Holy Smokes and Dad Jokes

The conversation covers a range of topics including funny church stories, humorous funeral incidents, family and ministry, the speaker's ministry journey, television ministry, and the secret to longevity in ministry. The main takeaways include the importance of longevity in ministry and the power of the Word of God. The conversation delves into the power of the preached word and the importance of...

The conversation begins with lighthearted banter and dad jokes, leading into a discussion about growing up in a Christian home and the challenges of being a preacher's son. The conversation then shifts to personal struggles, growth, and the impact of denominational differences on unity within the Christian community. The conversation covers topics such as old friendships, laughter, passion for eva...

The conversation covers various topics including daily life in Asia, family life, missionary work, rewards and challenges of missionary work, the role as a pastor and evangelist, writing and publishing books, and an upcoming book launch and Kickstarter campaign. The discussion also delves into future plans and concludes with a heartfelt exchange of gratitude. Takeaways Missionary work and its chal...

Join me as I sit down with Amy Angel of the Amy Angel Team with KW Realty Group in Jacksonville, AL. Amy is an influencer in her community, and a great business mind. The show begins with a decent dad joke from Amy, and from there the discussion touches on family, psychology, and the power of positivity. As always the host brings some horrible dad jokes to the show, and the episode concludes with...

Pastor Bill Snow has faithfully served in the same church for over 40 years. He is an example of patience, perseverance and stability. Our conversation begins with what just might be the best joke brought to the show so far, and continues with an inspirational discussion around family, faith and serving God's people. Bill has faced his share of challenges including some major health concerns, but...

Matt Martin never saw pastoral ministry in his future, but God sure did. His heart for people and the church is evident to see for anyone that has the pleasure of knowing him and his wonderful family. Our conversation obviously includes humor as we reflect on Earnest Goes to Camp, and a few dad jokes to boot. We also spend some time talking about the weight of pastoral ministry and the challenges...

Should a pastor promote politicians from the pulpit? Join Pastor Jonathan Pate as he tackles this difficult topic from a Biblical perspective, as well as some good jokes from a past president! Takeaways Pulpit and Politics Biblical Perspective Presidential Jokes

In this episode we hear from Tanner Brady, an inspiring young man who is passionate for the Lord and the mission that God has called him to. Tanner leads us from his conversion as a teen to his future aspirations of reaching people who have never heard the Gospel. Tanner also brings some dad jokes for us, and let's just say they are pretty much what you would expect from a 23 year old rookie, LOL....

In this episode, we sit down with Chip Howell—a man whose life reflects faith, perseverance, and servant leadership. A devoted Christian, Chip has built his life on strong values that guide both his personal journey and his public service. From walking on to play golf at the University of Alabama to becoming a last-minute candidate who rose to serve as Mayor of Anniston, Alabama, Chip’s story is o...

The conversation covers childhood memories, baptism, youth ministry and so much more. Kenneth comes ready with some pretty decent dad joke game, but also get's real about early struggles with identity and worth. Get ready to cry a little and laugh a lot in this joy filled episode! Takeaways Family and love play a significant role in shaping personal experiences and stories. Mishaps and humorous in...

The conversation covers a range of topics including family, golf, humor, faith, ministry, and podcasting. It delves into personal experiences, childhood memories, and the journey towards a calling in ministry for couples and marriage. The discussion also explores the idea of starting a podcast and the value of meaningful conversations. Takeaways Family and Golf Humor and Jokes Faith and Ministry P...

A lighthearted and nostalgic conversation between two brothers, Justin and Jonathan, as they reminisce about their childhood, share dad jokes, and discuss their experiences with faith and church leadership. Justin shares his journey with music, from learning to play the piano and guitar to his experiences with singing and leading worship. The conversation also delves into personal reflections, adv...

The conversation between Jonathan and his father, Jimmy Pate, covers a range of topics, including the father-son bond, life lessons, and wisdom. It begins with lighthearted dad jokes and transitions into the story of how Jonathan's parents met. The discussion then delves into dating, marriage, and coming to know the Lord. Jimmy shares his compassion for those in addiction and offers advice to his...

At 5'8", Lee Hicks doesn't come up short when it comes to humor and hope. Join us as we talk about the fun and the difficulties that come with ministry, and the blessings that flow from a family that loves and serves Jesus. Takeaways Family and faith Ministry can be great fun, and extremely difficult The importance of fellowship and community

Meet my wife April, my rock and the love of my life. She is a wonderful mother, and an incredible servant of God, but a horrible joke teller. Her jokes are so bad that you can't help but laugh, so join us in this episode as we talk about faith, family and having fun for 28 years of marriage! Takeaways 28 years of marriage Faith journey Church ministry Overcoming challenges Life transformation Chap...

Today’s episode is a special one for me. I’m sitting down with someone I’ve known his whole life — my son Oakley — as he prepares to pack his bags and move across the world to Japan. We’re talking about big transitions, bold faith, and what it looks like to trust God when life takes you far from home. Takeaways Growing up as a pastor's kid Interest in theology and Japanese culture Future missionar...

Welcome to the very first episode of Holy Smokes and Dad Jokes . I’m Jonathan Pate — pastor, dad, and believer that faith and laughter belong in the same conversation. In this episode, I share the heart behind this podcast: real hope for real life, honest conversations, and yes… a solid dad joke or two. If you’re looking for encouragement that meets you where you are — without losing your smile —...