Hiram Kemp
Preacher, Cumberland Trace church of Christ
Appears in 33 Episodes
“Healing and Hope: The Gospel Answer to Church Hurt” (Four Preachers and a Podcast S5E5)
In this season finale of Four Preachers and a Podcast, the guys come together for a heartfelt and hope-filled conversation about church hurt. What happens when the peo...
“Helping the Hurting: How Can We Support the Wounded?” (Four Preachers and a Podcast S5E4)
When someone is wounded by the church—whether through conflict, disappointment, or betrayal—it can be a long road to healing. As fellow Christians, how can we walk alo...
“Church Leaders and Church Hurt” (Four Preachers and a Podcast S5E2)
In this honest and heartfelt conversation, the four preachers tackle a difficult but necessary topic: the intersection of church leadership and church hurt. While the ...
“Do My Prayers Make Any Difference?” (Four Preachers and a Podcast S4E9)
In this episode, the Four Preachers tackle a question that has challenged believers for centuries: Do my prayers make any difference? They explore the relationship bet...
“Prayer Parables: Persistence in Prayer” (Four Preachers and a Podcast S4E7)
In this episode, the Four Preachers explore the theme of persistence in prayer, focusing on Jesus’ parables that teach the importance of perseverance in our communicat...
“Praying According to God’s Will” (Four Preachers and a Podcast S4E5)
In this episode, the Four Preachers delve into the crucial topic of praying according to God’s will. Drawing insights from Scripture, they discuss what it means to ali...
“Praying in Jesus’ Name” (Four Preachers and a Podcast S4E4)
In this episode, the four preachers explore the biblical significance of praying in Jesus’ name. They discuss what it means to approach God through Christ, how praying...
“The Language of Prayer” (Four Preachers and a Podcast S4E3)
In this episode of Four Preachers and a Podcast, the hosts delve into the profound and transformative power of prayer. Exploring the rich tapestry of prayer language f...
“Prayer: Relational, Not Transactional” (Four Preachers and a Podcast S4E2)
In this episode of Four Preachers and a Podcast, our hosts dive deep into the essence of prayer as a relational experience rather than a mere transactional activity. T...
“What Does the Godhead Do When I Pray?” (Four Preachers and a Podcast S4E1)
In this thought-provoking episode of Four Preachers and a Podcast, our hosts delve into the profound mystery of the Godhead's involvement in prayer. Join us as we expl...
“[Can You Help?] Are Local Preachers Necessary?” (Four Preachers and a Podcast S3E7)
A listener to Four Preachers and a Podcast wrote in to ask about whether it would be wrong for an eldership to use a rotation of men from the congregation to fill the ...
“A Listener Feedback Episode” (Four Preachers and a Podcast S2E11)
The guys turn to the mailbag to catch up on some listener questions. They discuss Jerusalem, Israel, and premillennialism, giving as an act of worship, entertainment c...
“Be Perfect As Your Heavenly Father is Perfect” (Four Preachers and a Podcast S2E5)
What is the meaning of Jesus’s statement in Matthew 5:48? The guys dive into the context of the Sermon on the Mount and consider various approaches to interpreting and...
“[Cultural Analysis] Reactivity” (Four Preachers and a Podcast S2E4)
Our culture can very well be characterized by atmosphere of reaction and reactivity. It is hasty and hostile, fast and furious. Is this new? What does the Bible say ab...
“Creating a Culture of Unity” (Four Preachers and a Podcast S2E3)
What does it mean to create a "culture" of unity? Is that even a thing the New Testament expects of Christians? The guys discuss this and so much more on a very specia...
“A Christian Response to Tragedy” (Four Preachers and a Podcast S2E2)
Our world appears to be constantly suffering from tragedies. Every time we turn on the news it’s something new. When tragedy strikes, how do we balance having a heaven...
” [Centering Topics] Who is God?” (Four Preachers and a Podcast S2E1)
Why is it important for Christians to have a healthy understanding of God? On this episode, the guys explore four passages of Scripture — Exodus 3, 33, John 1, and 2 C...
“[Can You Help?] What Constitutes Worship?” (Four Preachers and a Podcast S1E15)
On this episode, the guys answer a question from a listener about worship. What makes an action worship? How do we distinguish between worship and any other activity? ...
“[Challenging Sayings] Salt and Light” (Four Preachers and a Podcast S1E14)
Jesus says that his disciples are to be salt and light to the world, but thinking through this reveals several principles in tension. For example, we must connect with...
“[Current Events] How Christians Interact with Social Media” (Four Preachers and a Podcast S1E13)
How can social media be misused? How can be it used for good? The guys dive into biblical principles that should be considered (along with the principle of Christian l...
“[Creating Culture] Encouragement” (Four Preachers and a Podcast S1E12)
Encouragement isn't just fluff; it's vital to every Christian! On this episode of Four Preachers and a Podcast, the guys discuss why encouragement can be difficult and...
“What Should I Do if I Have a Homosexual Family Member?” (Four Preachers and a Podcast S1E11)
The guys seek to offer a compassionate, biblically balanced answer to this week's question.
“[Challenging Sayings] What Does Jesus Mean by the Blessed Life?” (Four Preachers and a Podcast S1E10)
The guys enter the Challenging Sayings portion of their episodic cycle, turning their attention to the Beatitudes of Matthew 5:3-12. What does Jesus mean when he uses ...
“Discussing Race from a Biblical Perspective” (Four Preachers and a Podcast S1E9)
Does the Bible discuss race in the same way we do? Should we be colorblind? What did Jesus and the inspired writers of the New Testament say and teach that sheds light...
“What Christians Owe Government” (Four Preachers and a Podcast S1E8)
Whatever we conclude the biblical requirements are for this topic, we have to be sure we are fair to the biblical text rather than Americanizing what the Bible says. W...
“[Centering Topics] Forgiveness” (Four Preachers and a Podcast S1E7)
Forgiveness is a quality of God's nature (Exodus 34:6-7), and it is to be imitated by His people (Matthew 6:12, 14-15). Forgiving someone who wrongs you is obviously e...
“[Creating Culture] Biblical Hospitality” (Four Preachers and a Podcast S1E6)
On this "creating culture" episode, the guys discuss biblical hospitality. Why is hospitality a key part of the culture of the Lord's people? What is hospitality? How ...
“[Can You Help?] Can I Love God and Enjoy This World?” (Four Preachers and a Podcast S1E5)
Is it OK for a Christian to enjoy this world? What about passages that warn us not to love the world (1 John 2:15)? Or the ones that exhort us to set our minds on thin...
“Challenging Sayings: The Golden Rule” (Four Preachers and a Podcast S1E4)
The Golden Rule is a challenging saying that combines together everything the subtitle of our show is about. The Golden Rule is a rule about life - it is instruction f...
“The Roots of Identity” (Four Preachers and a Podcast S1E3)
How is the term "identity" used in our culture and how does that compare and / or contrast to its biblical usage? The guys discuss identity and the modern world's ques...