Jake And Friends Jake Smith

Alla and Kayla join the guys to talk about how they have valued their marriages by keeping them guarded against the enemy. Jake also reveals his coffee spending habits.

John Steakley joins the podcast to discuss forming Unbound Grace, a nonprofit to see men and women find freedom from alcohol and substance use disorder by experiencing spiritual health through relationship with Christ and community with others.Yes, John attended Samford University (Beeson Divinity School).

Danny Wood joins the podcast to answer the question of "Why Jesus?" and discusses how that question impacted his decision to shepherd Shades Mountain Baptist Church for 24 years.Danny Wood most definitely went to Samford University and I'm honored to have him on this podcast.Danny graduated from Auburn University, worked at South Central Bell (now AT&T), attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, later became the pastor at First Baptist Church in Rustin, Loui...

Trace Hamiter joins to discuss The Oaks Collaborative, a nonprofit organization that collaborates with local churches and campus ministries to help connect incoming college students to Christ and to Christ-centered community and where he serves as the Executive Director.Trace is a husband, father of 5, former college minister, handyman and follower of Jesus.

Dr. Eric Hankins joins the podcast to discuss the idea of expressive individualism, a concept that has run wild in our culture the last few decades.Dr. Hankins started his ministry at First Baptist Fairhope December 1, 2016. He comes to First Baptist Fairhope from FBC Oxford Mississippi where he served as Pastor for 12 years. He is a native of Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Hankins has served churches in Texas, Mississippi, Louisiana and now Alabama. He is a graduate of Louisiana College, New O...

Riley Leonard joins the show and doesn't hold anything back about loving the Lord! Although he doesn't know much about 90's pop culture, he is mature beyond his years and you won't want to miss this one.Riley is currently at the University of Notre Dame where he is playing quarterback for the Fighting Irish. He previously started quarterback at Duke University from 2021-2023, and is from Fairhope, AL: Eastern Shore USA.