Four Preachers and a Podcast: Recent Episodes
Robert Hatfield, Chance Hicks, Hiram Kemp, Brad McNutt
Hosts: Robert Hatfield,Chance Hicks, Hiram Kemp, and Brad McNutt | Released Friday, September 6, 2024 In this episode of Four Preachers and a Podcast, the hosts delve into the profound and transformative power of prayer. Exploring the rich tapestry of prayer language found throughout Scripture, the episode provides listeners with insights into how different types of […]
Hosts: Robert Hatfield,Chance Hicks, Hiram Kemp, and Brad McNutt | Released Friday, August 27, 2024 In this episode of Four Preachers and a Podcast, our hosts dive deep into the essence of prayer as a relational experience rather than a mere transactional activity. The discussion challenges the common mindset of approaching prayer as a means to […]
Hosts: Robert Hatfield,Chance Hicks, Hiram Kemp, and Brad McNutt | Released Friday, August 16, 2024 In this thought-provoking episode of Four Preachers and a Podcast, our hosts delve into the profound mystery of the Godhead’s involvement in prayer. Join us as we explore what happens in the spiritual realm when we pray and how each person of […]
Hosts: Robert Hatfield,Chance Hicks, Hiram Kemp, and Brad McNutt | Released Friday, May 23, 2024 A listener to Four Preachers and a Podcast wrote in to ask about whether it would be wrong for an eldership to use a rotation of men from the congregation to fill the pulpit. The guys respond by reflecting on what […]
Hosts: Robert Hatfield,Chance Hicks, Hiram Kemp, and Brad McNutt | Released Friday, May 17, 2024 Is it sinful to be anxious? While Jesus clearly states “do not be anxious” in Matthew six, and Paul echoes that sentiment in Philippians four, a closer look will reveal that the term may not always refer to a sinful type […]
Hosts: Robert Hatfield,Chance Hicks, Hiram Kemp, and Brad McNutt | Released Friday, April 26, 2024 What do the biblical writers mean when they call Christians to live “quiet and peaceable lives” or to “be still and know” God? Chance, Brad, and Robert identify this theme throughout Scripture and discuss why it is such an important trait […]
Hosts: Robert Hatfield,Chance Hicks, Hiram Kemp, and Brad McNutt | Released Friday, April 12, 2024 The guys discuss the following listener-submitted question: I’ve heard people say that there are more messed up/bad people or poor people becoming/are Christians because they have sad lives or they’ve done terrible things. They need Jesus more to feel loved and […]
Hosts: Robert Hatfield,Chance Hicks, Hiram Kemp, and Brad McNutt | Released Friday, February 16, 2024 Positivity is a summary concept of what it means to be a Christian. After all, we have the gospel, which literally means “good news,” and it is designed to fill us with faith, hope, and love. But how can we be […]
Hosts: Robert Hatfield,Chance Hicks, Hiram Kemp, and Brad McNutt | Released Friday, January 26, 2024 Do you ever struggle with your salvation? Perhaps you have questions about what you were taught in church or about the Bible in the past, or maybe you were baptized, but question whether what you did was right. Life’s circumstances can sometimes […]
Hosts: Robert Hatfield,Chance Hicks, Hiram Kemp, and Brad McNutt | Released Friday, January 19, 2024 Brad, Chance, and Robert kick off season three of Four Preachers and a Podcast with their ongoing series of “Challenging Sayings,” focusing on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Watch the Video Episode Resources: Subscription Links
Hosts: Robert Hatfield,Chance Hicks, Hiram Kemp, and Brad McNutt | Released Friday, December 15, 2023 The guys turn to the mailbag to catch up on some listener questions. They discuss Jerusalem, Israel, and premillennialism, giving as an act of worship, entertainment choices, and prayer. Programming note: this is the season finale for season 2 of Four […]
Hosts: Robert Hatfield,Chance Hicks, Hiram Kemp, and Brad McNutt | Released Friday, December 8, 2023 Matthew 6:1-18 is an often misunderstood portion of the Sermon on the Mount. Some people come away from Jesus’ teaching there wondering whether it is Scripturally OK to offer a public prayer or for anyone to know that someone has given […]
