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The Word Smith Podcast"Mirror, Mirror on the Wall" (Bonus Episode)🪞 "Mirror, Mirror on the Wall" 🪞Family, this one right here hits DIFFERENT. Pastor Tim goes deep into James 1:23–25 and asks one question that's going to shake your whole week: What happens when God shows you who you really are and you walk away like the conversation never happened?We're talking about a fish that was never meant to be on dry land. We're talking about the difference between a glance and a gaze. We're talking about the blessing that's been waiting on the other side of your obedience this whole time.🔥 If you've been feeling stuck, spiritually tired, or running...
2026-04-1744 min
Crossing Community ChurchInstallation Service for Pastor Steve AdlerCharge 1: Kevin Reilly (Elder)Â Charge 2: Tim Smith (Senior Pastor, stepping down)Sermon: Steve Adler (Lead Pastor)
2026-04-1250 min
The Word Smith PodcastHer Story: "Tamar"Some wounds did not come from strangers. They came from people you knew. People you trusted. People who had access. In “Her Story: Tamar,” Pastor Tim Smith walks through 2 Samuel 13 with biblical depth, pastoral power, and emotional honesty, confronting the devastating effects of abuse and the silence that often surrounds it. This is a word for every Tamar, male or female, and for every church, family, and community that must learn how to stand with the wounded and not the cover-up.This teaching is heavy, healing, and necessary. If you know a "Tamar" send this to them. If you h...
2026-04-111h 02
The Word Smith Podcast"Watch Cha Mouth!" (Bonus Episode)Your mouth is not the problem. It's the evidence. In this powerful Wordsmith teaching, Pastor Tim breaks open Matthew 12:34–37 and reveals that what comes out of your mouth is simply what was already overflowing in your heart. From the ten spies who spoke an entire generation out of their inheritance, to Caleb and Joshua who called their giants bread, this teaching will challenge you to audit what you have been storing, confront the words you have been speaking over your own life, and reclaim the vocabulary of the Kingdom. Your words carry more weight than you know. It is time to...
2026-04-0553 min
The Word Smith PodcastHER STORY: "HAGAR"PLEASE SHARE THIS TEACHING WITH 5 WOMEN!!!!! Join Pastor Tim for this powerful teaching! If you’ve ever wondered if God sees you, this message is for you! Every Mama, TT, Madea, Sister, Niece, Cousin, Sister-in-Law, and BFF is invited to listen to the podcast episode. Share this teaching with another woman who needs to be reminded that she is SEEN!!! Some think they need to clean up their lives before they can encounter God.The story of Hagar shatters that narrative. She was pregnant, abused, running and stuck in a literal and emotional desert. Yet, the Angel of the Lord fou...
2026-03-211h 01
The Word Smith PodcastThe Playlist Series: "Inner City Blues" (Marvin Gaye)You've been smiling at people all week who have NO idea what you're carrying.The pillow knows. The shower knows. The steering wheel knows. But nobody at church knows. Nobody in your family knows. Pastor Tim is pulling back the curtain on the prayer you've been too scared to pray. 🎵 The Playlist Series: Inner City Blues (Makes Me Wanna Holler) is a teaching built on Psalm 13 and the soul of Marvin Gaye. This teaching is for the one who is tired. This teaching is for the one who is frustrated. This teaching is for the faithful who feel forgotten. By GOD...
2026-03-0651 minThe Word Smith PodcastThe Playlist Series: "Inner City Blues" (Marvin Gaye)You've been smiling at people all week who have NO idea what you're carrying.The pillow knows. The shower knows. The steering wheel knows. But nobody at church knows.On March 4th, Pastor Tim is pulling back the curtain on the prayer you've been too scared to pray. 🎵 The Playlist Series: Inner City Blues (Makes Me Wanna Holler) A teaching built on Psalm 13 and the soul of Marvin Gaye.This one is for the tired. The frustrated. The faithful who feel forgotten."We're a covenant community connected by the Word, the Spirit, and the Gospel. The Gospel is GOO...
