The Preaching Lab

Clif Johnson

Welcome to The Preaching Lab Podcast, where we believe healthy pastors make healthy pulpits. Each episode is designed to encourage pastors toward spiritual health, personal holiness, and faithful exposition of God’s Word. Hosted by Adam Thomas and Jason Goodwin, Baptist pastors and co-leaders of The Preaching Lab Ministry, this podcast offers honest conversations, biblical encouragement, and practical wisdom for those called to preach. Join us as we talk about the soul of the preacher, the craft of expository preaching, and the rhythms that sustain long-term faithfulness in ministry. Whether you’re a seasoned pastor, a student of preaching, or someone longing to grow in biblical exposition, The Preaching Lab Podcast exists to help you stay healthy — in heart, in mind, and in the pulpit.

Episodes

  1. 13 HR AGO

    Exposition and Counseling with Russell Threet

    The conversation explores the integration of biblical counseling and preaching, emphasizing the interconnectedness of pastoral care and sermon preparation. It delves into the distinction between biblical counseling and other forms of counseling, as well as the need for an integrated vision of preaching as a primary means of caring for souls. The discussion also addresses the historical separation of preaching and counseling and the importance of careful application in sermon preparation. The conversation delves into the concept of preaching as shepherding, emphasizing the role of the pastor in guiding and caring for the congregation. It also highlights the importance of being gospel-driven in preaching, focusing on the transformative power of the gospel message. The impact of biblical counseling on preaching is explored, along with the need for gentleness and compassion in delivering sermons. Additionally, the significance of preparation and connection with the congregation is discussed, emphasizing the need to preach to the heart of the congregation. Takeaways Biblical counseling and preaching are interconnectedPreaching as biblical counseling emphasizes the integration of pastoral care and sermon preparation Preaching as a form of shepherdingThe importance of being gospel-driven in preaching Chapters 00:00 Pulpit Ministry as Soul Care35:40 Gospel-Driven Preaching42:54 The Impact of Biblical Counseling on Preaching49:25 Preaching to the Heart of the Congregation

    46 min

  2. 29/12/2025

    The Pastor's Prayer Life: Fuel for Ministry

    This podcast episode explores the significance of personal prayer in the life of pastors and its impact on their preaching. It delves into the challenges, insecurities, and misconceptions surrounding personal prayer, emphasizing the view of prayer as communion and the analogy of prayer as breathing in and breathing out. The episode also discusses the subtleness of God's response to prayer, the impact of personal prayer on public prayer, and resources for enhancing prayer life. It highlights the role of corporate prayer in personal prayer and emphasizes the importance of private prayer in the life of pastors. Takeaways Personal prayer is essential for pastors and has a direct impact on their preaching.Viewing prayer as communion and understanding its subtleness in God's response is crucial for a healthy prayer life. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Healthy Pastors, Healthy Pulpits06:18 Viewing Prayer as Communion22:05 Resources for Enhancing Prayer Life31:06 The Importance of Private Prayer

    34 min

  3. 29/12/2025

    The Relaunch

    The podcast hosts reunite after a hiatus, sharing updates on their lives and families. The conversation covers their experiences, achievements, and changes over the years. The conversation covers a range of topics including the expectations for LSU football, the purpose of the podcast, the crucial role of friendships in ministry, navigating change in ministry, dependence on ordinary means of grace, the benefit of pastoral friendships in suffering, transparency and support in pastoral friendships, understanding the challenges of pastoral ministry, the importance of pastoral friendships in testing times, and developing pastoral friendships. Takeaways Podcast ReunionFamily Updates Importance of pastoral friendshipsNavigating ministry challenges Chapters 00:00 Life Updates29:40 Developing Pastoral Friendships

    37 min
  • 3 Episodes

About

Welcome to The Preaching Lab Podcast, where we believe healthy pastors make healthy pulpits. Each episode is designed to encourage pastors toward spiritual health, personal holiness, and faithful exposition of God’s Word. Hosted by Adam Thomas and Jason Goodwin, Baptist pastors and co-leaders of The Preaching Lab Ministry, this podcast offers honest conversations, biblical encouragement, and practical wisdom for those called to preach. Join us as we talk about the soul of the preacher, the craft of expository preaching, and the rhythms that sustain long-term faithfulness in ministry. Whether you’re a seasoned pastor, a student of preaching, or someone longing to grow in biblical exposition, The Preaching Lab Podcast exists to help you stay healthy — in heart, in mind, and in the pulpit.

Information

  • Creator
    Clif Johnson
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Clif Johnson
  • Show Website
    The Preaching Lab