A Lot of Words

Matt Smith, Brett Schoeneck, Shauncy Green

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. 4d ago

    Can Christians Be Depressed? Biblical Hope for Sorrow

    Can Christians be depressed? Brett and Pastor Matt Smith talk through depression, hopelessness, grief, medication, counseling, biblical joy, lament Psalms, and what it means to keep trusting God in sorrow. They also answer questions about children in church and whether unwise choices are necessarily sinful. Topics covered in this episode: 00:00 Cold Open: Depression Does Not Slap00:37 Welcome to A Lot of Words Podcast14:05 Should Children Stay in the Main Church Service?24:08 Is an Unwise Decision a Sin?31:09 Is Depression Defined in the Bible?39:20 Is It Okay to Be Sad for a Long Time?50:54 Can a Christian Be Saved and Still Feel Hopeless?01:03:47 Is Depression a Sign of a Lack of Faith?01:05:55 Are Christians Too Quick to Turn to Pills?01:12:23 Should Christians Seek a Specialist for Depression?01:15:27 Is There Such a Thing as Righteous Depression?01:20:39 What Should Christians Do With Lament?01:25:40 Does It Slap? Key Fobs Watch BoBo & Precious - The Silliest Clowns in America Interview:https://youtu.be/kRvjc19RmVw ======================================= 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. Jul 13

    Why God Allows Christians to Fail

    Failure hurts—but does it always mean something has gone wrong? In this episode, Brett and Pastor Matt Smith discuss why God allows Christians to fail and how setbacks can produce humility, perseverance, wisdom, and dependence on the Lord. They examine the fear of failure, the danger of living an entirely risk-averse life, and how Christians can develop the ability to learn from their mistakes rather than being defined by them. They also offer practical counsel for anyone who feels like a failure and explore the difference between worldly achievement and biblical success. Additional questions include whether there are different levels of punishment in hell, whether Dante’s Inferno is biblical, what happened to the children who died during the Passover, whether Christians can participate in games involving deception, and when Christians may use force in self-defense. Topics covered in this episode: 0:00 Introduction15:32 Are There Different Levels of Punishment in Hell?21:11 Is Dante’s Inferno Extra-Biblical?25:01 Did the Babies Who Died During Passover Go to Heaven?30:52 Can Christians Play Games That Require Deception?37:47 Should Christians Portray Jesus in Movies?44:09 When Is It Appropriate for Christians to Use Force in Self-Defense?50:45 Is Refusing to Defend Your Home More Righteous? 53:56 Why Does God Allow Christians to Fail?57:46 Is Failure Part of God’s Plan for My Life?1:04:39 Is Fear of Failure a Lack of Trust in God?1:09:05 How Do Christians Learn to Handle Failure?1:13:12 What Should You Tell Someone Who Feels Like a Failure?1:19:05 How Does God Define Success?1:19:19 What Does Biblical Success Look Like at Work? 1:26:18 Does the Netherlands Slap? Watch BoBo & Precious - The Silliest Clowns in America Interview:https://youtu.be/kRvjc19RmVw ======================================= 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. Jul 6

    Christian Patriotism: Biblical or Dangerous?

    Can Christians love their country without turning patriotism into an idol? In this episode of A Lot of Words, Brett and Pastor Matt Smith talk through patriotism, politics, the Pledge of Allegiance, flags in church, Fourth of July celebrations, political candidates, and whether Christians should criticize government leaders while still praying for them. They also wrestle with a bigger question: how should Christians live as citizens of America while remembering that their ultimate citizenship is in the Kingdom of God? If you’ve ever wondered where love of country ends and idolatry begins, this episode is for you. Topics covered in this episode: 00:00 Intro06:56 What Are Pastor Matt’s PRs?10:40 How Were People Saved Before Jesus Came?18:13 Abortion Abolitionism vs Incremental Pro-Life38:53 Patriotism and Christianity38:58 Can Christians Be Patriotic?42:47 Should Christians Be Patriotic in Countries Like China or North Korea?43:30 Was the American Revolution Biblical?51:34 Was George Washington a Christian?56:44 Should Christians Say the Pledge of Allegiance?58:20 Should Churches Display the American Flag?1:00:39 Should Churches Have Fourth of July Celebrations?1:02:11 Should Churches Sing Patriotic Songs During Worship?1:05:03 Should Pastors Endorse Political Candidates?1:08:57 Is It Sinful to Criticize Political Leaders?1:09:12 Can Christians Insult Leaders They Pray For?1:13:57 If God Chooses Leaders, Should Christians Still Vote?1:18:35 Does It Slap: Grilled Chicken Nuggets?1:19:50 Final Thoughts on Patriotism Watch BoBo & Precious - The Silliest Clowns in America Interview:https://youtu.be/kRvjc19RmVw ======================================= 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. Jun 29

