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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

Paul Gregory: Extended version

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.

Sep 04, 20241 hr 4 minSeason 2Ep. 63

Paul Gregory: Time will tell

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.

Sep 04, 202437 minSeason 2Ep. 62

Craig Bean: Extended version

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.

Aug 27, 20241 hrSeason 2Ep. 61

Craig Bean: The mindset of a restorationist

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.

Aug 27, 202432 minSeason 2Ep. 60

Ron Mosby: Extended version

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.

Aug 20, 20241 hr 1 minSeason 2Ep. 59

Ron Mosby: Glory in tribulation

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.

Aug 20, 202435 minSeason 2Ep. 58

Dr. Brian Crispell: Extended version

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.

Aug 13, 20241 hr 7 minSeason 2Ep. 57

Dr. Brian Crispell: We live for God

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.

Aug 13, 202435 minSeason 2Ep. 56

Hal Hammons: Extended version

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Hal Hammons, preacher at the Lakewoods Drive church of Christ in Georgetown, Texas. Find books that feed your sense of wonder, your desire to learn, and your drive to become a better person. In this conversation, young people can learn how to learn from their mistakes, connect with their families, and become lifelong learners.

Jul 23, 20241 hr 6 minSeason 2Ep. 55

Hal Hammons: Citizen of heaven

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Hal Hammons, preacher at the Lakewoods Drive church of Christ in Georgetown, Texas. Find books that feed your sense of wonder, your desire to learn, and your drive to become a better person. In this conversation, young people can learn how to learn from their mistakes, connect with their families, and become lifelong learners.

Jul 23, 202436 minSeason 2Ep. 54

JP Flores: Extended version

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview JP Flores, evangelist at the University church of Christ in Tampa, Florida. We don’t worship God just because he has blessed us materially. He deserves to be praised and glorified and honored no matter our circumstances. In this conversation, young people can learn how to connect with their church family and share their faith with others.

Jul 16, 20241 hr 25 minSeason 2Ep. 53

JP Flores: A healthy body grows

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview JP Flores, evangelist at the University church of Christ in Tampa, Florida. We don’t worship God just because he has blessed us materially. He deserves to be praised and glorified and honored no matter our circumstances. In this conversation, young people can learn how to connect with their church family and share their faith with others.

Jul 16, 202449 minSeason 2Ep. 52

Tom Kinzel: Extended version

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Tom Kinzel, a preacher and elder at the Kingsport church of Christ in Kingsport, Tennessee. All the trials that we endure in life are trials that can be helpful for us. In this conversation, young people can learn how to submit to the governing authorities, avoid division, and practice their faith while playing youth sports.

Jul 09, 20241 hr 6 minSeason 2Ep. 51

Tom Kinzel: Refuse to live a lie

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Tom Kinzel, a preacher and elder at the Kingsport church of Christ in Kingsport, Tennessee. All the trials that we endure in life are trials that can be helpful for us. In this conversation, young people can learn how to submit to the governing authorities, avoid division, and practice their faith while playing youth sports.

Jul 09, 202438 minSeason 2Ep. 50

Collin Stringer: Extended version

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Collin Stringer, the preacher at the Tustin church of Christ in Tustin, California. The more time you spend at the cross, the humbler you will be. In this conversation, young people can learn how to study the basics of their faith while engaging the word of God.

Jul 02, 202454 minSeason 2Ep. 49

Collin Stringer: Clothe yourself in Christ

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Collin Stringer, the preacher at the Tustin church of Christ in Tustin, California. The more time you spend at the cross, the humbler you will be. In this conversation, young people can learn how to study the basics of their faith while engaging the word of God.

Jul 02, 202433 minSeason 2Ep. 48

Summer 2024 Application

In this episode, Jake Smith and Nick Weaver sit down with one another and discuss practical points of application from their second three months of interviews this year. We can apply the advise of those wiser than us by using the internet with moderation, investing in relationships with our church family, and acknowledging that we'll never be perfect.

Jun 25, 202427 min

Dr. Tom Hamilton: The restoration ideal

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Dr. Tom Hamilton, a preacher at the 58th Street church of Christ in Temple Terrace, Florida, and the Academic Dean of Florida College. As a young man, Dr. Hamilton was instilled with the restoration ideal. In this conversation, young people can learn how to develop proper Biblical authority, support families with adopted children, and discern God’s will for their lives.

