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Legit Smitty's Underground Binder Clip SocietyHow to eat crow and move on.Hello, and welcome to Volume 41 of the Underground Binder Clip Society. Be sure to scroll to the bottom to check out a demo for a new song called “Where Will You Go?”I’m up before the sun. The coffee pot sizzles in the kitchen. My bedroom is right off the kitchen. I share a wall with my studio—everything I need. I can smell the day ahead. I’ve been waking up early and not being able to get back to sleep. So I use the time. My journal entry is bland. I can’t fill a pag...2025-01-3105 min
Lead222 Podcast68. New Ministry Season: prepare and run the race wellThe LEAD222 podcast is designed to help student ministry leaders stay healthy and become more effective in life and leadership. Tony Rogatto and Jake Smith are Youth Pastors in the Indianapolis area who love to engage in conversations that are relevant to ministry leaders!
Each podcast is focused on delivering content to help leaders lead healthy lives, families, and ministries. Our hosts and their guests will dive deep into proven values for remaining healthy and effective in ministry - we call this the LEADLIFE: Authentic Community, Strong Families, Uncommon Integrity, Kingdom Impact, and Life-Giving Celebration.
2024-09-1122 minLead222 Podcast67. Handing Over The Mic To Jake and TonyBo and Dave host one final episode as they pass the mic to our new hosts, Jake and Tony. Get to know Jake and Tony as they share their vision for the podcast's exciting new chapter coming this September.
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Upon Their ShouldersHal Hammons: Extended versionJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Hal Hammons, preacher at the Lakewoods Drive church of Christ in Georgetown, Texas. Find books that feed your sense of wonder, your desire to learn, and your drive to become a better person. In this conversation, young people can learn how to learn from their mistakes, connect with their families, and become lifelong learners.
2024-07-231h 06Upon Their ShouldersHal Hammons: Citizen of heavenJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Hal Hammons, preacher at the Lakewoods Drive church of Christ in Georgetown, Texas. Find books that feed your sense of wonder, your desire to learn, and your drive to become a better person. In this conversation, young people can learn how to learn from their mistakes, connect with their families, and become lifelong learners.
2024-07-2336 minUpon Their ShouldersJP Flores: Extended versionJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview JP Flores, evangelist at the University church of Christ in Tampa, Florida. We don’t worship God just because he has blessed us materially. He deserves to be praised and glorified and honored no matter our circumstances. In this conversation, young people can learn how to connect with their church family and share their faith with others.
2024-07-161h 24Upon Their ShouldersJP Flores: A healthy body growsJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview JP Flores, evangelist at the University church of Christ in Tampa, Florida. We don’t worship God just because he has blessed us materially. He deserves to be praised and glorified and honored no matter our circumstances. In this conversation, young people can learn how to connect with their church family and share their faith with others.
2024-07-1649 minUpon Their ShouldersTom Kinzel: Extended versionJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Tom Kinzel, a preacher and elder at the Kingsport church of Christ in Kingsport, Tennessee. All the trials that we endure in life are trials that can be helpful for us. In this conversation, young people can learn how to submit to the governing authorities, avoid division, and practice their faith while playing youth sports.
2024-07-091h 05Upon Their ShouldersTom Kinzel: Refuse to live a lieJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Tom Kinzel, a preacher and elder at the Kingsport church of Christ in Kingsport, Tennessee. All the trials that we endure in life are trials that can be helpful for us. In this conversation, young people can learn how to submit to the governing authorities, avoid division, and practice their faith while playing youth sports.
2024-07-0938 minUpon Their ShouldersCollin Stringer: Extended versionJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Collin Stringer, the preacher at the Tustin church of Christ in Tustin, California. The more time you spend at the cross, the humbler you will be. In this conversation, young people can learn how to study the basics of their faith while engaging the word of God.
2024-07-0253 minUpon Their ShouldersCollin Stringer: Clothe yourself in ChristJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Collin Stringer, the preacher at the Tustin church of Christ in Tustin, California. The more time you spend at the cross, the humbler you will be. In this conversation, young people can learn how to study the basics of their faith while engaging the word of God.
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Legit Smitty's Underground Binder Clip SocietyRubber Band Philosophy“You’ve gotta fight for your right to party.”Thats the Beastie Boys. Did they say it best? My desire to party is most definitely something I have to stir up. I have to create a habit of exercising my social muscles. My first year out of college I spent far too much time at home, but I got to work on a lot of projects. I was developing my craft and furthering my knowledge in the field of audio. I was glued to the computer, just as I still am now many days. I am try...2024-06-3004 minUpon Their ShouldersSummer 2024 ApplicationIn this episode, Jake Smith and Nick Weaver sit down with one another and discuss practical points of application from their second three months of interviews this year. We can apply the advise of those wiser than us by using the internet with moderation, investing in relationships with our church family, and acknowledging that we'll never be perfect.
