Especially the Preaching
On Especially the Preaching we meet preachers of God’s Word and through simple, honest interviews, shine a light on their work—their calling, their struggles, their joys. We aim to encourage preachers, those who wish to preach, and those who want to understand the preacher’s life. This is gospel ministry, not in the high places, but in the quiet corners where Christ’s kingdom grows strong.
Episodes
12 episodes
James Logan
Ben Ratliff sits down with James Logan, pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Hazlehurst, Mississippi. James shares his journey into pastoral ministry—from teaching Bible in private schools to discovering a call to pulpit ministry at RTS Jacks...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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47:06
Scott Davis
In this episode of Especially the Preaching, Ben sits down with Rev. Scott Davis, pastor of Hope Presbyterian Church in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Scott shares how he moved from member to minister in the same congregation, what it’s like t...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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59:54
Cilas Menezes
In this rich and personal conversation, Ben sits down with Cilas Menezes to discuss the call to preaching, the role of pastoral care in sermon preparation, and the nuts and bolts of weekly sermon crafting. Cilas shares his unique journey from l...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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47:16
Zach Byrd
In this episode, Ben sits down with Zach Byrd, a teaching elder in the PCA who pastors two churches in Mississippi. They discuss Zach’s call to ministry, his philosophy of preaching, and the way his pastoral care shapes his pulpit work. Zach sh...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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49:15
Alexander Brown
In this episode of Especially the Preaching, I sit down with Alex Brown, PCA pastor on St. Simons Island, Georgia, to discuss his call to ministry, his preaching philosophy, and the realities of pastoral life. Alex shares his journey from Scotl...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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43:14
Jonas Brock
In this episode of Especially the Preaching, Ben Ratliff welcomes Rev. Jonas Brock to discuss his journey into ministry, his call to preaching, and his approach to sermon preparation. Jonas shares insights from his experiences serving ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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36:48
Job Dalomba
In this episode of Especially the Preaching, Ben Ratliff interviews Job Dalomba, pastor of Christ Covenant PCA in Woodstock, Georgia. Job shares his journey from journalism to the pastorate, his approach to sermon preparation, and how ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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49:12
Jeremy Byrd
In this episode, I sit down with Jeremy Byrd, senior pastor at Christ Church PCA in Trussville, Alabama. We discuss his journey into the PCA, his philosophy of preaching, and the joys and challenges of sermon preparation. <...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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48:31
David Senters
In this episode of Especially the Preaching, Ben sits down with David Senters, pastor of New Covenant PCA in Richmond Hill, Georgia. David shares his remarkable journey from Pentecostalism to the PCA, his philosophy of expository preac...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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46:28