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Fiction In FocusBromance on Romance (but mainly Game of Thrones)Nathan and Wesley try to discuss romances in fiction but get derailed by a conversation about Game of Thrones six years past its relevance-good-by date.Nathan's website: https://www.harmspublications.com/ Wesley's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/wesleywatts Check out Nathan's books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/... Check out Me and the Machine: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVNMV6XC/ #WritingAdvice #WritingTips #Writing #author #authortube #WritingPodcast #WritingDiscussion #booktube #authortuber #howtowrite #WritingCommunity #WesleyWatts #NathanHarms #HarmsPublications #dialogue #characterization #success #writingadvice #makingit2025-07-171h 10
Nowhere FastEpisode 162. Anthony Pappalardo & Nathan Nedorostek.A Conversation with Anthony Pappalardo & Nathan Nedorostek, of Radio Silence: The Book.Anthony and Nathan are the co-authors of Radio Silence: A Selected Visual History of American Hardcore Music, a landmark book that documents the DIY spirit, design, and culture of the American hardcore scene from 1978 to 1993. Originally released in 2008 by MTV Press and powerHouse Books, Radio Silence quickly became a cult classic for its vivid, visual documentation of American hardcore’s underground culture. Now rereleased in 2025 with updated materials and expanded context, the book returns as a definitive archive of the DIY punk movement.In this epis...2025-06-301h 31Fiction In FocusCreativity: the Priapism Build-a-BearIn this very special crossover episode between the Plotless podcast and Fiction in Focus, Wesley, Nathan, Vikki, and Steph attempt to discuss creativity, but buckle up, this one jumps the shark...repeatedly. Get in contact with the Podlasses:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/09pac7C...Bluesky:@plotlesspodcast.bsky.social@terselyverbose.bsky.social@heavydishongry.bsky.socialNathan's website: https://www.harmspublications.com/ Wesley's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/wesleywatts Check out Nathan's books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/... Check out Me and the Machine: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVNMV6XC/ #WritingAdvice #WritingTips #Writing #author #authortube #WritingPodcast #WritingDiscussion #booktube #au...2025-06-241h 26Fiction In FocusPacing: The Tick-Tick-Tock of a StoryNathan and Wesley recently spoke about finding time to write while navigating the really real world. Now they're talking about time within the story. The space between what happens then and next, between this and that. What other (normal) people call pacing.Nathan's website: https://www.harmspublications.com/ Wesley's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/wesleywatts Check out Nathan's books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/... Check out Me and the Machine: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVNMV6XC/ #WritingAdvice #WritingTips #Writing #author #authortube #WritingPodcast #WritingDiscussion #booktube #authortuber #howtowrite #WritingCommunity #WesleyWatts #NathanHarms #HarmsPublications #dialogue #characterization #success #writingadvice #makingit2025-06-051h 09Fiction In FocusTime Management, Writing Processes, and Cyndi Lauper?Nathan and Wesley talk about finding time to write while navigating the really real world. Now with 43% more pop-culture footage.Nathan's website: https://www.harmspublications.com/ Wesley's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/wesleywatts Check out Nathan's books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/... Check out Me and the Machine: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVNMV6XC/ #WritingAdvice #WritingTips #Writing #author #authortube #WritingPodcast #WritingDiscussion #booktube #authortuber #howtowrite #WritingCommunity #WesleyWatts #NathanHarms #HarmsPublications #dialogue #characterization #success #writingadvice #makingit2025-05-231h 13Fiction In FocusMeasuring SuccessWhat does success look like? Money? Fame? Award shows and fancy galas? Or maybe just a few kind words from a stranger every now and then?Nathan and Wesley talk about internal and external validation and what drives us to actually press publish instead of keeping our stories to ourselves.Nathan's website: https://www.harmspublications.com/ Wesley's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/wesleywatts Check out Nathan's books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/... Check out Me and the Machine: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVNMV6XC/ #WritingAdvice #WritingTips #Writing #author #authortube #WritingPodcast #WritingDiscussion #booktube #authortuber #howtowrite #WritingCommunity #WesleyWatts #NathanHarms...2025-05-131h 10
