Cut it Straight
By Nathan S. Whitley: Pastor, Teacher, Author.
Cut it Straight, hosted by Pastor Nate Whitley, provides helpful insight for how you can pursue excellence in leadership and ministry. Join us as one of today's young pastors examines how you can pursue excellence in Bible study, sermon preparation, preaching, teaching, leading, ministry, and other matters addressing the Bible preacher and teacher.
Cut it Straight Apr 18, 2022
00:00
09:54
Dear Young Preacher, About That Sermon You Preached...
Dear Young Preacher, About That Sermon You Preached
Don't Beat Yourself Up
It Was Probably Better Than You Realized
It Probably Wasn't As Good As You Thought Either
Your Sermon Didn't Save Anybody
Your Prayer, Study, and Sermon Prep Were Important
Don't Let People's Praise Go to Your Head
Don't Let People's Criticism Go to Your Heart
Keep Doing the Lord's Work
Host: Nate Whitley
Instagram : @n.s.whitley
Twitter: @nswhitley
website: nswhitley.com
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Don't Beat Yourself Up
It Was Probably Better Than You Realized
It Probably Wasn't As Good As You Thought Either
Your Sermon Didn't Save Anybody
Your Prayer, Study, and Sermon Prep Were Important
Don't Let People's Praise Go to Your Head
Don't Let People's Criticism Go to Your Heart
Keep Doing the Lord's Work
Host: Nate Whitley
Instagram : @n.s.whitley
Twitter: @nswhitley
website: nswhitley.com
Check out our new leadership endeavor to help you master the leader within! Click here: Mastermind Leadership Collective
Apr 18, 202209:54
MORE Practical Advice for Young Preachers
More Practical Advice for Young Preachers
Host: Nate Whitley
Instagram : @n.s.whitley
Twitter: @nswhitley
website: nswhitley.com
Check out our new leadership endeavor to help you master the leader within! Click here: Mastermind Leadership Collective
Host: Nate Whitley
Instagram : @n.s.whitley
Twitter: @nswhitley
website: nswhitley.com
Check out our new leadership endeavor to help you master the leader within! Click here: Mastermind Leadership Collective
Apr 04, 202211:06
Practical Advice for Young Preachers
Practical Advice for Young Preachers
Host: Nate Whitley
Instagram : @n.s.whitley
Twitter: @nswhitley
website: nswhitley.com
Check out our new leadership endeavor to help you master the leader within! Click here: Mastermind Leadership Collective
Host: Nate Whitley
Instagram : @n.s.whitley
Twitter: @nswhitley
website: nswhitley.com
Check out our new leadership endeavor to help you master the leader within! Click here: Mastermind Leadership Collective
Mar 21, 202208:52
Dear Young Preacher, Here's Some Advice on Preaching
Host: Nate Whitley
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Twitter: @nswhitley
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Instagram : @n.s.whitley
Twitter: @nswhitley
website: nswhitley.com
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Feb 28, 202212:04
Dear Young Preacher, Let Me Warn You About After Preaching Devils
Dear Young Preacher, Let Me Warn You About After Preaching Devils
Host: Nate Whitley
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Twitter: @nswhitley
website: nswhitley.com
Check out our new leadership endeavor to help you master the leader within! Click here: Mastermind Leadership Collective
Host: Nate Whitley
Instagram : @n.s.whitley
Twitter: @nswhitley
website: nswhitley.com
Check out our new leadership endeavor to help you master the leader within! Click here: Mastermind Leadership Collective
Feb 14, 202212:14
Dear Young Preacher, Here's A Sermon to Preach to Yourself
Dear Young Preacher, Here's A Sermon to Preach to Yourself
Host: Nate Whitley
Instagram : @n.s.whitley
Twitter: @nswhitley
website: nswhitley.com
Check out our new leadership endeavor to help you master the leader within! Click here: Mastermind Leadership Collective
Host: Nate Whitley
Instagram : @n.s.whitley
Twitter: @nswhitley
website: nswhitley.com
Check out our new leadership endeavor to help you master the leader within! Click here: Mastermind Leadership Collective
Jan 31, 202210:54
The Secret Sauce to Ministry
The Secret Sauce to Ministry
