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In this episode, Jeremy interviews Dr. Steven Smith, VP for Student Services and Communications and Professor of Preaching at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

What was life like growing up as the son of a famous pastor (Bailey Smith)?
You have taught at SWBTS for 11 years. As you teach at SWBTS, have you noticed any shifts in theological education?
Why are more students in seminary, but there are less pursuing the MDiv? Are there more students who want to be in vocational ministry, but less to serve as a Lead Pastor?
What are your favorite resources to use in sermon prep?
When you go to the pulpit, what do you take with you and why?
It seems that in the last 10-12 years there has been an extremely heightened emphasis on the packaging and marketing of sermon series. What are your thoughts on the marketing side of preaching ministry?
How do you stay fresh in keeping up with homiletics?