2024-06-2527 minUpon Their ShouldersDr. Tom Hamilton: The restoration idealJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Dr. Tom Hamilton, a preacher at the 58th Street church of Christ in Temple Terrace, Florida, and the Academic Dean of Florida College. As a young man, Dr. Hamilton was instilled with the restoration ideal. In this conversation, young people can learn how to develop proper Biblical authority, support families with adopted children, and discern God’s will for their lives.
2024-06-181h 10Upon Their ShouldersDr. Tom Hamilton: The restoration idealJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Dr. Tom Hamilton, a preacher at the 58th Street church of Christ in Temple Terrace, Florida, and the Academic Dean of Florida College. As a young man, Dr. Hamilton was instilled with the restoration ideal. In this conversation, young people can learn how to develop proper Biblical authority, support families with adopted children, and discern God’s will for their lives.
2024-06-1834 minUpon Their ShouldersWestley Pollard: Extended versionJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Westley Pollard, a shepherd at the Dowlen Road church of Christ in Beaumont, Texas. Tradition can hinder people from listening to the Bible. In this conversation, young people can learn how to seek the will of God in his word and make Jesus happy above all else.
2024-06-1156 minUpon Their ShouldersWestley Pollard: Make Jesus happyJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Westley Pollard, a shepherd at the Dowlen Road church of Christ in Beaumont, Texas. Tradition can hinder people from listening to the Bible. In this conversation, young people can learn how to seek the will of God in his word and make Jesus happy above all else.
2024-06-1133 min
Legit Smitty's Underground Binder Clip SocietyStaying Power.Hello and welcome to Vol. 28 of The Underground Binder-Clip Society.“Be where your feet are.”“Just Show up.”“We will see who has staying power.”I feel a further call toward presentness. Towards staying put and widening my eyes. Broadening my gaze. Lengthening my listening. There is so much to take in. There are so many people to be there for. So much will be lost in translation. So many will end their days feeling less than necessary. How can I help it? Someone out there needs you more than you kno...2024-06-0705 minUpon Their ShouldersRicky Shanks: Extended versionJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Ricky Shanks, the preacher at the Gainesville church of Christ in Gainesville, Georgia. Kids today are interested in truth, and they’re recognizing that they’re not getting all the answers from formal education. In this conversation, young people can learn how to evangelize to those around them and bring them into God's family.
2024-06-041h 00Upon Their ShouldersRicky Shanks: Door after doorJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Ricky Shanks, the preacher at the Gainesville church of Christ in Gainesville, Georgia. Kids today are interested in truth, and they’re recognizing that they’re not getting all the answers from formal education. In this conversation, young people can learn how to evangelize to those around them and bring them into God's family.
2024-06-0431 minUpon Their ShouldersDan Petty: Extended versionJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Dan Petty, a preacher and shepherd at the Alpharetta church of Christ in Alpharetta, Georgia. Young parents should always be mindful of what their children are seeing. In this conversation, young people can learn how to engage God’s word, listen to their elders, and cultivate a family environment with their congregation.
2024-05-281h 04Upon Their ShouldersDan Petty: Remember that I love youJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Dan Petty, a preacher and shepherd at the Alpharetta church of Christ in Alpharetta, Georgia. Young parents should always be mindful of what their children are seeing. In this conversation, young people can learn how to engage God’s word, listen to their elders, and cultivate a family environment with their congregation.
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Legit Smitty's Underground Binder Clip SocietyThe Cooing of The Earth.Hello and welcome to Vol. 27 of The Underground Binder-Clip Society.Working at the cafe today. I just ate a slightly-stale-chocolate-croissant after getting most of my shift chores done. Lemonade is made, and waffle cones too. I check in with my mind, top off my presentness, and pray for greater awareness. I am in a slower and less anxious place today than I was a week ago. But I am still behind.I am taking deep breaths. Denying myself a little more and then a little less. Not reading as much as I’d li...2024-05-2505 minUpon Their ShouldersBruce Reeves: Extended versionJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Bruce Reeves, the preacher at the Highway 65 church of Christ in Conway, Arkansas. You cannot separate fellowship with God from fellowship with his family. In this conversation, young people can learn how to study the Bible more effectively and participate in worship with an active heart.