Develop a Prayer Life
Initiative
Hard Work
Hustle
Serve
Good Attitude
Give
Love
Host: Nate Whitley
Instagram : @n.s.whitley
Twitter: @nswhitley
website: nswhitley.com
Check out our new leadership endeavor to help you master the leader within! Click here: Mastermind Leadership Collective
Develop a Prayer Life
Initiative
Hard Work
Hustle
Serve
Good Attitude
Give
Love
Host: Nate Whitley
Instagram : @n.s.whitley
Twitter: @nswhitley
website: nswhitley.com
Check out our new leadership endeavor to help you master the leader within! Click here: Mastermind Leadership Collective
Jan 17, 202212:17
How to Diminish Your Leadership and Ministry
How to Diminish Your Leadership and Ministry
- Become Entitlted
- Become Selfish
- Become Cynical
- Become a Lone Ranger
- Forget Where you Came From
- Become a Pouter
- Blame Others
- Become Apathetic
Host: Nate Whitley
Instagram : @n.s.whitley
Twitter: @nswhitley
website: nswhitley.com
Check out our new leadership endeavor to help you master the leader within! Click here: Mastermind Leadership Collective
Jan 03, 202209:05
Moses: His Adaptability (A Study in Leadership)
Series: Moses: A Study in Leadership Lesson: His Adaptability For more information visit nswhitley.com Subscribe to my website and receive for FREE my new ebook, Five Steps for Effective Prayer. Enroll in the Lost Art of Spiritual Disciplines Master Course and get 10% off with coupon code LOSTART10 Go to speakingothertongues.com and get 15% off […]
Apr 13, 202127:06
Moses: His Calling (A Study in Leadership)
Series: Moses: A Study in Leadership Lesson: His Calling For more information visit nswhitley.com Subscribe to my website and receive for FREE my new ebook, Five Steps for Effective Prayer. Go to speakingothertongues.com and get 15% off through the month of March with the discount code straight15
Feb 24, 202119:34
Moses: A Study in Leadership Introduction
Season Two Episode 1 New season and a new series! Moses: A Study in Leadership. Whether you’re a seasoned leader, or recently thrust into a leadership role, studying the life of Moses is guaranteed to help you grow as a leader. Listen to this introductory episode and be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss […]
Feb 03, 202109:55
Don’t Waste Your Quarantine!
Cut it Straight Podcast Episode 35: Don’t Waste Your Quarantine! Check out Logos Bible Software! Click the link below and use coupon code NATE8 at checkout for a discount on a base package! https://www.logos.com/partner/natewhitley?utm_source=nate&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=promo-partner For more information go to my website nswhitley.com Check out my other podcast The Bible Exposition Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bible-exposition-podcast/id1479241419?ign-mpt=uo%3D4 Follow […]
Apr 17, 202017:11
Ministry Advice for Young Ministers
Cut it Straight Podcast Episode 34 In this episode we give some practical advice for young ministers. Be a Soul Winner Be a Servant Be Ethical Be Faithful with Finances Be Positive Be Biblical Check out Logos Bible Software! Click the link below and use coupon code NATE8 at checkout for a discount on a […]
Feb 13, 202036:20
Seven Deadly Sins of Ministry: Sloth
Episode 33: Seven: The Seven Deadly Sins of Ministry- Sloth 1. The Sluggard Loves Sleep: “A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and want like an armed man” (Proverbs 6:10–11). 2. The Sluggard Makes Excuses: “The sluggard says, ‘There […]
Sep 11, 201910:51
Cut it Straight Podcast: The Call to Write
Episode 32 The Call to Write In this special episode I share an interview I did for the Kingdom Minded Exchange. Be sure to subscribe to their podcast on iTunes. For more information go to my website nswhitley.com Follow me on Twitter: @nswhitley Like and share my Facebook page: www.facebook.com/nswhitley/ Download my eBook The Lost […]
May 17, 201934:06
Cut it Straight Podcast: The Seven Deadly Sins of Ministry: Anger
