Episode 5: A Conversation with Dr. Freddie Smith

Episode 5 of the "View from the Pulpit” podcast, hosted by Ben Smith, focuses on the importance of the call of God and the faithfulness of the preacher with Dr. Freddie Smith. In this episode, Pastor Smith shares his insights on sermon preparation, the importance of exhortation in preaching, and other lessons from 63 years of ministry. 

Show Notes: “View from the Pulpit” Podcast, Episode 5: A Conversation with Dr. Freddie Smith 

Episode Theme: A lifetime of faithfulness  

In this episode of “View from the Pulpit,” host Ben Smith talks with retired Dr. Freddie Smith about his 63 years of pastoral ministry and the insights he has gained. 

Key Highlights: 

  • Importance of exhortation: Dr. Smith talks about the importance of exhortation in preaching. 

  • Importance of Calling: Dr. Smith explains how the call of God in his life has encouraged him and helped him remain faithful to preaching the gospel. 

  • Fear of God vs Fear of Man: Dr. Ben and Pastor Smith discuss how the fear of man will hinder faithful preaching and the importance of a healthy fear of God to compel a man to faithfully preach God’s word. 

  • Changes in church culture: Pastor Ben and Dr. Smith discuss the importance of approaching the pulpit with a sense of holiness and respect. 

Join Ben Smith and Freddie Smith for a helpful discussion of drawing on the wisdom gained from 63 years of pastoral ministry. 

Host: Ben Smith 

Guest: Freddie Smith 

Ben Smith is the pastor of Central Baptist Church, Waycross, GA.  

Other podcasts by Ben Smith: 

Freddie Smith has been preaching for over 63 years. He has served churches in Florida and Georgia, including First Baptist Church, Naples, FL, Central Baptist Church, Sanford, FL, and Sweat Memorial Baptist Church, Waycross, GA. He is the author of Revival Our Survival. Though retired from full-time ministry, Freddie continues to preach regularly. 

A special thanks to Jim Gibson for permission to use his recording of “Brethren We Have Met to Worship” for this podcast. You can find more information about Jim Gibson’s music and many other recordings at https://www.hickorycovemusic.com/.  

Music by Jim Gibson. “Brethren We have Met to Worship.” Songs of the South III, @2003 Hickory Cove Music.  

Ben Smith

Originally from Columbus, GA, pastor Ben Smith has served churches in Texas, South Carolina, and Georgia. Ben and his wife Dana make their home in Waycross, GA, where Ben has pastored Central Baptist Church since 2012.

Pastor Ben preaches each Sunday at Central Baptist. An audio podcast of his sermons is published weekly. Pastor Ben also posts weekly to his blog, Ponderings.

https://bensmithsr.org
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