discuss the topic of "being called by God'. Is this something the God still does to the faithful? Is everyone called for a specific purpose? Are certain individuals called to preach?

We're seeking to clean up the confusion between having an aptitude and having a calling.

Other show highlights: Allen's main goal in life?

There are a lot of religions in the world but they can't all be true. If one is true, it means the other religions cannot be. So, how can we KNOW that Christianity is indeed TRUTH and not just another man made religion?

Today, we discuss this topic with our good friend, Bart Warren.

Other show highlights: Where is Daniel currently and where is he going?

THE Robert Hatfield joins the guys on today's episode to discuss the importance of training young people in Christianity. Along with a few laughs, the Soul Training team and Robert discuss specific ways and programs that congregations and parents can use to teach the younger members about Jesus.

This episode is recorded LIVE at Lads to Leaders 2025 from the Opryland Hotel in Nashville, TN.

How is the Church, as a whole, handling evangelistic opportunities? Do we take full advantage and spread the Gospel or just sit back and wait for someone else to do it? Christianity is an active religion that requires Christians to tell others the good news, but the means with which we spread the gospel have changed over the years. On this epside of Soul Training, the guys discuss ways to get involved in evangelism, how to create evangelism programs in churches, and some ways for church leaders to understand the evangelistic health of their congregations.

Israel was once known to be a special people to the almighty God. God's word contains a lot of Jewish history. But, are they still His chosen people? What about the rest of us? On this episode of Soul Training we discuss the topic and try to answer the following questions:

- Why were they God's people?

- Who are God's people today?

- How can I become one of God's chosen people?

Has there been a philosophical question discussed over the centuries more than "what is the meaning of life"? Since it's been such a popular topic over the years, it felt appropriate to give our take. On today's episode Allen, Daniel, and Joe talk about the theme from the world's point of view and the Christians. It turns out that there is a stark difference!

Other show highlights: 5 things Soul Training has done over the last year, Ink Pens w/ Allen.

This episode of Soul Training deals with the topic of criticism. How do we take it? Should we take it? What do we do once it's given to us? How should we give criticism?

The Bible says more about the subject than one might think, so we dive into God's word for some answers.

For this episode, we decided to record in front of a studio audience for the first time. We LOVED the energy a live audience brings! The last bit of the show this week is a Q&A segment featuring some of our audience members. If you're a long time listener, you may recognize a couple of voices.

Other show highlights: Allen tells how NOT to ask for criticism.

A listener approached us wanting to hear our take on why we sing. We sing in worship. We sing for fun. We sing in the car to pass the time. Why do we feel compelled to do this and why did God mandate this during our worship to him?

On today's episode the Soul Training guys go in depth on the questions above as well as tell some stories from their past to relate to the topic.

The episode references an older episode on why we shouldn't have instrumental music accompany our singing during worship. That episode can be found here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-should-we-worship-without-instruments/id1544509536?i=1000661226281

Other show highlight: Why was Joe playing drums in a funeral home with country music hall of famers?