The Shift

EC Smith
  • 5.0 (6)
  • Christianity

The Shift is a devotional podcast designed to help you slow down, open Scripture, and let God's Word reshape your heart. Hosted by Cornelius "EC" Smith, husband, father, and law enforcement leader, each Spirit-led episode blends biblical truth, real-life reflection, and practical application. Every believer is on a journey of restoration and redemption—and every step points back to Jesus. Because through the shift, your faith deepens.

Episodes

  1. 09/11/2025

    Unshaken: Responding in Faith Amid Spiritual Warfare

    In this episode, I share my personal response to recent events and the ongoing spiritual battles in our nation. It’s a call to believers to stand firm, stay courageous, and not be swayed by fear, anger, or discouragement. Join me as I speak a charge to Christians everywhere: it’s time to hold fast to our faith and stand strong in the face of the enemy’s attacks.

  2. 06/02/2025

    The Prologue - Wrestling w/ Confidence, Perfectionism and Seeking Approval

    Have you ever felt paralyzed by self-doubt, perfectionism, or the fear of what others might think? In this episode, I’m sharing the personal battle that once silenced my voice — and how God is teaching me to rebuild faith after failure, walk in obedience when I don’t feel qualified, and find confidence not in myself, but in Him. We’ll dive deep into the traps of perfectionism, the pressure to please people, and the reality of spiritual burnout — and we’ll discover what the Bible says about surrendering control, trusting God’s strength in our weakness, and moving forward in faith. This is a message for anyone who has ever questioned their calling, doubted their worth, or felt like they had to be perfect to be useful. You are not disqualified. God is not done with you. Let’s make the shift — from fear to faith, from performance to purpose, from insecurity to identity in Christ.

    The Prologue - Wrestling w/ Confidence, Perfectionism and Seeking Approval

  3. 06/02/2025

    The Prologue - Relaunch

    In this episode, I’m sharing my heart behind this podcast and why I’m stepping back into this space after so much time away. This isn’t just a relaunch of a podcast — it’s a testimony of God’s redemption and restoration in my life. I open up about my personal struggles, the double life I used to live, the fear and shame that tried to silence me, and how God met me in the middle of it all — not to cancel me, but to restore me. If you’ve ever felt like you’ve disqualified yourself from God’s purpose, or like you’ve drifted too far to come back, this episode is for you. We’ll talk about why I walked away, how God reshaped my heart, and why The Shift exists — not just as a podcast, but as a place to grow, wrestle with truth, and walk in faith together. Get ready for real stories, raw moments, and a reminder that God’s grace is bigger than our mistakes.

    The Prologue - Relaunch

  4. 06/02/2025

    The Prologue - Introduction

    In this episode, I’m laying the foundation for The Shift. I’ll walk you through the heart behind this podcast, the mission, the vision, the values, and what you can expect moving forward. This is a space for thoughtful study, honest reflection, and real conversations about faith and life. Whether you’re here out of curiosity or you’re searching for something deeper, my prayer is that this space becomes a source of encouragement and a reminder that God is always at work — even in the shift.

    The Prologue - Introduction
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About

The Shift is a devotional podcast designed to help you slow down, open Scripture, and let God's Word reshape your heart. Hosted by Cornelius "EC" Smith, husband, father, and law enforcement leader, each Spirit-led episode blends biblical truth, real-life reflection, and practical application. Every believer is on a journey of restoration and redemption—and every step points back to Jesus. Because through the shift, your faith deepens.

Information

  • Creator
    EC Smith
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © EC Smith
  • Show Website
    The Shift