Upon Their Shoulders

Jake Smith and Nick Weaver
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We are standing upon the shoulders of giants. As young Christians, we are trying to avoid Rehoboam’s folly by relying on the counsel of our elders. Please join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they ask questions, interview others, and strive to grow in their faith.

  1. 12/30/2025

    Adam Hull: Extended version

    Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Adam Hull, a deacon at the Ellisville church of Christ in Ellisville, Missouri. For us, Adam is the older brother we never had. In this conversation, young people can learn how to create daily habits that strengthen their faith and handle grief in a way that pleases God.

    58 min

  2. 12/30/2025

    Adam Hull: True but far away

    Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Adam Hull, a deacon at the Ellisville church of Christ in Ellisville, Missouri. For us, Adam is the older brother we never had. In this conversation, young people can learn how to create daily habits that strengthen their faith and handle grief in a way that pleases God.

    34 min

  3. 11/25/2025

    Dr. Larry Walker: Extended version

    Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Dr. Larry Walker, an elder at the Medina church of Christ in Medina, Tennessee. Dr. Walker was a long-term faculty member at the University of Mississippi where he studied pharmacy and served at his local congregation. In this conversation, young people can learn how to support their shepherds and defend the faith in all circumstances.

    1h 3m

  4. 11/25/2025

    Dr. Larry Walker: Call them when you're sick

    Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Dr. Larry Walker, an elder at the Medina church of Christ in Medina, Tennessee. Dr. Walker was a long-term faculty member at the University of Mississippi where he studied pharmacy and served at his local congregation. In this conversation, young people can learn how to support their shepherds and defend the faith in all circumstances.

    34 min

  5. 10/14/2025

    Kevin Wise: Extended version

    Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Kevin Wise, an elder at the Ellisville church of Christ in St. Louis, Missouri. When Kevin and his family visit a congregation, you won’t find them in the back row. In this conversation, young people can learn how to build genuine, deep relationships with their family and have meaningful conversations that lead them to Christ.

    56 min

  6. 10/14/2025

    Kevin Wise: Not in the back row

    Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Kevin Wise, an elder at the Ellisville church of Christ in St. Louis, Missouri. When Kevin and his family visit a congregation, you won’t find them in the back row. In this conversation, young people can learn how to build genuine, deep relationships with their family and have meaningful conversations that lead them to Christ.

    34 min

  7. 09/16/2025

    Barry Britnell: Extended version

    Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Barry Britnell, an elder at the Capshaw church of Christ in Madison County Alabama. This man bought a book on HTML and built the very first webpage for Florida College. In this episode, young people can learn how to influence their family for Christ, utilize good resources, and deal with difficult people in a biblical manner.

    1h 1m

  8. 09/16/2025

    Barry Britnell: People are people

    Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Barry Britnell, an elder at the Capshaw church of Christ in Madison County Alabama. This man bought a book on HTML and built the very first webpage for Florida College. In this episode, young people can learn how to influence their family for Christ, utilize good resources, and deal with difficult people in a biblical manner.

    35 min
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We are standing upon the shoulders of giants. As young Christians, we are trying to avoid Rehoboam’s folly by relying on the counsel of our elders. Please join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they ask questions, interview others, and strive to grow in their faith.

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  • Creator
    Jake Smith and Nick Weaver
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    201
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2023 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Upon Their Shoulders