Episode 31 Seven: The Seven Deadly Sins of Ministry- Anger Be sure to subscribe to the podcast! For more information go to my website nswhitley.com Follow me on Twitter: @nswhitley Like and share my Facebook page: www.facebook.com/nswhitley/ Download my eBook The Lost Art of Spiritual Disciplines on Amazon N.S. Whitley- The Lost Art of Spiritual […]
Apr 06, 201925:34
Cut it Straight Podcast: Seven Deadly Sins: Envy
Episode 30 1 Peter 2:1–3 Envy: The feeling of unhappiness at the blessing and fortune of others. Geared towards what other have, and what we may think we don’t have. Jealousy: Sometimes geared towards what we have, and the fear or losing it. Jerry Bridges in his book “Respectable Sins” says, “Sinful jealousy occurs when […]
Mar 04, 201935:03
Cut it Straight Podcast: The Deadly Sin of Pride
Episode 029 The Seven Deadly Sins: Pride In this episode we take a look at the deadly sin of pride. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast! For more information go to my website nswhitley.com Follow me on Twitter: @nswhitley Like and share my Facebook page: www.facebook.com/nswhitley/ Download my eBook The Lost Art of Spiritual […]
Jan 28, 201932:18
Cut it Straight Podcast Interview with Pastor Tim Gill
Episode 028 In this episode we interview Pastor Tim Gill from Medora Pentecostal Church in Medora Indiana. Pastor Gill is my father in the faith. Along with being a pastor, he has preached countless conferences, camp meetings, and has ministered around the world. I know you will enjoy this interview with this wonderful man of […]
Jan 21, 201944:13
Cut it Straight Podcast: Seven: The Seven Deadly Sins of Ministry
Episode 027 The Seven Deadly Sins: Pride Envy Anger Sloth Greed Gluttony Lust Be sure to subscribe to the podcast! For more information go to my website nswhitley.com Follow me on Twitter: @nswhitley Like and share my Facebook page: www.facebook.com/nswhitley/ Download my eBook The Lost Art of Spiritual Disciplines on Amazon N.S. Whitley- The Lost […]
Jan 07, 201914:40
Cut it Straight Podcast: Interview with Pastor Paul McGee
Listen to Pastor McGee’s preaching here Follow Pastor McGee on Twitter Pastor McGee recommended a couple of websites for Bible study: Precept Austin BibleHub Be sure to subscribe to the podcast! For more information go to my website nswhitley.com Follow me on Twitter: @nswhitley Like and share my Facebook page: www.facebook.com/nswhitley/ Download my eBook The […]
Jan 02, 201945:17
Cut it Straight Podcast: The Spiritual Disciplines of the Man of God – Prayer
The Discipline of Prayer Five Steps for Focused Prayer Praise and Thanksgiving– “Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name” (Psalm 100:4)! Worship – “Worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness; tremble before him, all the earth” (Psalm 96:9)! Repentance: Psalm 51 Supplication/Intercession: “First of […]
Oct 30, 201825:20
Cut it Straight Podcast: The Spiritual Disciplines of the Man of God – Bible Reading
The Spiritual Disciplines of the Man of God Part One The Discipline of Bible Reading “Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.” 1 Timothy 4:13 Dust Off Your Bibles The Sword of the Lord Bible Reading and Holiness Bible Study Meditation Practical Advice for Bible Reading Be sure to subscribe to […]
Oct 17, 201818:48
Cut it Straight Podcast: Qualifications for Ministry: Church Confirmation
Qualifications for Ministry Part Five: The Corporate Confirmation As we have studied the biblical qualifications for the ministry we have seen many internal and external requirements. The Man of God must: be above reproach (1 Tim. 3:2) be sober-minded (1 Tim. 3:2) have marriage fidelity (1 Tim. 3:2) self-controlled (1 Tim. 3:2) respectable (1 Tim. […]
Oct 16, 201817:38
Cut it Straight: Interview with JH Osborne
Special Edition Episode: Interview with Pastor JH Osborne. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast! For more information go to my website nswhitley.com Follow me on Twitter: @nswhitley Like and share my Facebook page: www.facebook.com/nswhitley/ Download my eBook The Lost Art of Spiritual Disciplines on Amazon N.S. Whitley- The Lost Art of Spiritual Disciplines
Jul 24, 201840:60
Cut it Straight: Bring Me the Books!
