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Preaching Coach Podcast with Dr. David Allen — 226 episodes
Preaching Genesis 22: The Story of Abraham and Isaac
How to Preach 1 John 4:7-11
Batter Up! Thoughts from Inning 2 in Dr. David Allen’s new book, “From the Mound to the Pulpit”
Summary of "From the Mound to the Pulpit"
From the Archives - Prayer: An Interview with Kie Bowman
Guest Host Episode: Dr. Kyle Walker Discusses Preaching with Fellow Pastors
Guest Host Episode: Dr. Mac Brunson talks with Drs. Jerry Vines and Barry McCarty
Guest Host Episode: Dr. Lewis Richerson talks with Dr. Tommy Middleton
Preaching the Beatitude of Matthew 5:3 - Part 2
Preaching the Beatitude of Matthew 5:3 — ‘Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of God’
Learning to Read Scripture Well in Church
Warren Wiersbe's "Marks of Maturity in the Ministry"
Thomas Chalmers' Sermon, “The Expulsive Power of a New Affection”
Dr. Roy Metts’ Sermon from Founders Day 2004 at the Criswell College
“What is a Minister?” - Bailey Smith’s sermon at SWBTS chapel in 1980
Antisemitism: An Interview with Olivier Melnick
Replacement Theology: Has the Church Replaced Israel?
Israel, The Jewish People, and the State of Israel
The Year in Review and a Look Ahead at 2026
BEST OF 2025: Anatomy of a Sermon
From the Archives: Preaching Christmas
Friendships in Ministry: An Interview with Dr. Jerry Vines
Friendships in Ministry: An Interview with Drs. Jack Graham and O.S. Hawkins
Friendships in Ministry
Thanksgiving Thoughts
The Preaching Planner
From the Archives: Preaching Christmas
Preaching and Apologetics - Part 5: Defending the Incarnation, Atonement, and Resurrection of Christ
Preaching and Apologetics - Part 4: Chance or Choice?
15 Biblical Aspects for Doing Apologetics
Preaching and Apologetics - Part 2
Preaching and Apologetics - Part 1
Preaching a Sermon Series on the Doctrine of the Holy Spirit
Preaching the Difficult Moral Issues of Our Time: An Interview with Eric Geiger
How to Preach a Sermon Series
Preaching through Books of the Bible
Interview with Special Guest Dr. Stephen Rummage
Preaching and Systematic Theology
Interview with Special Guest Dr. Candi Finch
Preaching and Biblical Theology
How to Preach 2 Kings 5 - Naaman the Leper and Elisha the Prophet
Interview with Special Guest Dr. Michael Spradlin
Key Resources for Interpreting and Preaching the New Testament
Key Books to Read on Interpreting and Preaching the Old Testament
Interview with Special Guest Dr. Robby Gallaty
Special Guest Host Episode: Dr. Mac Brunson Interviews Dr. Kyle Walker
Interview with Special Guest Dr. Jon Okinaga
Interview with Special Guest Dr. Lewis Richerson
Writing Articles for Journals and the Church Newsletter
How to Write a Book
From the Archives: Preaching to the Next Generation — An Interview with Shane Pruitt
Top 10 Things to Avoid in Sermon Illustrations
How to Develop Sermon Illustrations
Anatomy of a Sermon
Your First 100 Days in a New Ministry
Calling a Pastor: Best Practices and Pitfalls
Preaching Easter Sunday Well
Preaching Good Friday
The Great Easter Bunny Debate
What is the Semantic Structure of a Text and Why is it Important for Preaching?
Special Sermon Episode: “My Anchor Holds”
From the Archives: Preaching Weddings and Funerals
Special Guest Host Episode: Dr. Timothy Pigg and Dr. David Allen Discuss Preaching John 3:16
Understanding the Holy Spirit and His Role in Your Preaching
Interview with Keeney Dickenson
John 3:16 - The Love of God
How to Treat Your Pastor - 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13
Prayer: An Interview with Dr. Kie Bowman
Prayer in the New Testament
Prayer in the Old Testament
Do You Pray?
Year-End Review and Preview
From the Archives: Preaching Christmas
Preaching Luke 17:7-10: "The Parable of the Unworthy Servant"
3 Book Reviews on Preaching
Sermon Episode: "Under Construction"
Thanksgiving Thoughts
An Interview with Dr. Terrence Ford on Theology and Technology
Choosing Your Thanksgiving Sermon Text
From the Archives: The Preaching of Adrian Rogers — An Interview with Dr. Michael Spradlin
Preaching Hebrews 1:1-4
Sermon Feedback and Evaluation: An Interview with Pastor Oscar Coronado
How to Avoid the Monday Slump
How to Evaluate Your Sermon
How not to Take Sermon Praise or Criticism to Heart
Ask the Coach
Preaching Through Spiritual Dryness
What I Learned About God in My Grief
Preaching Through Grief
Preaching to the Next Generation: An Interview with Shane Pruitt
Preaching to Young Adults
Preaching to Teenagers
Preaching to Children
Building Your Digital Volume Library: An Interview with Scott Lindsey
Building Your Digital Volume Library: An Interview with Tony Byrne
Building Your Print Volume Library
Preparing a Sermon Outline
What is Preaching Coach and Why You Need a Coach
Preaching Philippians 2:12-18
Interview with special guest Dr. Barry McCarty
Learning How to Write Well
How to Become a Better Reader
Repost: Preaching Not to Bore People
Interview with Special Guest David Duggan
Preaching on Worship
Preaching on Serving
Special Edition: An Interview with SBC Pastors
Preaching on Giving
Balancing Time as a Husband and Father
What is Biblical Counseling? An Interview with Dr. John Babler
Recognizing Burnout and How to Avoid It: An Interview with Dr. John Babler
The Importance of Rest as a Pastor: An Interview with Dr. Deron Biles
Repost: Keys to a Great Easter Sermon
The Southern Baptist Pastors’ Conference Interview With Dr. Stephen Rummage
Preaching With Confidence
Preaching With Competence
Preaching With Clarity
Where was Jesus between the Crucifixion and the Resurrection?