2024-05-2155 minUpon Their ShouldersBruce Reeves: Driven by the textJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Bruce Reeves, the preacher at the Highway 65 church of Christ in Conway, Arkansas. You cannot separate fellowship with God from fellowship with his family. In this conversation, young people can learn how to study the Bible more effectively and participate in worship with an active heart.
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Legit Smitty's Underground Binder Clip SocietyTidying Up (The Deep End.)Hello and welcome to Vol. 26 of The Underground Binder-Clip Society.I’ve got this nasty habit of not unpacking for weeks after arriving back in town. I already have two “clothes chairs,” so the floor becomes a third. I also have a hard time unpacking my brain whenever I blow back into town. I can get really disoriented when I lose my routines. Last week, I wrote about letting go. This week, I am writing about picking up. Both letting go and picking back up are necessary for survival. This week, I pulled it together. I got...2024-05-1404 minUpon Their ShouldersTommy Peeler: Extended versionJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Tommy Peeler, the preacher at the Avon Heights church of Christ in Avon, Indiana. The more we read, the more we saw, and the more we can fit things together. In this conversation, young people can learn how to build a personal relationship with God and keep His word first and foremost in their faith.
2024-05-141h 04Upon Their ShouldersTommy Peeler: Carefully examining the textJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Tommy Peeler, the preacher at the Avon Heights church of Christ in Avon, Indiana. The more we read, the more we saw, and the more we can fit things together. In this conversation, young people can learn how to build a personal relationship with God and keep His word first and foremost in their faith.
2024-05-1433 minUpon Their ShouldersAdam Shanks: Extended versionJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Adam Shanks, the preacher at the Southside church of Christ in Jacksonville, Texas. Everyone knows that becoming a Christian involves change, but actually conforming your life to God’s word is difficult. In this conversation, young people can learn how to gain a sense of direction and turn to God for answers.
2024-05-0750 minUpon Their ShouldersAdam Shanks: Preach impedimentsJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Adam Shanks, the preacher at the Southside church of Christ in Jacksonville, Texas. Everyone knows that becoming a Christian involves change, but actually conforming your life to God’s word is difficult. In this conversation, young people can learn how to gain a sense of direction and turn to God for answers.
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Legit Smitty's Underground Binder Clip SocietyPermission to let go.Hello and welcome to Vol. 25 of The Underground Binder-Clip Society.It seems we have somehow reached 25 letters together. I am trying once again to glean significance from everything. Is this a trick? A worthwhile investment? A way to quickly exhaust myself? It is a slow fade. I am quickly losing my will to give a s**t. At least in the same capacity as I once did. However, there is a deeper care that rests inside of me, which is giving me permission to let go. Even in my strongest attempts to forget God, I cannot. A...2024-05-0408 minUpon Their ShouldersKenny Embry: Extended versionJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Kenny Embry, a member of the University church of Christ in Temple Terrace, Florida, and the host of the Balancing the Christian Life podcast. We live in a society that doesn't like thinking; they like agreement. In this conversation, young people can learn how to get out of their comfort zones and find a space in God’s kingdom to serve.
2024-04-231h 14Upon Their ShouldersKenny Embry: Balancing the Christian lifeJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Kenny Embry, a member of the University church of Christ in Temple Terrace, Florida, and the host of the Balancing the Christian Life podcast. We live in a society that doesn't like thinking; they like agreement. In this conversation, young people can learn how to get out of their comfort zones and find a space in God’s kingdom to serve.
2024-04-2340 minUpon Their ShouldersBuddy Payne: Extended versionJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Buddy Payne, an elder at the Livingston Avenue church of Christ in Lutz, Florida, and the former President of Florida College. In the past, the brethren did not conduct themselves in a right manner. We must do better. In this conversation, young people can learn how to run the race with perseverance, keep the faith in hard times, and love the Lord with all their heart.
2024-04-161h 46Upon Their ShouldersBuddy Payne: The buck stops hereJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Buddy Payne, an elder at the Livingston Avenue church of Christ in Lutz, Florida, and the former President of Florida College. In the past, the brethren did not conduct themselves in a right manner. We must do better. In this conversation, young people can learn how to run the race with perseverance, keep the faith in hard times, and love the Lord with all their heart.
2024-04-1654 minUpon Their ShouldersBuddy Payne: The life and timesJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Buddy Payne, an elder at the Livingston Avenue church of Christ in Lutz, Florida, and the former President of Florida College. In the past, the brethren did not conduct themselves in a right manner. We must do better. In this conversation, young people can learn how to run the race with perseverance, keep the faith in hard times, and love the Lord with all their heart.