Equipped for ImpactEFI 12- How Faithful Mothers Impact EternityHappy Mother's Day!Motherhood is a God-ordained calling where mothers serve as the first evangelists and Bible teachers in their children's lives. Scripture and history reveal how mothers like Timothy's mother Eunice, Susanna Wesley, and Augustine's mother Monica profoundly shaped their children's faith journeys through intentional spiritual formation.• Mothers are disciples and disciple-makers, not just caregivers• Timothy's sincere faith originated with his mother Eunice and grandmother Lois (2 Timothy 1:5)• Susanna Wesley, mother of 19, dedicated one hour weekly to each child's spiritual development• Augustine's mother Monica prayed persistently for his salvation despite his rebellious years2025-05-0824 minFiction In FocusKilling Your Characters for Fun and Other ReasonsIn this episode Nathan and Wesley discuss the gentle art of killing off our fictional friends. We have to talk in hypotheticals because we never kill off our characters in our own writing.Nathan's website: https://www.harmspublications.com/ Wesley's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/wesleywatts Check out Nathan's books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/... Check out Me and the Machine: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVNMV6XC/ #WritingAdvice #WritingTips #Writing #author #authortube #WritingPodcast #WritingDiscussion #booktube #authortuber #howtowrite #WritingCommunity #WesleyWatts #NathanHarms #HarmsPublications #characterization #characterdeath #writingadvice2025-04-301h 18Fiction In FocusSubtext: What's Beneath the WordsNathan and Wesley set out to discuss subtext but mostly end up off-topic because they--SQUIRREL!!!Nathan's website: https://www.harmspublications.com/ Wesley's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/wesleywatts Check out Nathan's books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/... Check out Me and the Machine: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVNMV6XC/ #WritingAdvice #WritingTips #Writing #author #authortube #WritingPodcast #WritingDiscussion #booktube #authortuber #howtowrite #WritingCommunity #WesleyWatts #NathanHarms #HarmsPublications #dialogue #characterization #subtext #writingadvice2025-04-2254 minFiction In FocusAll About Audiobooks with Voice Over Artist: Brandi BaelfireThe guys bring in special guest, the lovely, the talented, Brandi Baelfire to discuss audiobook narration and voice over work and give tips on finding and working with voice over artists.Get in touch with Brandi:ACX: https://www.acx.com/narrator?p=A1LWJ5...Facebook: / brandibaelfire.narration Email: brandi.baelfire.vo@gmail.comNathan's website: https://www.harmspublications.com/ Wesley's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/wesleywatts Check out Nathan's books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/... Check out Me and the Machine: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVNMV6XC/ #WritingAdvice #WritingTips #Writing #author #authortube #WritingPodcast #WritingDiscussion #booktube #authortuber #howtowrite #Writi...2025-04-181h 16Fiction In FocusGenerative AI in writing: Part 2Nathan and Wesley finish their long awaited talk on generative AI in writing, sort of. It's mostly rambling. Part 2 goes after Part 1. Nathan's website: https://www.harmspublications.com/ Wesley's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/wesleywatts Check out Nathan's books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/... Check out Me and the Machine: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVNMV6XC/ #WritingAdvice #WritingTips #Writing #author #authortube #WritingPodcast #WritingDiscussion #booktube #authortuber #howtowrite #WritingCommunity #WesleyWatts #NathanHarms #HarmsPublications #artificialintelligence #ai #generativeai #chatgpt2025-04-1558 minFiction In FocusGenerative AI in writing: Part 1Nathan and Wesley finally have their long awaited talk on generative AI in writing, but it takes too long so they have to split it up. Part 1 goes before Part 2. Nathan's website: https://www.harmspublications.com/ Wesley's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/wesleywatts Check out Nathan's books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/... Check out Me and the Machine: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVNMV6XC/ #WritingAdvice #WritingTips #Writing #author #authortube #WritingPodcast #WritingDiscussion #booktube #authortuber #howtowrite #WritingCommunity #WesleyWatts #NathanHarms #HarmsPublications #artificialintelligence #ai #generativeai #chatgpt2025-04-1150 minFiction In FocusAudience Surrogate CharactersWhat the heck even is an audience surrogate character? In this episode we talk about it, and discuss what we've been up to.Nathan's website: https://www.harmspublications.com/ Wesley's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/wesleywatts Check out Nathan's books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/... Check out Me and