Links mentioned in the episode: bestcommentaries.com WTSBooks.org CBD.com Books mentioned in episode: Living by the Book – Howard Hendricks How to Study the Bible- Kay Arthur Commenting and Commentaries – Charles Spurgeon Ashamed of the Gospel – John MacArthur Be sure to subscribe to the podcast! For more information go to my website nswhitley.com Follow […]
Jul 17, 201833:05
Cut it Straight Podcast: The Qualifications for Ministry Part Four
Qualifications for Ministry Part Four 1 Timothy 3:1-2 Able to Preach Preach the Word (2 Tim. 3:14-17) Scripture is profitable for teaching. Scripture is profitable for reproof. Scripture is profitable for correction. Scripture is profitable for training in righteousness. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast! For more information go to my website nswhitley.com Follow […]
Jun 26, 201822:13
Cut it Straight Podcast: The Qualifications for Ministry Part Three
Qualifications for Ministry Part Three 1 Timothy 3:4-7 Manage His Household Well Parent Well Not Recently Converted Well Thought of by Outsiders Be sure to subscribe to the podcast! For more information go to my website nswhitley.com Follow me on Twitter: @nswhitley Like and share my Facebook page: www.facebook.com/nswhitley/ Download my eBook The Lost Art […]
Jun 25, 201827:36
Cut it Straight Podcast: The Qualifications for Ministry Part Two
The Qualifications for Ministry Part Two 1 Timothy 3:2-4 Not a drunkard Not violent Gentle Not quarrelsome Not a lover of money The Peacemaker by Ken Sande The Peacemaking Pastor by Alfred Poirier Be sure to subscribe to the podcast! For more information go to my website nswhitley.com Follow me on Twitter: @nswhitley Like and […]
Apr 23, 201822:52
Cut it Straight Podcast: The Qualifications for Ministry Part One
The Qualifications for Ministry Part One 1 Timothy 3:1-7 Above Reproach Husband of One Wife Sober-Minded Self-Controlled Respectable Hospitable Be sure to subscribe to the podcast! For more information go to my website nswhitley.com Check out the Bible Exposition Podcast and listen to our series God’s Plan for Redemption! Follow me on Twitter: @nswhitley Like […]
Mar 13, 201824:43
Cut it Straight Podcast: Discerning the Call of God Lesson Two
In this episode we look at the differences in the various calls of ministry, and specifically the call to the ministry. Called to Minister Called to Ministry Called to the Ministry Called to Minister Every Christian is called to minister. This is our service to the body of Jesus Christ. Each member of the body […]
Feb 19, 201827:10
Cut it Straight Podcast: Discerning the Call of God Lesson One
Discerning the Call of God Lesson One: The Callings of God The Call of Salvation The Call to Discipleship The Call to the Ministry In this episode we take a look at the call of salvation and the call to discipleship. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast! For more information go to my website […]
Feb 13, 201813:05
Cut it Straight Podcast: The Discipline of Resolve
Be sure to subscribe to the podcast! For more information go to my website nswhitley.com Check out the Bible Exposition Podcast and listen to our series God’s Plan for Redemption! Follow me on Twitter: @nswhitley Like and share my Facebook page: www.facebook.com/nswhitley/ Download my eBook The Lost Art of Spiritual Disciplines on Amazon Jonathan Edwards’ […]
Jan 31, 201813:23
Cut it Straight Podcast: Case Studies in Humility
Be sure to subscribe to the podcast! For more information go to my website nswhitley.com Check out the Bible Exposition Podcast and listen to our series God’s Plan for Redemption! Follow me on Twitter: @nswhitley Like and share my Facebook page: www.facebook.com/nswhitley/ Download my eBook The Lost Art of Spiritual Disciplines on Amazon
Dec 14, 201727:31
Cut it Straight Podcast: Excellence in Ministry
Be sure to subscribe to the podcast! For more information go to my website nswhitley.com Check out the Bible Exposition Podcast and listen to the first episode of our series God’s Plan for Redemption! Follow me on Twitter: @nswhitley Like and share my Facebook page: www.facebook.com/nswhitley/ Download my eBook The Lost Art of Spiritual Disciplines […]
Nov 02, 201719:27
Cut it Straight Podcast: Guarding Yourself and the Doctrine
