10 Things That AI Cannot Replace in Preaching

Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode , H.B. Charles Jr. interviews his friend and ministry partner, Daniel Henderson, founder of Strategic Renewal and President of the 6:4 Fellowship (strategicrenewal.com). Daniel writes, speaks, and coaches pastors to devote themselves to prayer and the ministry of the word (Acts 6:4), and to cultivate a culture of prayer within their local congregations. For contact, resources, or information, visit hbcharlesjr.com.

Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode, H.B. Charles Jr. interviews Daven Watkins - Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Pelham, Alabama - live at the 2026 Cutting It Straight Conference at the Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida. For contact, resources, or information, visit hbcharlesjr.com.

Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode, H.B. Charles Jr. interviews Brad Whitt, Pastor of the historic Abeliene Baptist Church in Augusta, Georgia, about his ministry journal, pastoral leadership, and new book for pastors and ministers, "Five Things." For contact, resources, or information, visit hbcharlesjr.com.

Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode, H.B. Charles Jr. offers random preaching advice to help you in your sermon preparation and pulpit ministry. Follow Jesus closely.Don't take shortcuts. Steward time wisely.Privilege the text. Teach sound doctrine.e Illustrate the application. View response carefully. Never stop learning. Preach as worship. Prioritize believing prayer. Focus on Christ. For contact, resources, or information, visit hbcharlesjr.com.

Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode, H.B. Charles Jr. discusses thirteen (13) dynamics of the art of preaching. 1. Training 2. Devotion 3. Theology 4. Burden 5. Communication 6. Personality7. Creativity8. Simplicity9. Instincts 10. Self-Forgetfulness11. Engagement 12. Unction 13. Trust For contact, resources, or information, visit hbcharlesjr.com.

Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode of the podcast, H.B. Charles Jr. interviews Dr. David Allen, who leads PreachingCoach.com, about his new book, "Preaching Tools." For contact, resources, or information, visit hbcharlesjr.com.

Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode, H.B. Charles Jr. busts eleven (11) preaching "myths." The preaching "myths" are as follows: Sermons grow on trees.People won't listen to long sermons. Expository preaching is boring. Historical background determines authorial intent. Planning hinders the Holy Spirit. Informality is more effective. Manuscript preaching is dry. Interesting preaching is shallowCongregational response is sermonic success. Good talkers are good preachers. Preaching has gone out of style.For contact, resources, or information, visit hbcharlesjr.com.

Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode, H.B. Charles Jr. discusses ten (10) things that AI cannot replace in your sermon preparation and pulpit ministry. The Work of the Holy Spirit The Discipline of Careful Reading The Art of Truth Through Personality The Process of Personal Discovery The Heart of Pastoral Concern The Benefits of Creative Thinking The Ethic of Ongoing Material The Power of Believing Prayer The Importance of Nuanced Speech The Commitment to Hard Work For contact, resources, or information, visit hbcharlesjr.com.

Welcome To The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode, H.B. Charles Jr. - Pastor-Teacher of the Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida - discusses eleven (11) strategic times to work on your sermons. 1. According to your own sermon preparation system2. As early as possible 3. When you are at your best 4. After you have had your devotional time 5. At a scheduled time of preparation 6. During the time you have scheduled for study. 7. When it costs you something 8. During sermon planning retreats 9. In enough time to hit deadlines 10. When you don’t have to preach 11. During stolen moments For contact, resources, or information, visit hbcharlesjr.com

Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode, H.B. Charles Jr. discusses seven marks of a good sermon outline. A good sermon outline is... Natural Clear Textual United Parallel Varied Portable For contact, resources, or information, visit hbcharlesjr.com.