the Machine: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVNMV6XC/ #WritingAdvice #WritingTips #Writing #author #authortube #WritingPodcast #WritingDiscussion #booktube #authortuber #howtowrite #WritingCommunity #WesleyWatts #NathanHarms #HarmsPublications #Exposition2025-04-0848 minFiction In FocusTHE WRITE MATCH!Wesley needs to find a new writing community. Nathan helps him navigate this process by playing THE WRITE MATCH. Nathan's website: https://www.harmspublications.com/Wesley's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/wesleywattsCheck out Nathan's books:https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/...Check out Me and the Machine: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVNMV6XC/#WritingAdvice #WritingTips #Writing #author #authortube #WritingPodcast #WritingDiscussion #booktube #authortuber #howtowrite #WritingCommunity #WesleyWatts #NathanHarms #HarmsPublications #comedy #aprilfoolday #aprilfool2025-04-0122 min
Fiction In FocusHiring a Cover Artist featuring Caleb HarmsNathan and Wesley bring in special guest, Caleb to discuss cover art and how indie authors can better reach out and negotiate with cover artists.Nathan's website: https://www.harmspublications.com/ Wesley's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/wesleywatts Check out Nathan's books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07F1G5TJY/ Check out Me and the Machine: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVNMV6XC/ #WritingAdvice #WritingTips #Writing #author #authortube #WritingPodcast #WritingDiscussion #booktube #authortuber #howtowrite #WritingCommunity #WesleyWatts #NathanHarms #HarmsPublications #coverdesign #art #artist2025-03-2956 min
Fiction In FocusHiring a Cover Artist featuring Caleb HarmsNathan and Wesley bring in special guest, Caleb to discuss cover art and how indie authors can better reach out and negotiate with cover artists.Nathan's website: https://www.harmspublications.com/ Wesley's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/wesleywatts Check out Nathan's books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07F1G5TJY/ Check out Me and the Machine: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVNMV6XC/ #WritingAdvice #WritingTips #Writing #author #authortube #WritingPodcast #WritingDiscussion #booktube #authortuber #howtowrite #WritingCommunity #WesleyWatts #NathanHarms #HarmsPublications #coverdesign #art #artist2025-03-2956 min
Fiction In FocusExpositionIn this episode, Nathan and Wesley tackle the topic of including exposition in their fiction.Nathan's website: https://www.harmspublications.com/ Wesley's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/wesleywatts Check out Nathan's books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07F1G5TJY/ Check out Me and the Machine: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVNMV6XC/ #WritingAdvice #WritingTips #Writing #author #authortube #WritingPodcast #WritingDiscussion #booktube #authortuber #howtowrite #WritingCommunity #WesleyWatts #NathanHarms #HarmsPublications #Exposition2025-03-1842 minFiction In FocusExpositionIn this episode, Nathan and Wesley tackle the topic of including exposition in their fiction.Nathan's website: https://www.harmspublications.com/ Wesley's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/wesleywatts Check out Nathan's books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07F1G5TJY/ Check out Me and the Machine: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVNMV6XC/ #WritingAdvice #WritingTips #Writing #author #authortube #WritingPodcast #WritingDiscussion #booktube #authortuber #howtowrite #WritingCommunity #WesleyWatts #NathanHarms #HarmsPublications #Exposition2025-03-1842 min
Fiction In FocusDiscussing DialogueNathan and Wesley have a long talk about characters talking to each other.Nathan's website: https://www.harmspublications.com/ Wesley's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/wesleywatts Check out Nathan's books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07F1G5TJY/ Check out Me and the Machine: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVNMV6XC/ #WritingAdvice #WritingTips #Writing #author #authortube #WritingPodcast #WritingDiscussion #booktube #authortuber #howtowrite #WritingCommunity #WesleyWatts #NathanHarms #HarmsPublications #dialogue2025-03-121h 22Fiction In FocusDiscussing DialogueNathan and Wesley have a long talk about characters talking to each other.Nathan's website: https://www.harmspublications.com/ Wesley's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/wesleywatts Check out Nathan's books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07F1G5TJY/ Check out Me and the Machine: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVNMV6XC/ #WritingAdvice #WritingTips #Writing #author #authortube #WritingPodcast #WritingDiscussion #booktube #authortuber #howtowrite #WritingCommunity #WesleyWatts #NathanHarms #HarmsPublications #dialogue2025-03-121h 22
