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The Backwoods Baptist

Harold Smith•podcasters.spotify.com
Religion & Spirituality
Christianity
We seek to apply a heaping helping of country fried commonsense to the issues facing Christians today. We praise the Lord for the educated men and the resources that are available to Believers today. Our concern is the absence simple yet sound teaching for the common man. Somewhere between Harvard and a bunch of hillbillies lies the backwoods. It is here that we talk church with an open Bible in the plain language of the people.
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Episodes

A good church and good BBQ have a lot in common

As a guy who has ate BBQ all across America and preached in numerous churches, I have concluded that they have a lot in common. Join us as we learn what make great BBQ and a great church a whole like alike.

Jun 04, 2025•41 min

Unscripted With Rodney Holt

Rodney Holt is the former pastor of Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Van Buren, AR. He is currently preaching in pulpits across Western, AR.

May 15, 2025•1 hr 37 min

Another Unscripted With Ronnie Qualls

Ronnie serves as the pastor of Bowlegs Baptist Church in Bowlegs, OK. He stopped in the bookstore one Saturday morning before we got busy, so we sat down unscripted.

May 03, 2025•1 hr 9 min

Unscripted With Brian Stover

Brian Stover serves as pastor of Dayton Baptist Church and serves as a chaplain to teen boys in a facility near his home in Mansfield, AR. Join us as we sit down unscripted.

Apr 22, 2025•1 hr 46 min

Theology Of Work

The president has announced his plan to "unleash the American workforce" with new manufacturing jobs. This got me wondering if Americans want to work again. Christians also seem to have a distaste for work and avoid it at all cost. How many jokes have we heard about pastors only working two days a week? It is time to think biblically about work.

Apr 05, 2025•32 min

The Fruit Of Godly Suffering with Wesley Cooper

My long time friend and fellow Arkansasan Wesley Cooper has written a book. "The Fruit Of Godly Suffering: 30 Truths Every Christian Ought to Lay Hold of When Trials Come" should be released in late April. We sat down to talk about his motivation for writing about Godly suffering as well as the benefits of a better understanding of this often neglected topic.

Mar 21, 2025•38 min

Unscripted With Brandon White

Pastor Brandon White sits down with Harold Smith to discuss ministry friends, worship, special meetings, his call to pastor in California.

Mar 13, 2025•1 hr 49 min

Unscripted With Ronnie Qualls

Ronnie serves as the pastor of Bowlegs Baptist Church in Bowlegs, OK We sat down a few weeks ago unscripted. Join us as for an honest conversation about who knows what.

Feb 23, 2025•1 hr

Unscripted With Stuart Estes

Stuart Estes serves as the pastor of Round Mountain Missionary Baptist Church near Fayetteville, AR. He also leads the Baptist Student Association on the campus of the University of Arkansas.

Feb 18, 2025•1 hr 26 min

Advice For New Pastors With Russell Threet

Russell Threet serves as pastor of West Park Baptist Church in Ozark, AR. He and I discuss some listener question geared toward new and young pastors.

Feb 12, 2025•1 hr 17 min

Christians Living In The Information Age

Our generation is constantly bombarded with information. With a multitude of sources comes a multitude of dangers. In this episode pastor Harold Smith outlines these dangers and gives some practical advice to avoid these pitfalls.

Jan 30, 2025•44 min

Swapping Stories With Jesse Anderson

I have known Jesse Anderson for over 35 years. He was my boss back in the early 90's and we are still close friends today. Join us as we swap stories and discuss a mutual friend who had a big influence on both of us.

Jan 15, 2025•1 hr 53 min

Systematic Theology and The Danger Of Taking It Too Far

Everybody holds to some form of systemic theology. The problem comes when we let the system drive the Scripture. Every system is a manmade formula that could contain flaws. Join me as I lay out some cautions about holding these systems too closely.

Jan 10, 2025•36 min

Change: why we hate it and how to handle it.

Change is a part of everyone's life. Understanding why we hate it so much and learning to cope with it will help us demonstrate our faith to others and trust the Lord more.

Dec 28, 2024•30 min

Christmas Special: The Wonder Of Wise Men

Where did the wise men from the East get their information about the King of the Jews having a star? How does God distribute information today? Is it only through the Bible? Join pastor Harold Smith as he shares some practical thoughts on this popular Christmas theme.

Dec 23, 2024•35 min

Surviving A Busy Season In Life

In this episode Pastor Harold talks about the busy seasons in our lives and how these times are really a part of the natural cycle of life. He also gives some advice for staying active during the slower seasons in our lives. God designed the Earth to have four seasons and our lives can experience these same changes. Learn why we have them and how to thrive in each one.

Dec 17, 2024•32 min

Swapping Stories With Ronnie Qualls

Join Ronnie and I as we have a conversation without an agenda. From time to time I plan to post these long format videos of conversations with preachers I find interesting.

Dec 13, 2024•1 hr 55 min

Video Walk Through At Backwoods Baptist Headquarters

The Backwoods Book Co is located at 522 Main St in Van Buren, AR. We are open to the public every Saturday 9-5 and weekdays whenever I'm in the office. All the books on these shelves are free but we limit them to one per person, per week. We limit the tracts, pamphlets, and brochures to five per person. From this building we give away gospel literature, record our podcasts, host pastors and wives fellowships, conduct missions planning, offer ministerial counseling, and hold Bible studies.

Oct 16, 2024•2 min

Is it time to ditch social media?

My good friend and fellow pastor Gary Fitzpatrick joins me to today to discuss why he is leaving FaceBook for good. We all have several good reasons to be on social media. But what are we giving up? Join Gary and I as we look at the negative side of social media.

Oct 04, 2024•33 min

Pastoring In The Backwoods With Wes Brown

Wes Brown serves as the pastor of the First Baptist Church of Plumerville, AR. Wes also enjoys a rich heritage as a third generation Baptist pastor. Join us as we discuss pastoring in the Backwoods.

Sep 20, 2024•36 min

The Touch Of God (the Spirit filled life)

Brandon Harrell and I discuss what it means to walk with the Lord and be filled with the Spirit. Old timers used to say that these people "have the touch of God on them." The touch of God is not tossed around like it used to be for two basic reasons. #1 the old timers are gone. #2 there aren't as many preachers with evidence of being in the presence of God these days. Join us as we seek to shed some light on this much needed topic.

Sep 11, 2024•40 min

Talking Missions With Brandon Harrell

Brandon Harrell serves as the assistant director of Global Baptist Mission and he Russian Bible Society. In this episode we discuss the history of these organizations and a few of their current projects. Join us as we talk missions.

Sep 03, 2024•47 min
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