Hosts: Robert Hatfield,Chance Hicks, Hiram Kemp, and Brad McNutt | Released Friday, December 1, 2023 Scripture is clear: every member of the body of Christ is important to the overall health of the body and the work that the body has been tasked to do. How can we overcome the generational barrier in order to work […]
Hosts: Robert Hatfield,Chance Hicks, Hiram Kemp, and Brad McNutt | Released Friday, November 3, 2023 On this “centering topic” episode, the guys dive into the challenge of prayer. They discuss the privilege of prayer, presuppositions that often accompany prayer, and the work of prayer. The episode concludes with some practical pointers to help your prayer life. […]
Hosts: Robert Hatfield,Chance Hicks, Hiram Kemp, and Brad McNutt | Released Friday, October 27, 2023 The guys go back to the mail bag this week to address another question submitted by a listener. They write: I have a suggested topic for Four Preachers and a Podcast: “My God, my God, why hast Thou forsaken Me?” Would […]
Hosts: Robert Hatfield,Chance Hicks, Hiram Kemp, and Brad McNutt | Released Friday, October 20, 2023 On this Can You Help? episode, the guys address this listener-submitted question: Someone at my congregation has said that he believes God doesn’t love everyone because of Malachi 1 when the Lord talks about hating Esau. Can you help me understand […]
Hosts: Robert Hatfield,Chance Hicks, Hiram Kemp, and Brad McNutt | Released Friday, October 6, 2023 What is the meaning of Jesus’s statement in Matthew 5:48? The guys dive into the context of the Sermon on the Mount and consider various approaches to interpreting and applying this passage as they tackle another “Challenging Sayings” episode of Four […]
Hosts: Robert Hatfield,Chance Hicks, Hiram Kemp, and Brad McNutt | Released Friday, September 22, 2023 Our culture can very well be characterized by atmosphere of reaction and reactivity. It is hasty and hostile, fast and furious. Is this new? What does the Bible say about this? Watch the Video Episode Resources: Subscription Links
Hosts: Robert Hatfield,Chance Hicks, Hiram Kemp, and Brad McNutt | Released Friday, September 8, 2023 What does it mean to create a “culture” of unity? Is that even a thing the New Testament expects of Christians? The guys discuss this and so much more on a very special episode of Four Preachers and a Podcast, recorded […]
Hosts: Robert Hatfield,Chance Hicks, Hiram Kemp, and Brad McNutt | Released Friday, August 18, 2023 Our world appears to be constantly suffering from tragedies. Every time we turn on the news it’s something new. When tragedy strikes, how do we balance having a heavenly hope without having a seemingly nonchalant attitude toward the suffering of others? […]
Hosts: Robert Hatfield,Chance Hicks, Hiram Kemp, and Brad McNutt | Released Friday, August 11, 2023 Why is it important for Christians to have a healthy understanding of God? On this episode, the guys explore four passages of Scripture — Exodus 3, 33, John 1, and 2 Corinthians 1 — passages in which God reveals himself to […]
Hosts: Robert Hatfield,Chance Hicks, Hiram Kemp, and Brad McNutt | Released Friday, June 16, 2023 On this episode, the guys answer a question from a listener about worship. What makes an action worship? How do we distinguish between worship and any other activity? Can someone accidentally worship? Programming note: this is the final episode for season […]
Hosts: Robert Hatfield,Chance Hicks, Hiram Kemp, and Brad McNutt | Released Friday, May 26, 2023 Jesus says that his disciples are to be salt and light to the world, but thinking through this reveals several principles in tension. For example, we must connect with the world in order to save it, but we must separate from […]
Hosts: Robert Hatfield,Chance Hicks, Hiram Kemp, and Brad McNutt | Released Friday, May 12, 2023 How can social media be misused? How can be it used for good? The guys dive into biblical principles that should be considered (along with the principle of Christian liberty) when it comes to social media. Watch the Video Episode Resources […]
