A Lot of Words

Matt Smith, Brett Schoeneck, Shauncy Green
  • 4.8 (19)
  • Religion & Spirituality
  • Updated Weekly

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.

  1. 6h ago

    Cessationism vs. Continuationism: Do Spiritual Gifts Still Exist? | Q&A Part 5

    Get your free 60 day trial of Logos Bible Software: https://logos.sjv.io/alotofwords ======================================= DESCRIPTION: Brett and Pastor Matt discuss everything from worship music and church partnerships to biblical interpretation, difficult theological questions, Logos Bible Software, the throne of Christ, and cessationism vs. continuationism. Why does Matthew refer to Bathsheba as “the wife of Uriah”? How can Jesus sit on the throne while also being at the right hand of the Father? Should churches formally partner with ministries that don't agree with them on every doctrine? And what exactly does a cessationist believe about miracles, healing, apostles, and spiritual gifts? They also answer the question absolutely everyone has been waiting for: Do Bulgarian split squats slap? ======================================= CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro  4:15 What Should I Do When Worship Songs Feel Too Self-Focused?  8:00 Should Churches Partner With Other Ministries and Organizations?  13:00 Why Does Matthew Call Bathsheba “the Wife of Uriah”?  15:15 Do Bulgarian Split Squats Slap?  16:12 What Theological Concepts Do You Still Wrestle With?  20:16 What Device Should You Use for Logos Bible Software?  23:54 How Can Jesus Be on the Throne and at the Father’s Right Hand?  27:36 What Is the Biblical Case for Cessationism vs. Continuationism? ======================================= 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/@alotofwordspodcastX (Twitter): https://x.com/alotofwordscastTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@alotofwordsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-lot-of-words-podcastRumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-7820768?e9s=src_v1_cbl More ways to listen:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4BDk62lDqdUFdOGh81MGUT?si=z5dHsYidRdmsbYzVtd-ziwApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-lot-of-words/id1874390630Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/636dd985-7c53-43fc-85d1-a0e129495180Transistor.fm: https://alotofwords.transistor.fm/

  2. Sep 28

    What Does the Bible Say About Abortion? | Christian Pro-Life Discussion

    What does the Bible actually say about abortion? Brett and Pastor Matt examine abortion from a Christian, pro-life perspective, beginning with the biblical basis for the value of human life and moving into some of the most difficult questions surrounding the issue. They discuss rape and incest, “my body, my choice,” whether the church should stay out of abortion politics, Christians imposing their beliefs on non-Christians, the language we use when discussing abortion, IVF and frozen embryos, voting, and the church's role in the pro-life movement. The conversation ultimately returns to the gospel and an important question for anyone affected by abortion: Can the blood of Christ cover this sin? ======================================= Episode Topics: 0:00 Intro11:16 What Exactly Is Abortion, and Does the Bible Mention It?21:27 What About Abortion in Cases of Rape or Incest?30:54 Should the Church Stay Out of the Abortion Debate?33:14 Should Christians Impose Their Beliefs on Non-Christians?34:51 Should Christians Call Abortion “Baby Murder”?40:33 Are Frozen or Destroyed Embryos Morally Different From Abortion?43:00 The Lindsay Clancy Case and Abortion Ideology49:59 Should Abortion Be a Deal Breaker When Christians Vote?53:17 What Should the Church’s Role Be in the Pro-Life Movement?56:44 Hope and Help for Women Affected by Abortion57:34 Does the Cross Cover the Sin of Abortion? ======================================= Get your free 60 day trial of Logos Bible Software: https://logos.sjv.io/alotofwords 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/@alotofwordspodcastX (Twitter): https://x.com/alotofwordscastTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@alotofwordsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-lot-of-words-podcastRumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-7820768?e9s=src_v1_cbl More ways to listen:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4BDk62lDqdUFdOGh81MGUT?si=z5dHsYidRdmsbYzVtd-ziwApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-lot-of-words/id1874390630Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/636dd985-7c53-43fc-85d1-a0e129495180Transistor.fm: https://alotofwords.transistor.fm/