Fiction In FocusFeedback and Critiques During WritingNathan and Wesley discuss some of the benefits and possible pitfalls of getting and receiving different types of feedback during the writing process. Nathan's website: https://www.harmspublications.com/Wesley's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/wesleywattsCheck out Nathan's books:https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07F1G5TJY/Check out Me and the Machine: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVNMV6XC/#WritingAdvice #WritingTips #Writing #author #authortube #WritingPodcast #WritingDiscussion #booktube #authortuber #howtowrite #WritingCommunity #WesleyWatts #NathanHarms #HarmsPublications #Feedback #alphareading #betareading #developmentalediting...2025-03-041h 12Fiction In FocusFeedback and Critiques During WritingNathan and Wesley discuss some of the benefits and possible pitfalls of getting and receiving different types of feedback during the writing process. Nathan's website: https://www.harmspublications.com/Wesley's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/wesleywattsCheck out Nathan's books:https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07F1G5TJY/Check out Me and the Machine: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVNMV6XC/#WritingAdvice #WritingTips #Writing #author #authortube #WritingPodcast #WritingDiscussion #booktube #authortuber #howtowrite #WritingCommunity #WesleyWatts #NathanHarms #HarmsPublications #Feedback #alphareading #betareading #developmentalediting...2025-03-041h 12
Fiction In FocusMotivation with Andrea Rose WashingtonWesley and Nathan have the pleasure of speaking with Andrea Rose Washington about her writing process and how she stays motivated.Connect with Andrea Rose Washington:Website: https://ARWBooks.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/AndreaRoseWashingtonIG: https://www.instagram.com/andrearosewashington/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@andrea_rose_washington?lang=enNathan's website: https://www.harmspublications.com/Wesley's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/wesleywattsCheck out Nathan's books:https://www.amazon.com/stores...2025-02-261h 02Fiction In FocusMotivation with Andrea Rose WashingtonWesley and Nathan have the pleasure of speaking with Andrea Rose Washington about her writing process and how she stays motivated.Connect with Andrea Rose Washington:Website: https://ARWBooks.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/AndreaRoseWashingtonIG: https://www.instagram.com/andrearosewashington/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@andrea_rose_washington?lang=enNathan's website: https://www.harmspublications.com/Wesley's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/wesleywattsCheck out Nathan's books:https://www.amazon.com/stores...2025-02-261h 02Fiction In FocusMotivation with Andrea Rose WashingtonConnect withAndrea Rose Washington:Website: https://ARWBooks.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/AndreaRoseWashingtonIG: https://www.instagram.com/andrearosewashington/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@andrea_rose_washington?lang=enNathan's website: https://www.harmspublications.com/Wesley's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/wesleywattsCheck out Nathan's books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07F1G5TJY/Check out Me and the Machine: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVNMV6XC/#WritingAdvice #WritingTips #Writing #author #authortube #WritingPodcast...2025-02-261h 02
Fiction In FocusAll About OutlinesNathan and Wesley discuss their practices for outlining stories.2025-02-211h 10Fiction In FocusAll About OutlinesNathan and Wesley discuss their practices for outlining stories.2025-02-211h 10
Fiction In FocusBad Writing Advice Part 2In the second half of this series, Nathan and Wesley continue discussing writing advice they disagree with.2025-02-1251 minFiction In FocusBad Writing Advice Part 2In the second half of this series, Nathan and Wesley continue discussing writing advice they disagree with.2025-02-1251 minFiction In FocusBad Writing Advice Part 1Wesley and Nathan discuss some common writing advice they're none too fond of. 2025-01-2954 min
Fiction In FocusBad Writing Advice Part 1Wesley and Nathan discuss some common writing advice they're none too fond of. 2025-01-2954 min
Jesus, Sex and PoliticsThe Story of Charles Wesley (Bonus Episode)Nathan and Micah dive into the life of the great Charles Wesley and what it means to have heart of worship.2025-01-2713 min
Treasure Box Books | Dads Building Relationships, Reading Great Books, Preparing Children for Life056 | Dads, Preside Over Your FamilyHey Fellow Dads,
“A man’s home is his castle”—so goes the saying. But what does the Bible say about dads presiding in their homes? How can we do that well—and how might it benefit our families if we do?
