A Lot of Words is a conversational deep-dive podcast hosted by Pastor Brett Schoeneck and Pastor Matt Smith, created for listeners who want biblical clarity applied to real-life questions. Each episode pulls apart the questions people actually ask—not the ones theologians wish people were asking. From tough topics like anxiety, AI, politics, prayer, sexuality, and suffering to practical questions about how to read the Bible, how to think Christianly in a digital world, and how to follow Jesus in a noisy culture, Brett and Matt aim to give listeners honest, pastoral, and intellectually serious answers. The show blends theology, humor, cultural analysis, and pastoral insight—inviting you into a conversation that is purposeful, biblical, and surprisingly entertaining. If you’ve ever wanted a podcast where you can actually get your questions answered, welcome to A Lot of Words.
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Episode #35
What’s the Deal with Youth Group? Who’s Discipling Your Kids?
Aug 10, 20261h 7m
Our Sponsor: Get your free 60 day trial of Logos Bible Software: https://logos.sjv.io/alotofwords ======================================= Are youth groups producing mature Christian disciples—or have churches unintentionally isolated teenagers from the larger body of Christ? Pastor Brett Schoeneck and Pastor Matt Smith discuss youth ministry, Christian parenting, social media, smartphones, peer culture, wayward teenagers, and the role of the local church in raising the next generation. Matt challenges the idea that parents can simply outsource discipleship to a youth pastor or church program. Instead, he argues that teenagers need a faith that is lived out at home, relationships with Christians of different generations, meaningful opportunities to serve, and serious engagement with Scripture. They also discuss how parents should respond when teenagers question or reject Christianity, how families should approach technology and social media, and why young people need to be integrated into church life rather than continually separated into age-specific environments. Before getting to the main topic, Brett and Matt also tackle a listener question about the firmament and “waters above” in Genesis—and one particularly important theological mystery involving Adam, Eve, and pre-Fall bodily functions. Topics: 00:00 Episode Preview 00:45 Introduction 08:41 Were There Farts Before the Fall? 13:08 What Does Genesis Teach About the Firmament? 15:16 Why Did Pastor Matt Change His View on the Firmament? 22:44 Are Youth Groups Necessary in Church? 31:44 Should Churches Have a Separate Youth Category? 35:50 Who Is Really Discipling Your Kids Online? 42:40 What Should Parents Do When a Teen Rejects Christianity? 50:10 Do Kids Need Friends Their Own Age? 58:59 How Should Churches Get Youth Involved in Serving? 59:35 What If a Pastor Won’t Let Youth Serve? ======================================= Buy Pastor Matt's new book ' Mere Membership ': https://a.co/d/04ryklXw Have a question you want answered on the podcast? https://alotofwordspodcast.com/contact Shop our merch store. Your support fuels the show: https://alotofwordspodcast.com/shop Want more teaching from Pastor Matt Smith? Watch his sermons and full teaching series at Barabbas Road Church on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BarabbasRoadChurch Visit our Barabbas Road Church in San Diego: https://www.barabbas.com/ Want your podcast to look like this? We build and produce professional video podcasts in San Diego. Start here: https://www.vortexstudios.live Like, subscribe, and share if you want more honest, biblical conversations without hype. Subscribe to our channel for more: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alotofwordspodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALotOfWordsPodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alotofwordspodcast X (Twitter): https://x.com/alotofwordscast Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@alotofwords LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-lot-of-words-podcast Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-7820768?e9s=src_v1_cbl More ways to listen: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4BDk62lDqdUFdOGh81MGUT?si=z5dHsYidRdmsbYzVtd-ziw Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-lot-of-words/id1874390630 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/636dd985-7c53-43fc-85d1-a0e129495180 Transistor.fm: https://alotofwords.transistor.fm/
No Holds Barred: Answering All Your Questions! - Part 3
Aug 3, 20261h 9m
It is time for another listener Q&A—and absolutely nothing is off the table. Brett and Pastor Matt Smith discuss privacy and trust within marriage, keeping a personal journal, interpreting Jeremiah 29:11 in context, and the meaning of 1 Corinthians 7:36–38. They also consider whether particular temptations can be inherited, how Christians should understand identity and personal responsibility, and why natural inclinations never excuse sinful choices. The conversation takes a more serious turn as they examine how Christians can speak truthfully and compassionately to unbelievers facing death, people suffering from chronic illness, and families grieving the loss of someone they love. They conclude with questions about hardened hearts, thoughtful disagreement, cosmetic surgery, body modification, and whether audiobooks officially slap. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction and Star Wars Banter 8:13 Should Christians Help Others Before Putting on Their Oxygen Mask? 10:19 Should Married Couples Keep Private Journals? 