The Smith and Rowland Show

Should Christians commit to a local church, or is being part of the universal church enough? In this episode of The Smith and Rowland Show, Alan Smith and Jeff Rowland examine what 1 Corinthians 12:18 means when it says, "God has set the members, every one of them, in the body, as it has pleased him."

The conversation focuses on local church membership, spiritual responsibility, commitment, and the biblical meaning of assembling wi...

Where does your allegiance lie when faith, comfort, and personal preference pull in different directions?

In Episode 959 of The Smith and Rowland Show, Alan Smith examines Christian loyalty, the meaning of allegiance, and the visible commitments that should shape a believer's daily life. He considers whether Christians treat faith as a firm covenant with God or as one preference among many.

Alan discusses the Pledge of Allegiance, ...

Can missiles defeat a nation whose military strategy is driven by end-times theology? In Episode 958 of The Smith and Rowland Show, Jeff Rowland and Alan Smith examine Iran's belief in the coming Mahdi and what that belief may mean for the conflict with the United States and Israel.

The discussion focuses on the connection between theology, military decisions, and national strategy. If Iranian leaders view chaos, suffering, and esc...

The pledge of allegiance has faded from many churches and schools, but what does that loss say about loyalty, faith, and the values we pass on?

In Episode 957 of The Smith and Rowland Show, Jeff Rowland and Alan Smith discuss the three pledges that once shaped daily life for many Americans: the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag, the pledge to the Christian flag, and the pledge to the Bible.

The conversation examines the mea...

Can the church remain silent while America faces political division, immigration concerns, cultural change, and a growing crisis of Christian leadership?

In Episode 956 of The Smith and Rowland Show, Alan Smith and Jeff Rowland begin with plenty of humor, including a bizarre "Back Alley Medicine" sponsor bit, before turning to serious questions about the church's role in public life.

The discussion covers birthright citizenship, bo...

What does it mean for the church to be "bewitched," and who is the one true Seed of Abraham?

In Episode 955 of The Smith and Rowland Show, Alan Smith and Jeff Rowland examine Galatians 3 and Paul's warning to believers who had been drawn away from the truth. They discuss how spiritual deception can move people away from faith and grace and back toward legalism, religious control, and reliance on works.

The conversation also address...

What happens when religious pride and personal opinion begin to replace the person of Jesus Christ? In Episode 954 of The Smith and Rowland Show, Jeff and Alan examine the spiritual blindness Paul describes in Romans 11 and ask how the same problem may appear in Christianity today.

The conversation begins with plenty of humor, including a spirited debate about fiddlers, violins, and the sponsor they believe can restore the fiddlers...

Turkey's growing regional ambitions, claims over Jerusalem, and ties to Russia raise serious questions about biblical prophecy and the rise of the Antichrist.

In Episode 953 of The Smith and Rowland Show, Alan Smith and Jeff Rowland examine Turkey's Ottoman revival under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. They discuss Turkey's military presence in former Ottoman territories, the conversion of Hagia Sophia into a mosque, Erdogan's stat...

What happens when pastors bring progressive politics into the pulpit and then seek public office? Jeff Rowland and Alan Smith examine the theology and political message of Kansas pastor Adam Hamilton and Texas legislator James Talarico.

In Episode 952 of The Smith and Rowland Show, the hosts discuss the authority of Scripture, biblical inerrancy, same-sex relationships, climate activism, immigration, racial justice, and the growing...

What happens when political ideology, faith, and America's future collide? In Episode 951 of The Smith and Rowland Show, Jeff Rowland and Alan Smith examine the rise of Democratic Socialism and debate whether its goals point toward expanded government, anarchy, or communism.

The conversation begins with plenty of humor, including a sponsorless episode, a rejected toilet paper advertisement, and a "journey of faith" to keep the show...

What happens when people answer before they listen? Alan Smith and Jeff Rowland examine how interruption, assumptions, and spiritual interference can distort truth and damage relationships.

In Episode 950 of The Smith and Rowland Show, the conversation begins with plenty of humor before turning to Proverbs 18:13: "He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him." Smith and Rowland discuss why people ...

What really matters when life strips away the distractions? In this episode of The Smith and Rowland Show, the conversation turns to faith, identity, relationships, gratitude, and the presence of God.

Smith, Rowland, and special guest Joel Goddard share personal lessons shaped by cancer, hardship, family, ministry, and seasons of uncertainty. They discuss how trials can expose the things that once seemed important, while revealing ...

What happens when churches replace biblical hymns with messages shaped by modern identity politics? On Episode 948 of The Smith and Rowland Show, Alan Smith and Jeff Rowland examine the growing debate over worship, church culture, biblical authority, and the meaning of Christian identity.

The conversation begins with Tom McDonald, Christian faith in the marketplace, and whether believers should bring their authentic testimony into ...

Trump's latest comments about Israel raise hard questions about America's alliance, Iran's peace agreement, and the future of the Middle East.

In Episode 947 of The Smith and Rowland Show, Jeff and Alan examine the reported agreement involving Iran and debate whether the conflict is truly over or simply paused. They also discuss President Trump's public criticism of Israel's military operations against Hezbollah, his remarks about ...

Why are American Jews divided over Israel, and what does that division reveal about the role of faith, politics, and national identity?

In Episode 946 of The Smith and Rowland Show, Jeff Rowland and Alan Smith discuss an article examining why some American Jews support politicians and policies that criticize Israel, oppose Zionism, or call for reduced US support. They consider the differences between religious, secular, cultural, a...

What happens when biblical beliefs are labeled as "hate speech"? Alan Smith and Jeff Rowland examine the growing pressure on Bible-believing Christians and warn how social labels can become legal and social restrictions.

In this episode of The Smith and Rowland Show, the conversation begins with plenty of humor, including Alan's new house-building project, two unusual sponsors, toilet plungers, and chair yoga. The discussion then t...

What happens when biblical beliefs are labeled as "hate speech"? Alan Smith and Jeff Rowland examine the growing pressure on Bible-believing Christians and warn how social labels can become legal and social restrictions.

In this episode of The Smith and Rowland Show, the conversation begins with plenty of humor, including Alan's new house-building project, two unusual sponsors, toilet plungers, and chair yoga. The discussion then t...

James Talarico's campaign rhetoric raises serious questions about Christianity, gender policy, and the future of the Democratic Party in Texas.

In Episode 943 of The Smith and Rowland Show, Smith and Rowland examine Talarico's use of the term "Christo fascism" to describe opposition to gender-transition procedures for minors. They discuss whether his interpretation of Christianity replaces biblical teaching with a political message...

The Democratic Socialists of America have put their agenda in writing, and the proposals raise serious questions about America's constitutional system, elections, military policy, immigration, and religious freedom.

On Episode 942 of The Smith and Rowland Show, the discussion examines claims that the DSA has grown into a significant political force, with candidates winning Democratic primaries across the country. Alan Smith and Jef...