Jeff Rowland: The Comfort of God's People - Ep. 913 - May 28, 2026

Aleksandr Dugin & The Antichrist - Ep. 919 - June 5, 2026

Aleksandr Dugin, Candace Owens, Russia, and the Antichrist all come up in this sharp, unscripted episode of The Smith and Rowland Show. Alan Smith and Jeff Rowland react to the growing talk around Russian philosopher Aleksandr Dugin, his ideas about the West, and the way those ideas are showing up in modern media and politics. They also talk about Candace Owens' trip to Russia, the role of conservative voices, and why so many people are paying close attention to the messages being pushed from abroad. This episode goes straight into biblical prophecy, apostate Christianity, Islam, the restrainer in 2 Thessalonians 2, and the long-running debate over the Antichrist as a person or a system. The conversation is direct, funny, and serious at the same time, with plenty of back-and-forth on where culture, religion, and world events are headed. You'll also hear the kind of off-the-rails banter that makes this show what it is, including the now-famous "wolf rat" sponsor moment and a few sharp jabs at modern media figures. But the main focus stays on the larger question, what happens when political theory, propaganda, and end-times teaching all collide? If you care about Bible prophecy, current events, Russia, Candace Owens, Tucker Carlson, Glenn Beck, and the rise of false religious unity, this episode is worth your time. #SmithAndRowlandShow #AleksandrDugin #CandaceOwens #BibleProphecy #Antichrist

Jeff Rowland: Why Is The Thessalonica Church So Shaken? - Ep. 918 - June 4, 2026

Jeff Rowland walks through 2 Thessalonians with one clear focus, why a young church got shaken so fast. In this episode of The Smith and Rowland Show, we look at Paul's letter to the Thessalonians and trace the fear, pressure, and false message that caused real confusion. The teaching follows the passage step by step, using Acts 17 and both Thessalonian letters to show the setting, the urgency, and the difference between the rapture and the day of the Lord. Jeff makes a strong case for reading prophecy with context, not panic. He contrasts street-level reading with a wider view of Scripture, then shows how Paul taught new believers about Christ's return, the gathering of the saints, and the coming day of the Lord. That wider view matters, because a forged word, a false report, or a half-read verse can shake believers who are already under pressure. This message is practical for anyone who wants to understand 1 and 2 Thessalonians, end-times teaching, and how to keep a steady mind when fear rises. It also gives a clear reminder that Scripture interprets Scripture, and that the whole counsel of God gives believers the frame they need. If you want a careful, Bible-based look at Thessalonica, prophecy, persecution, and the hope of Christ's return, this conversation is for you. Watch, listen, and hold onto the context. #TheSmithAndRowlandShow #JeffRowland #Thessalonians #BibleTeaching #EndTimesTeaching

Rightly Dividing The Word of Truth: John Darby - Ep. 917 - June 3, 2026

John Darby, the rapture, and why the Bible still settles the debate. On this episode of The Smith and Rowland Show, the разговор turns to John Nelson Darby, Edward Irving, the Plymouth Brethren, and the long-running fight over dispensationalism, the pre-tribulation rapture, and replacement theology. The conversation gets straight to the point. Darby did not invent the rapture. Paul taught the Thessalonians about it right out of the gate, and the guys walk through why 1 Thessalonians 4 and 5 matter so much. They also compare Paul's teaching to Peter's message in Acts, and explain why the rapture and the second coming are not the same event. Along the way, they talk about fellowship, doctrine, and how far believers can disagree while still walking together. They also push back on the habit of turning church history into a simple story with one villain. Darby, Irving, Scofield, the Plymouth Brethren, and the old debates about word and spirit all get a fair look. If you want a real conversation about Bible doctrine, church history, pre-tribulation rapture teaching, dispensationalism, and the difference between Peter's message to Israel and Paul's message to the church, this one is for you. This episode also touches on:  * the origin of the Plymouth Brethren  * the role of John Nelson Darby  * Edward Irving and the spirit vs. word discussion  * how Christians should handle doctrinal differences  * why replacement theology is rejected here Watch through and think it through from the text of Scripture, not just the headlines people repeat about it. #TheSmithAndRowlandShow #JohnDarby #Rapture #Dispensationalism #BibleDoctrine

Alan Smith: Michael, The Protector - Ep. 916 - June 2, 2026

Alan Smith takes a hard look at Acts 19, Daniel 10 and 12, and the spiritual push back that comes when truth meets false worship. In this episode of The Smith and Rowland Show, Alan connects Scripture to the pressure he sees in the Middle East, including Iran, and lays out why prayer, humility, and trust in God's word still matter. He warns that deception often sounds confident, polished, and certain. For that reason, he points back to the need for a teachable heart, a steady faith in Jesus Christ and him crucified, and a real love for God's word. Alan also draws a clear line between truth and love. He says a believer can reject a false system and still love the people caught in it. That theme runs through his comments on Muslims, Christian obedience, marriage, forgiveness, and how believers should respond to enemies without giving way to pride or bitterness. Acts 19 brings the message into focus. When Paul preached in Ephesus, the gospel shook the idol trade and exposed false worship tied to money, power, and public life. Alan uses that scene to explain why push back often follows real ministry. If truth is resisted, that does not always mean the message failed. Sometimes it means it hit the right target. He also revisits George Whitfield, Benjamin Franklin, and the way God uses flawed people in history. Then he turns to Daniel's vision of Michael the protector, angelic resistance, and the burden of prayer that keeps going when answers seem delayed. If you care about Bible doctrine, spiritual warfare, Acts 19, Daniel 10, Daniel 12, and honest discussion about deception and faith, this conversation gives you plenty to think about. #Acts19 #Daniel10 #Daniel12 #BibleTeaching #SpiritualWarfare

Rightly Dividing The Word of Truth: Edward Irving - Ep. 915 - June 1, 2026

Edward Irving takes center stage in this episode of The Smith and Rowland Show as the discussion turns to rightly dividing the word of truth, dispensational Bible teaching, and the legacy of the Powerscourt conferences. This conversation traces how key ideas about biblical prophecy, literal interpretation, and the return of Christ were being worked out long before they became common talking points. The discussion also follows the split between Edward Irving and John Nelson Darby, and how their different emphases helped shape later debates in the church. Irving leaned into the supernatural work of God, while Darby pressed forward with a more formal dispensational framework. Both men were part of the same historic moment, yet their paths moved in different directions. Along the way, the hosts talk about the tension between word and spirit, the place of church history, and why so many believers still wrestle with the same questions today. If you care about dispensationalism, premillennialism, the charismatic movement, or the history behind modern Bible teaching, this episode gives you a sharp and honest look at where some of these streams began. You'll also hear why a literal approach to Scripture matters, why allegory can blur conclusions, and how revival often breaks out where humble, needy people are gathered. The discussion is candid, detailed, and grounded in real church history. Watch this episode for a clear look at the roots of a debate that is still shaping churches today. #EdwardIrving #JohnNelsonDarby #Dispensationalism #BibleTeaching #TheSmithAndRowlandShow