Smells Like Smoke

Trevor DeVage
  • 4.9 (35)
  • CHRISTIANITY
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

Smells Like Smoke is a raw, hope-filled podcast for people tired of safe religion and distant answers. Inspired by Jude 23, we go where others won’t. Into addiction, doubt, shame, and real-life pain to help rescue people without losing ourselves. This isn’t about being louder or winning arguments. It’s about getting close enough to save lives. 30 minutes. Real stories. Real hope. If your faith never smells like smoke, you’re probably too far from the fire.

  1. 6D AGO

    Good Isn’t the Same as Whole

    We all know good people. Hardworking. Responsible. Moral. But what if goodness is hiding brokenness? This episode explores why Jesus did not come to make bad people good. He came to rescue the lost. Trevor DeVage unpacks why morality cannot heal the soul and why honesty is the first step toward real rescue. Stop hiding behind “I’m fine” and start living healed.

    18 min

  2. JAN 28

    Smells Like Smoke-From Judgment to Rescue

    In this episode of Smells Like Smoke, Pastor Trevor DeVage challenges the way we see people and how that perspective shapes the way we treat them. Drawing from experiences inside Wilmot Prison in Tucson, Pastor Trevor unpacks why judgment fails, why pain drives behavior, and why rescue begins with understanding. Most people already know their lives are not working. Addiction, anger, success, and isolation are not the root problem. They are symptoms of unaddressed pain, shame, and loneliness. This episode is a call to trade judgment for curiosity, correction for compassion, and distance for rescue.

    18 min

  3. JAN 21

    Smells Like Smoke: Courageous Faith in Action

    Welcome to Smells Like Smoke, a bold podcast for those who are tired of safe, comfortable faith. Inspired by Jude 23, this show is about getting close enough to the fire to rescue people, not just talk about it. Each episode challenges you to trade comfort for courage and distance for action. This is not about winning arguments or playing church. It is about stepping into messy, real-world situations to pull people back from addiction, isolation, shame, and spiritual death. If your faith never costs you anything and never smells like smoke, you might be standing too far from the fire. Stay close. Rescue is worth the cost.

    15 min

  4. 10/29/2025

    First Fruits & Financial Freedom

    In the season finale of The Make, Pastor Trevor unpacks why tracking your spending isn’t just financial — it’s formational. Discover how clarity, accountability, and first-fruit generosity can shape spiritual habits, reduce anxiety, and bring lasting peace to your financial life.

    28 min

  5. 10/22/2025

    Money Talks: Trust Over Income

    Today on The Make, we unpack how to stop letting money own you and let Jesus lead, even when inflation rises and Amazon keeps calling your name. Pastor Trevor DeVage dives deep into practical rhythms of faith and finance: learning to “give first, save second, live on the rest,” creating kingdom margin, practicing contentment, and discovering how true freedom comes from trusting God, not your paycheck. This episode is all about trading consumption for contentment and investing in an eternal ROI that changes lives.

    33 min

  6. 10/15/2025

    From Sunday Taking To Everyday Making with Mario & Sherry Henry

    Today on The Make, we sit down with Mario and Sherry Henry, Pantano’s dynamic Next Steps duo. We talk about their journey from church wounds to healing, service, and purpose. Hear how their three-step framework—connect to Jesus, connect to community, and connect to purpose—equips people to move from Sunday taking to everyday making.

    52 min

  7. 10/08/2025

    The Summoned Generation: Finding Purpose in a Restless World

    In this powerful solo episode, Pastor Trevor opens his heart about a divine stirring that’s been growing in his soul, a “holy discomfort” that’s shaking him (and perhaps all of us) out of spiritual autopilot. Drawing from Isaiah 41:4, Trevor explores what it means to be summoned by God in this generation, a generation marked by restlessness, distraction, and hunger for purpose. He unpacks how every great move of God begins with dissatisfaction, why God doesn’t need your resume but your yes, and how leaders, parents, students, and believers alike can respond to this sacred call. If you’ve been feeling unsettled, stirred, or unsure of what’s next, this episode is your wake-up call. When God summons, history shifts. Are you ready to say yes?

    30 min

  8. 10/01/2025

    Finding Rhythms of Life with Rebecca Hamlin

    Today on The Make we sit down with returning guest Rebecca Hamlin to talk about life updates, Soul Space’s expansion, and how to build rhythms of faith, prayer, and balance in a noisy world. From family and community growth to spiritual practices of slowing down and seeking God, we explore how intentional habits bring transformation and hope.

    39 min
See All (141)

4.9
out of 5
35 Ratings

About

Smells Like Smoke is a raw, hope-filled podcast for people tired of safe religion and distant answers. Inspired by Jude 23, we go where others won’t. Into addiction, doubt, shame, and real-life pain to help rescue people without losing ourselves. This isn’t about being louder or winning arguments. It’s about getting close enough to save lives. 30 minutes. Real stories. Real hope. If your faith never smells like smoke, you’re probably too far from the fire.

Information

  • Creator
    Trevor DeVage
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    141
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Trevor DeVage
  • Show Website
    Smells Like Smoke