  3. Sep 21

    What Is Heaven Really Like? What the Bible Actually Says | Heaven Part 2

    Get your free 60 day trial of Logos Bible Software: https://logos.sjv.io/alotofwords======================================= In Part 2 of our conversation about Heaven, Brett Schenck and Pastor Matt Smith dig deeper into what the Bible tells us about eternity. Where is Heaven? Are there really mansions, streets of gold, and pearly gates? What is the New Jerusalem? What is Abraham’s bosom? How does the Millennium differ from the New Earth, and could technology exist there? They also discuss whether our loved ones in Heaven can see us, whether we will meet biblical figures, the Judgment Seat of Christ, heavenly rewards and crowns, differing authority in eternity, whether believers can experience regret or sadness, and what it means to see God face to face. If you haven't listened to Heaven Part 1, start there for the first half of the conversation. Episode Topics: 0:00 Intro15:54 Where Is Heaven?19:44 Are There Actually Mansions in Heaven?21:25 Are There Really Streets of Gold and Pearly Gates?21:47 What Is the New Jerusalem, and Is It the Same as Heaven?23:16 What Is Abraham’s Bosom?27:07 What’s the Difference Between the Millennium and the New Earth?32:17 Could There Be Technology on the New Earth?32:32 Will We Meet Biblical Figures in Heaven?33:58 Are Our Loved Ones in Heaven Looking Down on Us?38:11 What Is the Judgment Seat of Christ, and What Are Our Crowns?40:16 Will Some Christians Have Greater Authority in Heaven?41:50 Will Christians Regret Wasting Their Life on Earth?45:03 Will We Ever Feel Sadness in Heaven?47:11 Will We Literally See God Face to Face?48:06 Does It Slap? — Baboons ======================================= 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/@alotofwordspodcastX (Twitter): https://x.com/alotofwordscastTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@alotofwordsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-lot-of-words-podcastRumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-7820768?e9s=src_v1_cbl More ways to listen:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4BDk62lDqdUFdOGh81MGUT?si=z5dHsYidRdmsbYzVtd-ziwApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-lot-of-words/id1874390630Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/636dd985-7c53-43fc-85d1-a0e129495180Transistor.fm: https://alotofwords.transistor.fm/

  4. Sep 14

    Heaven: What Happens After We Die? | Part 1

    What happens immediately after we die—and what will eternity actually be like? In Heaven — Part 1, Brett Schoeneick and Pastor Matt Smith discuss the Christian hope of heaven, resurrection, and the glorified body. They explore whether we will recognize our spouse and other people we knew on Earth, whether marriage continues in heaven, how believers can experience perfect joy when someone they loved is not there, and what Scripture suggests about babies and children who die. The conversation also tackles what we will actually do in heaven, whether our pets may be there, what age our glorified bodies might appear to be, and whether ethnicity and nationality remain part of who we are. Before the main discussion, Brett puts Matt on the spot with a “Stump the Pastor” question about Matthew 23:35 and Zechariah. Part 1 of a two-part series on Heaven. Episode Topics: 0:00 Heaven Intro — Part 1 Preview10:09 Why Does Matthew 23:35 Identify Zechariah Differently?19:53 Should Christians Ever Stop Questioning and Simply Trust the Bible?28:00 What Happens Immediately After We Die?39:12 Will We Know Our Spouse and Recognize People in Heaven?41:38 Are People Getting Married in Heaven?45:58 How Can We Be Happy in Heaven If Someone We Love Is in Hell?48:47 Do Babies and Children Who Die Go to Heaven?49:00 What Age Will Our Glorified Bodies Be?50:39 What Will We Actually Do in Heaven?53:18 Will Our Pets Be in Heaven, and Will They Recognize Us?55:17 Will There Be Different Ethnicities and Nationalities in Heaven? ======================================= Our SponsorGet your free 60 day trial of Logos Bible Software: https://logos.sjv.io/alotofwords 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/@alotofwordspodcastX (Twitter): https://x.com/alotofwordscastTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@alotofwordsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-lot-of-words-podcastRumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-7820768?e9s=src_v1_cbl More ways to listen:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4BDk62lDqdUFdOGh81MGUT?si=z5dHsYidRdmsbYzVtd-ziwApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-lot-of-words/id1874390630Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/636dd985-7c53-43fc-85d1-a0e129495180Transistor.fm: https://alotofwords.transistor.fm/

  5. Sep 7

    Christian Nationalism: Is It Biblical or a Gospel Distraction?