    Christian Dating: Online Dating, Deal Breakers & Pornography | Part 2

    In Part 2 of our Christian Dating series, Matt and Brett explore practical biblical wisdom for relationships and marriage. Topics include physical boundaries before marriage, pornography, online dating, missionary dating, doctrinal differences, forgiveness after sexual sin, and choosing a godly spouse. If you're looking for clear, Scripture-based guidance on Christian dating, this episode addresses many of the questions believers wrestle with today. Topics covered in this episode: 00:00:00 Intro00:12:41 Biblical Grounds for Divorce in an Abusive Marriage00:12:56 What Counts as Physical Abuse in Marriage?00:28:53 Is Jeremiah 29:11 a Promise for Christians Today?00:33:10 Are We Unequally Yoked in This Relationship?00:40:42 Is Church Hopping a Red Flag in Dating?00:47:06 Should Men Always Initiate on Dating Apps?00:50:50 How Involved Should Parents Be in Christian Dating?00:58:45 What If a Father Disapproves of the Marriage?01:01:16 Should Christians Have Opposite-Sex Friendships?01:08:34 Should You Date Someone Recently Divorced?01:11:12 Three Questions a Father Should Ask His Daughter’s Boyfriend01:14:46 How to Break Up in a Biblical Way01:21:12 Fighting Loneliness While Waiting for Marriage Watch BoBo & Precious - The Silliest Clowns in America Interview:https://youtu.be/kRvjc19RmVw ======================================= 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. Jun 22

    Christian Dating: God’s Will, Soulmates & How Far Is Too Far? Part 1

    Watch BoBo & Precious: The Silliest Clowns in America https://youtu.be/kRvjc19RmVw Is there one specific person God wants you to marry? How do Christians know if a relationship is God’s will? And how far is too far physically before marriage? In this episode of A Lot of Words, Brett and Pastor Matt tackle Christian dating, the soulmate myth, dating non-Christians, physical boundaries, kissing, loneliness, and why no spouse can ever satisfy what only Christ was meant to fulfill. Dating wisdom, idolatry checks, and the uncomfortable truth that “John MacArthur with abs” may not be walking through the church doors anytime soon. Topics In This Episode: 00:00:00 – Intro00:06:27 — The Really Jim Healy Responds00:10:28 — Will Humans Ever Live on Mars?00:11:43 — Should We Spend Billions Going to Space?00:14:33 — Would Pastor Matt Go to Space?00:20:18 — Is Faith a Spectrum?00:26:17 — How Do I Know I’m Marrying the Right Person?00:37:13 — Did I Miss God’s Will by Marrying the Wrong Person?00:42:28 — How Do I Find My Soulmate?00:50:02 — How Far Is Too Far in Christian Dating?00:57:12 — Can God Forgive Sexual Sin Before Marriage?00:59:57 — Is Missionary Dating Ever Okay?01:04:21 — What Is Christian Dating?01:07:31 — Is Pornography Addiction a Dating Deal Breaker?01:10:46 — Is Online Dating Wise for Christians?01:11:49 — Deal-Breaking Doctrinal Differences in Dating ======================================= 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. Jun 15

    Is Same-Sex Attraction Sinful?