2026-03-0551 min
The Word Smith Podcast"What's In Your Hand?" (Bonus Episode)God asked Moses a question He already knew the answer to: "What is that in your hand?" He wasn't taking inventory. He was opening Moses' eyes. A dead piece of wood became the instrument that split an ocean and toppled an empire. Not because it was special. Because it was surrendered. Stop waiting for extraordinary. God wants your ordinary!Whether you need encouragement, clarity, conviction, or a fresh perspective, The Word Smith Podcast gives you more than something to hear, it gives you something to carry into real life. This is thoughtful content without the confusion, biblical truth...
2026-03-0138 min
The Word Smith PodcastThe Playlist Series: "Shining Star" (Earth Wind & Fire)You ARE the light of the world. But somewhere along the way, you started dimming yourself. You covered your flame with fear. You veiled your glory with trauma. You borrowed somebody else's light and called it ministry. Pastor Tim collides Earth, Wind & Fire's iconic "Shining Star" with Matthew 5:14-16, Genesis 1:3, and John 1:5 for an electrifying word for everyone who has been hiding in plain sight. That frustration you've been feeling? That's your RADIANCE begging to be released.Don't skip this one. Someone in your world needs this word TODAY. #PleaseShareWhether you need encouragement, clarity, conviction, or a...
2026-02-2736 min
The Word Smith PodcastThe Playlist Series: "Before I Let Go" (MAZE ft Frankie Beverly)We all know this song! As soon as that beat drops at the cookout, everybody starts dancing! Uncle Frankie said, "I wanna make sure I'm right before I let go." But what happens when you’re in a midnight struggle with God, and you CAN’T let go until He blesses you? We are doing a theological deep dive into Genesis 32. We talkin’ about holding on when it hurts. If you are a true Frankie Beverly & Maze fan, I need you to SHARE this podcast right now! Let’s get the family together for a reunion!Whether you need enc...
2026-02-1950 min
The L3 Leadership Podcast with Doug SmithHow to Lead Generation Z: 9 Strategies Every Leader Needs to Know | Dr. Tim ElmoreSend us Fan MailIn this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith sits down with Dr. Tim Elmore, founder of Growing Leaders and bestselling author of The Future Begins with Z: 9 Strategies to Lead Generation Z as They Disrupt the Workplace.After following Tim’s work for nearly two decades, Doug finally gets to have a conversation that every leader needs to hear. Together, they unpack the realities of leading Generation Z, why three out of four managers say Gen Z is the toughest generation to manage, and how leaders can shift from fr...
2026-02-1855 min
The Word Smith PodcastThe Love Revival: "Love T.K.O." (Teddy Pendergrass)The enemy wants a T.K.O., but God specializes in the bounce-back! This morning we close out Love Revival Week with "LOVE T.K.O." We’re breaking down 2 Corinthians 4:7-9. You may be knocked down, but you are NOT destroyed!!!Whether you need encouragement, clarity, conviction, or a fresh perspective, The Word Smith Podcast gives you more than something to hear, it gives you something to carry into real life. This is thoughtful content without the confusion, biblical truth without the dryness, and honest conversation that never lets go of hope.If you’re looki...
2026-02-1749 min
The Word Smith PodcastThe Love Revival: "Love's in Need of Love Today" (Stevie Wonder)In 1976, Stevie Wonder released "Love's in Need of Love Today" as a warning. 50 years later, the world is still in the ICU. We answer the call with 1 John 4:7. Don't delay. Send yours in right away. SQUABBLE UP!Whether you need encouragement, clarity, conviction, or a fresh perspective, The Word Smith Podcast gives you more than something to hear, it gives you something to carry into real life. This is thoughtful content without the confusion, biblical truth without the dryness, and honest conversation that never lets go of hope.If you’re looking for a podcast that will equip yo...
2026-02-1345 min
The Word Smith PodcastThe Love Revival: "The Standard of Love"Family! Pastor Tim here. I need you to lock in with me to tackle the one thing the church talks about but struggles to live out. LOVE! Not the "I'll tolerate you" kind. Not the "drop a heart emoji" kind. The sacrificial, uncomfortable, Jesus' commandment kind. If you've ever wondered why loving people is so hard, or why the church sometimes feels more like a battlefield than a family, this message is for you!Whether you need encouragement, clarity, conviction, or a fresh perspective, The Word Smith Podcast gives you more than something to hear, it gives you...
