I Don't Know S*** - a Christian Podcast

What if the number one killer in America didn't have to kill anyone? Dr. Jeffrey Boone has spent 50 years trying to answer that question. He's a medical doctor, founder of Boone Heart Institute in Denver, and author of A World Without Heart Attacks — and he believes we can eliminate heart disease if we find it early and treat it before it ever becomes a crisis. We talk about why your cho...

What if one of the most central beliefs in Christianity… just doesn’t quite make sense to you? In this episode, Jake sits down with pastor and theologian Alex Walton to wrestle honestly with the doctrine of the Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. From the ancient creeds to modern church experiences, they explore why this foundational belief can feel confusing, abstract, and even unsettling. Jake...

No work. No rushing. Just rest, play, good food, and time together. It’s called Sabbath — an ancient, biblical rhythm woven through Scripture — yet most modern Christians barely practice it. In this episode of I Don't Know S*** , Jake spends a Sunday with the Zitek family, who’ve built their lives around Sabbath rest. They’re not pastors or theologians — just a regular family choosing a radic...

In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend Ryan Findley—better known as Fin. A former teacher turned tech insider, Fin has spent the last three years helping schools and organizations make sense of the sudden avalanche of artificial intelligence. As the technology’s impact has become impossible to ignore, he’s shifted his focus toward an even bigger question: how families and parents can...

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Carl Yonker, a senior researcher at Tel Aviv University, to unpack the complex history and present-day realities of Israel and the Middle East. Carl traces the roots of Zionism, the formation of Israel, and the evolution of modern conflicts through Carl’s expert lens — blending historical context with deeply personal reflection. Recorded just before the most recen...

In this episode, we sit down with my friend Stephanie Peverill , a counselor who specializes in reproductive and maternal mental health, to talk about one of the most complex and emotional topics out there: abortion. We dig into women’s health, access to care, the politics around it, and why investing in women changes everything for families and communities. Stephanie brings tons of experience and...

In this episode, we hear from a longtime friend and mentor, David Burke. With over 25 years of ministry experience—including 16 years in college ministry and nearly a decade as a senior pastor—David has a deep well of insight into the life of a pastor. Today, he serves with Standing Stone Ministry, offering confidential coaching and support to pastors and ministry leaders who are often overwhelmed...

Is the Bible perfect—unchanging and immune to cultural shifts? Does it contain errors (errant), or is it entirely without error (inerrant)? The belief in biblical inerrancy is a traditional and widely held view, but what if that wasn’t the original intent of the text? In this episode, Jake sits down with his good friend Evan Kim, a former classmate at Denver Seminary. Evan holds a Master of Divini...

Welcome to the first episode of I Don’t Know S*** , hosted by Jake Smeester—a seminary grad, former church worker, and lifelong learner. In this intro eposide Jake shares his personal journey through faith, ministry, and deconstruction, laying the foundation for a podcast centered on exploring the gray areas of theology, culture, and identity. From his upbringing in a strict Christian school to wo...