The Best View in Town with Nathan Wesley Smith & Friends

Tamsey Smith: Season 3 Finale!

It's a tradition that the last episode of every season is me and my wife Tamsey reflecting together and sharing stories that will help you have a more hope-filled perspective. In this episode Tamsey shares a bit of her journey over the past year as her business as grown, and we together tell the story of how we were homeless a couple of times with our first child and were simply trying to follow the leading of God's voice! Have you ever felt like you were being punished for doing the very thing you believed God was telling you to do? Have you ever wondered if there was a happy ending to the story after all? Our stories in this episode just might help you. You can learn more about Tamsey's fitness business on her website (that I helped build initially) www.TamseySmithFitness.com [https://www.tamseysmithfitness.com] and you can connect with her on her social accounts here FaceBook [https://www.facebook.com/tamseysmithfitness]  Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/tamseysmithfitness/]  YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@tamseysmithfitness?themeRefresh=1] With this episode talking about trusting God in the midst of heartbreak and maintaining a grateful attitude here are some posts from my blog to help you gain perspective. 1. God Broke My Heart [https://nathanwesleysmith.com/god-broke-my-heart/] 2. Driven By Gratitude [https://nathanwesleysmith.com/driven-by-gratitude/] 3. Nobody Knows What They Are Doing [https://nathanwesleysmith.com/nobody-knows-what-they-are-doing/] Support the show [https://patreon.com/NathanWesleySmith?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link] We are on PATREON! Support the show by clicking here and get BONUS content! [https://patreon.com/NathanWesleySmith?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link] Join the Email Mailing list and have every new blog post and podcast sent to you directly by clicking here! [http://eepurl.com/bCYjGH] Be sure to subscribe so you never miss the latest podcast and take a minute to rate the show on your favorite platform to help us get the show out to more people in more places. As always you can find us at TheBestViewInTown.com [https://nathanwesleysmith.com/podcast/] or send us an email by clicking the link here. [info@TheBestViewInTown.com] Click the links to find Nathan's Music on Apple Music [https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/nathan-wesley-smith-the-best-of-what-ive-got/pl.u-GJJ5s7oEL1] of Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1VKJAp9gCLYXmjIEqujJJA?si=c491f7eba7fc4b3b] Check out our YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/c/NathanWesleySmith/]while you're at it!

Lisa Whittle: Resting in the Fact God Knows

Lisa Whittle is a best-selling author, speaker, teacher and podcaster but my favorite attributes about her are that she is a Pastor's kid who loves Jesus, is real, and is kind. With all she has going on Lisa has always found a way to pause and encourage me throughout the years and it has been a tremendous blessing to me. I'm so grateful she made time to jump on the podcast and talk about her new book "God Knows [https://www.amazon.com/God-Knows-Worries-Temporary-Relief/dp/0785290184/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=n8B5j&content-id=amzn1.sym.cf86ec3a-68a6-43e9-8115-04171136930a&pf_rd_p=cf86ec3a-68a6-43e9-8115-04171136930a&pf_rd_r=143-9852815-6737244&pd_rd_wg=DDPWl&pd_rd_r=56ec2fe6-e253-438b-9f94-3511fac44678&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dsk]" and the companion study "Your God Knows [https://www.amazon.com/dp/083078537X?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_ND7DV5JR4K2SEZ10DFZA]" while also sharing some life wisdom on ministry and motivations. Have you ever felt you had no idea what you had to offer that God could use? Have you feared you were missing the mark and letting God down? Lisa's stories and encouragments will give you a more hope-filled perspective. You can connect with Lisa on her website LisaWhittle.com [https://www.lisawhittle.com/]  or connect with her on her social channels by clicking the links here Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lisawhittle/]  FaceBook [https://www.facebook.com/lisawhittleofficial] Check out Lisa's Podcast "Jesus Over Everything" here [https://www.lisawhittle.com/podcasts] With this episode highlighting God's direction in our lives here are a few articles from Nathan's blog#TheBestViewInTown that may be of interest to you. 1. Finding Friends In A Lonely World [https://nathanwesleysmith.com/finding-friends/] 2. Navigating The Need To Be Needed [https://nathanwesleysmith.com/navigating-the-need-to-be-needed/] 3. Wrestling With Your Will  [https://nathanwesleysmith.com/willing-spirit/] Support the show [https://patreon.com/NathanWesleySmith?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link] We are on PATREON! Support the show by clicking here and get BONUS content! [https://patreon.com/NathanWesleySmith?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link] Join the Email Mailing list and have every new blog post and podcast sent to you directly by clicking here! [http://eepurl.com/bCYjGH] Be sure to subscribe so you never miss the latest podcast and take a minute to rate the show on your favorite platform to help us get the show out to more people in more places. As always you can find us at TheBestViewInTown.com [https://nathanwesleysmith.com/podcast/] or send us an email by clicking the link here. [info@TheBestViewInTown.com] Click the links to find Nathan's Music on Apple Music [https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/nathan-wesley-smith-the-best-of-what-ive-got/pl.u-GJJ5s7oEL1] of Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1VKJAp9gCLYXmjIEqujJJA?si=c491f7eba7fc4b3b] Check out our YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/c/NathanWesleySmith/]while you're at it!

