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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

Adam Shanks: Preach impediments

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Adam Shanks, the preacher at the Southside church of Christ in Jacksonville, Texas. Everyone knows that becoming a Christian involves change, but actually conforming your life to God’s word is difficult. In this conversation, young people can learn how to gain a sense of direction and turn to God for answers.

May 07, 202432 minSeason 2Ep. 36

Tracey Hooton: Extended version

Join Katie Smith and Lena Weaver as they interview Tracey Hooton, a member of the Woodlands church of Christ in Shenandoah, Texas, north of Houston. Don't forget to call your Mom! In this conversation, young people can learn how to serve in their local congregations, build a faithful family, and say yes to new opportunities.

Apr 30, 20241 hr 9 minSeason 2Ep. 35

Tracey Hooton: You have to say yes!

Join Katie Smith and Lena Weaver as they interview Tracey Hooton, a member of the Woodlands church of Christ in Shenandoah, Texas, north of Houston. Don't forget to call your Mom! In this conversation, young people can learn how to serve in their local congregations, build a faithful family, and say yes to new opportunities.

Apr 30, 202436 minSeason 2Ep. 34

Kenny Embry: Extended version

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Kenny Embry, a member of the University church of Christ in Temple Terrace, Florida, and the host of the Balancing the Christian Life podcast. We live in a society that doesn't like thinking; they like agreement. In this conversation, young people can learn how to get out of their comfort zones and find a space in God’s kingdom to serve.

Apr 23, 20241 hr 15 minSeason 2Ep. 33

Kenny Embry: Balancing the Christian life

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Kenny Embry, a member of the University church of Christ in Temple Terrace, Florida, and the host of the Balancing the Christian Life podcast. We live in a society that doesn't like thinking; they like agreement. In this conversation, young people can learn how to get out of their comfort zones and find a space in God’s kingdom to serve.

Apr 23, 202440 minSeason 2Ep. 32

Buddy Payne: Extended version

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Buddy Payne, an elder at the Livingston Avenue church of Christ in Lutz, Florida, and the former President of Florida College. In the past, the brethren did not conduct themselves in a right manner. We must do better. In this conversation, young people can learn how to run the race with perseverance, keep the faith in hard times, and love the Lord with all their heart.

Apr 16, 20241 hr 47 minSeason 2Ep. 31

Buddy Payne: The buck stops here

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Buddy Payne, an elder at the Livingston Avenue church of Christ in Lutz, Florida, and the former President of Florida College. In the past, the brethren did not conduct themselves in a right manner. We must do better. In this conversation, young people can learn how to run the race with perseverance, keep the faith in hard times, and love the Lord with all their heart.

Apr 16, 202454 minSeason 2Ep. 30

Buddy Payne: The life and times

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Buddy Payne, an elder at the Livingston Avenue church of Christ in Lutz, Florida, and the former President of Florida College. In the past, the brethren did not conduct themselves in a right manner. We must do better. In this conversation, young people can learn how to run the race with perseverance, keep the faith in hard times, and love the Lord with all their heart.

Apr 16, 202455 minSeason 2Ep. 29

Kris Emerson: Extended version

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Kris Emerson, the preacher at the Lindale church of Christ in Lindale, Texas. As Christian, we need to just get better every day. In this conversation, young people can learn how to maintain strong relationships, grow in their spiritual walk, and expand God's kingdom one soul at a time.

Apr 09, 20241 hr 11 minSeason 2Ep. 28

Kris Emerson: Excel still more

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Kris Emerson, the preacher at the Lindale church of Christ in Lindale, Texas. As Christian, we need to just get better every day. In this conversation, young people can learn how to maintain strong relationships, grow in their spiritual walk, and expand God's kingdom one soul at a time.

Apr 09, 202433 minSeason 2Ep. 27

Phillip Martin: Extended version

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Phillip Martin, a shepherd and preacher at the Eastside church of Christ in Sharpsburg, Georgia. Find spiritual mentors who actually care, and that care must come across in their interactions with you. In this conversation, young people can learn how to embrace reflection, grow humility, and become a person who is willing to wade in to save another.

Apr 02, 20241 hr 12 minSeason 2Ep. 26

Phillip Martin: Willing to wade in

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Phillip Martin, a shepherd and preacher at the Eastside church of Christ in Sharpsburg, Georgia. Find spiritual mentors who actually care, and that care must come across in their interactions with you. In this conversation, young people can learn how to embrace reflection, grow humility, and become a person who is willing to wade in to save another.

Apr 02, 202438 minSeason 2Ep. 25

Spring 2024 Application

In this episode, Jake Smith and Nick Weaver sit down with one another and discuss practical points of application from their first three months of interviews this year. We can apply the advise of those wiser than us by learning from both men and women, finding ways that we can serve, and avoiding the mistakes from history.

Mar 26, 202424 minEp. 90

Matt and Jenn Schmidt: Extended version

Join Jake Smith, Nick Weaver, Katie Smith, and Lena Weaver as they interview Jenn and Matt Schmidt, members of the Decker Prairie church of Christ in Magnolia, Texas. For married couples, your priority is not your children, your priority is your spouse. In this conversation, young people can learn how to develop a healthy, godly marriage and raise healthy, godly children.

Mar 19, 20241 hr 4 minSeason 2Ep. 24

Matt and Jenn Schmidt: Keep striving and don't settle

Join Jake Smith, Nick Weaver, Katie Smith, and Lena Weaver as they interview Jenn and Matt Schmidt, members of the Decker Prairie church of Christ in Magnolia, Texas. For married couples, your priority is not your children, your priority is your spouse. In this conversation, young people can learn how to develop a healthy, godly marriage and raise healthy, godly children.