Be sure to subscribe to the podcast! For more information go to my website nswhitley.com Follow me on Twitter: @nswhitley Like and share my Facebook page: www.facebook.com/nswhitley/ Download my eBook The Lost Art of Spiritual Disciplines on Amazon
Nov 01, 201712:26
Cut it Straight Podcast: Preaching Lab (Session Four)
In this final session of the Preaching Lab we look at the delivery of the sermon and post-sermon. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast! For more information go to my website nswhitley.com Follow me on Twitter: @nswhitley Like and share my Facebook page: www.facebook.com/nswhitley/ Download my eBook The Lost Art of Spiritual Disciplines on […]
Oct 02, 201725:47
Cut it Straight Podcast: Preaching Lab (Session Three)
In this episode we look at the use of illustrations, finalizing our notes, and application of the sermon. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast! For more information go to my website nswhitley.com Follow me on Twitter: @nswhitley Like and share my Facebook page: www.facebook.com/nswhitley/ Download my eBook The Lost Art of Spiritual Disciplines on […]
Aug 23, 201725:56
Cut it Straight Podcast: Preaching Lab (Session Two)
In this episode we continue the Preaching Lab series. Step One: Pray. Seek the Lord for guidance for the best topic on which to preach about. Saturate your study and preparation with prayer. Without the anointing we might as well not even attempt to preach. Step Two: Select a Text. Our assignment was to preach […]
Jul 11, 201737:20
Cut it Straight Podcast: The Lost Art of Personal Communications
In this episode we look at the lost art of personal communications. Our influence in ministry extends beyond the pulpit and touches our personal relationships. We look at these relationships: The Preacher and His Pulpit The Preacher and His Peers The Preacher and His Family The Preacher and His People Be sure to subscribe to […]
Jun 12, 201725:04
Cut it Straight Podcast: Preaching Lab (Session One)
In this episode we begin a new series: Preaching Lab. We look at the first two steps of beginning to prepare a sermon. Step One: Pray Step Two: Selecting a Text I mentioned John Piper’s A.P.T.A.T acronym in the podcast: Admit you can do nothing without God (John 15:5). Pray for help (Psalm 50:15). Trust […]
Jun 05, 201714:49
Cut it Straight Podcast: Twelve Marks of the Man of God Part Three
In today’s session, we will conclude our series by looking at the final four marks of the man of God which are: 9. A biblical ministry (4:13) 10. Doesn’t neglect his calling (4:14) 11. Consumed with his calling (4:15a) 12. Progressing in spiritual growth (4:15b) Be sure to subscribe to the podcast! For more information […]
May 03, 201712:04
Cut it Straight: Twelve Marks of the Man of God Part Two
In this episode we continue our series 12 Marks of the Man of God from 1 Timothy 4:6-15. In episode two we looked at the first four marks and in episode four we look at the next four. The Man of God: 5. Disciplines Himself for Godliness (4:7-9) 6. Is a Hard Worker (4:10) 7. […]
Apr 18, 201714:10
Cut it Straight Podcast: Eight Principles for Cutting it Straight
In this episode we look at what it takes to rightly interpret Scripture. Whether you are a seasoned preacher, a beginner, or simply a student of Scripture who wants to go deeper, then this episode will help you pursue excellence in rightly interpreting Scripture. Recommended Reading Grasping God’s Word – Duvall and Hayes* Halley’s […]
Apr 03, 201713:24
Cut it Straight Podcast: Twelve Marks of the Man of God Part One
In this episode we begin a series on the 12 Marks of the Man of God. In 1 Timothy 4:6-16 Paul gives 12 marks of a man of God. We cover the first four marks in this first part of this series. A watchman (4:6a) A good servant (4:6b) A student of Scripture (4:6c) Avoids […]
Mar 27, 201718:20
Cut it Straight Podcast: What’s Cut it Straight About?
Cut it Straight Podcast: Episode 001 In this episode I briefly introduce and give some ministry background and information about myself. Next, I break down what the Cut it Straight Podcast is all about. Links: nswhitley.com facknoxville.com Twitter: @nswhitley The Lost Art of Spiritual Disciplines
Mar 22, 201716:03