Justin Porter: Failing Forward & Dreaming Again

My buddy Justin Porter is on the podcast this week... and this time, as a guest! After helping cohost the show for 2 years, Justin is on to bigger things and comes back to give an update on his journey.  You will be challenged, inspired and impacted by the honest, transparent way in which Justin shares his journey. It has not been easy, but he helps us all find perspective through the way he has let the Lord teach him through this season of life where he has "failed forward" and is seeing how God takes broken dreams and makes them beautiful! Have you ever felt like God has abandoned you? Have you ever felt like a failure and wanted to run and hide? Justin's story will give you hope, encouragement, and a more hope-filled perspective. You can connect with Justin on his social channels by clicking the links here Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/justin_porter/?hl=en]  FaceBook [https://www.facebook.com/JustinPorterRealEstate/]  LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-porter-a054311b7/]YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@JustinPorterAgent] and for EXTRA FUN you can find his OLD rap albums by clicking here! [https://open.spotify.com/artist/2haGAHaVKYmJtlPtYtzYly?si=hSTtmn3KQ3G_s3sNAEFauQ] With this episode focusing on failing forward here are a few articles from Nathan's blog#TheBestViewInTown that may be of interest to you. 1. Can You Thrive In Obscurity [https://nathanwesleysmith.com/can-you-thrive-in-obscurity/] 2. Am I A Failure For Being Faithful? [https://nathanwesleysmith.com/failure-for-being-faithful/]3. When Faith and Failure Mix [https://nathanwesleysmith.com/faith-and-failure/] Support the show [https://patreon.com/NathanWesleySmith?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link] We are on PATREON! Support the show by clicking here and get BONUS content! [https://patreon.com/NathanWesleySmith?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link] Join the Email Mailing list and have every new blog post and podcast sent to you directly by clicking here! [http://eepurl.com/bCYjGH] Be sure to subscribe so you never miss the latest podcast and take a minute to rate the show on your favorite platform to help us get the show out to more people in more places. As always you can find us at TheBestViewInTown.com [https://nathanwesleysmith.com/podcast/] or send us an email by clicking the link here. [info@TheBestViewInTown.com] Click the links to find Nathan's Music on Apple Music [https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/nathan-wesley-smith-the-best-of-what-ive-got/pl.u-GJJ5s7oEL1] of Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1VKJAp9gCLYXmjIEqujJJA?si=c491f7eba7fc4b3b] Check out our YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/c/NathanWesleySmith/]while you're at it!

