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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

Bruce Morgan: Luck had nothing to do with it

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Bruce Morgan, an elder at the Vivian Road church of Christ in Kansas City, Missouri. Always be prepared to have someone in your home. In this conversation, young people can learn how to overcome childhood sin, manage their time wisely, and commit themselves to their church family.

Jan 23, 202436 minSeason 2Ep. 7

Don Hooton: Extended version

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Don Hooton, preacher and elder at the Woodlands church of Christ in Shenandoah, Texas, north of Houston. We need to take the time to meet the people we’re worshiping with. In this conversation, young people can learn about how Jesus is at the center of all human history.

Jan 16, 20241 hr 13 minSeason 2Ep. 6

Don Hooton: Prayer and time

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Don Hooton, preacher and elder at the Woodlands church of Christ in Shenandoah, Texas, north of Houston. We need to take the time to meet the people we’re worshiping with. In this conversation, young people can learn about how Jesus is at the center of all human history.

Jan 16, 202434 minSeason 2Ep. 5

Jeff Wilson: Extended version

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Jeff Wilson, a preacher at the Kleinwood church of Christ near Houston, Texas. True literacy is the ability to follow an author’s deep and complicated thoughts. In this conversation, young people can learn how to read their Bibles more effectively, use their time more wisely, and connect with their church family more consistently.

Jan 09, 20241 hr 2 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Jeff Wilson: Recovering the habits of attention

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Jeff Wilson, a preacher at the Kleinwood church of Christ near Houston, Texas. True literacy is the ability to follow an author’s deep and complicated thoughts. In this conversation, young people can learn how to read their Bibles more effectively, use their time more wisely, and connect with their church family more consistently.

Jan 09, 202436 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Dave Vaughan: Extended version

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Dave Vaughan, a deacon at the Richmond church of Christ near Polo, Missouri. Leaders are people who know the way, go the way, and show the way. In this conversation, young people can learn how to be vulnerable with other Christians and find a godly mate.

Jan 02, 202451 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Dave Vaughan: If you miss heaven, you miss it all

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Dave Vaughan, a deacon at the Richmond church of Christ near Polo, Missouri. Leaders are people who know the way, go the way, and show the way. In this conversation, young people can learn how to be vulnerable with other Christians and find a godly mate.

Jan 02, 202429 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Winter 2023 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. We can apply the advice of those wiser than us by valuing the relationships we have, knowing it's okay to feel overwhelmed, and finding our way to serve in the Lord's family.

Dec 26, 202332 min

In Honor of Paul Earnhart

In this short episode, Jake Smith and Nick Weaver reflect on the passing of Paul Earnhart by reading the words of men who knew him and the blogs he shared on the Douglass Hills church of Christ website. Mr. Earnhart was a faithful Christian and a devout evangelist. His life will help teach others to glorify God long after he has left this Earth.

Dec 19, 202313 minSeason 1Ep. 89

Ralph Walker: Extended version

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Ralph Walker, a preacher and a shepherd at the Henderson church of Christ in Temple Terrace, Florida. The more you pray and the more you use wisdom and understanding, the more you realize that God is not a vending machine. In this conversation, young people can learn how to raise faithful children and avoid the spiritual temptations of the internet.

Dec 12, 20231 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 88

Ralph Walker: Setting boundaries

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Ralph Walker, a preacher and a shepherd at the Henderson church of Christ in Temple Terrace, Florida. The more you pray and the more you use wisdom and understanding, the more you realize that God is not a vending machine. In this conversation, young people can learn how to raise faithful children and avoid the spiritual temptations of the internet.

Dec 12, 202339 minSeason 1Ep. 87

Joe Hammontree: Extended version

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Joe Hammontree, an elder and a lifelong member of the Temple Terrace church of Christ in Tampa, Florida. If you are the smartest person in the room, you need to be in a different room. In this conversation, young people can learn how to balance life’s responsibilities and incorporate their faith in their careers.

Dec 05, 20231 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 86

Joe Hammontree: Spinning plates

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Joe Hammontree, an elder and a lifelong member of the Temple Terrace church of Christ in Tampa, Florida. If you are the smartest person in the room, you need to be in a different room. In this conversation, young people can learn how to balance life’s responsibilities and incorporate their faith in their careers.

Dec 05, 202334 minSeason 1Ep. 85

Rick Lanning: Extended version

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Rick Lanning, an elder and a preacher at the Northwest church of Christ in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Rick's father taught him to walk softly and carry a big stick. In this conversation, young people can learn how to create a healthy relationship with sports and not repeat the mistakes of previous generations.

Nov 28, 20231 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 84

Rick Lanning: 18-year evangelism program

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Rick Lanning, an elder and a preacher at the Northwest church of Christ in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Rick's father taught him to walk softly and carry a big stick. In this conversation, young people can learn how to create a healthy relationship with sports and not repeat the mistakes of previous generations.