Hosts: Robert Hatfield,Chance Hicks, Hiram Kemp, and Brad McNutt | Released Friday, May 5, 2023 Encouragement isn’t just fluff; it’s vital to every Christian! On this episode of Four Preachers and a Podcast, the guys discuss why encouragement can be difficult and how we can create a culture of encouragement among our brothers and sisters in […]
Hosts: Robert Hatfield,Chance Hicks, Hiram Kemp, and Brad McNutt | Released Friday, April 21, 2023 The guys seek to offer a compassionate, biblically balanced answer to this week’s question. Watch the Video Episode Resources Subscription Links
Hosts: Robert Hatfield,Chance Hicks, Hiram Kemp, and Brad McNutt | Released Friday, April 7, 2023 The guys enter the Challenging Sayings portion of their episodic cycle, turning their attention to the Beatitudes of Matthew 5:3-12. What does Jesus mean when he uses the term translated “blessed”? Why is it important that we understand it? Find out […]
Hosts: Robert Hatfield,Chance Hicks, Hiram Kemp, and Brad McNutt | Released Friday, March 31, 2023 Does the Bible discuss race in the same way we do? Should we be colorblind? What did Jesus and the inspired writers of the New Testament say and teach that sheds light on this issue. The guys discuss the answers to […]
Hosts: Robert Hatfield,Chance Hicks, Hiram Kemp, and Brad McNutt | Released Friday, March 24, 2023 Whatever we conclude the biblical requirements are for this topic, we have to be sure we are fair to the biblical text rather than Americanizing what the Bible says. With that (and several other caveats) in mind, the guys look to […]
Hosts: Robert Hatfield,Chance Hicks, Hiram Kemp, and Brad McNutt | Released Friday, March 10, 2023 Forgiveness is a quality of God’s nature (Exodus 34:6-7), and it is to be imitated by His people (Matthew 6:12, 14-15). Forgiving someone who wrongs you is obviously easier said than done, nevertheless we cannot use the difficult of forgiveness as […]
Hosts: Robert Hatfield,Chance Hicks, Hiram Kemp, and Brad McNutt | Released Friday, February 23, 2023 On this “creating culture” episode, the guys discuss biblical hospitality. Why is hospitality a key part of the culture of the Lord’s people? What is hospitality? How do we demonstrate it? In addition to talking through these questions, they also discuss […]
Hosts: Robert Hatfield,Chance Hicks, Hiram Kemp, and Brad McNutt | Released Friday, February 10, 2023 Is it OK for a Christian to enjoy this world? What about passages that warn us not to love the world (1 John 2:15)? Or the ones that exhort us to set our minds on things above, not on things on […]
Hosts: Robert Hatfield,Chance Hicks, Hiram Kemp, and Brad McNutt | Released Friday, February 3, 2023 The Golden Rule is a challenging saying that combines together everything the subtitle of our show is about. The Golden Rule is a rule about life – it is instruction for day to day living for our every relationship and interaction. […]
Hosts: Robert Hatfield,Chance Hicks, Hiram Kemp, and Brad McNutt | Released Friday, January 27, 2023 How is the term “identity” used in our culture and how does that compare and / or contrast to its biblical usage? The guys discuss identity and the modern world’s quest for “enoughness” on this episode of Four Preachers and a […]
Hosts: Robert Hatfield,Chance Hicks, Hiram Kemp, and Brad McNutt | Released Friday, January 20, 2023 How should Christians interact with the news? On this episode, the guys discuss cases for and against the news, and conclude with several practical and biblical principles for faithfully interacting with the news. Watch the Video We want to hear from you! Email: […]
Hosts: Robert Hatfield, Chance Hicks, Hiram Kemp, and Brad McNutt | Released Friday, January 13, 2023 What is meant by the phrase “devotional life” and why is it important? The guys discuss this and share their challenges as well as practical tips for building a rich devotional life. Watch the Video Episode Resources Spiritual Disciplines for […]
Hosts: Robert Hatfield, Chance Hicks, Hiram Kemp, and Brad McNutt | Released Friday, December 23, 2022 The Light Network is excited to introduce a brand new podcast, Four Preachers and a Podcast: Conversations about Life, Culture, and Christianity. Join hosts Robert Hatfield, Chance Hicks, Hiram Kemp, and Brad McNutt each week as they discuss: Centering Topics: […]