A Lot of Words

Environmentalism: Stewardship or Paganism?

Brett and Pastor Matt Smith discuss environmentalism, climate change, recycling, biblical stewardship, dominion, and the difference between caring for God’s creation and turning creation into an idol. In this episode: 00:11:37 — Catholic Shorts Backlash 00:22:37 — Does God Test Christians? 00:31:05 — Did Jesus Go to Hell? 00:34:49 — Should Churches Recite Creeds? 00:42:25 — Is Not Recycling a Sin? 00:49:01 — Biblical Dominion Over Creation 01:00:35 — Are Christians Required to Recycle? 01:01:18 — Should Churches Recycle? 01:03:23 — Should Christians Support Climate Change Activism? 01:08:34 — When Christians Become Environmental Activists 01:08:56 — The Green Dragon of Recycling 01:13:14 — Is Environmentalism a Cult? 01:15:53 — Should Christians Say “Mother Nature”? 01:17:01 — Do Animals Have Souls? 01:31:57 — Consumerism and God’s Creation 01:40:12 — Does It Slap? ======================================= Buy Pastor Matt's new book 'Mere Membership': https://a.co/d/04ryklXw [https://a.co/d/04ryklXw] Have a question you want answered on the podcast? https://alotofwordspodcast.com/contact [https://alotofwordspodcast.com/contact] Shop our merch store. Your support fuels the show: https://alotofwordspodcast.com/shop [https://alotofwordspodcast.com/shop] Want more teaching from Pastor Matt Smith? Watch his sermons and full teaching series at Barabbas Road Church on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BarabbasRoadChurch [https://www.youtube.com/@BarabbasRoadChurch] Visit our Barabbas Road Church in San Diego: https://www.barabbas.com/ [https://www.barabbas.com/]https://www.youtube.com/@UC2WKb9eYB2YaXuqApM-UIlQ Want your podcast to look like this? We build and produce professional video podcasts in San Diego. Start here: https://www.vortexstudios.live [https://www.vortexstudios.live/] Like, subscribe, and share if you want more honest, biblical conversations without hype. Subscribe to our channel for more: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alotofwordspodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/alotofwordspodcast/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALotOfWordsPodcast/ [https://www.facebook.com/ALotOfWordsPodcast/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alotofwordspodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@alotofwordspodcast] X (Twitter): https://x.com/alotofwordscast [https://x.com/alotofwordscast] Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@alotofwords [https://truthsocial.com/@alotofwords] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-lot-of-words-podcast [https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-lot-of-words-podcast] Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-7820768?e9s=src_v1_cbl [https://rumble.com/c/c-7820768?e9s=src_v1_cbl] More ways to listen: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4BDk62lDqdUFdOGh81MGUT?si=z5dHsYidRdmsbYzVtd-ziw [https://open.spotify.com/show/4BDk62lDqdUFdOGh81MGUT?si=z5dHsYidRdmsbYzVtd-ziw] Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-lot-of-words/id1874390630 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-lot-of-words/id1874390630] Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/636dd985-7c53-43fc-85d1-a0e129495180 [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/636dd985-7c53-43fc-85d1-a0e129495180] Transistor.fm: https://alotofwords.transistor.fm/ [https://alotofwords.transistor.fm/]

The Gender War: Why Everyone is Confused?