Nov 28, 202339 minSeason 1Ep. 83

Craig Roberts: Extended version

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Craig Roberts, elder at the Eastside church of Christ in Columbia, Missouri. You can only eat so much bread, and you only need so much money. In this conversation, young people can learn how to improve their worship to God on Sunday mornings and manage their work life balance as a Christian.

Nov 21, 20231 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 82

Craig Roberts: Wild west of worship

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Craig Roberts, elder at the Eastside church of Christ in Columbia, Missouri. You can only eat so much bread, and you only need so much money. In this conversation, young people can learn how to improve their worship to God on Sunday mornings and manage their work life balance as a Christian.

Nov 21, 202336 minSeason 1Ep. 81

Sewell Hall: Extended version

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Sewell Hall, member of the Emory Hills church of Christ in Atlanta, Georgia. This man has seen a lot of changes in the churches over his lifetime. In this conversation, young people can learn how to nurture the relationships in their lives to build a strong godly community.

Nov 14, 202358 minSeason 1Ep. 80

Sewell Hall: The kingdom of God comes first

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Sewell Hall, member of the Emory Hills church of Christ in Atlanta, Georgia. This man has seen a lot of changes in the churches over his lifetime. In this conversation, young people can learn how to nurture the relationships in their lives to build a strong godly community.

Nov 14, 202332 minSeason 1Ep. 79

Ben Lee: Extended version

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Ben Lee, evangelist at the West Main church of Christ in Lewisville, Illinois. With God's help, we can all do incredible work in the kingdom. In this conversation, young people can learn how to face the difficult aspects of their life with a level of positivity and faith that glorifies God.

Nov 07, 20231 hrSeason 1Ep. 78

Ben Lee: Stay in the ship

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Ben Lee, evangelist at the West Main church of Christ in Lewisville, Illinois. With God's help, we can all do incredible work in the kingdom. In this conversation, young people can learn how to face the difficult aspects of their life with a level of positivity and faith that glorifies God.

Nov 07, 202337 minSeason 1Ep. 77

In Honor of Matt Bassford

In this short episode, Jake Smith and Nick Weaver reflect on the passing of Matt Bassford by reading the words of the hymns he wrote and the posts he shared on social media. Mr. Bassford was a faithful Christian and an excellent hymn writer. His life will help teach others to glorify God long after he has left this Earth.

Oct 31, 202313 minSeason 1Ep. 76

Curtis Pope: Extended version

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Curtis Pope, member of the Twin Cities church of Christ in College Station, Texas. In order to avoid division, young people should be intentional about staying in the word of God. In this conversation, young people can learn how to grow their faith during college and build stronger relationships with the Lord’s family.

Oct 24, 20231 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 75

Curtis Pope: Stay in the word

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Curtis Pope, member of the Twin Cities church of Christ in College Station, Texas. In order to avoid division, young people should be intentional about staying in the word of God. In this conversation, young people can learn how to grow their faith during college and build stronger relationships with the Lord’s family.

Oct 24, 202336 minSeason 1Ep. 74

Roman Ledyayev: Extended version

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Roman Ledyayev, member of the South Hills church of Christ in Helena, Montana. Although there are cultural differences, the church is the same wherever you go. In this conversation, young people can learn how to ground themselves in the word of God and be real with their brothers and sisters in the Lord’s family.

Oct 17, 20231 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 73

Roman Ledyayev: Ground yourself in the word

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Roman Ledyayev, member of the South Hills church of Christ in Helena, Montana. Although there are cultural differences, the church is the same wherever you go. In this conversation, young people can learn how to ground themselves in the word of God and be real with their brothers and sisters in the Lord’s family.

Oct 17, 202337 minSeason 1Ep. 72

Ryan Boyer: Extended version

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Ryan Boyer, preacher at the Ellisville church of Christ in St. Louis, Missouri. You can't learn if you don't read. In this conversation, young people can learn how to engage the word of God, build lasting relationships with their church family, and... get naked with their elders?

Oct 10, 20231 hr 27 minSeason 1Ep. 71

Ryan Boyer: Band of brothers

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Ryan Boyer, preacher at the Ellisville church of Christ in St. Louis, Missouri. You can't learn if you don't read. In this conversation, young people can learn how to engage the word of God, build lasting relationships with their church family, and... get naked with their elders?

Oct 10, 202343 minSeason 1Ep. 70

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. We can apply the advise of those wiser than us by understanding the simplicity of the gospel, being intentional about finding godly mentors, and building the deeper relationships necessary to truly become the Lord's family.

Oct 03, 202328 min

Kenny Moorer: Extended version

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Kenny Moorer, evangelist at the College View church of Christ in Florence, Alabama. When kids have questions about their fair, don't be scared, be thankful. In this conversation, young people can learn how to maintain lifelong godly relationships and prepare to become godly parents.

Sep 26, 202359 minSeason 1Ep. 68
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