Ideas for Preaching Easter
Preaching the Cross at Easter
Keys to a Great Easter Sermon
Planning Your Preaching Part 2
Planning Your Preaching Part 1
What's Ahead for Preaching Coach in 2024
Repost: What To Do When You Feel Spiritually Dry
Interview with Special Guest Jerry Vines
"Keep Yourselves from Idols"
The Mode of Baptism Part Two
The Mode of Baptism Part One
The Life and Preaching of W. A. Criswell
Pause & Think On Psalm 46
Know the Giver of Thanksgiving
How to Preach the Book of Nehemiah
Learning From Those With Different Preaching Styles
How to Preach the Parallel Stories in The Gospels
How to Listen to a Sermon
How to Get Sermon Feedback
Public Reading of Scripture
SBC Live: An Interview With Dr. Michael Duduit
10 Things People Do To Kill The Church
10 Things Pastors Do To Kill The Church
Racial Reconciliation in the Church an Interview with Dr. Tony Mathews
Preaching on the Hot Topic of Substance Abuse
Preaching the Hot Topic of Homosexuality
Preaching on Hot Topic Issues
Thoughts with Jarrett Stephens on Preaching
Thoughts on Ministry and Servanthood with Dr. Jamie Dew
What To Do When You Feel Spiritually Dry
Thoughts on Women's Roles in the Church with Dr. Candi Finch
Combating Isolation in Ministry
Thoughts on Preaching with Dr. Michael Spradlin
Interview with Jim Shaddix
Interview with Adam Dooley
Preaching to Not Bore People
Preaching in a New Context & Preaching in a Slump
Repost: Preaching Like Yourself
Interview with Dr. Matt Queen
How to Discover and Make a Main Point
How to Know Your Audience
How to Find Your Voice
Knowing When To Stay vs Knowing When To Go
Strengths of Different Generations of Pastors
Financial Stewardship and Transparency
Church Management
The Value of Mentorship for Pastors Guest Daniel Dickard
The Value of Mentorship for Pastors – Part 2
The Value of Mentorship for Pastors – Part 1
Preaching Weddings & Funerals
How to Preach: The Holy Spirit
How to Preach: 10 Commandments
How to Preach: Books of the Bible
How Hebrew Influences your Preaching
How Greek Influence Your Preaching
Using a Lectionary
The Difference Between Hermeneutics and Homiletics
The Benefit of Having a Coach: Client Interview with David Duggan
What is Preaching Coach and Why you need a Coach
A Look Ahead to 2023
Advent Series: Ministering with Peace
Advent Series: Ministering with Joy
Advent Series: Ministering with Love
Advent Series: Ministering with Hope
Preaching Christmas
Preaching and Stewardship
Preaching Thanksgiving
How Luther Changed Preaching
The Preaching of Adrian Rogers an Interview with Dr. Michael Spradlin
An Interview with Dr. Michael Spradlin
Sermon Illustrations for Preaching: Part 2 Hosted by Dr. Allen Interview with Dr. Mac Brunson
Sermon Illustrations for Preaching: Part 1 Hosted by Dr. Allen Interview with Dr. Mac Brunson
Sermon Illustrations: Where to Find Them and How to File Them
Sermon Illustrations: Why Use Them?
Preventing Pastoral Burnout Part 2
Preventing Pastoral Burnout Part 1
Burnout: How to Identify It
Planning Your Preaching: Book Series
Planning Your Preaching With Stephen Rummage: Part 2
Planning Your Preaching With Stephen Rummage: Part 1
Ask The Coach
Writing For Great Communication: Part 3
Writing for Great Communication: Part 2
Writing For Great Communication: Part 1
How To Choose and Use Commentaries
How To Build Your Preaching Library
How To Become A Better Reader: Part 2
How To Become A Better Reader: Part 1
Word Studies and Preaching: Part 4
Word Studies and Preaching: Part 3
Word Studies and Preaching: Part 2
Word Studies and Preaching: Part 1
Preaching and Hermeneutics: Part 3
Preaching and Hermeneutics: Part 2
Preaching and Hermeneutics: Part 1
Pastoring the Hard Cases: Part 3 With Matt MacCollin
Pastoring the Hard Cases: Part 2 With Dr. Tony Mathews
Pastoring the Hard Cases: Part 1
Preaching on Good Friday and on Easter Sunday
Preaching with Confidence
Preaching with Competence
Preaching With Clarity
Keys to Avoid Plagiarism in Preaching
Preaching Like Yourself
Text-Driven Preaching Part 3: Spirit of the Text
Text-Driven Preaching Part 2: Structure of the Text
Text-Driven Preaching Part 1: Substance of the Text
Introduction to the Preaching Coach Podcast