HeyJaredWordsmith with Clay Smith
Dive deeper into God’s Word with Pastor Clay Smith. Join him and his weekly guest for insightful biblical discussion and practical application. Whether you’re a seasoned believer or just starting your faith journey, ”Word Smith” offers a fresh perspective on timeless truths.
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81: Stop Tipping God (opens the original)
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Why does God care about how we handle our money? In this episode, Clay is joined by John Farish to dig deeper into 2 Corinthians 8 and Paul’s teaching on generosity. Together, they look at the surprising example of the Macedonian church, a group of believers who gave generously even in the midst of hardship and poverty, and consider what their example can teach us today. Clay and John discuss why money can be one of the hardest areas of our lives to surrender, how generosity serves as an express
80: The Power of Your Story (opens the original)
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In this episode of Wordsmith, Pastor Clay is joined by Pete Loescher, president of Radical Mentoring, to explore the role our stories play in shaping our calling. Looking at Paul’s testimony in Acts 22, they discuss why our personal stories can be some of the most powerful tools God gives us to connect with others and point them toward Him. Pete shares how Radical Mentoring helps people move beyond the polished version of their lives to honestly understand the experiences that have shaped them.
79: When God Interrupts Your Plans (opens the original)
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What happens when the plans you have for your life are interrupted by God’s call? In this episode of WordSmith, Pastor Clay sits down with Rob and Nancy Childs to hear how God reshaped their vision for retirement and led them to serve sent ones through the Renewal Project in Málaga, Spain. What began as plans for a slower life near the coast became something entirely different as God used their children, relationships, circumstances, and years of practicing hospitality to reveal a new assignment
78: What Are My Spiritual Gifts (opens the original)
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In this week’s episode of Wordsmith, Pastor Clay Smith is joined by David Anderson, Pastor of Adult Disciple Making at Johnson Ferry, for a conversation about spiritual gifts and how God uniquely equips every believer to participate in His mission. Together, they unpack what Scripture teaches about spiritual gifts, how they differ from natural talents, whether our gifts can change over time, and how we can begin to recognize the ways the Holy Spirit is working through us. Clay and David also dis
77: Preaching & Teaching with Bryant Wright (opens the original)
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In this special episode of WordSmith, Pastor Clay sits down with Johnson Ferry’s founding pastor, Bryant Wright, for a conversation about the art, calling, and responsibility of preaching God’s Word. Drawing from nearly 50 years of ministry and thousands of sermons, Bryant reflects on his earliest experiences teaching the Bible, the pastors and mentors who shaped him, and the lessons he has learned through decades in the pulpit. Clay and Bryant also pull back the curtain on what sermon preparati
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