Episode No. 001 In this installment of The Everyday Pastor, two experienced church leaders address a range of questions submitted by listeners. They explore topics including personal health, staying mentally sharp, nurturing relationships within their congregation, caring for their spouses, learning from mistakes, and the thought process behind sermon selection. This live session was recorded … Read more

The Everyday Pastor: Episode No. 001 This episode delves into the delicate balancing act of pastoral life. It raises questions about maintaining personal health, sharpening one’s mind, nurturing relationships with church members, caring for family, and even owning up to mistakes. Recorded live at the 2025 National Conference, this session sees hosts Matt Smethurst and … Read more

Episode No. 001 How do you maintain your physical well-being? What methods keep your mind alert? Is it possible to cultivate genuine friendships within your church? How do you truly care for your spouse? When have you acknowledged your mistakes? And what inspires your sermon topics? These are just a few of the questions that … Read more

The Rise of Righteous Strength For too long, society has misunderstood the term “dangerous men.” Today, that label is being reclaimed to honor those who stand firmly for righteousness, protection, and self-sacrifice. This new vision isn’t about abuse or toxicity; it celebrates a force that combats moral decay, apathy, and the lurking chaos of our … Read more

A Clash of Titans: Simone Biles Versus Riley Gaines The showdown between Simone Biles and Riley Gaines hardly comes as a shock. Biles, one of the greatest gymnasts ever with an impressive haul of 30 gold medals on the global stage, faces off against Gaines, an outstanding swimmer with a record full of academic and … Read more

Simone Biles vs. Riley Gaines: A Clash of Perspectives The recent exchange between Simone Biles and Riley Gaines has sparked significant debate. Biles, a legendary gymnast with an unmatched record of 30 gold medals across the Olympics and World Championships, faces off against Gaines, an outstanding athlete known for her numerous accolades in swimming, including … Read more

An In-Depth Look at Eradicating the Evil Within If you haven’t been completely isolated lately, you’ve likely heard about the shocking antisemitic attack in Colorado on June 1st. In that incident, a man named Mohamed Sabry Soliman was charged with multiple criminal counts—including numerous attempts on innocent lives—after launching a firebombing attack during a march … Read more

High School Administrators Demand Removal of Faith References from Valedictorian’s Address At a high school in Illinois, administrators reportedly instructed an 18-year-old Christian valedictorian to eliminate any mentions of Jesus, God, and his personal faith from his graduation speech—a decision that may soon lead to legal action. Sam Blackledge, the top student at West Prairie … Read more

Mounting Concerns Over ISIS Resurgence Security officials and intelligence sources are increasingly alarmed by indications that Islamic State fighters are regrouping across Syria and Iraq. The group appears to be capitalizing on gaps in security—moving weapons, reactivating sleeper cells, and recruiting new members—especially as U.S. military footprints shrink and political uncertainty grows in the region. … Read more