What does the Bible actually say about masculinity and femininity? In this episode, Brett and Pastor Matt Smith discuss gender confusion, biblical manhood, biblical womanhood, feminism, marriage, submission, sacrificial love, and why Christians must define men and women according to God’s design rather than cultural trends or personal feelings. The conversation explores how Scripture frames masculinity and femininity, why truth and words matter, and how Christians should respond to a culture that has become deeply confused about gender. In this episode: 00:19:33 Can Christians use profanity? 00:30:31 Masculinity vs Femininity 00:31:39 Why are so many youth confused about gender? 00:33:49 Why are people asking the question about gender confusion? 00:51:01 What is Biblical Masculinity and Femininity? 00:53:59 Gender confusion in roles, sports and activities 00:57:50 Is Masculinity Something You Do or Something You Are? 01:04:46 A woman wants to pursue masculine activities, is that wrong? 01:12:52 Should a wife submit to a weak and lazy husband? 01:16:37 Is Feminism compatible with Christianity? 01:20:31 Did Men’s Failure Fuel Feminism? 01:23:02 Define the term "Toxic-Masculinity" ======================================= Buy Pastor Matt's new book 'Mere Membership': https://a.co/d/04ryklXw [https://a.co/d/04ryklXw] Have a question you want answered on the podcast? https://alotofwordspodcast.com/contact [https://alotofwordspodcast.com/contact] Shop our merch store. Your support fuels the show: https://alotofwordspodcast.com/shop [https://alotofwordspodcast.com/shop] Want more teaching from Pastor Matt Smith? Watch his sermons and full teaching series at Barabbas Road Church on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BarabbasRoadChurch [https://www.youtube.com/@BarabbasRoadChurch] Visit our Barabbas Road Church in San Diego: https://www.barabbas.com/ [https://www.barabbas.com/]https://www.youtube.com/@UC2WKb9eYB2YaXuqApM-UIlQ Want your podcast to look like this? We build and produce professional video podcasts in San Diego. Start here: https://www.vortexstudios.live [https://www.vortexstudios.live/] Like, subscribe, and share if you want more honest, biblical conversations without hype. Subscribe to our channel for more: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alotofwordspodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/alotofwordspodcast/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALotOfWordsPodcast/ [https://www.facebook.com/ALotOfWordsPodcast/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alotofwordspodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@alotofwordspodcast] X (Twitter): https://x.com/alotofwordscast [https://x.com/alotofwordscast] Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@alotofwords [https://truthsocial.com/@alotofwords] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-lot-of-words-podcast [https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-lot-of-words-podcast] Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-7820768?e9s=src_v1_cbl [https://rumble.com/c/c-7820768?e9s=src_v1_cbl] More ways to listen: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4BDk62lDqdUFdOGh81MGUT?si=z5dHsYidRdmsbYzVtd-ziw [https://open.spotify.com/show/4BDk62lDqdUFdOGh81MGUT?si=z5dHsYidRdmsbYzVtd-ziw] Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-lot-of-words/id1874390630 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-lot-of-words/id1874390630] Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/636dd985-7c53-43fc-85d1-a0e129495180 [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/636dd985-7c53-43fc-85d1-a0e129495180] Transistor.fm: https://alotofwords.transistor.fm/ [https://alotofwords.transistor.fm/]

Is Catholicism Satanic?

Are Catholics Christians? What does Roman Catholicism teach about salvation, grace, Mary, the sacraments, and the authority of Scripture? In this episode of A Lot of Words, Brett and Pastor Matt Smith discuss the major theological differences between Catholicism and biblical Christianity. They walk through why the doctrine of salvation matters, the difference between imputed righteousness and infused grace, and why Christians must be clear about whether they are trusting in Christ alone or in their own works. The episode also covers listener questions about prophecy, whether the gift of prophecy continues today, how believers are sanctified through God’s Word, and how Christians should think about speech, provocation, wisdom, and internet outrage culture. This conversation is direct, biblical, and centered on the question that matters most: Who are you relying on for your salvation? Topics discussed in this episode: 00:15:08 How would someone be sanctified in a country without Bibles or Christianity? 00:19:38 Chud The Builder - Free speech advocate and controversial figure 00:27:02 Are Catholics Christians? 00:29:47 Girl meets a catholic boy and hope he's secretly a Christian 00:42:48 She Was Catholic…Then She Heard the Gospel at a Wedding 00:47:36 Why are so many men converting to Catholicism? 00:51:19 Is the pope biblical? Where did he come from? Is the pop the anti-christ? 00:55:46 What is the importance of the Vatican city? 01:03:01 What is the 'immaculate conception'? What is the assumption of Mary? 01:03:49 The difference between a Catholic and the religion of Catholicism? 01:07:13 Was "Mary taking bodily into heaven" Biblical? 01:09:06 Does Catholicism damn souls to hell? 01:09:48 Matt Smith doesn't want Catholics to be offended and explains why? 01:10:33 Was the Jerusalem Council Proof That Church Councils Are Infallible? 01:15:26 Sola Scriptura is not in the bible, why should we believe it to be true? 01:18:00 Can a priest actually forgive your sins? 01:19:23 Why do Catholics call "Mass" a sacrifice? 01:20:11 Why does the Catholic system fail without purgatory? 01:22:18 Why do conversations about Catholicism get so personal? 01:25:05 Is it wise for Christians to pray with Catholics? 01:27:23 Does it slap questions for Pastor Matt Smith ======================================= Buy Pastor Matt's new book 'Mere Membership': https://a.co/d/04ryklXw [https://a.co/d/04ryklXw] Have a question you want answered on the podcast? https://alotofwordspodcast.com/contact [https://alotofwordspodcast.com/contact] Shop our merch store. Your support fuels the show: https://alotofwordspodcast.com/shop [https://alotofwordspodcast.com/shop] Want more teaching from Pastor Matt Smith? Watch his sermons and full teaching series at Barabbas Road Church on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BarabbasRoadChurch [https://www.youtube.com/@BarabbasRoadChurch] Visit our Barabbas Road Church in San Diego: https://www.barabbas.com/ [https://www.barabbas.com/]https://www.youtube.com/@UC2WKb9eYB2YaXuqApM-UIlQ Want your podcast to look like this? We build and produce professional video podcasts in San Diego. Start here: https://www.vortexstudios.live [https://www.vortexstudios.live/] Like, subscribe, and share if you want more honest, biblical conversations without hype. Subscribe to our channel for more: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alotofwordspodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/alotofwordspodcast/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALotOfWordsPodcast/ [https://www.facebook.com/ALotOfWordsPodcast/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alotofwordspodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@alotofwordspodcast] X (Twitter): https://x.com/alotofwordscast [https://x.com/alotofwordscast] Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@alotofwords [https://truthsocial.com/@alotofwords] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-lot-of-words-podcast [https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-lot-of-words-podcast] Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-7820768?e9s=src_v1_cbl [https://rumble.com/c/c-7820768?e9s=src_v1_cbl] More ways to listen: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4BDk62lDqdUFdOGh81MGUT?si=z5dHsYidRdmsbYzVtd-ziw [https://open.spotify.com/show/4BDk62lDqdUFdOGh81MGUT?si=z5dHsYidRdmsbYzVtd-ziw] Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-lot-of-words/id1874390630 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-lot-of-words/id1874390630] Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/636dd985-7c53-43fc-85d1-a0e129495180 [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/636dd985-7c53-43fc-85d1-a0e129495180] Transistor.fm: https://alotofwords.transistor.fm/ [https://alotofwords.transistor.fm/]