In this episode, my friend Wesley Waddle, a pastor and dad for over 20 years, shares lessons he’s learned from Bible examples and personal experience, offers us realistic hope, and suggests practical tools to do this job right. Hope you enjoy it!
--Nathan
Scripture References
📖 Genesis 12
📖 Genesis 13
📖 Genesis 212025-01-2135 min
Fiction In FocusStory Structures Part 1 - 3 Act & KishotenketsuOn the very first episode of Fiction in Focus, Wesley and Nathan discuss the basics of story structure and take a slightly closer look at the 3 Act Structure of western storytelling, and Kishotenketsu from eastern storytelling.2025-01-2053 minFiction In FocusStory Structures Part 1 - 3 Act & KishotenketsuOn the very first episode of Fiction in Focus, Wesley and Nathan discuss the basics of story structure and take a slightly closer look at the 3 Act Structure of western storytelling, and Kishotenketsu from eastern storytelling.2025-01-2053 min
Life on the West SideBody MattersIn 1 Corinthians 5-7, Paul deals with a variety of situations that call for a healthy understanding of Christian sexual ethics. The heart of his response can be summarized as “honor God with your bodies.” How can Paul’s response to Corinth speak to our contemporary moment? One thing is certain: grace and truth belong together.The sermon today is titled "Body Matters." It is the eleventh installment in our series "City Lights: Bearing Witness To A Culture In Crisis." The Scripture reading is from 1 Corinthians 6:13-20 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church...2024-11-1337 min
Forest FocusWHAT RAMON SOSA OFFERS FOREST | IS WESLEY BETTER? | NATHAN JOYES ON TRANSFER TARGETSNottingham Forest have already signed Jota Silva and it looks like another winger is coming with Ramon Sosa at the top of the list along with Wesley. We welcome back the Copa Club's Nathan Joyes to tell us more about two players plying their trade in South America. We also discuss the potential signing of 17-year-old Riquelme and links with midfielder Richard Rios. #NFFC Do like and subscribe to our channel. You can also become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi8cKKOXuEiopR3A11TDtgQ/joinWe're...2024-08-0139 min
"The Cognitive Revolution" | AI Builders, Researchers, and Live Player AnalysisOrganic Holodeck with Prophetic AI co-founders Eric Wollberg and Wesley BerryIn this episode from new podcast Emergent Behavior, host @Ate-a-Pi interviews the co-founders of Prophetic AI to learn how they're using AI to facilitate lucid dreaming. Prophetic had come up in the recent Cognitive Revolution conversation with Dean W. Ball about brain computer interfaces, and Nathan had them on the list of companies to invite on the show, so it was really fun to discover that Ate-a-Pi had already done an interview with them right around the same time.--Subscribe to Emergent Behavior:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2KfbuKL7iqIfbpY31PHtEg2024-04-291h 27
"The Cognitive Revolution" | AI Builders, Researchers, and Live Player AnalysisOrganic Holodeck with Prophetic AI co-founders Eric Wollberg and Wesley BerryIn this episode from new podcast Emergent Behavior, host @Ate-a-Pi interviews the co-founders of Prophetic AI to learn how they're using AI to facilitate lucid dreaming. Prophetic had come up in the recent Cognitive Revolution conversation with Dean W. Ball about brain computer interfaces, and Nathan had them on the list of companies to invite on the show, so it was really fun to discover that Ate-a-Pi had already done an interview with them right around the same time.Subscribe to Emergent Behavior:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2KfbuKL7iqIfbpY31PHtEg2024-04-291h 29
Skinner Sports NetworkWesley Uhler InterviewJoin host Nate Skinner as he sits down with Steelers Nation Radio and The Steelers Blitz host Wesley Uhler. Listen as they talk about how Uhler got started in the media industry, how the Steelers should attack the draft, who he's enjoyed interviewing, and much more.