    OUR SPONSOR: Get your free 60 day trial of Logos Bible Software: https://logos.sjv.io/alotofwords ======================================= Episode Topics: 0:00 Christian Nationalism — Episode Preview12:22 Are “Minced Oaths” Taking God’s Name in Vain?18:00 Should Christians Feel Convicted Watching Horror Movies?22:39 Should Christians Watch Movies About the Occult, Demons or Satan?26:09 How Should Christians Handle Sex and Graphic Violence in Books?29:59 What Is Christian Nationalism?32:03 Did Christ Commission the Church to Christianize Governments?44:10 What’s the Difference Between Christian Nationalism, Nationalism and Patriotism?52:51 Why Is Christian Nationalism Becoming Popular Right Now?57:55 Did the Apostles Believe the Great Commission Meant Creating a Christian State?1:02:05 Does Psalm 2 Teach That Governments Must Submit to Christ?1:03:53 Does Psalm 33:12 Support Christian Nationalism?1:05:09 What Would Be the Benefit of Having a Christian Nation?1:06:50 Does Revelation 11:15 Teach Christian Political Conquest?1:08:43 Does Romans 13 Require Government to Enforce God’s Moral Law?1:11:48 How Involved Should the Church Be in Politics?1:14:32 Is Christian Nationalism Too Focused on Saving the Nation Instead of Souls?1:16:38 What Should You Do If a Friend Gets Caught Up in Christian Nationalism?1:25:57 Should You Stop Listening to a Pastor Who Supports Christian Nationalism? ======================================= Description: What is Christian Nationalism—and is it actually biblical? In this episode, Brett and Matt examine the growing Christian Nationalism movement and ask a more fundamental question: Did Jesus commission the church to Christianize governments, or did He commission Christians to make disciples? The conversation explores the difference between Christian Nationalism, nationalism, and patriotism; the relationship between church and state; the Great Commission; political involvement; and whether Christians should seek political power as a means of advancing Christ’s kingdom. They also examine several Bible passages commonly brought into the Christian Nationalism debate, including Psalm 2, Psalm 33:12, Revelation 11:15, Romans 13, and the Great Commission. Does Psalm 2 command governments today to submit to Christ? Does Romans 13 require governments to enforce biblical morality? Does “make disciples of all nations” mean Christians should transform nations into Christian states? And how involved should the local church actually be in politics? The episode also begins with listener questions about taking God’s name in vain, “minced oaths,” whether Christians should watch horror movies, occult themes in entertainment, and how believers should approach graphic or sexual material in books. Most importantly, the discussion asks whether Christians can become so focused on saving their nation that they lose sight of the church’s primary mission: proclaiming Christ and making disciples. Subscribe for weekly biblical discussions about theology, culture, church, politics, relationships, and the questions Christians are actually asking. ======================================= Buy Pastor Matt's new book: Mere Membership: Belonging Made Visible Through Baptism and the Lord’s Tablehttps://a.co/d/04ryklXw Have a question you want answered on the podcast?https://alotofwordspodcast.com/contact Buy a mug on 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 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/@alotofwordspodcastX (Twitter): https://x.com/alotofwordscastTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@alotofwordsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-lot-of-words-podcastRumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-7820768?e9s=src_v1_cbl More ways to listen:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4BDk62lDqdUFdOGh81MGUT?si=z5dHsYidRdmsbYzVtd-ziwApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-lot-of-words/id1874390630Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/636dd985-7c53-43fc-85d1-a0e129495180Transistor.fm: https://alotofwords.transistor.fm/ ======================================= 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/@alotofwordspodcastX (Twitter): https://x.com/alotofwordscastTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@alotofwordsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-lot-of-words-podcastRumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-7820768?e9s=src_v1_cbl More ways to listen:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4BDk62lDqdUFdOGh81MGUT?si=z5dHsYidRdmsbYzVtd-ziwApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-lot-of-words/id1874390630Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/636dd985-7c53-43fc-85d1-a0e129495180Transistor.fm: https://alotofwords.transistor.fm/

  6. Aug 31

    Conspiracy Theories: What Should Christians Believe?

    Get your free 60 day trial of Logos Bible Software: https://logos.sjv.io/alotofwords ======================================= Description: Conspiracy theories are everywhere—but should Christians believe them? Brett and Pastor Matt Smith examine how Christians should think about conspiracies, evidence, skepticism and truth. They discuss the difference between actual conspiracies and conspiracy theories, why secret knowledge is so psychologically attractive, and how modern conspiracy culture can begin to resemble Gnosticism. They also explore biblical examples of conspiracy, distrust of institutions and experts, the Epstein files, government surveillance, big-tech censorship, AI, JFK, 9/11, chemtrails, flat earth, the moon landing and more. At the center of the conversation is a larger question: What standard should Christians use to determine whether something is actually true? Episode Topics: 0:00 Intro8:07 When Will Pastor Matt’s Genesis Commentary Be Released?11:47 Can Christians Do Business With Organizations That Promote a False Gospel?14:20 Should Christians Boycott Companies They Disagree With?18:05 Are There Different Levels of Punishment in Hell?23:03 Conspiracy Theories23:26 Is It Wrong for Christians to Believe Conspiracy Theories?32:19 Should Christians Be Skeptical of the Government and Media?39:30 Why Are We So Attracted to Conspiracy Theories?44:37 How Do Conspiracy Theories Relate to Biblical Truth?1:01:58 Should You Try to Talk Someone Out of a Conspiracy Theory?1:07:20 Do We Simply Have Too Much Information?1:13:52 Rapid-Fire Conspiracy Theories1:14:01 Was JFK Killed by One Person or Multiple People?1:14:17 What About 9/11 Conspiracy Theories?1:14:23 Are Chemtrails Real?1:16:46 Is Big Tech Intentionally Suppressing Information?1:16:33 Is AI the Mark of the Beast?1:16:46 Can Cryptocurrency Biohack Us?1:17:05 Is the Government Surveilling Us Through Phones and Alexa?1:17:49 Is the Earth Flat?1:17:53 Did the Moon Landing Really Happen? ======================================= 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/@alotofwordspodcastX (Twitter): https://x.com/alotofwordscastTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@alotofwordsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-lot-of-words-podcastRumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-7820768?e9s=src_v1_cbl More ways to listen:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4BDk62lDqdUFdOGh81MGUT?si=z5dHsYidRdmsbYzVtd-ziwApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-lot-of-words/id1874390630Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/636dd985-7c53-43fc-85d1-a0e129495180Transistor.fm: https://alotofwords.transistor.fm/

