Upon Their Shoulders

Upon Their Shoulders

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.

Episodes

May 20, 2025 60 mins

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Joe Greer, the preacher at the Taylors church of Christ in South Carolina. Teaching people to know Jesus is the purpose of his life. In this conversation, young people can learn how to spread the word more effectively and make the Lord a priority in every aspect of their lives.

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Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Joe Greer, the preacher at the Taylors church of Christ in South Carolina. Teaching people to know Jesus is the purpose of his life. In this conversation, young people can learn how to spread the word more effectively and make the Lord a priority in every aspect of their lives.

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April 8, 2025 64 mins

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Chad Scott, a member of the Douglas Hills church of Christ in Louisville, Kentucky. The Lord’s people should stand out from the world in how they love and support one another. In this conversation, young people can learn how to build a faithful family, discern the truth of the scriptures, and serve others with a full heart.

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April 8, 2025 38 mins

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Chad Scott, a member of the Douglas Hills church of Christ in Louisville, Kentucky. The Lord’s people should stand out from the world in how they love and support one another. In this conversation, young people can learn how to build a faithful family, discern the truth of the scriptures, and serve others with a full heart.

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March 18, 2025 51 mins

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Jared Salz, a preacher at the Smoky Hill church of Christ in Centennial, Colorado. The gospel is always going to be in competition with the world. In this conversation, young people can learn how to put aside their idols and build a faith that will withstand tribulation.

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March 18, 2025 33 mins

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Jared Salz, a preacher at the Smoky Hill church of Christ in Centennial, Colorado. The gospel is always going to be in competition with the world. In this conversation, young people can learn how to put aside their idols and build a faith that will withstand tribulation.

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February 18, 2025 58 mins

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Bill Robinson, a preacher at the Douglas Hills church of Christ in Louisville, Kentucky. Don't ever forget where you came from. In this conversation, young people can learn how to love hard people, handle hard times, and leave the world better than you found it.

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February 18, 2025 29 mins

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Bill Robinson, a preacher at the Douglas Hills church of Christ in Louisville, Kentucky. Don't ever forget where you came from. In this conversation, young people can learn how to love hard people, handle hard times, and leave the world better than you found it.

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January 7, 2025 63 mins

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Matt Vaughan, the preacher at the Saratoga church of Christ in Saratoga, Arkansas. Matt is a young man, but he is wise beyond his years. In this conversation, young people can learn how to handle hard times, build godly families, and find strong spiritual mentors.

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January 7, 2025 33 mins

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Matt Vaughan, the preacher at the Saratoga church of Christ in Saratoga, Arkansas. Matt is a young man, but he is wise beyond his years. In this conversation, young people can learn how to handle hard times, build godly families, and find strong spiritual mentors.

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December 31, 2024 25 mins

In this episode, Jake Smith and Nick Weaver sit down with one another and discuss practical points of application from their last three months of interviews this year. A few good men passed on to their reward this quarter. We can apply the advise of those wiser than us by ridding ourselves of secret sin, doing what's right even when it's hard, and leaving a legacy of faithful children.

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November 19, 2024 61 mins

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Edwin Crozier, the preacher at the church that meets on Livingston Avenue in Lutz, Florida. When all you want to do is serve the Lord, you must live your life in conformity with His word.. In this conversation, young people can learn how to turn away from pornography and grow in spiritual discipline.

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November 19, 2024 34 mins

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Edwin Crozier, the preacher at the church that meets on Livingston Avenue in Lutz, Florida. When all you want to do is serve the Lord, you must live your life in conformity with His word.. In this conversation, young people can learn how to turn away from pornography and grow in spiritual discipline.

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October 29, 2024 48 mins

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Jordan Shouse, the preacher at the Campbell Road church of Christ in Garland, Texas. Reliance on the Lord's family is extremely formative for a christian's faith. In this conversation, young people can learn how to respect the previous generation and leave a legacy of love.

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October 29, 2024 29 mins

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Jordan Shouse, the preacher at the Campbell Road church of Christ in Garland, Texas. Reliance on the Lord's family is extremely formative for a christian's faith. In this conversation, young people can learn how to respect the previous generation and leave a legacy of love.

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October 22, 2024 85 mins

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Scott Beyer, the preacher at the Eastland church of Christ in Louisville, Kentucky. Jesus was really good at asking questions and getting people to think. In this conversation, young people can learn how to surrender their lives and become a conduit for God's will.

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October 22, 2024 39 mins

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Scott Beyer, the preacher at the Eastland church of Christ in Louisville, Kentucky. Jesus was really good at asking questions and getting people to think. In this conversation, young people can learn how to surrender their lives and become a conduit for God's will.

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October 15, 2024 52 mins

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Jacob Hudgins, the preacher at the Twin City church of Christ in College Station, Texas. Jacob is the author of a number of different Christian books and devotionals. In this conversation, young people can learn how to practice humility, build a godly home, and stay in God’s word.

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October 15, 2024 26 mins

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Jacob Hudgins, the preacher at the Twin City church of Christ in College Station, Texas. Jacob is the author of a number of different Christian books and devotionals. In this conversation, young people can learn how to practice humility, build a godly home, and stay in God’s word.

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October 8, 2024 75 mins

Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Shawn Bain, the preacher at the Veterans Parkway church of Christ in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Throughout his life, Shawn has had men he could call on in difficult circumstances to seek a biblical understanding of his situation. In this conversation, young people can learn how to grow in their love of scripture and their relationship with their families.

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