Trevor DeVage

Smells Like Smoke

Religion EN ↓ 156 episodes

Smells Like Smoke is a raw, hope-filled podcast for people tired of safe religion and distant answers. Inspired by Jude 23, we go where others won’t. Into addiction, doubt, shame, and real-life pain to help rescue people without losing ourselves. This isn’t about being louder or winning arguments. It’s about getting close enough to save lives.30 minutes. Real stories. Real hope. If your faith never smells like smoke, you’re probably too far from the fire.

Author

Trevor DeVage

Category

Religion

Podcast website

pantano.church

Latest episode

May 27, 2026

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Episodes

Unveiling Our True Identity 16.05.2024

FOLLOW ALONG: Trevor - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@trevordevage⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Amanda - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@im_amandanelson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Make - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@themakecommunity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OTHER LINKS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave us a Message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sunday's Message - Watch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What’s Next at Pantano?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Working Life Backwards 08.05.2024

This episode features a special appearance by our executive assistant, the unsung hero keeping it all together. She shares her insights into balancing work and life, making it through messy mornings, and the magic of mundane moments. Tune in for your fix of laughter, lessons, and the little things that make big differences in our everyday lives. Perfect for your morning routine or a midday break!...

Explores Honesty, Humility, and Help 01.05.2024

Trevor, Amanda and Saul chat about honesty, humility, and getting help. FOLLOW ALONG: Trevor - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@trevordevage⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Amanda - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@im_amandanelson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Make - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@themakecommunity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OTHER LINKS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave us a Message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sunday's Message - Watch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What’s Next at Pantano?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

I Am Unashamed About What I Love and Care About 24.04.2024

There is no such thing as a second-class calling. FOLLOW ALONG: Trevor - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@trevordevage⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Amanda - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@im_amandanelson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Make - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@themakecommunity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OTHER LINKS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave us a Message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sunday's Message - Watch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What’s Next at Pantano?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

I Believe My Story Matters 17.04.2024

I believe my story matters. You’re never too messed up to matter. FOLLOW ALONG: Trevor - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@trevordevage⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Amanda - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@im_amandanelson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Make - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@themakecommunity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OTHER LINKS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave us a Message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sunday's Message - Watch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What’s Next at Pantano?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Discovering Who You Are & Why You're Here 10.04.2024

This week on The Make we have our friends Robert and Liz! We're discussing the biggest Easter celebration our church has seen. Hear how our staff pulled off an amazing event and why Liz was especially eager to join us. It's all about embracing who we are. Don't miss out on these great stories. Let's go! FOLLOW ALONG: Trevor - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@trevordevage⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Amanda - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Bye Bye Bye Belagon 03.04.2024

Removing chaos and confusion in your life by saying bye bye bye to Belagon. This week on our podcast, we talk about what it's like when your mom or dad is also a friend. Sharing stories about birthday parties, talking about anything, and learning from each other. We also chat about why it's cool (and sometimes tricky) for parents to be both caring and fun. Plus, we hear about why it's...

Bright Ideas & Big Dreams 27.03.2024

Welcome to another exciting episode of The Make, this week, we're unlocking the secrets to tapping into your inner creative genius. FOLLOW ALONG: Trevor - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@trevordevage⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Make - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@themakecommunity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OTHER LINKS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave us a Message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sunday's Message - Watch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What’s Next at Pantano?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

When Your Parent is Also Your Friend 20.03.2024

This week on our podcast, we talk about what it's like when your mom or dad is also a friend. Sharing stories about birthday parties, talking about anything, and learning from each other. We also chat about why it's cool (and sometimes tricky) for parents to be both caring and fun. Plus, we hear about why it's important to have rules, even if your parent is your buddy. It's a fun t...

Best Case Scenario 13.03.2024

Welcome to "The Make," where we explore the moving from Sunday takers to everyday makers. This episode, Trevor and Amanda reflect on their adventures from a recent golf tournament, blending humor with reflections on life's challenges. Joining them is Janell, who shares her passion for connecting families and community within the church as the thisgen coordinator. Jump into a conversa...

Beyond the Vending Machine Jesus 06.03.2024

In this episode, we talk about what it means to really believe in something bigger. We share funny stories and our thoughts about how faith isn't like getting snacks from a vending machine—it's about working hard to truly understand and connect. We'll also chat about small things, like bad hair days and feeling tired, and how they relate to bigger life questions. We explore growing up,...

Tales of Transformation and Grace 28.02.2024

Join Pastor Trevor DeVage and his cohost Amanda Nelson as they discuss personal moments of baptism and stories of transformation and growth. Of course with a dash of shenanigans! FOLLOW ALONG: Trevor - ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@trevordevage⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Amanda - ⁠⁠⁠@im_amandanelson The Make - ⁠⁠⁠@themakecommunity⁠⁠⁠ OTHER LINKS: ⁠⁠⁠Leave us a Message⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sunday's Message - Watch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What’s Next...