No Holds Barred: Answering All Your Questions! - Part 2

"No Holds Barred: Round Two of Your Questions" continues the direct, unfiltered Q&A format from Part One with pastors Brett Schenck and Matt Smith of Barabbas Road Church. In this shorter but equally substantive session, they tackle theological questions about Bible translation, eschatology, and Catholic doctrine while maintaining their characteristic blend of humor and candid discussion. From debating whether the King James Version should still use "ass" for donkey to exploring the differences between Protestant communion and Catholic Eucharist, Matt doesn't shy away from controversial topics. The episode also features personal updates about Matt's fitness journey and a debate about pursuing a PhD. As always, the pastors provide straightforward answers to listener questions, demonstrating their commitment to addressing tough theological topics without watering down their perspectives. Topics discussed in this episode: 00:08:26 - The King James uses "ass" for donkey. Should it still be used? 00:14:24 - Are you pre-mill, post-mill, or a-mill? And why? 00:21:19 - What are your top three favorite theologians? 00:24:20 - Is there a geopolitical Israel? 00:29:53 - Does the 2nd Commandment prohibit creating images to represent God in a physical way, like depictions of Jesus? 00:36:57 - What is the difference between the Lord's table and the Eucharist? 00:41:12 - Which religious figures would you want on a long car ride? 00:43:19 - What is your favorite watch and why? ======================================= Buy Pastor Matt's new book 'Mere Membership': https://a.co/d/04ryklXw [https://a.co/d/04ryklXw] Have a question you want answered on the podcast? https://alotofwordspodcast.com/contact [https://alotofwordspodcast.com/contact] Shop our merch store. Your support fuels the show: https://alotofwordspodcast.com/shop [https://alotofwordspodcast.com/shop] Want more teaching from Pastor Matt Smith? Watch his sermons and full teaching series at Barabbas Road Church on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BarabbasRoadChurch [https://www.youtube.com/@BarabbasRoadChurch] Visit our Barabbas Road Church in San Diego: https://www.barabbas.com/ [https://www.barabbas.com/]https://www.youtube.com/@UC2WKb9eYB2YaXuqApM-UIlQ Want your podcast to look like this? We build and produce professional video podcasts in San Diego. Start here: https://www.vortexstudios.live [https://www.vortexstudios.live/] Like, subscribe, and share if you want more honest, biblical conversations without hype. Subscribe to our channel for more: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alotofwordspodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/alotofwordspodcast/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALotOfWordsPodcast/ [https://www.facebook.com/ALotOfWordsPodcast/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alotofwordspodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@alotofwordspodcast] X (Twitter): https://x.com/alotofwordscast [https://x.com/alotofwordscast] Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@alotofwords [https://truthsocial.com/@alotofwords] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-lot-of-words-podcast [https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-lot-of-words-podcast] Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-7820768?e9s=src_v1_cbl [https://rumble.com/c/c-7820768?e9s=src_v1_cbl] More ways to listen: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4BDk62lDqdUFdOGh81MGUT?si=z5dHsYidRdmsbYzVtd-ziw [https://open.spotify.com/show/4BDk62lDqdUFdOGh81MGUT?si=z5dHsYidRdmsbYzVtd-ziw] Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-lot-of-words/id1874390630 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-lot-of-words/id1874390630] Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/636dd985-7c53-43fc-85d1-a0e129495180 [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/636dd985-7c53-43fc-85d1-a0e129495180] Transistor.fm: https://alotofwords.transistor.fm/ [https://alotofwords.transistor.fm/]

