We are excited to that our first guest on the Armchair Preachers Podcast is Devin Swindle. 

Devin is the Pulpit/Lead minister of Highway church of Christ in Judsonia, AR, professor of Bible and Ministry at Harding University, director of The Kerusso Experience, director of The Center for Preaching at Harding University, co-director of the Harding University Lectureship, and (MOST IMPORTANTLY) the husband of Rachel and father of 6 boys. 

We are excited to be able to discuss Kerusso, the importance of preacher training camps, and the future of ministry among the next generation in the church. We hope you will share this with your minister, elders, deacons, and anyone interested in ministry. 

Training the Next Generation w/ Devin Swindle

Thank you for the support through 10 episodes! Today we sit and have a random musings episode. These types of episode will be a staple going forward, periodically. In the craziness of this world, we need to take a step back and just relax.

Random Musings

Sam and Will discuss the problems with evolution through the lense of Romans 1:18-21. Several books, and apologetics groups, were discussed throughout the episode. 

Difficult Subjects- Evolution and Atheism

Sam and Will sit down to begin a 2 part review of the STRIVE Lectureship at Enon church of Christ where Sam is the Pulpit Minister.

Review of the "STRIVE Lectureship" Part 1

Sam and Will sit down to discuss the importance of mentoring in Ministry. In this episode, several books, camps, and programs were mentioned that are helpful. Below you will find that list:

Books
1. Balance- Ira North
2. Preaching: Principles and Practices- Dr. Thomas Holland
3. So You Want to Be a Preacher- David Powell (Hester Publications)
4. Man of God- Shawn Mathis
5. The Gift of Ministry- Dr. Mike Ireland
6. Fit for the Pulpit- Chris McCurley
7. "Don't Quit" Book Series- Jeff and Dale Jenkins
8. A Youth Minister's Heart- Dale Jenkins
9. A Minister's Heart- Dale Jenkins
10. Praying Always: Prayers for Preachers- Jeff and Dale Jenkins

(please note that this book list is not exhaustive)

Camps/Websites
1. harding.edu/academics/colleges-departments/bible-ministry/kerusso-experience
2. wetrainpreachers.com/future-preachers
3. hcu.edu/resources/community-resources/titus-camp
4. lads2leaders.com
5. thejenkinsinstitute.com/about-222
6. fhu.edu/lectureship
7. harding.edu/events/lectureship

(please note that this camp/website list is also not exhaustive)

Preaching Mentors and the Art of Training the Next Generation of Ministers

Sam and Will get candid about facing crisis as a minister.

A Ministers Response to Crisis

Join us as we discuss Sam's Sermon on Jesus being the roaring Lion. We cover passages from Amos, Jeremiah, Matthew, 1 Peter, and Revelation. This discussion will give insight into the differences in Jesus being the Roaring Lion and Satan being described as the Roaring Lion seeking whom he can devour.

Armchair Preachers Podcast- Sermon Review

Samuel and Will sit down to review Will's sermon from March 5th at Parkway church of Christ. The lesson comes from the series "Hot Mess church of Christ in Corinth: A Study of 1st Corinthians." The title of the lesson was "Messy Relations."

Today we reflect on our time at Challenge Youth Conference 2023. The theme this year was "Are You Listening?"

Armchair Preachers Podcast- CYC Review

Sam and Will discuss having open hearts for Jesus from the cabin of Parkway church of Christ and Enon church of Christ.

Live From CYC '23

2 Preachers. 2 Mics. 1 goal: Keep ministry simple!

Sam Walker and Will Hester sit down to discuss sermons, ministry, and the life of a minister. Their unique perspective on ministry will make you laugh, cry, and wonder if they are truly professionals. We welcome you to the Armchair Preachers Podcast.