Community, Truth, and Candid Talks 21.02.2024

A focused episode of candid stories and everyday life perspectives that capture the magic of unity, spiritual thoughtfulness, and community wisdom. This simplified and relatable take on connections, still touched by laughter and knowledge, aims to illuminate life's question of true greatness through personal faith. FOLLOW ALONG: Trevor - ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@trevordevage⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Amanda - ⁠⁠@miss_amanda_nelso...

Laughs, Love, and Life Lessons 14.02.2024

Dive into a heartwarming and humorous exploration of Valentine's Day preparations, personal quirks, and the beauty of everyday moments in our latest podcast episode. From sushi extravaganzas to the unexpected joys of community engagement, join us for a journey through the laughs, love, and life lessons that bind us all. Perfect for a light-hearted listen that promises both chuckles and charmin...

Unfiltered Stories and Insights 07.02.2024

In this episode, we traverse the candid and sometimes raw narratives that define our shared experiences. From the streets of Compton to the global stage, listen as we unpack tales of ambition, resilience, and the unspoken bonds that tie us all. Whether it's a groundbreaking revelation or a simple moment of clarity, this episode promises an unfiltered glimpse into the lives that weave the fabri...

Navigating Singleness and Finding Self-Fulfillment 31.01.2024

This podcast episode explores the experiences and challenges of being single, particularly in a church context. It highlights the importance of self-discovery, embracing singleness, and finding fulfillment outside of romantic relationships. The discussion includes personal stories and insights on how being single offers unique opportunities for personal growth and understanding one's identity...

The Art of Friendship: Navigating Life's Ups and Downs Together 24.01.2024

Dive into the depths of friendship and community in this engaging podcast episode. Join our vibrant hosts and guests as they explore the intricacies of forming and maintaining deep connections in adulthood. This episode is a heartfelt journey through the joys and struggles of building lasting bonds. Whether you're seeking to deepen existing relationships or find new connections, this conversat...

Love, Faith, and Sex Talk 17.01.2024

As we step into 2024, we're shaking things up with conversations that break down barriers. This episode features banter with our beloved hosts and an insightful chat with our executive pastor, Roger Blumenthal. Join us as we navigate marriage, dissect the role of the church in shaping our views on intimacy, and share groundbreaking tips for enhancing communication and connection in your relati...

Everyday Makers: Worship, Arm Wrestling, and Thanksgiving 29.11.2023

In this episode of the "Make the Make" podcast, they touch on the skills required for leading worship and preaching, with Chris sharing his recent preaching experience. The conversation then turns personal as they recount their Thanksgiving experiences. Robert describes his family's tradition of arm wrestling, adding a humorous touch, while Chris talks about a quieter Thanksgiving at...

Navigating Life's Ups and Downs 22.11.2023

In this episode of the "Make the Make" podcast, we dive into the everyday struggles and triumphs of life. From dealing with unexpected challenges like 'preacher laryngitis' to the lighter moments of sleep envy and credit card mix-ups, we cover it all. Our conversation takes us through the nuances of family dynamics, the importance of self-care, and the humorous side of life's...

Journey of Faith: Chris Roussin's Path to Leadership 15.11.2023

In this episode of the "Make the Make" podcast, the hosts engage in a lively conversation with Chris Roussin, lead pastor at Lincoln Heights Christian Church in Phoenix. Chris shares his inspiring journey from being influenced by his youth pastors at East Christian Church to pursuing a career in ministry. He details his transition from youth ministry to broader church leadership roles, h...

Unscripted Moments: Coffee, Snacks, and a Journey! 08.11.2023

In this episode, we break away from our usual themes to bring you a unique guest experience. Join us as we explore Will Warfel's personal history, his unexpected path through ministry, and the pivotal shifts in his life and career. From sleep-deprived confessions and toddler-like eating habits to profound leadership insights gained over a cup of coffee, this episode is a blend of humor, inspir...

Transformative Moments: Finding Purpose and Connection 01.11.2023

In this episode, Trevor, Amanda, Norma, & Saul dive into the profound world of intentional living and its transformative impact with this heartfelt episode of Transformative Moments. Through a blend of personal stories, insightful commentary, and practical advice, we underscore the resilience and determination needed to navigate the path of transformation, reminding listeners that change is at...

Coffee, Camaraderie, and Amy's Sunshine Vibes 25.10.2023

In this episode, Trevor, Amy, Amanda, and Frank dive deep into light-hearted episode talking about Sundays message and so much more! Dive into a playful debate on coffee preferences, from popular brands to craft concoctions, and get a sneak peek into the infectious energy of Amy, our sunshine guest. We touch upon personal experiences, dental adventures, and even navigate the delicate waters of eth...

Everybody Matters to God 18.10.2023

In this episode, Trevor, Amanda, and Dylan dive deep into the value of every human being in the eyes of God. Every individual has a place in God's heart, regardless of their actions or beliefs. They discuss recent global events, personal stories, and even into some lighthearted moments discussing coffee preferences (Mythical coffee), and the quirks of daily life. Whether you're searching f...

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