20:29 Is Jeremiah 29:11 Being Taken Out of Context? 23:47 Which Translation of 1 Corinthians 7:36–38 Is Correct? 28:59 Is “Mary Had a Little Lamb” Connected to the Bible? 31:21 Are Certain Sins and Temptations Inherited From Our Parents? 42:15 How Should Christians Speak to Unbelievers Facing Death? 46:50 What Should We Say to Someone Who Blames God for Their Suffering? 50:42 How Should Christians Comfort a Family After a Death? 54:38 How Can You Tell if Someone Has a Hardened Heart? 1:00:50 Are Liposuction, Breast Implants and Cosmetic Surgery Sinful? 1:07:39 Do Audiobooks Slap? ======================================= Buy Pastor Matt's new book ' Mere Membership ': https://a.co/d/04ryklXw Have a question you want answered on the podcast? https://alotofwordspodcast.com/contact Shop our merch store. Your support fuels the show: https://alotofwordspodcast.com/shop Want more teaching from Pastor Matt Smith? Watch his sermons and full teaching series at Barabbas Road Church on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BarabbasRoadChurch Visit our Barabbas Road Church in San Diego: https://www.barabbas.com/ Want your podcast to look like this? We build and produce professional video podcasts in San Diego. Start here: https://www.vortexstudios.live Like, subscribe, and share if you want more honest, biblical conversations without hype. Subscribe to our channel for more: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alotofwordspodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALotOfWordsPodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alotofwordspodcast X (Twitter): https://x.com/alotofwordscast Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@alotofwords LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-lot-of-words-podcast Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-7820768?e9s=src_v1_cbl More ways to listen: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4BDk62lDqdUFdOGh81MGUT?si=z5dHsYidRdmsbYzVtd-ziw Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-lot-of-words/id1874390630 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/636dd985-7c53-43fc-85d1-a0e129495180 Transistor.fm: https://alotofwords.transistor.fm/
Is Mormonism a Christian faith, or does it teach a fundamentally different message than the Bible? Pastor Matt Smith and Brett Schenig examine Mormon theology, the teachings of Joseph Smith, the Book of Mormon, salvation, grace, works, exaltation, baptism for the dead, and the differences between the LDS Church and historic biblical Christianity. They also discuss how Christians should approach conversations with Mormon missionaries with both truth and compassion. Topics covered in this episode: 0:00 Intro 10:02 How Do You Choose Between Two Imperfect Churches? 20:04 Is a Mormon a Christian? 26:50 Can You Stay Mormon and Still Be Saved? 35:48 What Is Inside a Mormon Temple? 39:12 Does the Bible Teach Baptism for the Dead? 50:04 Can Feelings Prove a Religion Is True? 52:45 Why Do Mormons Use Obscure Bible Passages? 55:26 Does the Bible Teach Three Levels of Heaven? 1:02:21 Does the Bible Say Humans Can Become Gods? 1:09:39 Are Mormon Missionaries Deceived or Deceivers? 1:13:01 What Is the “Burning in the Bosom”? 1:22:40 How Should Christians Respond to Mormon Missionaries? 1:28:34 Can Mormons Be Saved? 1:29:30 What Stood Out Inside the Mormon Temple? 1:31:46 Do Ford Broncos Slap? ======================================= Buy Pastor Matt's new book ' Mere Membership ': https://a.co/d/04ryklXw Have a question you want answered on the podcast? https://alotofwordspodcast.com/contact Shop our merch store. Your support fuels the show: https://alotofwordspodcast.com/shop Want more teaching from Pastor Matt Smith? Watch his sermons and full teaching series at Barabbas Road Church on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BarabbasRoadChurch Visit our Barabbas Road Church in San Diego: https://www.barabbas.com/ Want your podcast to look like this? We build and produce professional video podcasts in San Diego. Start here: https://www.vortexstudios.live Like, subscribe, and share if you want more honest, biblical conversations without hype. Subscribe to our channel for more: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alotofwordspodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALotOfWordsPodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alotofwordspodcast X (Twitter): https://x.com/alotofwordscast Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@alotofwords LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-lot-of-words-podcast Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-7820768?e9s=src_v1_cbl More ways to listen: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4BDk62lDqdUFdOGh81MGUT?si=z5dHsYidRdmsbYzVtd-ziw Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-lot-of-words/id1874390630 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/636dd985-7c53-43fc-85d1-a0e129495180 Transistor.fm: https://alotofwords.transistor.fm/
Can Christians Be Depressed? Biblical Hope for Sorrow
Jul 20, 20261h 37m