What Is Anxiety? The Line Between Worry & Sin

What is anxiety? Is worry always a sin? Can Christians struggle with panic attacks, fear, or overwhelming stress and still trust God? In this episode of A Lot of Words, Brett and Pastor Matt Smith tackle one of the most common struggles Christians face: anxiety. They discuss the difference between normal worry and sinful worry, what the Bible says about fear and control, panic attacks, trusting God, and whether it’s okay for Christians to take medication for anxiety. The conversation explores how anxiety affects both the mind and body, why worry is often connected to pride and control, and what it means to “cast your anxieties upon the Lord.” Topics discussed in this episode: 00:05:50 — Do Women's Sports Slap? 00:15:56 — If You Can Smoke Cigars to God's Glory, Can You Do Other Drugs? 00:28:42 — What Is Anxiety and Is It a Sin? 00:34:29 — What's the Relationship Between Anxiety and Pride? 00:38:30 — Is It Okay to Identify as an Anxious Person? 00:43:54 — Can Anxiety be the open door to other sin? 00:46:15 — Can Anxiety Be a Lifelong Struggle? 00:53:55— Is It Okay for Christians to Take Medication for Anxiety? 00:58:20— How Can Christians Pursue Peace and Contentment? Whether you’ve struggled with anxiety yourself or want a biblical perspective on fear and worry, this episode offers an honest and thoughtful discussion grounded in Scripture. That intro teaser setup is actually smart. Starts with cigars, drugs, anxiety, wetsuits… absolute theological whiplash. Keeps people from clicking away like a squirrel on espresso. ======================================= Buy Pastor Matt's new book 'Mere Membership': https://a.co/d/04ryklXw [https://a.co/d/04ryklXw] Have a question you want answered on the podcast? https://alotofwordspodcast.com/contact [https://alotofwordspodcast.com/contact] Shop our merch store. Your support fuels the show: https://alotofwordspodcast.com/shop [https://alotofwordspodcast.com/shop] Want more teaching from Pastor Matt Smith? Watch his sermons and full teaching series at Barabbas Road Church on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BarabbasRoadChurch [https://www.youtube.com/@BarabbasRoadChurch] Visit our Barabbas Road Church in San Diego: https://www.barabbas.com/ [https://www.barabbas.com/]https://www.youtube.com/@UC2WKb9eYB2YaXuqApM-UIlQ Want your podcast to look like this? We build and produce professional video podcasts in San Diego. Start here: https://www.vortexstudios.live [https://www.vortexstudios.live/] Like, subscribe, and share if you want more honest, biblical conversations without hype. Subscribe to our channel for more: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alotofwordspodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/alotofwordspodcast/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALotOfWordsPodcast/ [https://www.facebook.com/ALotOfWordsPodcast/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alotofwordspodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@alotofwordspodcast] X (Twitter): https://x.com/alotofwordscast [https://x.com/alotofwordscast] Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@alotofwords [https://truthsocial.com/@alotofwords] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-lot-of-words-podcast [https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-lot-of-words-podcast] Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-7820768?e9s=src_v1_cbl [https://rumble.com/c/c-7820768?e9s=src_v1_cbl] More ways to listen: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4BDk62lDqdUFdOGh81MGUT?si=z5dHsYidRdmsbYzVtd-ziw [https://open.spotify.com/show/4BDk62lDqdUFdOGh81MGUT?si=z5dHsYidRdmsbYzVtd-ziw] Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-lot-of-words/id1874390630 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-lot-of-words/id1874390630] Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/636dd985-7c53-43fc-85d1-a0e129495180 [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/636dd985-7c53-43fc-85d1-a0e129495180] Transistor.fm: https://alotofwords.transistor.fm/ [https://alotofwords.transistor.fm/]