2026-02-0941 min
The Word Smith PodcastThe Playlist Series: "In the Midnight Hour" (Wilson Pickett)2 men. Bleeding backs. Chains on their feet. Darkness all around. And they started praying & singing! In this powerful episode, Pastor Tim walks through Acts 16:25-26 and shows how praise in the prison led to freedom for everyone. Inspired by Wilson Pickett's 1965 soul classic, this teaching will remind you that when it's the Midnight Hour, that's when God shows up! Don't miss this. Whether you need encouragement, clarity, conviction, or a fresh perspective, The Word Smith Podcast gives you more than something to hear, it gives you something to carry into real life. This is thoughtful content without the c...
2026-02-0647 min
The Die-hard Guards Show: A Cleveland Guardians PodcastEpisode 16 - Raising Guardians with Tim SmithON TODAYS SHOW WE DEBUT A BRAND-NEW INTERVIEW SERIES CALLED “RAISING GUARDIANS” WITH OUR VERY FIRST SPECIAL GUEST, TIM SMITH, FATHER OF YOUR CLEVELAND GUARDIANS STAR CLOSER, CADE SMITH.Thank you to our sponsors!44ProUse code DHGUARDS25 for 25% off your first purchase! Link Below!http://44pro.pxf.io/DHGuards
2026-02-011h 03The Word Smith PodcastThe Playlist Series: "If You Don't Know Me by Now" (Harold Mevin & The Blue Notes)Stop looking for a sign and look at the Savior. Philip wanted a cosmic display, but Jesus pointed to His own face and essentially said, 'If you don't know Me by now, you will never, never, never know ME!' We’re dealing with the sufficiency of Christ today because if Jesus isn't enough for you, nothing ever will be. We’re unpacking the danger of being close to the church but far from the Christ.Whether you need encouragement, clarity, conviction, or a fresh perspective, The Word Smith Podcast gives you more than something to hear, it give...
2026-01-3050 minThe Word Smith PodcastThe Playlist Series: "Sweet Love" (Anita Baker)Miss Anita Baker produced this track herself because she wanted the sound to be perfect. She took ownership! "With all my heart I love you, baby." This is the language of adoration. We need to get back to adoring God, not just using Him. It’s about intimacy, sweet communion, and being lost in the wonder of who He is!Whether you need encouragement, clarity, conviction, or a fresh perspective, The Word Smith Podcast gives you more than something to hear, it gives you something to carry into real life. This is thoughtful content without the confusion, biblical tr...
2026-01-2442 minThe Word Smith PodcastThe Playlist Series: "For the Love of Money" (The O'Jays)Join us for The Playlist Series as we decode The O'Jays' "For the Love of Money." We are bridging the gap between the block and the Bible. The truth is about to get LOUD!!! We are going deep into 1 Timothy 6:10. Whether you need encouragement, clarity, conviction, or a fresh perspective, The Word Smith Podcast gives you more than something to hear, it gives you something to carry into real life. This is thoughtful content without the confusion, biblical truth without the dryness, and honest conversation that never lets go of hope.If you’re looking for a podcast tha...
2026-01-1645 minThe Word Smith PodcastThe Playlist Series: "Yearning for Your Love" (The Gap Band)Here is a teaching that blends the lyrics of "Uncle Charlie" with the theological fire of David and the Sons of Korah. Stop the "in and out" situationship with God and start standing on business for your soul. It’s time to hide your life in the flow where the enemy can’t find you! Share this with someone who is ready to stop running and start resting in God.Whether you need encouragement, clarity, conviction, or a fresh perspective, The Word Smith Podcast gives you more than something to hear, it gives you something to carry into real...
