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Upon Their Shoulders

Jake Smith and Nick Weavershoulderspodcast.podbean.com
We are standing upon the shoulders of giants. As young Christians, we are trying to avoid Rehoboam’s folly by relying on the counsel of our elders. Please join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they ask questions, interview others, and strive to grow in their faith.
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Episodes

Caleb Churchill: Extended version

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.

Jun 17, 20251 hr 13 minSeason 3Ep. 12

Caleb Churchill: Great awakening

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.

Jun 17, 202534 minSeason 3Ep. 11

Joe Greer: Extended version

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.

May 20, 20251 hr 1 minSeason 3Ep. 10

Joe Greer: No gimmicks

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.

May 20, 202531 minSeason 3Ep. 9

Chad Scott: Extended version

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.

Apr 08, 20251 hr 5 minSeason 3Ep. 8

Chad Scott: We have an inheritance

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.

Apr 08, 202539 minSeason 3Ep. 7

Jared Salz: Extended version

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.

Mar 18, 202551 minSeason 3Ep. 6

Jared Salz: Count the cost

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.

Mar 18, 202534 minSeason 3Ep. 5

Bill Robinson: Extended version

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.

Feb 18, 202559 minSeason 3Ep. 4

Bill Robinson: Love them anyway

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.

Feb 18, 202530 minSeason 3Ep. 3

Matt Vaughan: Extended version

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.

Jan 07, 20251 hr 3 minSeason 3Ep. 2

Matt Vaughan: Be God's man

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.

Jan 07, 202533 minSeason 3Ep. 1

Winter 2024 Application

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.

Dec 31, 202425 min

Edwin Crozier: Extended version

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.

Nov 20, 20241 hr 1 minSeason 2Ep. 79

Edwin Crozier: Live tonight

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.

Nov 20, 202434 minSeason 2Ep. 78

Jordan Shouse: Extended version

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.

Oct 29, 202449 minSeason 2Ep. 77

Jordan Shouse: Use the blinker

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.

Oct 29, 202429 minSeason 2Ep. 76

Scott Beyer: Extended version

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.

Oct 22, 20241 hr 25 minSeason 2Ep. 75

Scott Beyer: Love better

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.

Oct 22, 202439 minSeason 2Ep. 74

Jacob Hudgins: Extended version

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.

Oct 15, 202452 minSeason 2Ep. 73

Jacob Hudgins: House rules

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.

Oct 15, 202427 minSeason 2Ep. 72

Shawn Bain: Extended version

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.

Oct 08, 20241 hr 16 minSeason 2Ep. 71

Shawn Bain: Guide young people

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.

Oct 08, 202432 minSeason 2Ep. 70

Saif Alsafeer: Extended version

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.

Oct 01, 20241 hr 30 minSeason 2Ep. 69

Saif Alsafeer: Be busy doing good

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.

Oct 01, 202443 minSeason 2Ep. 68

Fall 2023 Application

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.

Sep 24, 202420 min

Phillip Shumake: Extended version

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.

Sep 17, 20241 hr 4 minSeason 2Ep. 67

Phillip Shumake: Be busy

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.

Sep 17, 202436 minSeason 2Ep. 66

Curt Nettles: Extended version

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.

Sep 10, 20241 hr 4 minSeason 2Ep. 65

Curt Nettles: All in

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.

Sep 10, 202431 minSeason 2Ep. 64
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