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  1. 5d ago

    Should I Go to Church? - Ep. 960 - August 12, 2026

    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 with other believers. Allan and Jeff explain why they believe God places Christians in specific local congregations, not simply in an invisible or universal church. They also discuss:  * Why every local church has different needs and challenges  * How church commitment compares with military brotherhood and shared responsibility  * The difference between being part of the family of God and being committed to a local assembly  * Why believers should seek God's direction about where they belong  * The responsibilities that come with church membership  * How pastors and congregations can care for the people God places among them  * Why the local church should receive more than the leftovers of our time and attention  * The meaning of allegiance to the Word of God and the body of Christ With plenty of humor, including a fictional sponsorship from the nation of Nauru, this episode brings a serious biblical challenge: if God has placed you in a local church, are you honoring that commitment and serving the people around you? Watch Episode 960 of The Smith and Rowland Show, then share your thoughts in the comments. Where has God placed you, and how are you serving in that local church? #TheSmithAndRowlandShow #LocalChurch #ChurchMembership #ChristianLiving #BibleTeaching

  2. 6d ago

    Alan Smith: Where Does Your Allegiance Lie? - Ep. 959 - August 11, 2026

    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, the history of Francis Bellamy, and the three pledges once common in Bible school ceremonies: allegiance to the American flag, the Christian flag, and God's Holy Word. He also addresses the freedom to remain silent during the pledge and explains why loyalty to the United States doesn't require blind support for every government decision. The conversation turns to church life and Christian outreach, including the bus ministry associated with Jack Hyles. That story raises a difficult question for every congregation: Do we want church growth only when it remains comfortable and familiar? Alan also examines Paul's warnings about false teaching in Acts 20 and Colossians. A church may continue using the name of Jesus while allowing other beliefs and priorities to crowd out the cross. Biblical allegiance requires faithfulness to God's Word, active service, personal obedience, and commitment through hardship. This message invites viewers to examine their own loyalty to Christ. Is your allegiance visible in your relationships, church membership, prayer, public decisions, and response to God's truth? Consider the challenge presented in this episode, then test every point against Scripture. Watch "Alan Smith: Where Does Your Allegiance Lie?" from The Smith and Rowland Show. #ChristianLoyalty #AllegianceToChrist #BiblicalFaithfulness #PledgeOfAllegiance #TheSmithAndRowlandShow

  3. Aug 12

    Can You Destroy Theology With Missiles? - Ep. 958 - August 10, 2026

    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 escalating conflict as signs that prophecy is unfolding, conventional deterrence may not produce the results many expect. Military losses and economic pressure could strengthen their resolve rather than bring them to the negotiating table. Jeff and Alan also discuss:  * The role of Twelver Shiite theology in Iran's government and Revolutionary Guard  * Why Iran's religious convictions affect how it responds to war and sanctions  * The limits of missiles, air campaigns, blockades, and political negotiations  * The possibility of a spiritual awakening among the Persian people  * The difference between the Islamic expectation of the Mahdi and the Christian hope of Jesus Christ's return  * Why Christians need to understand their own biblical theology and pray with greater clarity The conversation also addresses prophecy, deception, radicalization, the persecution of Iranian citizens, and the challenge of responding to an ideology that views bloodshed as part of a divine plan. Watch the full episode and consider how theology shapes international conflict, national decisions, and the way the church should respond. #TheSmithAndRowlandShow #Iran #BibleProphecy #EndTimes #ChristianCommentary

  4. Aug 11

    Are You Ashamed of The Pledge of Allegiance? - Ep. 957 - August 7, 2026

    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 meaning of a pledge as a serious promise of loyalty, the history behind the words "under God," and the connection between national allegiance and Christian faith. Jeff and Alan also discuss the Christian flag pledge, the authority of God's Word, the importance of teaching biblical truth, and the need for churches to return to sharing the gospel. The hosts challenge pastors, church leaders, and believers to consider whether allegiance is still being taught and practiced. They also reflect on the call to stand for faith, honor the principles of the United States, and remain loyal to Jesus Christ. This episode includes a special mention of Vacation Bible Schools of America and the importance of bringing the pledges back into church and Bible school settings. Watch the full discussion and share your thoughts: Should churches regularly recite the Pledge of Allegiance, the Christian flag pledge, and the pledge to the Bible? Subscribe to The Smith and Rowland Show for more conversations about Christianity, culture, patriotism, and the church. #SmithAndRowland #PledgeOfAllegiance #ChristianFlag #Bible #Christianity