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Legit Smitty's Underground Binder Clip SocietyGivin' It Up.Hello and welcome to Vol. 24 of The Underground Binder-Clip Society.What people say about me when I’m not around is none of my business. The things I haven’t been invited to are also none of my business. The more I get to know myself, the more comfortable I become with not being included. Being left out isn’t always personal. Most people think about themselves a whole lot more than other people. It only makes sense that they might forget to include someone. I know I am quite bad about reaching out. There is plenty to be...2024-04-1505 minUpon Their ShouldersKris Emerson: Extended versionJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Kris Emerson, the preacher at the Lindale church of Christ in Lindale, Texas. As Christian, we need to just get better every day. In this conversation, young people can learn how to maintain strong relationships, grow in their spiritual walk, and expand God's kingdom one soul at a time.
2024-04-091h 10Upon Their ShouldersKris Emerson: Excel still moreJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Kris Emerson, the preacher at the Lindale church of Christ in Lindale, Texas. As Christian, we need to just get better every day. In this conversation, young people can learn how to maintain strong relationships, grow in their spiritual walk, and expand God's kingdom one soul at a time.
2024-04-0932 minUpon Their ShouldersPhillip Martin: Extended versionJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Phillip Martin, a shepherd and preacher at the Eastside church of Christ in Sharpsburg, Georgia. Find spiritual mentors who actually care, and that care must come across in their interactions with you. In this conversation, young people can learn how to embrace reflection, grow humility, and become a person who is willing to wade in to save another.
2024-04-021h 11Upon Their ShouldersPhillip Martin: Willing to wade inJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Phillip Martin, a shepherd and preacher at the Eastside church of Christ in Sharpsburg, Georgia. Find spiritual mentors who actually care, and that care must come across in their interactions with you. In this conversation, young people can learn how to embrace reflection, grow humility, and become a person who is willing to wade in to save another.
2024-04-0238 minUpon Their ShouldersSpring 2024 ApplicationIn this episode, Jake Smith and Nick Weaver sit down with one another and discuss practical points of application from their first three months of interviews this year. We can apply the advise of those wiser than us by learning from both men and women, finding ways that we can serve, and avoiding the mistakes from history.
2024-03-2624 minUpon Their ShouldersMatt and Jenn Schmidt: Extended versionJoin Jake Smith, Nick Weaver, Katie Smith, and Lena Weaver as they interview Jenn and Matt Schmidt, members of the Decker Prairie church of Christ in Magnolia, Texas. For married couples, your priority is not your children, your priority is your spouse. In this conversation, young people can learn how to develop a healthy, godly marriage and raise healthy, godly children.
2024-03-191h 03Upon Their ShouldersMatt and Jenn Schmidt: Keep striving and don't settleJoin Jake Smith, Nick Weaver, Katie Smith, and Lena Weaver as they interview Jenn and Matt Schmidt, members of the Decker Prairie church of Christ in Magnolia, Texas. For married couples, your priority is not your children, your priority is your spouse. In this conversation, young people can learn how to develop a healthy, godly marriage and raise healthy, godly children.
2024-03-1928 minUpon Their ShouldersRobert Harkrider: Extended versionJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Robert Harkrider, a former preacher and a member of the Lord's church in Nacogdoches, Texas. We live in a time when we’ve lost sight of our priority. In this conversation, young people can learn how to remain steadfast during division, stand firm on their beliefs, and develop a love for saving the lost.
2024-03-121h 00Upon Their ShouldersRobert Harkrider: For the LordJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Robert Harkrider, a former preacher and a member of the Lord's church in Nacogdoches, Texas. We live in a time when we’ve lost sight of our priority. In this conversation, young people can learn how to remain steadfast during division, stand firm on their beliefs, and develop a love for saving the lost.
2024-03-1241 minUpon Their ShouldersGardner Hall: Extended versionJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Gardner Hall, a preacher at the Fair Lawn church of Christ in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, and the West Harlem church of Christ in New York City. The United States is never going to be a bilingual country, but we have an obligation to meet people where they are. In this conversation, young people can learn how to live as a citizen of God’s kingdom with a strong identity rooted in Christ.
2024-03-0553 minUpon Their ShouldersGardner Hall: God has no grandchildrenJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Gardner Hall, a preacher at the Fair Lawn church of Christ in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, and the West Harlem church of Christ in New York City. The United States is never going to be a bilingual country, but we have an obligation to meet people where they are. In this conversation, young people can learn how to live as a citizen of God’s kingdom with a strong identity rooted in Christ.