Jun 18, 20241 hr 11 minSeason 2Ep. 49

Dr. Tom Hamilton: The restoration ideal

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Dr. Tom Hamilton, a preacher at the 58th Street church of Christ in Temple Terrace, Florida, and the Academic Dean of Florida College. As a young man, Dr. Hamilton was instilled with the restoration ideal. In this conversation, young people can learn how to develop proper Biblical authority, support families with adopted children, and discern God’s will for their lives.

Jun 18, 202435 minSeason 2Ep. 48

Westley Pollard: Extended version

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Westley Pollard, a shepherd at the Dowlen Road church of Christ in Beaumont, Texas. Tradition can hinder people from listening to the Bible. In this conversation, young people can learn how to seek the will of God in his word and make Jesus happy above all else.

Jun 11, 202457 minSeason 2Ep. 47

Westley Pollard: Make Jesus happy

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Westley Pollard, a shepherd at the Dowlen Road church of Christ in Beaumont, Texas. Tradition can hinder people from listening to the Bible. In this conversation, young people can learn how to seek the will of God in his word and make Jesus happy above all else.

Jun 11, 202433 minSeason 2Ep. 46

Ricky Shanks: Extended version

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Ricky Shanks, the preacher at the Gainesville church of Christ in Gainesville, Georgia. Kids today are interested in truth, and they’re recognizing that they’re not getting all the answers from formal education. In this conversation, young people can learn how to evangelize to those around them and bring them into God's family.

Jun 04, 20241 hr 1 minSeason 2Ep. 45

Ricky Shanks: Door after door

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Ricky Shanks, the preacher at the Gainesville church of Christ in Gainesville, Georgia. Kids today are interested in truth, and they’re recognizing that they’re not getting all the answers from formal education. In this conversation, young people can learn how to evangelize to those around them and bring them into God's family.

Jun 04, 202431 minSeason 2Ep. 44

Dan Petty: Extended version

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Dan Petty, a preacher and shepherd at the Alpharetta church of Christ in Alpharetta, Georgia. Young parents should always be mindful of what their children are seeing. In this conversation, young people can learn how to engage God’s word, listen to their elders, and cultivate a family environment with their congregation.

May 28, 20241 hr 5 minSeason 2Ep. 43

Dan Petty: Remember that I love you

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Dan Petty, a preacher and shepherd at the Alpharetta church of Christ in Alpharetta, Georgia. Young parents should always be mindful of what their children are seeing. In this conversation, young people can learn how to engage God’s word, listen to their elders, and cultivate a family environment with their congregation.

May 28, 202439 minSeason 2Ep. 42

Bruce Reeves: Extended version

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Bruce Reeves, the preacher at the Highway 65 church of Christ in Conway, Arkansas. You cannot separate fellowship with God from fellowship with his family. In this conversation, young people can learn how to study the Bible more effectively and participate in worship with an active heart.

May 21, 202456 minSeason 2Ep. 41

Bruce Reeves: Driven by the text

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Bruce Reeves, the preacher at the Highway 65 church of Christ in Conway, Arkansas. You cannot separate fellowship with God from fellowship with his family. In this conversation, young people can learn how to study the Bible more effectively and participate in worship with an active heart.

May 21, 202433 minSeason 2Ep. 40

Tommy Peeler: Extended version

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Tommy Peeler, the preacher at the Avon Heights church of Christ in Avon, Indiana. The more we read, the more we saw, and the more we can fit things together. In this conversation, young people can learn how to build a personal relationship with God and keep His word first and foremost in their faith.

May 14, 20241 hr 4 minSeason 2Ep. 39

Tommy Peeler: Carefully examining the text

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Tommy Peeler, the preacher at the Avon Heights church of Christ in Avon, Indiana. The more we read, the more we saw, and the more we can fit things together. In this conversation, young people can learn how to build a personal relationship with God and keep His word first and foremost in their faith.

May 14, 202433 minSeason 2Ep. 38

Adam Shanks: Extended version

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, 202451 minSeason 2Ep. 37
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