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Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Adam Hull, a deacon at the Ellisville church of Christ in Ellisville, Missouri. For us, Adam is the older brother we never had. In this conversation, young people can learn how to create daily habits that strengthen their faith and handle grief in a way that pleases God.

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Adam Hull, a deacon at the Ellisville church of Christ in Ellisville, Missouri. For us, Adam is the older brother we never had. In this conversation, young people can learn how to create daily habits that strengthen their faith and handle grief in a way that pleases God.

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Dr. Larry Walker, an elder at the Medina church of Christ in Medina, Tennessee. Dr. Walker was a long-term faculty member at the University of Mississippi where he studied pharmacy and served at his local congregation. In this conversation, young people can learn how to support their shepherds and defend the faith in all circumstances.

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Dr. Larry Walker, an elder at the Medina church of Christ in Medina, Tennessee. Dr. Walker was a long-term faculty member at the University of Mississippi where he studied pharmacy and served at his local congregation. In this conversation, young people can learn how to support their shepherds and defend the faith in all circumstances.

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Kevin Wise, an elder at the Ellisville church of Christ in St. Louis, Missouri. When Kevin and his family visit a congregation, you won’t find them in the back row. In this conversation, young people can learn how to build genuine, deep relationships with their family and have meaningful conversations that lead them to Christ.

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Kevin Wise, an elder at the Ellisville church of Christ in St. Louis, Missouri. When Kevin and his family visit a congregation, you won’t find them in the back row. In this conversation, young people can learn how to build genuine, deep relationships with their family and have meaningful conversations that lead them to Christ.

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Barry Britnell, an elder at the Capshaw church of Christ in Madison County Alabama. This man bought a book on HTML and built the very first webpage for Florida College. In this episode, young people can learn how to influence their family for Christ, utilize good resources, and deal with difficult people in a biblical manner.

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Barry Britnell, an elder at the Capshaw church of Christ in Madison County Alabama. This man bought a book on HTML and built the very first webpage for Florida College. In this episode, young people can learn how to influence their family for Christ, utilize good resources, and deal with difficult people in a biblical manner.

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Steve Garrett, a member of the Belleaire church of Christ in Houston, Texas. True worship is to worship in God’s way with the instrument that he created. In this episode, young people can learn how to manage their time wisely and build a family that honors and glorifies the Lord.

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Steve Garrett, a member of the Belleaire church of Christ in Houston, Texas. True worship is to worship in God’s way with the instrument that he created. In this episode, young people can learn how to manage their time wisely and build a family that honors and glorifies the Lord.

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Dustin Merkle, the preacher at the Oak Mountain church of Christ in Birmingham, Alabama. When all we want are answers, we fail to see the journey God is taking us on. In this conversation, young people can learn how to become better learners who are bold in sharing their faith with others.

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Dustin Merkle, the preacher at the Oak Mountain church of Christ in Birmingham, Alabama. When all we want are answers, we fail to see the journey God is taking us on. In this conversation, young people can learn how to become better learners who are bold in sharing their faith with others.

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Caleb Churchill, the preacher at the Prospect Park church in Brooklyn, New York. From a young age, the words of Jesus were hammered into his mind and heart. In this conversation, young people can learn how to manage their pride, eliminate cultural idols, and navigate the difficulties of living life as a follower of God.

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Caleb Churchill, the preacher at the Prospect Park church in Brooklyn, New York. From a young age, the words of Jesus were hammered into his mind and heart. In this conversation, young people can learn how to manage their pride, eliminate cultural idols, and navigate the difficulties of living life as a follower of God.

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Joe Greer, the preacher at the Taylors church of Christ in South Carolina. Teaching people to know Jesus is the purpose of his life. In this conversation, young people can learn how to spread the word more effectively and make the Lord a priority in every aspect of their lives.

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Joe Greer, the preacher at the Taylors church of Christ in South Carolina. Teaching people to know Jesus is the purpose of his life. In this conversation, young people can learn how to spread the word more effectively and make the Lord a priority in every aspect of their lives.