Ben Finch: Following God in Life and Work

My amazing friend Ben Finch joins me this week from Athens, Tennessee where we talk about our 25 years of friendship, his amazing journey to becoming a world-renowned photographer, and how seminary almost made him lose his love for Jesus. You will be challenged, inspired and amazed as Ben shares stories from photographing weddings for the President's grand-daughter at the White House to almost becoming an NFL kicker. In all of it, Ben's faith in Jesus has lead him to steward what God has placed in his hands both inside and outside of the church. Have you ever felt you had no idea what direction you were supposed to go with your life? Have you feared you were letting God down by doing something others felt was counter-productive? Ben's story will give you a more hope-filled perspective. You can connect with Ben  on his website http://finchphoto.com [http://finchphoto.com/] or connect with him on his social chanels by clicking the links here Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/benfinch/]  FaceBook [https://www.facebook.com/johnbenfinch]  LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/benfinch/] With this episode focusing on living life in pursuit of God's will in our work here are a few articles from Nathan's blog#TheBestViewInTown that may be of interest to you. 1. God Is For You Today [https://nathanwesleysmith.com/god-is-for-you/] 2. Navigating The Need To Be Needed [https://nathanwesleysmith.com/navigating-the-need-to-be-needed/] 3. How Could God Let This Happen [https://nathanwesleysmith.com/how-could-god/] Support the show [https://patreon.com/NathanWesleySmith?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link] We are on PATREON! Support the show by clicking here and get BONUS content! [https://patreon.com/NathanWesleySmith?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link] Join the Email Mailing list and have every new blog post and podcast sent to you directly by clicking here! [http://eepurl.com/bCYjGH] Be sure to subscribe so you never miss the latest podcast and take a minute to rate the show on your favorite platform to help us get the show out to more people in more places. As always you can find us at TheBestViewInTown.com [https://nathanwesleysmith.com/podcast/] or send us an email by clicking the link here. [info@TheBestViewInTown.com] Click the links to find Nathan's Music on Apple Music [https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/nathan-wesley-smith-the-best-of-what-ive-got/pl.u-GJJ5s7oEL1] of Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1VKJAp9gCLYXmjIEqujJJA?si=c491f7eba7fc4b3b] Check out our YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/c/NathanWesleySmith/]while you're at it!

Carlton Beall: Living With Legacy In Mind

My buddy Carlton Beall joins me this week from Lebanon, Tennessee where we have a conversation about his fascinating entry into business and then how God challenged him to be intentional in his parenting. Carlton has been a true friend to me through the years and his generosity and example have challenged me to be a better man, husband and father. I believe his story will challenge you and inspire you, as well. When we live with legacy in mind, it changes what we prioritize and motives us to invest in the people and things that matter most. Carlton has done that and shares a bit of the story of "the fellowship" on this episode. Have you ever felt you had more to offer but didn't know what to do? Have you wanted to make a lasting impact but weren't sure how? Carlton's story will give you a more hope-filled perspective. You can connect with Carlton on Instagram here [https://www.instagram.com/cbealljr/] or swing by the Chick-Fil-A in Lebanon, TN and tell him you heard him on The Best View In Town podcast and that you want a free sandwich! I can't promise it will work, but it's worth a shot. With this episode focusing on legacy here are a few articles from Nathan's blog #TheBestViewInTown that may be of interest to you. 1. He's On Every Page of Your Story [https://nathanwesleysmith.com/on-every-page/] 2. To Remember Is To Reconnect [https://nathanwesleysmith.com/to-remember-is-to-reconnect/] 3. I Need More Grey Hair In My Life [https://nathanwesleysmith.com/need-more-grey-hair/] Support the show [https://patreon.com/NathanWesleySmith?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link] We are on PATREON! Support the show by clicking here and get BONUS content! [https://patreon.com/NathanWesleySmith?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link] Join the Email Mailing list and have every new blog post and podcast sent to you directly by clicking here! [http://eepurl.com/bCYjGH] Be sure to subscribe so you never miss the latest podcast and take a minute to rate the show on your favorite platform to help us get the show out to more people in more places. As always you can find us at TheBestViewInTown.com [https://nathanwesleysmith.com/podcast/] or send us an email by clicking the link here. [info@TheBestViewInTown.com] Click the links to find Nathan's Music on Apple Music [https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/nathan-wesley-smith-the-best-of-what-ive-got/pl.u-GJJ5s7oEL1] of Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1VKJAp9gCLYXmjIEqujJJA?si=c491f7eba7fc4b3b] Check out our YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/c/NathanWesleySmith/]while you're at it!