Judah Smith Podcasty

If you wonder what God would say, do, or respond in any situation, you don't need to look any further than Jesus. In the Bible, Jesus says, "If you have seen me, you have seen the Father." Here are 3 specific reasons supporting this claim.Autor: Churchome

Have you ever struggled with being indecisive? One of the big reasons you may feel this way now is how challenging life has been the past few years. But one of the most important decisions you can make in life is deciding what you really want.Autor: Churchome

If you've ever felt like you're not talented enough, strong enough, smart enough, or courageous enough, you're not alone. Through Jesus' story we see that He wants to meet you where you're at and help you see that He is enough so we don't have to be.Autor: Churchome

What are you worried about today? What may be giving you anxiety? It’s easy to feel stuck in problems. But God is present with you today. No matter what you’re facing here and now, God wants to help you overcome.Autor: Churchome

Jesus is the ultimate path to truth. When we live on our own path, often based out of self will, we tend to harbor unforgiveness and frustration. However, when we follow Jesus' truth, in God's way, we experience peace and joy beyond life's circumstances.Autor: Churchome

On this day of resurrection, we remember the ultimate gift solely by Jesus giving up his life. God loves us despite any rules we follow, our efforts, our goodness, the information we know, or the ceremonies we take part in. In fact, none of that matters to him. Jesus died and rose again, so that we'd come to him as we are - not by what we do.…

Do you find yourself stuck, in bondage, or marked by failure? It’s all too easy to think you have to strive or fight to get out of that position. But Jesus wants to set you free now. Not because of your discipline or focus or anything you’ve done; it’s because he loves you deeply and unconditionally and his grace will always be enough for you.…

When we feel like life has lost meaning and purpose, some of it might be connected to a misunderstanding of what the truth actually is. The real truth does not lie in this world, but from God outside of it. He's not of this finite realm, however, he lives hand-in-hand with us as we navigate it. When we turn to God and what Jesus has done for us, we…

The third most talked about subject in Jesus’ ministry was money. Our emotions, attentions, and passion are connected to our bank accounts. We may not want to talk publicly about money, but Jesus knows the affect it has on your life. He wants to help you see that there is a better way to approach your relationship and practices with your finances.…

It's simple: the more we know, the less we rely on Jesus. Too much knowledge can develop a "know-it-all" attitude for anyone, but sometimes Jesus asks us to put our knowledge aside in order to be open, humble, and to rely on him for answers.Autor: Churchome

Are you really living? What does it take to truly come alive? The sin in our world is what keeps people from this potential. At one point or another we all have succumbed to the lure of sin. But Jesus showed up and gave you a path forward, forgiven of your sins, so you can come alive with him.Autor: Churchome

Some of us can be set in our ways on how we approach life and our relationship with God. Those ways can lead to striving, stress and exhaustion; even climbing our own hypothetical trees to be closer to Jesus, just as Zacchaeus once did. But Jesus wants us to hurry down those trees for a deeper relationship and dependence on him.…

There are situations where all of us feel afraid when we’re alone — even when those fears are completely irrational. But when another person is with us in those moments, those fears often dissipate. Having someone by our side changes the atmosphere. In your day-to-day life, in every situation, Jesus is with you. He reminds us of that with his last …

We've all held grudges at some point in our lives, but did you know that's the opposite of worship to God? When we don't forgive others, we actually hold ourselves captive from the freedom God wants for us. Resentment can be too strong a power to release on our own, but that's where Jesus steps in! As we learn to let go each day, he heals and deliv…

No matter who you are, what you’ve done, or where you’re at, Jesus accepts you. He’s not waiting for you to clean up your life, fix your mistakes, or become some idealized person others expect you to be. Right now, he’s here, waiting to welcome and accept you.Autor: Churchome

We've all tried to start new habits only for some to fall short after a period of time. But there's one habit Jesus calls us to build when living out a righteous life, and that's the habit of confession; the habit of using our words kindly and encouraging those around us. The power of our words not only impact other people, but it also portrays Jes…

Why would a perfect God hang out with bad people? Three stories Jesus’ shared encapsulate this paradox; a perfect, holy, just God seeking out, spending time with, caring for, and unconditionally loving people who are nothing like he is. This gift, this grace, is available for free to every single person and leads us into radical life-change.…

Jesus wants to create new life within us. When we feel lost in the wilderness, or trying to survive on our own in the desert, Jesus promises us refreshment. He promises rejuvenation as he walks through the hard times with us. It may not sound easy, but we can always count on God to be there with us.Autor: Churchome

It's easy to look at God and the world through the lens of what we already know. Whether that be from our personal life experiences or by traditions passed onto us through generations, Jesus asks us to look beyond what we know in order to change. The continuous changing of our minds and hearts is necessary to live and look more like Jesus, and to l…

An honest conversation with Judah Smith and historian Jemar Tisby.Autor: Churchome

Even when we want to hide from God, he always comes looking for us calling us back to the truth of his love. The truth of his love helps us see Jesus for who he really is as well as see ourselves the way God sees us because of Jesus. In this, we can then see others the way God sees them and honor the image of God in all people.…

