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Charles Haddon Spurgeon is commonly remembered as the “Prince of Preachers.” In this episode, we explore his commitment to biblical preaching, his dependence on prayer, and his heart for pastoral ministry, considering how his example continues to shape faithful Baptist preaching today.

In this episode of To Win the Many, Dr. Newsom explores Matthew 5:13–16 and discusses God’s call for Christians to pursue personal holiness, live distinctively in a dark world, and boldly proclaim the gospel.

In this episode, Dr. Newsom is joined again by pastors Reid Stevens, Jakob Harris, and Drake Nosco to discuss why preaching must remain central in the life of the local church. They discussed the authority, preparation, and priority of the preached Word, including how church furniture and architecture can communicate its centrality.

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Eric C. Smith, Associate Professor of Church History at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and pastor in Tennessee, to consider the life and legacy of John Broadus. We explore Broadus’s enduring influence on Baptist preaching, his commitment to theological education, and the tension he navigated between godly ambition and humble dependence on the Lord. Along the way, we consider how his life, virtues, and failures can help pastors and preachers pursue faithfulness in their own day.

This episode is the sixth in a series in which Dr. Blake Newsom walks through the Sermon on the Mount.

John Wycliffe is commonly referred to as “the Morning Star of the Reformation.” In this episode, we explore his commitment to Scripture and how his convictions continue to shape faithful Baptist preaching today.

This week, Dr. Newsom sits down with three local pastors serving in different contexts for a candid conversation about preaching, pastoral ministry, and engaging cultural issues.

In this episode, we have a conversation with Dr. Obbie Todd about the surprising spectrum of political views among early American Baptists. We discuss the range of Baptist perspectives on religious liberty, the historical context that shaped them, and why those conversations still matter today. Obbie is the Teaching Pastor and Theologian in Residence at Cross Community Church in Beaufort, South Carolina. He serves as adjunct professor of theology at Luther Rice College & Seminary and adjunct professor of church history at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Obbie holds a B.A. from the University of Kentucky, an M.Div. and a Th.M. from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. You can read more of Obbie's work at www.obbietylertodd.com

This episode is the fifth in a series of Dr. Blake Newsom walking through the Sermon on the Mount.

In this episode, we have a conversation with Dr. Brandon Smith, cofounder of the Center for Baptist Renewal and the host of the Church Grammar podcast. Brandon serves as chair of the Hobbs School of Theology and Ministry and associate professor of theology and early Christianity at Oklahoma Baptist University.

In this episode, we have a conversation with Reid Stevens, pastor of Forest Baptist Church, about how the local pastor engages with issues related to politics.

In this episode, Dr. Blake Newsom visits Missions Week at NOBTS for a conversation with Dr. Jeff Ginn and Dr. Greg Mathias. This episode was recorded live from the Luter Student Center at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.

In this episode, we have a conversation with Clint Pressley, Senior Pastor of Hickory Grove Baptist Church and President of the Southern Baptist Convention, on the conversations Southern Baptists are having, including conversations on abortion.

Dr. Chuck Kelley discusses the past, present, and future of the Southern Baptist Convention. This podcast was recorded as part of the Leavell Legacy lecture.

Dr. Chuck Kelley discusses the past, present, and future of the Southern Baptist Convention. This podcast was recorded as part of the Leavell Legacy lecture.