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Chad Scott, a member of the Douglas Hills church of Christ in Louisville, Kentucky. The Lord’s people should stand out from the world in how they love and support one another. In this conversation, young people can learn how to build a faithful family, discern the truth of the scriptures, and serve others with a full heart.

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Chad Scott, a member of the Douglas Hills church of Christ in Louisville, Kentucky. The Lord’s people should stand out from the world in how they love and support one another. In this conversation, young people can learn how to build a faithful family, discern the truth of the scriptures, and serve others with a full heart.

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Jared Salz, a preacher at the Smoky Hill church of Christ in Centennial, Colorado. The gospel is always going to be in competition with the world. In this conversation, young people can learn how to put aside their idols and build a faith that will withstand tribulation.

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Jared Salz, a preacher at the Smoky Hill church of Christ in Centennial, Colorado. The gospel is always going to be in competition with the world. In this conversation, young people can learn how to put aside their idols and build a faith that will withstand tribulation.

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Bill Robinson, a preacher at the Douglas Hills church of Christ in Louisville, Kentucky. Don't ever forget where you came from. In this conversation, young people can learn how to love hard people, handle hard times, and leave the world better than you found it.

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Bill Robinson, a preacher at the Douglas Hills church of Christ in Louisville, Kentucky. Don't ever forget where you came from. In this conversation, young people can learn how to love hard people, handle hard times, and leave the world better than you found it.

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Matt Vaughan, the preacher at the Saratoga church of Christ in Saratoga, Arkansas. Matt is a young man, but he is wise beyond his years. In this conversation, young people can learn how to handle hard times, build godly families, and find strong spiritual mentors.

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Matt Vaughan, the preacher at the Saratoga church of Christ in Saratoga, Arkansas. Matt is a young man, but he is wise beyond his years. In this conversation, young people can learn how to handle hard times, build godly families, and find strong spiritual mentors.

In 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 this year. A few good men passed on to their reward this quarter. We can apply the advise of those wiser than us by ridding ourselves of secret sin, doing what's right even when it's hard, and leaving a legacy of faithful children.

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Edwin Crozier, the preacher at the church that meets on Livingston Avenue in Lutz, Florida. When all you want to do is serve the Lord, you must live your life in conformity with His word.. In this conversation, young people can learn how to turn away from pornography and grow in spiritual discipline.

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Edwin Crozier, the preacher at the church that meets on Livingston Avenue in Lutz, Florida. When all you want to do is serve the Lord, you must live your life in conformity with His word.. In this conversation, young people can learn how to turn away from pornography and grow in spiritual discipline.

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Jordan Shouse, the preacher at the Campbell Road church of Christ in Garland, Texas. Reliance on the Lord's family is extremely formative for a christian's faith. In this conversation, young people can learn how to respect the previous generation and leave a legacy of love.

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Jordan Shouse, the preacher at the Campbell Road church of Christ in Garland, Texas. Reliance on the Lord's family is extremely formative for a christian's faith. In this conversation, young people can learn how to respect the previous generation and leave a legacy of love.

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Scott Beyer, the preacher at the Eastland church of Christ in Louisville, Kentucky. Jesus was really good at asking questions and getting people to think. In this conversation, young people can learn how to surrender their lives and become a conduit for God's will.

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Scott Beyer, the preacher at the Eastland church of Christ in Louisville, Kentucky. Jesus was really good at asking questions and getting people to think. In this conversation, young people can learn how to surrender their lives and become a conduit for God's will.

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Jacob Hudgins, the preacher at the Twin City church of Christ in College Station, Texas. Jacob is the author of a number of different Christian books and devotionals. In this conversation, young people can learn how to practice humility, build a godly home, and stay in God’s word.

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Jacob Hudgins, the preacher at the Twin City church of Christ in College Station, Texas. Jacob is the author of a number of different Christian books and devotionals. In this conversation, young people can learn how to practice humility, build a godly home, and stay in God’s word.

