The Pulpit Banter

Brandon Wilkins & Bryan Bates
  • 5.0 (11)
  • Christianity
  • Updated Biweekly

Two pastors having honest, unfiltered conversations about faith, life, leadership, and the realities of following Jesus. Biblical, practical, and real—this podcast explores the conversations that matter most, not just on Sundays, but in everyday life.

  1. 3d ago

    ⛪️Redefining Success in the Local Church

    What does success really look like in a church? Is it only full alters, full pews, and fast growth? Or can success also look like discipleship, faithfulness, personal conviction, Bible studies being taught, saints being restored, and people choosing the kingdom over convenience? In this episode, we discussed how revival and harvest often happen at the same time, why every church's growth may look different, and how pastors can find peace in measuring ministry by God's calling instead of someone else's context.

    56 min

  2. May 26

    ⚠️The Danger of the Doctrine of Eternal Security

    The doctrine of eternal security sounds comforting, but does it lineup with the whole counsel of scripture? In this episode, we discussed the danger of preaching a security that removes responsibility, obedience, repentance, and endurance. God is faithful, but the Bible still commands believers to abide in him.

    58 min

  3. May 20

    💥Conviction Preaching w/ Jeff Ralston

    In this episode of The Pulpit Banter, we sit down with Rev. Jeff Ralston to talk about a subject he calls conviction preaching. In a generation were preaching can become easily polished, psychological, or emotionally manufactured, Bro. Ralston reminds us that true apostolic preaching must lead people to a choice. We discuss the difference between manipulating people into sorrow and preaching real repentance, the preacher's responsibility to let conviction linger, and why the altar call should never be reduced to pressure tactics or performance. Conviction preaching does not just make people feel something; it brings them face-to-face with a question: will you absolutely surrender to Jesus or not? This is a challenging and timely conversation for preachers, leaders, and anyone who still believes the Word of God has the power to reach the heart, stir repentance, and produce lasting change.

    1h 41m

  4. May 14

    🕊️What Does It Mean to Be Born Again?

    What does it really mean to be born again?  Most Christians agree with that phrase, but the real question is how scripture teaches us to be born again. In this episode, we look at John 3, Nicodemus, water baptism, the infilling of the Holy Ghost, and the apostolic pattern of salvation.

    1h 2m

  5. May 7

    🌊The Essentiality of Baptism

    In this episode of the Pulpit Banter, we discuss the essentiality of baptism and why invoking the name of Jesus over someone is not a minor detail, but a biblical necessity.  From the Old Testament flood, to the pattern of the Tabernacle, to the Book of Acts, scripture consistantly points to the importance of water, washing, burial, and the name. Baptism is not merely a church tradition, a membership ceremony, or a symbolic welcome into a local congregation. It is obedience to the command of Jesus, the practice of the apostles, and the means by which sins are remitted and washed away.  If baptism buries us with Him, then it cannot be optional.

    59 min

  6. Apr 30

    🔌There's power in the name of Jesus

    In this episode, we highlight the power of the name of Jesus and why it remains central to the apostolic faith. We talk about Jesus name baptism, the authority of His name in the life of a believer, and the biblical truth that everything we do in word or deed should be done in Jesus name. This is a conversation about truth, power, and the name that changes everything.

    1h 6m

  7. Apr 23

    🔍The Trust Crisis: Gen Z and the Church

    There is a growing trust problem, and Gen Z feels it deeply. In this conversation we talk about why institutions have lost credibility, how the church has sometimes damaged it's own witness, and why young people are increasingly resistant to anything that feels staged or shallow. But we also confront the deeper issue: when distrust keeps people from the church, it can keep them from the God they need. This episode is an honest conversation about failure, authenticity, and the church's responsibility to represent Jesus with integrity.

    50 min

  8. Apr 16

    🎮🍕Student Ministry Is More Than Games and Pizza | with Darrell Bates

    Today we sit down with Bro. Darrell Bates to discuss student ministry, the need for a true burden for students, and why relationships and spirituality must matter more than entertainment. This conversation is a challenge to student pastors and church leaders to pray, prepare, invest, and create environments where students can have God moments. In a generation shaped by social media and distraction, one thing is clear: we better get a burden for them.

    1h 29m
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Two pastors having honest, unfiltered conversations about faith, life, leadership, and the realities of following Jesus. Biblical, practical, and real—this podcast explores the conversations that matter most, not just on Sundays, but in everyday life.

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  • Creator
    Brandon Wilkins & Bryan Bates
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    24
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    © 2026
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