2024-03-0530 minUpon Their ShouldersJohn Kilgore: Extended versionJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview John Kilgore, the preacher at the Alston Road church of Christ in Sugar Land, Texas. The greatest thing that we can do in life is to help someone realize that Jesus Christ is God in the flesh. In this conversation, young people can learn how to be content in their circumstances, show biblical humility, and make themselves an integral part of the Lord’s family.
2024-02-201h 12Upon Their ShouldersJohn Kilgore: Learned to be contentJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview John Kilgore, the preacher at the Alston Road church of Christ in Sugar Land, Texas. The greatest thing that we can do in life is to help someone realize that Jesus Christ is God in the flesh. In this conversation, young people can learn how to be content in their circumstances, show biblical humility, and make themselves an integral part of the Lord’s family.
2024-02-2036 minUpon Their ShouldersDavid Carrozza: Extended versionJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview David Carrozza, a member of the Veterans Parkway church of Christ in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. We are all called to do “kingdom work” as members of the Lord’s family. In this conversation, young people can learn about Sacred Selections, including the awesome work they’re doing to support families in the process of adopting and raising godly children.
2024-02-131h 19Upon Their ShouldersDavid Carrozza: Adoption is evangelismJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview David Carrozza, a member of the Veterans Parkway church of Christ in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. We are all called to do “kingdom work” as members of the Lord’s family. In this conversation, young people can learn about Sacred Selections, including the awesome work they’re doing to support families in the process of adopting and raising godly children.
2024-02-1336 minUpon Their ShouldersSteve Collie: Extended versionJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Steve Collie, a member of the Collinwood church of Christ in Collinwood, Tennessee. One of the best ways to learn Christianity is by doing Christianity. In this conversation, young people can learn how to show love to everyone, welcome those who are different, and remain busy in the Lord’s kingdom.
2024-02-061h 01Upon Their ShouldersSteve Collie: You learn by doingJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Steve Collie, a member of the Collinwood church of Christ in Collinwood, Tennessee. One of the best ways to learn Christianity is by doing Christianity. In this conversation, young people can learn how to show love to everyone, welcome those who are different, and remain busy in the Lord’s kingdom.
2024-02-0634 minUpon Their ShouldersBruce Morgan: Extended versionJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Bruce Morgan, an elder at the Vivian Road church of Christ in Kansas City, Missouri. Always be prepared to have someone in your home. In this conversation, young people can learn how to overcome childhood sin, manage their time wisely, and commit themselves to their church family.
2024-01-231h 14Upon Their ShouldersBruce Morgan: Luck had nothing to do with itJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Bruce Morgan, an elder at the Vivian Road church of Christ in Kansas City, Missouri. Always be prepared to have someone in your home. In this conversation, young people can learn how to overcome childhood sin, manage their time wisely, and commit themselves to their church family.
2024-01-2335 minUpon Their ShouldersDon Hooton: Extended versionJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Don Hooton, preacher and elder at the Woodlands church of Christ in Shenandoah, Texas, north of Houston. We need to take the time to meet the people we’re worshiping with. In this conversation, young people can learn about how Jesus is at the center of all human history.
2024-01-161h 13Upon Their ShouldersDon Hooton: Prayer and timeJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Don Hooton, preacher and elder at the Woodlands church of Christ in Shenandoah, Texas, north of Houston. We need to take the time to meet the people we’re worshiping with. In this conversation, young people can learn about how Jesus is at the center of all human history.
2024-01-1634 minUpon Their ShouldersJeff Wilson: Extended versionJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Jeff Wilson, a preacher at the Kleinwood church of Christ near Houston, Texas. True literacy is the ability to follow an author’s deep and complicated thoughts. In this conversation, young people can learn how to read their Bibles more effectively, use their time more wisely, and connect with their church family more consistently.
2024-01-091h 01Upon Their ShouldersJeff Wilson: Recovering the habits of attentionJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Jeff Wilson, a preacher at the Kleinwood church of Christ near Houston, Texas. True literacy is the ability to follow an author’s deep and complicated thoughts. In this conversation, young people can learn how to read their Bibles more effectively, use their time more wisely, and connect with their church family more consistently.
2024-01-0935 minUpon Their ShouldersDave Vaughan: Extended versionJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Dave Vaughan, a deacon at the Richmond church of Christ near Polo, Missouri. Leaders are people who know the way, go the way, and show the way. In this conversation, young people can learn how to be vulnerable with other Christians and find a godly mate.
