Forging Fridays

Rev. Matthew Smith
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Forging Fridays is a laid-back, faith-driven podcast focused on building our lives according to God’s Word. Each episode explores Bible verses, themes, and practical truths that help shape how we think, live, and grow as believers. Whether you’re new to the faith or have walked with God for years, these short, encouraging conversations are designed to strengthen your foundation and spark meaningful reflection—all in 10–20 minutes.

  1. Sep 18

    Kingdom Mindset: Thinking From Heaven’s View

    Episode 35 — Kingdom Mindset: Thinking From Heaven’s View What if the battle isn’t just around you—but in how you’re seeing what’s happening around you? In this episode of Forging Fridays, we look at Colossians 3:1–3 and what it means to develop a Kingdom mindset. Fear, delay, rejection, and pressure can distort our perspective, but Scripture calls us to “set our affection on things above.” Kingdom thinking doesn’t deny the problem—it remembers that the problem is not the highest authority in the room. Discover how delay can become development, opposition can become refinement, rejection can become redirection, and pruning can become preparation. 📖 Colossians 3:2 KJV
“Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.” Forging Fridays — where pressure produces purpose.

  2. Sep 5 ·  Bonus

    Called to Be Holy Series: Holiness from the Inside Out

    BONUS EPISODE — CALLED TO BE HOLY SERIES Holiness From the Inside Out What if holiness is not first about what people can see—but about what God sees? In this bonus episode of the Called to Be Holy series, we go deeper into Matthew 23:25–26 (KJV) and confront one of the greatest dangers in our walk with God: looking right on the outside while remaining unchanged on the inside. Jesus did not call us to simply clean up our appearance. He called us to surrender the heart. Because holiness is not just about what you wear, where you go, or what you do. It reaches into our motives, desires, attitudes, thoughts, and intentions. God transforms the heart before He reforms the habits. When God changes what is happening within us, that transformation will eventually become visible through the way we live. This is not about performing holiness. It is not about pretending. It is about allowing God to make us holy from the inside out.

  3. Sep 5

    The Freedom of Forgiveness

    What if the person you refuse to forgive is not the one trapped—you are? In this episode of Forging Fridays: Pressure Produces Purpose, we dig into Colossians 3:13 (KJV) and confront the hidden weight of bitterness, resentment, and unresolved offense. Forgiveness does not mean what happened was okay. It means you are refusing to let yesterday’s wound control tomorrow’s purpose. Unforgiveness is a prison you guard yourself. Forgiveness opens the door. It is time to release the offense, surrender the bitterness, and walk in freedom.

  4. Aug 28

    Aligned for Prosperity

    Aligned for Prosperity What if biblical prosperity has less to do with having more—and more to do with being aligned with God? In this episode of Forging Fridays, we take a deeper look at Jeremiah 29:11 and the context many people overlook. God’s promise of an “expected end” was given to people living in exile—not people experiencing immediate promotion, comfort, or abundance. Through Jeremiah, Joseph, Joshua, Psalm 1, and the teachings of Jesus, we explore what Scripture actually says about prosperity, success, obedience, stewardship, and purpose. You’ll discover why being in a difficult season does not mean you are outside the will of God, why increase is not always evidence of alignment, and why faithfulness may be a better measurement of success than visibility, income, or opportunity. Prosperity is not simply having more. It is being where God wants you, doing what God has called you to do, and remaining faithful while He brings you to His expected end. 📖 Primary Text: Jeremiah 29:11 KJV In this episode: The overlooked context of Jeremiah 29:11What “prosperity” means according to ScriptureWhy Joseph was called prosperous even in slavery and prisonAlignment versus ambitionThe connection between obedience and biblical successWhy every gift, resource, and opportunity must serve God’s purposeA practical alignment audit for your family, calling, character, and stewardshipChoose alignment over applause, obedience over opportunity, and purpose over pressure. This is Forging Fridays — where pressure produces purpose.

  5. Aug 22 ·  Bonus

    Called To Be Holy Series: Lesson 1-Holiness Starts with God

    Holiness doesn’t begin with rules—it begins with God. In Episode 1 of Called to Be Holy, we explore 1 Peter 1:15–16 and discover that holiness is rooted in God’s nature, grows through relationship, and is our response to His grace. This episode lays the foundation for the series with one simple truth: holiness is not perfection achieved—it is surrender maintained.

  6. Aug 22

    Faith That Moves Mountians

    Faith doesn’t deny the mountain—it trusts God while the mountain is still standing. In this episode of Forging Fridays, we unpack Mark 11:22–23 and discover what it means to have faith that speaks, stands, and refuses to be moved by what it sees. Whether the mountain is financial, emotional, spiritual, or personal, this episode will challenge you to anchor your confidence in God and believe that no obstacle is greater than His power.

  7. Aug 22

    Spiritual Warfare: Knowing the Fight

    Not every battle you face is natural—and not every person is your enemy. In this episode of Forging Fridays, we unpack Ephesians 6:12 and explore the reality of spiritual warfare, the influences behind the struggle, and why the armor of God must be worn daily—not occasionally. This week’s challenge: pray through the armor of God out loud every morning and learn to fight the right battle, the right way.

  8. Aug 7

    Power of Praise as a Weapon

    What happens when you praise God before the breakthrough? In this episode of Forging Fridays, we look at Psalm 22:3 and discover how praise shifts our focus from the pressure around us to the God who remains faithful through it all. From David to Paul and Silas to Judah in 2 Chronicles 20, Scripture shows us a powerful pattern: praise often comes before the victory. Your circumstances may not change immediately—but praise can change the atmosphere and realign your heart with the presence and promises of God. Forging Fridays — where pressure produces purpose.

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Forging Fridays is a laid-back, faith-driven podcast focused on building our lives according to God’s Word. Each episode explores Bible verses, themes, and practical truths that help shape how we think, live, and grow as believers. Whether you’re new to the faith or have walked with God for years, these short, encouraging conversations are designed to strengthen your foundation and spark meaningful reflection—all in 10–20 minutes.

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  • Creator
    Rev. Matthew Smith
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    37
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Rev. Matthew Smith
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    Forging Fridays