Can Christians be depressed? Brett and Pastor Matt Smith talk through depression, hopelessness, grief, medication, counseling, biblical joy, lament Psalms, and what it means to keep trusting God in sorrow. They also answer questions about children in church and whether unwise choices are necessarily sinful. Topics covered in this episode: 00:00 Cold Open: Depression Does Not Slap 00:37 Welcome to A Lot of Words Podcast 14:05 Should Children Stay in the Main Church Service? 24:08 Is an Unwise Decision a Sin? 31:09 Is Depression Defined in the Bible? 39:20 Is It Okay to Be Sad for a Long Time? 50:54 Can a Christian Be Saved and Still Feel Hopeless? 01:03:47 Is Depression a Sign of a Lack of Faith? 01:05:55 Are Christians Too Quick to Turn to Pills? 01:12:23 Should Christians Seek a Specialist for Depression? 01:15:27 Is There Such a Thing as Righteous Depression? 01:20:39 What Should Christians Do With Lament? 01:25:40 Does It Slap? Key Fobs Watch BoBo & Precious - The Silliest Clowns in America Interview: https://youtu.be/kRvjc19RmVw ======================================= Buy Pastor Matt's new book ' Mere Membership ': https://a.co/d/04ryklXw Have a question you want answered on the podcast? https://alotofwordspodcast.com/contact Shop our merch store. Your support fuels the show: https://alotofwordspodcast.com/shop Want more teaching from Pastor Matt Smith? Watch his sermons and full teaching series at Barabbas Road Church on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BarabbasRoadChurch Visit our Barabbas Road Church in San Diego: https://www.barabbas.com/ Want your podcast to look like this? We build and produce professional video podcasts in San Diego. Start here: https://www.vortexstudios.live Like, subscribe, and share if you want more honest, biblical conversations without hype. Subscribe to our channel for more: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alotofwordspodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALotOfWordsPodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alotofwordspodcast X (Twitter): https://x.com/alotofwordscast Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@alotofwords LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-lot-of-words-podcast Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-7820768?e9s=src_v1_cbl More ways to listen: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4BDk62lDqdUFdOGh81MGUT?si=z5dHsYidRdmsbYzVtd-ziw Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-lot-of-words/id1874390630 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/636dd985-7c53-43fc-85d1-a0e129495180 Transistor.fm: https://alotofwords.transistor.fm/
Failure hurts—but does it always mean something has gone wrong? In this episode, Brett and Pastor Matt Smith discuss why God allows Christians to fail and how setbacks can produce humility, perseverance, wisdom, and dependence on the Lord. They examine the fear of failure, the danger of living an entirely risk-averse life, and how Christians can develop the ability to learn from their mistakes rather than being defined by them. They also offer practical counsel for anyone who feels like a failure and explore the difference between worldly achievement and biblical success. Additional questions include whether there are different levels of punishment in hell, whether Dante’s Inferno is biblical, what happened to the children who died during the Passover, whether Christians can participate in games involving deception, and when Christians may use force in self-defense. Topics covered in this episode: 0:00 Introduction 15:32 Are There Different Levels of Punishment in Hell? 21:11 Is Dante’s Inferno Extra-Biblical? 25:01 Did the Babies Who Died During Passover Go to Heaven? 30:52 Can Christians Play Games That Require Deception? 37:47 Should Christians Portray Jesus in Movies? 44:09 When Is It Appropriate for Christians to Use Force in Self-Defense? 50:45 Is Refusing to Defend Your Home More Righteous? 53:56 Why Does God Allow Christians to Fail? 57:46 Is Failure Part of God’s Plan for My Life? 1:04:39 Is Fear of Failure a Lack of Trust in God? 1:09:05 How Do Christians Learn to Handle Failure? 1:13:12 What Should You Tell Someone Who Feels Like a Failure? 1:19:05 How Does God Define Success? 1:19:19 What Does Biblical Success Look Like at Work? 1:26:18 Does the Netherlands Slap? Watch BoBo & Precious - The Silliest Clowns in America Interview: https://youtu.be/kRvjc19RmVw ======================================= Buy Pastor Matt's new book ' Mere Membership ': https://a.co/d/04ryklXw Have a question you want answered on the podcast? https://alotofwordspodcast.com/contact Shop our merch store. Your support fuels the show: https://alotofwordspodcast.com/shop Want more teaching from Pastor Matt Smith? Watch his sermons and full teaching series at Barabbas Road Church on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BarabbasRoadChurch Visit our Barabbas Road Church in San Diego: https://www.barabbas.com/ Want your podcast to look like this? We build and produce professional video podcasts in San Diego. Start here: https://www.vortexstudios.live Like, subscribe, and share if you want more honest, biblical conversations without hype. Subscribe to our channel for more: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alotofwordspodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALotOfWordsPodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alotofwordspodcast X (Twitter): https://x.com/alotofwordscast Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@alotofwords LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-lot-of-words-podcast Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-7820768?e9s=src_v1_cbl More ways to listen: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4BDk62lDqdUFdOGh81MGUT?si=z5dHsYidRdmsbYzVtd-ziw Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-lot-of-words/id1874390630 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/636dd985-7c53-43fc-85d1-a0e129495180 Transistor.fm: https://alotofwords.transistor.fm/
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