2026-01-1038 min
The Word Smith Podcast"Caught Lacking" (Bonus Episode)Check it. Paul was writing to a young church in a pagan culture. Sound familiar? "Stay awake. Stay sober. Do not drift. 1Thessalonians 5:6 is a wake up call to spiritual vigilance. We are not just talking about sin. We are talking about distraction. Comfort. Complacency. Then Samson. Set apart from the womb. Fumbled it all because he got comfortable with compromise. Delilah was not his girlfriend. She was his grave. Then Jesus in the garden. Blood mixing with sweat. In agony. And His boys were sleeping. This teaching is your alarm clock! Your destiny is too important to sleep through...
2026-01-0336 minThe Word Smith Podcast"Unsubscribe!" (Bonus Episode)Your soul has a subscription. And the world's been auto-renewing without your permission. You've been loyal to a system that's been using you. Faithful to something that's been draining you. Paying dues to a kingdom that can't love you back. Time to hit cancel. UNSUBSCRIBE. 1 John 2:15. New episode. Let's get free! 🔥Whether you need encouragement, clarity, conviction, or a fresh perspective, The Word Smith Podcast gives you more than something to hear, it gives you something to carry into real life. This is thoughtful content without the confusion, biblical truth without the dryness, and honest conversation that never let...
2025-12-2842 minThe Word Smith PodcastThe Playlist Series: “Sadie” (The Spinners)Sadie is the legacy of Lois, Eunice, and Timothy. It walks through grief, regret, strained relationships, and deep gratitude to show you one thing: you are living proof of your mother’s prayers, and her legacy still speaks through you.Whether you need encouragement, clarity, conviction, or a fresh perspective, The Word Smith Podcast gives you more than something to hear, it gives you something to carry into real life. This is thoughtful content without the confusion, biblical truth without the dryness, and honest conversation that never lets go of hope.If you’re looking for a po...
2025-12-191h 07The Word Smith PodcastThe Playlist Series: "Man in the Mirror" (Michael Jackson)MJ told us to look at the man in the glass, but James told us the Bible is the mirror. Here's the problem: We love pointing fingers at everyone else while our own lives are a mess. But revival doesn't start with "them", it starts with YOU. In this explosive teaching on James 1:23-24, we're diving into the dangerous gap between hearing God's Word and actually doing it. Spoiler: One leads to transformation. The other leads to self-deception. If you're ready for a holy confrontation that changes everything, press play. This one's gonna leave a mark. 💪Whet...
2025-12-1157 minThe Word Smith PodcastThe Playlist Series: "Footsteps in the Dark" (The Isley Brothers)Psalm 23:4.The Isley Brothers. The valley. The shadow. The Shepherd. If you've ever felt like you're walking blind, this word is for you! If you've ever questioned whether you should keep going or turn back, this word is for you! If you've ever wondered if God is still present in your pain, this word is for you! The footsteps in the dark are not what you think!Whether you need encouragement, clarity, conviction, or a fresh perspective, The Word Smith Podcast gives you more than something to hear, it gives you something to carry into real life. Th...
2025-12-0449 minThe Word Smith PodcastThe Playlist Series: "When Doves Cry" (Prince)Prince broke every rule of pop music when he stripped the bassline from 'When Doves Cry.' The result? A masterpiece defined by a haunting, hollow void. But while that emptiness worked for the Purple One, it’s a spiritual disaster for us. In this episode, we’re exploring how that missing bottom end is the perfect sonic picture of a life grieving the Holy Spirit. Tune in for a powerful remix on repentance that will put the heartbeat back in your faith!Whether you need encouragement, clarity, conviction, or a fresh perspective, The Word Smith Podcast gives you...
2025-11-2751 minThe Word Smith Podcast"Reign Check!""Reign Check!" This ain't your regular podcast, fam. We're going deep on chasing position versus pursuing God's purpose. Real talk? Too many people got ambition on overdrive but character sitting on the bench. Your ambition can't write checks your character can't cash. That doesn"t work in God's Kingdom.You MUST go through God's school of preparation. That's where God shapes you for the assignment ahead.This Word challenges you to reckon with what you believe versus what you're living. Ready to get your weight up spiritually? Let's go!Whether you need encouragement, clarity, conviction, or a fresh p...
