What would truly make America great again? On The Smith and Rowland Show, Alan Smith and Jeff Rowland argue that the answer begins in the pulpit, with the preaching of Scripture and the work of the Holy Spirit.
They discuss the spiritual purpose they believe God gave America: sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ and standing as a friend to Israel. They also look back at the Great Awakening and the early formation of the nation, asking what today's churches and pastors can learn from that history.
The conversation turns to pastoral training and the role of seminaries. Alan and Jeff consider the value of theological study, the need for careful preparation and expository preaching, and why academic credentials alone can't teach a preacher to minister with the anointing of the Holy Spirit. They also talk about the cost of seminary education, modest pastoral salaries, and the smaller preacher-training schools that once prepared ministers for local churches.
For Alan and Jeff, national renewal requires more than political change. They make the case that America's spiritual health depends on churches returning to faithful biblical preaching and pastors answering God's call.
Watch Episode 995 of The Smith and Rowland Show, recorded October 14, 2026, and join the discussion about revival, the church, pastoral training, and the future of America.
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