In the season 22 finale of Preachers in Training, Robert Hatfield is joined by Jerry Elder, a longtime youth minister who reflects on the lessons God has taught him over decades of faithful service. With humility and wisdom, Jerry looks back on the joys, challenges, successes, and struggles of ministry—and offers encouragement for those still finding their footing as well as those who have been serving for many years.

What does it really look like to love the local church when tensions arise, opinions differ, or conflict threatens unity?

In this episode, the guys explore James 3:18 and its powerful reminder that righteousness does not grow in chaos or contention, but in peace carefully sown by peacemakers. Loving the church means more than attendance or agreement—it means actively cultivating peace through our words, attitudes, and responses.

This conversation challenges listeners to consider how everyday choices either nurture unity or poison the soil where spiritual growth should flourish.

Alzheimer's Disease is something that causes pain, not just for those who suffer from it, but also for those who care for the suffering. Andrew interviews Wayne Johnson, a Christian whose wife suffers from the terrible disease, about the frustrations, advice to others, and hope found in Christ. We hope this episode can encourage those who are caregivers and offer help during times of frustration.

Episode Resources:

Wayne Johnson's Website "Advocate for Christ" - https://advocateforchrist.com/

Advocate for Christ Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1110668819386423

In this episode of Preachers in Training, Robert Hatfield is joined by Logan Richardson to discuss the challenges and opportunities of discipling teenagers in today’s digital landscape. They explore how technology influences teen behavior and spiritual development, and how church leaders and parents can effectively guide youth toward Christ in a screen-saturated world. 

Logan is the associate / youth minister for the Church of Christ at Gold Hill Road in Fort Mill, SC.

In this episode of Inside the Scholar's Study, Dr. Gallagher discusses the perplexing Gospel of Judas.

This episode of Wifey Wednesdays features Tabitha, also known as Dorcas, who was known for her charitable deeds and clothes making. From her story, we learn how powerful giving can be and how much of an impact is made when we invest in the lives of those around us.

In this season finale of Today With Jesus, Dan and Robert conclude our seven-part journey through Isaiah 53 as the New Testament writers apply its message to Jesus. Today we turn to 1 Peter 2:21–25, a passage that is filled with Isaiah 53, and shows how the Servant’s suffering becomes both our salvation and our example.

Peter writes to Christians enduring hardship, reminding them that Jesus’ suffering was purposeful, sacrificial, and healing. As we close this season, we reflect on the Servant who bore our sins, carried our griefs, and now shepherds our souls.

What we believe about God will always shape how we worship Him. In this episode of Preachers in Training, Robert Hatfield is joined by Jesse Eaton, one of the ministers at the Stantonville church of Christ in Stantonville, Tennessee, and a gifted song leader who thinks deeply about worship and theology.

Together, they explore how theology and worship are inseparably connected—and why ministers, song leaders, and congregations must give careful attention to both. Worship is never theologically neutral, and the songs we sing both reflect and reinforce what we believe about God, Christ, and the gospel.

In this episode of Inside the Scholar's Study, Dr. Gallagher discusses the interesting work The Protoevangelium of James.

On this episode of Wifey Wednesdays, Emily looks at a familiar story featuring a likely unfamiliar woman. In the book of Esther, we read about a wicked man named Haman whose wife has a very bad suggestion for him. Throughout this episode, themes of wisdom and discernment are encouraged as we think through what kind of suggestions we make and how we influence others.