Mar 19, 202428 minSeason 2Ep. 23

Robert Harkrider: Extended version

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Robert Harkrider, a former preacher and a member of the Lord's church in Nacogdoches, Texas. We live in a time when we’ve lost sight of our priority. In this conversation, young people can learn how to remain steadfast during division, stand firm on their beliefs, and develop a love for saving the lost.

Mar 12, 20241 hrSeason 2Ep. 22

Robert Harkrider: For the Lord

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Robert Harkrider, a former preacher and a member of the Lord's church in Nacogdoches, Texas. We live in a time when we’ve lost sight of our priority. In this conversation, young people can learn how to remain steadfast during division, stand firm on their beliefs, and develop a love for saving the lost.

Mar 12, 202441 minSeason 2Ep. 21

Gardner Hall: Extended version

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Gardner Hall, a preacher at the Fair Lawn church of Christ in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, and the West Harlem church of Christ in New York City. The United States is never going to be a bilingual country, but we have an obligation to meet people where they are. In this conversation, young people can learn how to live as a citizen of God’s kingdom with a strong identity rooted in Christ.

Mar 05, 202454 minSeason 2Ep. 20

Gardner Hall: God has no grandchildren

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Gardner Hall, a preacher at the Fair Lawn church of Christ in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, and the West Harlem church of Christ in New York City. The United States is never going to be a bilingual country, but we have an obligation to meet people where they are. In this conversation, young people can learn how to live as a citizen of God’s kingdom with a strong identity rooted in Christ.

Mar 05, 202430 minSeason 2Ep. 19

Lisa Gershenson: Extended version

Join Katie Smith and Lena Weaver as they interview Lisa Gershenson, a member of the Ellisville church of Christ in St. Louis, Missouri. In God's kingdom, it's not about where you start; it's about where you finish. In this conversation, young people can learn how to grow a sincere relationship with God, raise a faithful family, and build a household of hospitality.

Feb 27, 20241 hr 23 minSeason 2Ep. 18

Lisa Gershenson: Freedom in Christ

Join Katie Smith and Lena Weaver as they interview Lisa Gershenson, a member of the Ellisville church of Christ in St. Louis, Missouri. In God's kingdom, it's not about where you start; it's about where you finish. In this conversation, young people can learn how to grow a sincere relationship with God, raise a faithful family, and build a household of hospitality.

Feb 27, 202439 minSeason 2Ep. 17

John Kilgore: Extended version

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview John Kilgore, the preacher at the Alston Road church of Christ in Sugar Land, Texas. The greatest thing that we can do in life is to help someone realize that Jesus Christ is God in the flesh. In this conversation, young people can learn how to be content in their circumstances, show biblical humility, and make themselves an integral part of the Lord’s family.

Feb 20, 20241 hr 12 minSeason 2Ep. 16

John Kilgore: Learned to be content

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview John Kilgore, the preacher at the Alston Road church of Christ in Sugar Land, Texas. The greatest thing that we can do in life is to help someone realize that Jesus Christ is God in the flesh. In this conversation, young people can learn how to be content in their circumstances, show biblical humility, and make themselves an integral part of the Lord’s family.

Feb 20, 202437 minSeason 2Ep. 15

David Carrozza: Extended version

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview David Carrozza, a member of the Veterans Parkway church of Christ in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. We are all called to do “kingdom work” as members of the Lord’s family. In this conversation, young people can learn about Sacred Selections, including the awesome work they’re doing to support families in the process of adopting and raising godly children.

Feb 13, 20241 hr 20 minSeason 2Ep. 14

David Carrozza: Adoption is evangelism

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview David Carrozza, a member of the Veterans Parkway church of Christ in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. We are all called to do “kingdom work” as members of the Lord’s family. In this conversation, young people can learn about Sacred Selections, including the awesome work they’re doing to support families in the process of adopting and raising godly children.

Feb 13, 202436 minSeason 2Ep. 13

Steve Collie: Extended version

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Steve Collie, a member of the Collinwood church of Christ in Collinwood, Tennessee. One of the best ways to learn Christianity is by doing Christianity. In this conversation, young people can learn how to show love to everyone, welcome those who are different, and remain busy in the Lord’s kingdom.

Feb 06, 20241 hr 2 minSeason 2Ep. 12

Steve Collie: You learn by doing

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Steve Collie, a member of the Collinwood church of Christ in Collinwood, Tennessee. One of the best ways to learn Christianity is by doing Christianity. In this conversation, young people can learn how to show love to everyone, welcome those who are different, and remain busy in the Lord’s kingdom.

Feb 06, 202434 minSeason 2Ep. 11

Leigh Ann Vaughan: Extended version

Join Katie Smith and Lena Weaver as they interview Leigh Ann Vaughan, a member of the Richmond church of Christ near Polo, Missouri. The more you can be with God’s family, the better off you are. In this conversation, young people can learn how to serve as faithful women in the Lord's church and trust God in hard times.

Jan 30, 202459 minSeason 2Ep. 10

Leigh Ann Vaughan: Help me handle it

Join Katie Smith and Lena Weaver as they interview Leigh Ann Vaughan, a member of the Richmond church of Christ near Polo, Missouri. The more you can be with God’s family, the better off you are. In this conversation, young people can learn how to serve as faithful women in the Lord's church and trust God in hard times.

Jan 30, 202435 minSeason 2Ep. 9

Bruce Morgan: Extended version

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, 20241 hr 15 minSeason 2Ep. 8
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