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Link to Steelers Blitz: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steelers-blitz-pittsburgh-steelers/id1477662296
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The Best View in Town with Nathan Wesley Smith & FriendsTamsey Smith: Season 3 Finale!It's a tradition that the last episode of every season is me and my wife Tamsey reflecting together and sharing stories that will help you have a more hope-filled perspective. In this episode Tamsey shares a bit of her journey over the past year as her business as grown, and we together tell the story of how we were homeless a couple of times with our first child and were simply trying to follow the leading of God's voice!Have you ever felt like you were being punished for doing the very thing you believed God was...2023-11-2250 min
The Best View in Town with Nathan Wesley Smith & FriendsLisa Whittle: Resting in the Fact God KnowsLisa Whittle is a best-selling author, speaker, teacher and podcaster but my favorite attributes about her are that she is a Pastor's kid who loves Jesus, is real, and is kind. With all she has going on Lisa has always found a way to pause and encourage me throughout the years and it has been a tremendous blessing to me. I'm so grateful she made time to jump on the podcast and talk about her new book "God Knows" and the companion study "Your God Knows" while also sharing some life wisdom on ministry and motivations. ...2023-11-1541 min
The Best View in Town with Nathan Wesley Smith & FriendsJustin Porter: Failing Forward & Dreaming AgainMy buddy Justin Porter is on the podcast this week... and this time, as a guest! After helping cohost the show for 2 years, Justin is on to bigger things and comes back to give an update on his journey. You will be challenged, inspired and impacted by the honest, transparent way in which Justin shares his journey. It has not been easy, but he helps us all find perspective through the way he has let the Lord teach him through this season of life where he has "failed forward" and is seeing how God takes broken dreams and makes t...2023-11-0846 min
The Best View in Town with Nathan Wesley Smith & FriendsBen Finch: Following God in Life and WorkMy amazing friend Ben Finch joins me this week from Athens, Tennessee where we talk about our 25 years of friendship, his amazing journey to becoming a world-renowned photographer, and how seminary almost made him lose his love for Jesus. You will be challenged, inspired and amazed as Ben shares stories from photographing weddings for the President's grand-daughter at the White House to almost becoming an NFL kicker. In all of it, Ben's faith in Jesus has lead him to steward what God has placed in his hands both inside and outside of the church. Have you...2023-11-0147 min
The Best View in Town with Nathan Wesley Smith & FriendsCarlton Beall: Living With Legacy In MindMy buddy Carlton Beall joins me this week from Lebanon, Tennessee where we have a conversation about his fascinating entry into business and then how God challenged him to be intentional in his parenting. Carlton has been a true friend to me through the years and his generosity and example have challenged me to be a better man, husband and father. I believe his story will challenge you and inspire you, as well. When we live with legacy in mind, it changes what we prioritize and motives us to invest in the people and things that matter most. Carlton...2023-10-2539 min
The Best View in Town with Nathan Wesley Smith & FriendsSpecial Update EditionHey Everybody! It's Nathan and just wanted to give you a short update as we take a pause from the weekly episodes to simply catch you up on what has been happening this season on The Best View in Town. I promised several links in this special update edition so here you go...But first, here's the BEST WAY to get ALL the content I create and that is signing up for the weekly email. Sign up by clicking here! Next, you can scroll through the podcast episodes on your favorite platform of find any...2023-10-1815 min
The Best View in Town with Nathan Wesley Smith & FriendsDonnie Floyd: Serving On The FrontLines of NASCARDonnie Floyd has one of the most amazing jobs in the world. He serves as the Chaplain for Hendrick Motorsports where he serves the hundreds of employees on the HMS team by caring for their spiritual and emotional needs. From baptizing people in the pond out front of the complex to walking with employees through tragedys and giving convocations before NASCAR races all around the country, Donnie shares his love for Jesus and people in the context of the racing world. Today he joins me to share his story, and how corporate chaplaincy makes a difference in the work...2023-10-1142 min
The Best View in Town with Nathan Wesley Smith & FriendsJJ & Tiffany: Stewarding The StormJJ and Tiffany Johnson are some of my heroes. It's not just because they weathered a shark attack that took Tiffany's right arm, but because of how they have chosen to respond to that tragedy by stewarding the storm they faced and turning it into a ministry to glorify Jesus. My wife Tamsey joins me to interview this amazing couple. You will be shocked by both the intensity of their story and the intensity of their faith. Have you ever wondered how to use your biggest set back as a setup for ministry? Have you wanted...2023-10-0442 min