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Hosted by Jonathan Pate · comedy · EN · 18 episodes
“Welcome to Holy Smokes and Dad Jokes ! I’m Jonathan Pate — pastor, hope dealer, and part-time professional dad joke distributor. This podcast is all about faith in the real world — the messy, beautiful, sometimes chaotic world we actually live in. We’ll talk about hope when life feels heavy, truth when culture feels loud, and yes… I will absolutely drop a dad joke when you least expect it. If you’re looking for encouragement, honesty, and a reason to smile, you’re in the right place."
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Holy Smokes and Dad Jokes
Join me as I sit down with Don Maddox, a long time friend and mentor. After many years as a Lead Pastor, Don has served over 30 years as an Associate Pastor at Harvest Church in Anniston, AL. He has a passion for connecting people and living a life with intention. Don also brings a high level joke game to the show!
Holy Smokes and Dad Jokes
The conversation covers a range of topics including funny church stories, humorous funeral incidents, family and ministry, the speaker's ministry journey, television ministry, and the secret to longevity in ministry. The main takeaways include the importance of longevity in ministry and the power of the Word of God. The conversation delves into the power of the preached word and the importance of studying and reading the word of God. It emphasizes the impact of expository preaching and the transformative nature of the word of God. The discussion also highlights the decline of evangelical churches and the need for a revival of biblical preaching. Takeaways Longevity in ministry The power of the Word of God The power of the preached word The importance of studying and reading the word of God Chapters 00:00 Longevity in Ministry 22:24 The Power of the Preached Word 25:15 The Importance of Studying and Reading the Word of God
Holy Smokes and Dad Jokes
The conversation begins with lighthearted banter and dad jokes, leading into a discussion about growing up in a Christian home and the challenges of being a preacher's son. The conversation then shifts to personal struggles, growth, and the impact of denominational differences on unity within the Christian community. The conversation covers topics such as old friendships, laughter, passion for evangelism, political views, golf, and future aspirations. It delves into memories, humor, and deep-seated beliefs, providing a glimpse into the lives and perspectives of the speakers. Takeaways The importance of humor and lightheartedness in conversation The impact of denominational differences on unity within the Christian community Deep-seated beliefs shape perspectives Laughter and memories strengthen friendships Chapters 00:00 Starting with Dad Jokes 06:33 Challenges of Growing Up in a Preacher's Home 15:48 Denominational Differences and Unity 21:48 Old Friends and Memories 29:28 Political Views and Controversy 36:35 Golf and Memories
Holy Smokes and Dad Jokes
<p>The conversation covers various topics including daily life in Asia, family life, missionary work, rewards and challenges of missionary work, the role as a pastor and evangelist, writing and publishing books, and an upcoming book launch and Kickstarter campaign. The discussion also delves into future plans and concludes with a heartfelt exchange of gratitude.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p>Missionary work and its challengesWriting and publishing booksUpcoming book launch and Kickstarter campaign<p></p><p>Chapters</p>00:00 Introduction and Daily Life in Asia07:00 Family and Empty Nesting15:04 Role as a Pastor and Evangelist27:39 Future Plans and Conclusion
Holy Smokes and Dad Jokes
<p>Join me as I sit down with Amy Angel of the Amy Angel Team with KW Realty Group in Jacksonville, AL. Amy is an influencer in her community, and a great business mind. The show begins with a decent dad joke from Amy, and from there the discussion touches on family, psychology, and the power of positivity. As always the host brings some horrible dad jokes to the show, and the episode concludes with a conversation about being remembered for impacting the people around us. Amy also has her own podcast called “Real Estate Story Time with Amy Angel”, and...
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