Editor's Intro: Andrew Finch, Preaching Today's Administrative Editor, recently sat down with Pastor Charlie Dates at his church Progressive Baptist Church, in Chicago, Illinois. Pastor Dates talks about the importance that the Psalms play in his life as a pastor. But also the importance of preaching the Psalms to our churches. May his words encourage you to preach and apply the Psalms to your life!

Also, keep watching after the video is over for a bonus video from Pastor Charlie Dates. Pastor Dates is a featured speaker at the Cutting it Straight Conference in Jacksonville, Florida on September 22-25. He gives his introduction to the conference and the importance of expository preaching. Preaching Today is partnering with the Cutting It Straight Conference this year and would love to meet some of our readers there to hear about your own preaching experiences. If you love expository preaching, then we'd love for you to join us there. Keep an eye out for Andrew Finch, our Administrative Editor, who will be roaming the halls!

Charlie Dates is the senior pastor at the historic Progressive Baptist Church in Chicago, Illinois.