    Is same-sex attraction itself sinful, or is only the act sinful? In this episode of A Lot of Words, Brett and Pastor Matt Smith tackle one of the most difficult questions in modern Christianity: how should Christians think biblically about same-sex attraction, homosexuality, identity, desire, and the gospel? The conversation looks at Romans 1, the fall, sinful desires, cultural confusion, and the modern claim that feelings define who we are. Matt argues that the issue is not only behavior, but identity — that Christians must not allow disordered desires to become the foundation of who they are. At the same time, the episode points back to the hope of Christ for sinners, strugglers, and anyone caught in confusion or rebellion. This is a blunt, biblical, and honest conversation about sexuality, sin, compassion, repentance, and the hope found only in Jesus Christ. Topics discussed in this episode: 00:17:12 How Is Success in Ministry Measured?00:23:18 Do Pastors Have More Clout with Jesus?00:30:06 Is Same-Sex Attraction Sinful?00:35:34 Is Homosexuality a Sinful Act?00:40:44 Can Someone Be Born Gay?00:44:31 What Does Repentance Look Like for Same-Sex Attraction?00:49:55 Is Being Gay an Identity?00:54:05 Should Christians Use the Term LGBTQ?00:58:36 How Should Christians Handle DEI Policies at Work?01:05:09 What Should Parents Do if Their Child Struggles with Same-Sex Attraction?01:09:58 When Should Parents Talk to Their Kids About Homosexuality?01:15:08 Can Someone Pursue Ministry While Struggling with Same-Sex Attraction?01:17:14 Is Conversion Therapy Biblical?01:18:20 Should a Gay Couple Be Allowed to Join a Church?01:20:17 What If I Pray to Be Straight and Nothing Changes?01:24:00 Can Someone with Same-Sex Attraction Have a Godly Marriage?01:28:28 Does it Slap? ======================================= 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. Jun 8

    Environmentalism: Stewardship or Paganism?

    Brett and Pastor Matt Smith discuss environmentalism, climate change, recycling, biblical stewardship, dominion, and the difference between caring for God’s creation and turning creation into an idol. In this episode:00:11:37 — Catholic Shorts Backlash00:22:37 — Does God Test Christians?00:31:05 — Did Jesus Go to Hell?00:34:49 — Should Churches Recite Creeds?00:42:25 — Is Not Recycling a Sin?00:49:01 — Biblical Dominion Over Creation01:00:35 — Are Christians Required to Recycle?01:01:18 — Should Churches Recycle?01:03:23 — Should Christians Support Climate Change Activism?01:08:34 — When Christians Become Environmental Activists01:08:56 — The Green Dragon of Recycling01:13:14 — Is Environmentalism a Cult?01:15:53 — Should Christians Say “Mother Nature”?01:17:01 — Do Animals Have Souls?01:31:57 — Consumerism and God’s Creation01:40:12 — Does It Slap? ======================================= 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. Jun 1

    The Gender War: Why Everyone is Confused?

    What does the Bible actually say about masculinity and femininity? In this episode, Brett and Pastor Matt Smith discuss gender confusion, biblical manhood, biblical womanhood, feminism, marriage, submission, sacrificial love, and why Christians must define men and women according to God’s design rather than cultural trends or personal feelings. The conversation explores how Scripture frames masculinity and femininity, why truth and words matter, and how Christians should respond to a culture that has become deeply confused about gender. In this episode: 00:19:33 Can Christians use profanity?00:30:31 Masculinity vs Femininity00:31:39 Why are so many youth confused about gender?00:33:49 Why are people asking the question about gender confusion?00:51:01 What is Biblical Masculinity and Femininity?00:53:59 Gender confusion in roles, sports and activities00:57:50 Is Masculinity Something You Do or Something You Are?01:04:46 A woman wants to pursue masculine activities, is that wrong?01:12:52 Should a wife submit to a weak and lazy husband?01:16:37 Is Feminism compatible with Christianity?01:20:31 Did Men’s Failure Fuel Feminism?01:23:02 Define the term "Toxic-Masculinity" ======================================= 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.

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  • Creator
    Matt Smith, Brett Schoeneck, Shauncy Green
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 A Lot of Words
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