2024-01-0250 minUpon Their ShouldersDave Vaughan: If you miss heaven, you miss it allJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Dave Vaughan, a deacon at the Richmond church of Christ near Polo, Missouri. Leaders are people who know the way, go the way, and show the way. In this conversation, young people can learn how to be vulnerable with other Christians and find a godly mate.
2024-01-0228 minUpon Their ShouldersWinter 2023 ApplicationIn this episode, Jake Smith and Nick Weaver sit down with one another and discuss practical points of application from their last three months of interviews. We can apply the advice of those wiser than us by valuing the relationships we have, knowing it's okay to feel overwhelmed, and finding our way to serve in the Lord's family.
2023-12-2631 minUpon Their ShouldersIn Honor of Paul EarnhartIn this short episode, Jake Smith and Nick Weaver reflect on the passing of Paul Earnhart by reading the words of men who knew him and the blogs he shared on the Douglass Hills church of Christ website. Mr. Earnhart was a faithful Christian and a devout evangelist. His life will help teach others to glorify God long after he has left this Earth.
2023-12-1913 minUpon Their ShouldersRalph Walker: Extended versionJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Ralph Walker, a preacher and a shepherd at the Henderson church of Christ in Temple Terrace, Florida. The more you pray and the more you use wisdom and understanding, the more you realize that God is not a vending machine. In this conversation, young people can learn how to raise faithful children and avoid the spiritual temptations of the internet.
2023-12-121h 13Upon Their ShouldersRalph Walker: Setting boundariesJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Ralph Walker, a preacher and a shepherd at the Henderson church of Christ in Temple Terrace, Florida. The more you pray and the more you use wisdom and understanding, the more you realize that God is not a vending machine. In this conversation, young people can learn how to raise faithful children and avoid the spiritual temptations of the internet.
2023-12-1239 minUpon Their ShouldersJoe Hammontree: Extended versionJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Joe Hammontree, an elder and a lifelong member of the Temple Terrace church of Christ in Tampa, Florida. If you are the smartest person in the room, you need to be in a different room. In this conversation, young people can learn how to balance life’s responsibilities and incorporate their faith in their careers.
2023-12-051h 13Upon Their ShouldersJoe Hammontree: Spinning platesJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Joe Hammontree, an elder and a lifelong member of the Temple Terrace church of Christ in Tampa, Florida. If you are the smartest person in the room, you need to be in a different room. In this conversation, young people can learn how to balance life’s responsibilities and incorporate their faith in their careers.
2023-12-0534 minUpon Their ShouldersRick Lanning: Extended versionJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Rick Lanning, an elder and a preacher at the Northwest church of Christ in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Rick's father taught him to walk softly and carry a big stick. In this conversation, young people can learn how to create a healthy relationship with sports and not repeat the mistakes of previous generations.
2023-11-281h 08Upon Their ShouldersRick Lanning: 18-year evangelism programJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Rick Lanning, an elder and a preacher at the Northwest church of Christ in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Rick's father taught him to walk softly and carry a big stick. In this conversation, young people can learn how to create a healthy relationship with sports and not repeat the mistakes of previous generations.
2023-11-2838 minUpon Their ShouldersCraig Roberts: Extended versionJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Craig Roberts, elder at the Eastside church of Christ in Columbia, Missouri. You can only eat so much bread, and you only need so much money. In this conversation, young people can learn how to improve their worship to God on Sunday mornings and manage their work life balance as a Christian.
2023-11-211h 14Upon Their ShouldersCraig Roberts: Wild west of worshipJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Craig Roberts, elder at the Eastside church of Christ in Columbia, Missouri. You can only eat so much bread, and you only need so much money. In this conversation, young people can learn how to improve their worship to God on Sunday mornings and manage their work life balance as a Christian.
2023-11-2136 minUpon Their ShouldersSewell Hall: Extended versionJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Sewell Hall, member of the Emory Hills church of Christ in Atlanta, Georgia. This man has seen a lot of changes in the churches over his lifetime. In this conversation, young people can learn how to nurture the relationships in their lives to build a strong godly community.
2023-11-1458 minUpon Their ShouldersSewell Hall: The kingdom of God comes firstJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Sewell Hall, member of the Emory Hills church of Christ in Atlanta, Georgia. This man has seen a lot of changes in the churches over his lifetime. In this conversation, young people can learn how to nurture the relationships in their lives to build a strong godly community.
2023-11-1431 minUpon Their ShouldersBen Lee: Extended versionJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Ben Lee, evangelist at the West Main church of Christ in Lewisville, Illinois. With God's help, we can all do incredible work in the kingdom. In this conversation, young people can learn how to face the difficult aspects of their life with a level of positivity and faith that glorifies God.