  5. Aug 10

    Does The Church Need A Colonoscopy? - Ep. 956 - August 6, 2026

    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, border security, political Islam, Democratic Socialism, developments in Michigan, the future of the Democratic Party, and the relationship between current events and biblical prophecy. Smith and Rowland also examine Russia's relationship with Islamic nations, Israel's place in end-times prophecy, the tribulation period, and the need to interpret Scripture within its proper dispensational context. Their central concern is the church's retreat from public responsibility. They argue that Christian leaders have allowed biblical principles, patriotism, and constitutional values to fade from public conversation, leaving the nation vulnerable to political and religious movements they believe conflict with America's founding principles. This episode offers a direct look at the hosts' Christian, conservative perspective on immigration, national identity, church leadership, Israel, prophecy, and the state of America. Viewers are encouraged to weigh the claims, examine the biblical passages discussed, and consider whether the church is prepared to speak clearly in a time of national uncertainty. Watch until the end for Smith and Rowland's call for spiritual revival, renewed courage, and a church willing to address difficult issues instead of avoiding them. #SmithAndRowland #ChristianCommentary #BiblicalProphecy #ChurchAndCulture #AmericanPolitics

  6. Aug 6

    Seeds or Seeds: Which One Are You? - Ep. 955 - August 4. 2026

    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 addresses replacement theology and the distinction between Israel, the church, Abraham's descendants, and Jesus Christ. Galatians 3 identifies Christ as the promised Seed of Abraham, while the blessings promised to the Gentiles come through faith in Jesus, not through the church replacing Israel. Alan and Jeff also consider what it means for Christians to live by faith, recognize the difference between genuine spiritual work and fleshly performance, and remain grounded in the Word of God. Along the way, a humorous story about puppies, a preacher with "dog discernment," and an unusual sponsorship gives the episode plenty of personality. This Bible study continues through Galatians 3, including:  * The warning, "O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you?"  * Law versus the hearing of faith  * Grace, legalism, and spiritual deception  * The church's responsibility to believe and follow the Bible  * Abraham's faith and righteousness  * The meaning of Abraham's Seed  * Why Jesus Christ is not the church, but the promised Seed  * Israel's continuing place in God's promises  * The difference between God's dispensations and replacement theology Open your Bible to Galatians 3 and follow along with this important discussion about faith, grace, Israel, the church, and the promises of God. #TheSmithAndRowlandShow #Galatians3 #BibleStudy #ReplacementTheology #ChristianFaith

  7. Aug 5

    Where Did This Blindness Come From? - Ep. 954 - August 3, 2026

    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' reputation. From there, the discussion turns to serious questions about revelation, revival, false spiritual confidence, and the danger of believing that a new interpretation makes someone wiser than God. Jeff and Alan look at:  * Romans 11:25 and the blindness that happened to Israel  * The difference between knowing about Christ and knowing Christ  * How pride can distort a person's reading of Scripture  * Why some revival movements lose their focus  * Israel's restoration and Ezekiel 36  * God's promises, human failure, and salvation through Jesus Christ  * The relationship between government, ideology, and false religion  * Concerns about socialism, Islam, and the loss of biblical discernment  * Whether spiritual blindness can function like a disease within the church The central warning is clear: when people make themselves counselors of God, Scripture gets reshaped to support personal agendas. The answer isn't a deeper sense of superiority, but a return to the Word of God, humility, and the finished work of Jesus Christ. Watch the full episode, then share your thoughts in the comments. Where do you see spiritual blindness affecting the church today? #TheSmithAndRowlandShow #Romans11 #BibleTeaching #ChristianDiscernment #JesusChrist

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Join Alan and Jeff as they talk through today‘s news and issues bringing a current Biblical perspective!