  7. Aug 24

    When Forgiveness Feels Impossible: What Does God Require?

    Get your free 60 day trial of Logos Bible Software: https://logos.sjv.io/alotofwords ======================================= Episode Topics: 0:00 Intro28:52 What Does It Actually Mean to Forgive Someone Biblically?35:50 Can You Take Communion Without Being Reconciled?49:28 Is Forgiveness a Feeling, a Decision, or Both?53:14 Must Someone Repent Before You Forgive Them?1:01:10 How Do You Forgive Someone Who Deeply Betrayed You?1:08:31 Does It Slap? The New Tesla Minivan What does it really mean to forgive someone—and do they have to repent before you forgive them? Brett and Pastor Matt Smith unpack the biblical meaning of forgiveness and the important distinction between forgiveness, reconciliation and restored trust. They discuss whether Christians can withhold forgiveness until someone repents, whether unresolved relationships should affect taking communion, and whether forgiveness is a feeling or a decision to obey God. The conversation also tackles the difficult cases: betrayal, adultery, broken trust and relationships that may never be fully restored. Forgiveness does not necessarily mean pretending the offense never mattered, immediately restoring trust or becoming close friends again. So what exactly does God require of the Christian who has been genuinely wronged? A practical and theological conversation about forgiveness, repentance, reconciliation, justice and the grace Christians have first received through Christ. ======================================= 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/@alotofwordspodcastX (Twitter): https://x.com/alotofwordscastTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@alotofwordsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-lot-of-words-podcastRumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-7820768?e9s=src_v1_cbl More ways to listen:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4BDk62lDqdUFdOGh81MGUT?si=z5dHsYidRdmsbYzVtd-ziwApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-lot-of-words/id1874390630Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/636dd985-7c53-43fc-85d1-a0e129495180Transistor.fm: https://alotofwords.transistor.fm/

  8. Aug 17

    How Do I Know God’s Will? Signs, Peace & Decisions

    Get your free 60 day trial of Logos Bible Software: https://logos.sjv.io/alotofwords ======================================= How do you know God's will for your life—and what happens if you make the wrong decision? In this episode, Brett and Pastor Matt Smith discuss God's revealed will, His sovereign plan, human choices, prayer and biblical wisdom. They explore whether Christians should look for signs, coincidences, feelings of peace or anxiety when trying to determine what God wants them to do. Can you miss God's plan? Can you marry the wrong person, choose the wrong career or make a decision that puts your life on “Plan B”? And if God is sovereign over what happens, why should Christians pray? The episode also answers listener questions about the Tree of Life Bible Translation and whether believers in heaven will grieve loved ones who were not saved. A practical and theological conversation for anyone who has ever prayed, “God, what do You want me to do?” Episode Topics: 0:00 Episode Preview – What Is the Will of God?0:44 Podcast Intro & Opening Banter15:25 Is the Tree of Life Bible Translation a Good Translation?25:43 Will We Be Sad in Heaven Over Loved Ones Who Weren’t Saved?32:39 What Is the Will of God and How Do I Know If I’m in It?44:19 How Should Christians Make Big Decisions and Find God’s Will?50:04 If God Is Sovereign and Everything Is Ordained, Why Pray?53:22 What Does It Mean When the Bible Says God “Desires” Something?55:48 Does God Ever Change His Mind?1:00:06 Can Prayer Change God’s Decree?1:03:11 Can Signs, Peace or Anxiety Reveal God’s Will? ======================================= 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/@alotofwordspodcastX (Twitter): https://x.com/alotofwordscastTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@alotofwordsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-lot-of-words-podcastRumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-7820768?e9s=src_v1_cbl More ways to listen:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4BDk62lDqdUFdOGh81MGUT?si=z5dHsYidRdmsbYzVtd-ziwApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-lot-of-words/id1874390630Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/636dd985-7c53-43fc-85d1-a0e129495180Transistor.fm: https://alotofwords.transistor.fm/

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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.

Information

  • Creator
    Matt Smith, Brett Schoeneck, Shauncy Green
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 A Lot of Words
  • Show Website
    A Lot of Words

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