2023-11-071h 00Upon Their ShouldersBen Lee: Stay in the shipJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Ben Lee, evangelist at the West Main church of Christ in Lewisville, Illinois. With God's help, we can all do incredible work in the kingdom. In this conversation, young people can learn how to face the difficult aspects of their life with a level of positivity and faith that glorifies God.
2023-11-0736 minUpon Their ShouldersIn Honor of Matt BassfordIn this short episode, Jake Smith and Nick Weaver reflect on the passing of Matt Bassford by reading the words of the hymns he wrote and the posts he shared on social media. Mr. Bassford was a faithful Christian and an excellent hymn writer. His life will help teach others to glorify God long after he has left this Earth.
2023-10-3112 min
Legit Smitty's Underground Binder Clip SocietyWill Work for Pizza / Trying( there is a voiceover of the newsletter this week for the first time ever! if you’d like to listen to me read it to you, click play above : ) Welcome to Vol. 6 of The Underground Binder-Clip Society™️Grab your coffee Pizza, and take a seat. (“Trying” by Mercury is out now. I got to record this song with my good friend Maddie Kerr, and I am quite proud of what we made together.Here are this week’s “Quick Clips:”* Screwtape Letter Number 14 - I have returned to you again. So Good...2023-10-2702 minUpon Their ShouldersCurtis Pope: Extended versionJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Curtis Pope, member of the Twin Cities church of Christ in College Station, Texas. In order to avoid division, young people should be intentional about staying in the word of God. In this conversation, young people can learn how to grow their faith during college and build stronger relationships with the Lord’s family.
2023-10-241h 04Upon Their ShouldersCurtis Pope: Stay in the wordJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Curtis Pope, member of the Twin Cities church of Christ in College Station, Texas. In order to avoid division, young people should be intentional about staying in the word of God. In this conversation, young people can learn how to grow their faith during college and build stronger relationships with the Lord’s family.
2023-10-2436 minUpon Their ShouldersRoman Ledyayev: Extended versionJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Roman Ledyayev, member of the South Hills church of Christ in Helena, Montana. Although there are cultural differences, the church is the same wherever you go. In this conversation, young people can learn how to ground themselves in the word of God and be real with their brothers and sisters in the Lord’s family.
2023-10-171h 02Upon Their ShouldersRoman Ledyayev: Ground yourself in the wordJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Roman Ledyayev, member of the South Hills church of Christ in Helena, Montana. Although there are cultural differences, the church is the same wherever you go. In this conversation, young people can learn how to ground themselves in the word of God and be real with their brothers and sisters in the Lord’s family.
2023-10-1736 minUpon Their ShouldersRyan Boyer: Extended versionJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Ryan Boyer, preacher at the Ellisville church of Christ in St. Louis, Missouri. You can't learn if you don't read. In this conversation, young people can learn how to engage the word of God, build lasting relationships with their church family, and... get naked with their elders?
2023-10-101h 26Upon Their ShouldersRyan Boyer: Band of brothersJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Ryan Boyer, preacher at the Ellisville church of Christ in St. Louis, Missouri. You can't learn if you don't read. In this conversation, young people can learn how to engage the word of God, build lasting relationships with their church family, and... get naked with their elders?
2023-10-1043 minUpon Their ShouldersFall 2023 ApplicationIn this episode, Jake Smith and Nick Weaver sit down with one another and discuss practical points of application from their third three months of interviews. We can apply the advise of those wiser than us by understanding the simplicity of the gospel, being intentional about finding godly mentors, and building the deeper relationships necessary to truly become the Lord's family.
2023-10-0328 minUpon Their ShouldersKenny Moorer: Extended versionJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Kenny Moorer, evangelist at the College View church of Christ in Florence, Alabama. When kids have questions about their fair, don't be scared, be thankful. In this conversation, young people can learn how to maintain lifelong godly relationships and prepare to become godly parents.
2023-09-2658 minUpon Their ShouldersKenny Moorer: Don’t be scared, be thankfulJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Kenny Moorer, evangelist at the College View church of Christ in Florence, Alabama. When kids have questions about their fair, don't be scared, be thankful. In this conversation, young people can learn how to maintain lifelong godly relationships and prepare to become godly parents.
2023-09-2632 minUpon Their ShouldersDon Truex: Extended versionJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Don Truex, a preacher at the Temple Terrace church of Christ in Temple Terrace, Florida. Don knows how to lead like a shepherd. In this conversation, young people can learn how to find godly mentors and develop the characteristics of an elder.