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Shawn Bain, the preacher at the Veterans Parkway church of Christ in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Throughout his life, Shawn has had men he could call on in difficult circumstances to seek a biblical understanding of his situation. In this conversation, young people can learn how to grow in their love of scripture and their relationship with their families.

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Shawn Bain, the preacher at the Veterans Parkway church of Christ in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Throughout his life, Shawn has had men he could call on in difficult circumstances to seek a biblical understanding of his situation. In this conversation, young people can learn how to grow in their love of scripture and their relationship with their families.

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Saif Alsafeer, the preacher at the Highway 27 South church of Christ in Lafayette, Georgia. Saif was born into a Muslim home in Palestine. He came to faith in Jesus as a student at Florida College.  In this conversation, young people can learn how to be a kind, humble, lowly, merciful, and peaceful person, just like Christ.

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Saif Alsafeer, the preacher at the Highway 27 South church of Christ in Lafayette, Georgia. Saif was born into a Muslim home in Palestine. He came to faith in Jesus as a student at Florida College.  In this conversation, young people can learn how to be a kind, humble, lowly, merciful, and peaceful person, just like Christ.

In 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 this year. This stuff is applicable! We can apply the advise of those wiser than us by being God's ambassador wherever we are, showing ourselves grace, and keeping a heavenly mindset.

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Phillip Shumake, the preacher at the Embry Hills church of Christ in Embry Hills, Georgia. The beauty of God’s word only grows through examination. In this conversation, young people can learn how to make their faith their own and study the Bible until they’re excited about it.

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Phillip Shumake, the preacher at the Embry Hills church of Christ in Embry Hills, Georgia. The beauty of God’s word only grows through examination. In this conversation, young people can learn how to make their faith their own and study the Bible until they’re excited about it.

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Curt Nettles, a member of the Normal church of Christ in Normal, Illinois. When the doors are open for worship, you should be there. In this conversation, young people can learn how to be all in on their walk with the Lord and find the peace only God can provide.

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Curt Nettles, a member of the Normal church of Christ in Normal, Illinois. When the doors are open for worship, you should be there. In this conversation, young people can learn how to be all in on their walk with the Lord and find the peace only God can provide.

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Paul Gregory, a member of the Valrico church of Christ in Valrico, Florida. Paul has an incredible story of how he was converted while in prison. In this conversation, young people can learn how to persevere in hard times, love others deeply, and put their faith into action.

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Paul Gregory, a member of the Valrico church of Christ in Valrico, Florida. Paul has an incredible story of how he was converted while in prison. In this conversation, young people can learn how to persevere in hard times, love others deeply, and put their faith into action.

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Craig Bean, a member of the Lord's church at Spring Street in Pasadena, Texas. We must show God's genuine and authentic love to others. In this conversation, young people can learn how to grow in the spirit of evangelism through a focus on God's word.

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Craig Bean, a member of the Lord's church at Spring Street in Pasadena, Texas. We must show God's genuine and authentic love to others. In this conversation, young people can learn how to grow in the spirit of evangelism through a focus on God's word.

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Ron Mosby, a member of the Southside church of Christ in Pasadena, Texas. The most fun Ron has is when he has the opportunity to sit down and explain the Bible to someone. In this conversation, young people can learn how to memorize scripture, stay patient, and remain steadfast through difficult times.

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Ron Mosby, a member of the Southside church of Christ in Pasadena, Texas. The most fun Ron has is when he has the opportunity to sit down and explain the Bible to someone. In this conversation, young people can learn how to memorize scripture, stay patient, and remain steadfast through difficult times.

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Dr. Brian Crispell, shepherd at the Temple Terrace church of Christ in Tampa, Florida. If someone wants to know how to follow the Lord, they can find out. In this conversation, young people can learn how God’s word penetrates the heart and transforms the soul for service in the kingdom.

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Dr. Brian Crispell, shepherd at the Temple Terrace church of Christ in Tampa, Florida. If someone wants to know how to follow the Lord, they can find out. In this conversation, young people can learn how God’s word penetrates the heart and transforms the soul for service in the kingdom.