(Blog) Jesus vs. Paul?: Online Influencers Making a Mess! - Ep. 999 - October 20, 2026
Jesus vs. Paul? The Question of Biblical Authority
Setting Jesus against Paul raises a question about the authority of Scripture: can Christians accept the Bible…
Online voices are setting Jesus against Paul and challenging whether Paul's letters belong in the Bible. Alan Smith and Jeff Rowland examine the argument and explain why the authority of Scripture is at the heart of this debate.
In this episode of…
(Blog) Abracadabra: Good or Evil? - Ep. 998 - October 19, 2026
Abracadabra: Good or Evil? What Our Words Can Do
Our discussion of "abracadabra" centers on a biblical concern: words can create good or cause harm. In Episode 998 of The Smith and…
Words shape how we live, communicate, and understand Scripture. In Episode 998 of The Smith and Rowland Show, Alan Smith and Jeff Rowland discuss what the Bible says about the tongue, the meaning we attach to words, and the responsibility Christians…
(Blog) America Still Believes in the Supernatural; but not God's Supernatural - Ep. 997 - October 16, 2026
America Believes in the Supernatural, but Doubts the Bible
Belief in the supernatural doesn't necessarily mean belief in the miracles recorded…
(Blog) Seminary Enrollment Decline: Again Who Will Train our Pastors? - Ep. 996 - October 15, 2026
Seminary Enrollment Decline: Who Will Train Pastors?
Local churches have a responsibility to prepare pastors who understand Scripture and can carry on…
(Blog) Make America Great Again? - Ep. 995 - October 14, 2026
Making America Great Again Starts in the Pulpit
We believe America's renewal begins with biblical preaching and the power of the Holy Spirit. Political leadership, economic strength, and…
What would truly make America great again? On The Smith and Rowland Show, Alan Smith and Jeff Rowland argue that the answer begins in the pulpit, with the preaching of Scripture and the work of the Holy Spirit.
They discuss the spiritual purpose…
(Blog) What Really Matters - Ep. 949 - July 23, 2026
What Really Matters When Hardship Changes Our Priorities
Love, relationships, and the presence of God remain important when hardship strips away life's distractions. Yet the demands of everyday…
What does it mean to depart from the faith, and how can believers recognize the warning signs? This message examines 1 Timothy 4:1 and the pressures that can pull people away from the truth of the gospel.
Continuing a study of 1 Timothy, this sermon…
(Blog) Who Will Train Our Pastors? - Ep. 994 - October 12, 2026
Who Will Train Our Pastors as Seminary Enrollment Falls?
Local churches and experienced pastors have a part to play in preparing future church leaders as seminary enrollment falls. But…
(Blog) Hymnal Replacement Theology - Ep. 948 - July 21, 2026
Hymnal Replacement Theology: When Worship Changes Doctrine
What your church sings can shape what you believe. In Episode 948 of The Smith and Rowland Show, Alan Smith and Jeff Rowland…