2023-09-191h 19Upon Their ShouldersDon Truex: Shepherd leadershipJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Don Truex, a preacher at the Temple Terrace church of Christ in Temple Terrace, Florida. Don knows how to lead like a shepherd. In this conversation, young people can learn how to find godly mentors and develop the characteristics of an elder.
2023-09-1937 minUpon Their ShouldersMark Bingham: Extended versionJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Mark Bingham, a member of the Lord's church that meets in Elmira, New York. Mark gives an open and honest account of his life following Christ. In this conversation, young people can learn how to raise faithful children and grow as students of the word.
2023-09-121h 14Upon Their ShouldersMark Bingham: Lay my life at your feetJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Mark Bingham, a member of the Lord's church that meets in Elmira, New York. Mark gives an open and honest account of his life following Christ. In this conversation, young people can learn how to raise faithful children and grow as students of the word.
2023-09-1237 minUpon Their ShouldersRuss Bowman: Extended versionJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Russ Bowman, preacher at the Northwest church of Christ in Beaumont, Texas. Russ is the son of one of the men who inspired this podcast, Dee Bowman. In this conversation, young people can learn how to overcome the obstacles in their lives while building a foundation of faith that will last a lifetime.
2023-09-051h 23Upon Their ShouldersRuss Bowman: Bowman brothers, Christian workersJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Russ Bowman, preacher at the Northwest church of Christ in Beaumont, Texas. Russ is the son of one of the men who inspired this podcast, Dee Bowman. In this conversation, young people can learn how to overcome the obstacles in their lives while building a foundation of faith that will last a lifetime.
2023-09-0542 minUpon Their ShouldersTad Kardis: Extended versionJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Tad Kardis, elder at the Vivian Road church of Christ in Kansas City, Missouri. Tad is an attorney who became a Christian as a young man. In this conversation, young people can learn how to build on their faith and develop the qualities of an elder.
2023-08-291h 03Upon Their ShouldersTad Kardis: Foundation of faithJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Tad Kardis, elder at the Vivian Road church of Christ in Kansas City, Missouri. Tad is an attorney who became a Christian as a young man. In this conversation, young people can learn how to build on their faith and develop the qualities of an elder.
2023-08-2933 minUpon Their ShouldersDoy Moyer: Extended versionJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Doy Moyer, preacher at the Lakeland church of Christ in Lakeland, Florida. Whatever you do, do it in the name of Jesus and for the glory of God. In this conversation, young people can learn how to discern the will of God through reading and understanding his word.
2023-08-221h 03Upon Their ShouldersDoy Moyer: It begins with the mind of GodJoin Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Doy Moyer, preacher at the Lakeland church of Christ in Lakeland, Florida. Whatever you do, do it in the name of Jesus and for the glory of God. In this conversation, young people can learn how to discern the will of God through reading and understanding his word.
2023-08-2235 min
The Golden Era PodcastS5E15 I'm Gonna Make You My Whore (ft. Will Smith)This week Jake and Joey are joined by the host of the 'Tribunal of the Grid' podcast and longtime women's wrestling fan, Will Smith! The boys talk the week of June 9, 2003 featuring Stacy Keibler's managerial services on the line at Bad Blood, Ivory taking on Molly Holly during the Bad Blood pre-show, the debut of Shaniqua, Torrie Wilson joining forces with Billy Gunn, Sable interrupting an arm wrestling contest, Trish Stratus, Jazz and Victoria in action and more! Plus, Jake, Joey and Will talk about their dream Power Rangers / WWE crossover figures. Get ready to get golden!2023-01-271h 25The Golden Era PodcastA Golden AnnouncementThings are changing at the Golden Era Podcast! We're switching to a new WEEKLY format with new episodes every week. We're going back to the beginning as well starting with Trish Stratus winning her first Women's Championship at Survivor Series 2001.
Join hosts Jake Smith and his new co-host Joey Mayberry as they relive every match, segment and moment of the women during the "Golden Era" of WWE's women's division.2021-05-0602 minThe Golden Era PodcastEpisode 9: WrestleMania Memories & What-IfsYes, we're a little late but what's new? This episode and our new co-host Ramon Blanco! Jake Smith, Chasity Taylor, and Jose Gonzalez are back to go BEYOND the Golden Era and talk about their favorite women's WrestleMania matches, things they'd change, and dream matches. We send our love to Chris Riddle who is handing over the mic to work on other tremendous projects and will be in his corner for life. Rate, subscribe, and share and we'll see you all next time!
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