An impactful conversation with Judah Smith and Emmanuel Acho - former NFL-linebacker and coveted author.Autor: Churchome

God intentionally created all human beings to look like him; all of us. History tells us that over centuries, the sin of mankind has distorted some of God's beautiful images of race and culture to be less than and frowned upon. However, that's not how God treats us or how Jesus lived. Race is beautiful. All skin tones are beautiful. All of God's cr…

God created every man, woman, boy and girl in his likeness; he beautifully and purposely chose our race, ethnicity, backgrounds and culture. He wants his children to love others different from us, just as Jesus did. We better understand God, each other, and who we are simply by keeping our eyes on Jesus!…

God sent his son as the ultimate gift, demonstrating to us just how much he loves us through the sacrifice of Jesus. As a result, we are forgiven of all wrongdoing and no longer have to live under the umbrella of sin and shame.Autor: Churchome

When we live in the righteousness and grace of Jesus, we learn to respond to life with gratitude. As a result, we can expect to experience true peace and joy in the presence of God!Autor: Churchome

Jesus prizes and values each human being. The Bible calls us to outdo one another in honoring one another. Practicing daily honor is a righteous habit.Autor: Churchome

Rest is a response to what Jesus has done; it’s a sacred habit. God neither slumbers nor sleeps, but he watches over you while you rest and can even accomplish great things while you sleep.Autor: Churchome

Right standing with God is not a matter of rules. Our performance can’t make us right with God, only Jesus’s performance does that for us.Autor: Churchome

God is the ultimate giver of gifts. He initiates the gift, only intends to give with no hidden agenda, and he gives himself—laying down his life that whosoever believes may have everlasting life.Autor: Churchome

The incredible gift of Grace works by meeting us where we are, not bending to the demands of the law, and never condemning us! Grace empowers us to go and live a better way.Autor: Churchome

Zacchaeus’s response to encountering Jesus illustrates Christianity. Christianity isn’t about having resolve, resisting, or reacting to the world. Rather, watch Jesus love you, and respond.Autor: Churchome

Sin likes to talk and threaten us with disgrace, distance from God, and death. But when you’ve put your faith in Jesus, you are graced, God is near, and you will live forever in eternity with him. Sin’s threats are empty.Autor: Churchome

You are so loved by God, and there’s no end to his unfailing goodness. He’s your loving father, designer, and priest. He has set you free!Autor: Churchome

When you feel like giving up, sit in God’s love for you, stand in your righteousness, and let offenses go. He still has grand and good plans for your life.Autor: Churchome

Life is full of possibilities for where to invest our time and energy, but the what truly matters is being in awe of Jesus and walking through life with him!Autor: Churchome

It’s human nature to look for formulas, but formulaic living and unmet expectations exhaust us. Jesus promises us rest if walk with him; it’s an unforced, everyday journey.Autor: Churchome

Jesus’s first miracle was turning water into wine. He takes ordinary, everyday, average things in our lives and supernaturally transforms them into something extraordinary.Autor: Churchome

We complicate our faith when we think we need to double our own efforts. While not meaning to, we think we need to save ourselves. But what we need is Jesus.Autor: Churchome

Everything we need to be completely pleasing to God has been miraculously given to us by Jesus. You are spiritually complete.Autor: Churchome

God wants to meet us where we are, not where we think we are supposed to be. His only agenda and plan is to be together with us where we are. Being together is the goal. Allow yourself to be honest with yourself and God, and find true freedom in his love.Autor: Churchome

Confession is about healing, not salvation. You’re already forgiven and complete in your standing with Jesus, and he’s holding all things together.Autor: Churchome

When our plans are shipwrecked like Paul on Malta, God still has a plan—his is always about people. He’s never surprised, he’s always in control, and he works all things into good.Autor: Churchome

We often treat prayer as though it’s a mere spiritual discipline, but prayer is an act of love where you’re heard, God makes things happen, and you make a connection with your creator!Autor: Churchome

We complicate our Christianity by focusing on how we love Jesus rather than how he loves us. He’s chosen us, he’s our friend, and we’re going to bear fruit. Abide in him.Autor: Churchome

When we stress and strive, we feel separated from God, who designed our relationship to be organic and intimate. We can’t see our futures or understand everything in this life, but we can trust the one who holds it all!Autor: Churchome

When we add traditions, performance, or “wisdom” to our connection to God, we over complicate things! He’s the vine, we are the branches, and our relationship is designed to be intimate and organic!Autor: Churchome

Soul fatigue comes when we’re dealing with a performance lifestyle, facing personal struggles, or battling principalities and powers. But God is super accessible, loves you, and wants to give you rest!Autor: Churchome

Why does the famous storm stop after they get in the boat? The storm isn’t about the circumstances we feel; nor is the boat our true source of safety! God relates to storms differently, and Jesus is going to reveal himself in new ways!Autor: Churchome

Life will happen to all of us; we’re all damaged and dependent, but we’re also all destined. Jesus knows who you are, and whether you’ve been disgraced or distinguished, shake it off and go live each day with him.Autor: Churchome