2025-11-2141 minThe Word Smith Podcast"Crucifed Ambition"So many of us treat God like a consultant. We bring Him our plans and ask Him to bless them, but we keep the driver's seat. This message is about the radical exchange God is demanding. It's time to hand over the keys, the title, and the whole car. We're going to unpack what it means to stop being the star of your own show and let Christ truly live through you. If you're tired of running on your own power, you need to hear this. Buckle Up!Whether you need encouragement, clarity, conviction, or a fresh...
2025-11-1352 minThe Word Smith Podcast"Church Member or Christ Disciple?"In the latest episode Pastor Tim Smith drops a spiritual bombshell with his lesson, "Church Member or Christ Disciple." He'll challenge you to ask one raw, unfiltered question: Is your faith just a Sunday morning routine, or a radical, world-changing mission?Discover why Jesus commands you to "die" to truly live, and how to trade solitary safety for a life that bears incredible fruit.This isn't about religion. It's about legacy. Stop being a spectator. It's time to get out of the packet and into the soil!Whether you need encouragement, clarity, conviction, or a fresh...
2025-11-0854 min
The Word Smith PodcastThese Walls of "Religion"If you've ever felt like you're not good enough, not spiritual enough, or not qualified enough to approach God, this message will WRECK you in the best way possible! The curtain is torn! The rocks are split! The walls are DOWN!It's time to stop living like you need permission and start walking in the ACCESS Jesus died to give you.🎧 New episodes drop every Friday | Available on Spreaker, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio👉 Like, subscribe, and share this with someone living behind their walls of religion.Whether you need encouragement, clarity, convic...
2025-10-3150 minThe Word Smith PodcastThese Walls of "Condemnation"Pastor Tim Smith is breaking down These Walls of Condemnation. This is the kind of word that shifts something in your spirit and makes you realize you've been carrying weight that Jesus already removed.If you've ever felt like God is keeping a record of your wrongs, if you've been exhausted trying to earn approval you already have, if shame has been your roommate you need to hear this.Romans 8:1 says it plain: There is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus. But what does that actually mean for your life?Find...
2025-10-2452 minThe Word Smith PodcastThese Walls of "Itching Ears"Let's be honest family. Is your church just serving you a "cotton candy gospel"? Does it challenge you to answer the Great Commission, or just keep you comfortable in your seat? Are you a disciple of Christ, or just a weekly church member?In this week's episode, Pastor Tim helps you find the answer as we take a spiritual sledgehammer to "These Walls of Itching Ears." This message is a spiritual gut-check. It will force you to ask: Who is my Micaiah? If you're ready for a word that transforms instead of just tickles, listen and share this...
2025-10-1556 minThe Word Smith PodcastThese Walls of "Temptations"Are you tired of losing the same battles over and over? Do you feel surrounded by walls of temptation you can't seem to break through?In this powerful episode, "These Walls of Temptations," Pastor Tim Smith reveals that these struggles aren't random!They are a calculated, demonic assault on your God-given identity. Discover the three primary walls the enemy uses to trap believers: the Wall of Appetite ("I gotta feel it"), the Wall of Affirmation ("Look at me"), and the Wall of Ambition ("I'll do anything to get it").This isn't a message about simply "trying harder"; it's...
2025-10-1057 minThe Word Smith PodcastThese Walls of "Depression"This episode, These Walls of Depression is dedicated to the memory of Tyra Spaulding, honoring her incredible courage by refusing to be silent about the struggle so many face. Depression builds walls to isolate you: walls of fear, failure, fatigue, and futility.  Let's uncover God's blueprint for demolition. This isn't just a message; it's a lifeline and a declaration that your story is not over. Listen now to find freedom and hope. And once you're ready for the next fight, be sure to join us next week as we take on "These Walls of Temptation."
2025-10-021h 04The Word Smith PodcastThese Walls of "Bitterness"You have allowed a wound to fester into a root, and that root is now poisoning you and everyone around you. We will take the knife of the Word to the root of BITTERNESS, not just to stop the trouble it causes, but to keep you from failing to obtain the grace of God. Whether you need encouragement, clarity, conviction, or a fresh perspective, The Word Smith Podcast gives you more than something to hear, it gives you something to carry into real life. This is thoughtful content without the confusion, biblical truth without the dryness, and honest c...
2025-09-2554 min