The Smack Dab Podcast

In this episode, Colleen Myers shares powerful, practical ways to impact the next generation — especially your children and grandchildren — through authentic faith, intentional love, and everyday moments  . After speaking at a national grandparenting conference, Colleen unpacks the key lessons she’s learned from years of ministry to young adults — and how those same principles apply at home. This...

In this episode, Colleen Myers shares what she’s learned after 17 years of ministering to young adults — and why so many of them feel anxious, isolated, and unheard  . This generation doesn’t need more lectures. They don’t need more criticism. They need a safe place. Colleen walks through practical, biblical ways to become that safe place in the lives of young adults: •Be quick to listen, slow to...

In this episode, Colleen Myers shares an unbelievable true story that only God could orchestrate  . A young man goes to a rave alone. He’s discouraged. His phone dies. But what happens next isn’t random. He meets someone who shares the Gospel with him and gives him a bracelet — a moment that would completely change his life. Just days later… that same young man tragically dies. At his funeral, so...

In this episode, Colleen Myers reflects on the powerful ending of the book of Jonah and the surprising way God shaped Jonah’s heart through uncomfortable circumstances  . Jonah wanted justice for the wicked people of Nineveh. But God wanted something different — mercy, repentance, and transformation. As Jonah sat outside the city, angry that God showed grace, Scripture says something remarkable:...

In this episode, Colleen Myers shares powerful insight from Priscilla Shirer’s book Life Interrupted and the story of Jonah — revealing a truth that changed her perspective forever  . When we obey God, we aren’t starting something new — we’re stepping into circumstances He has already set in motion. Colleen connects this to the unexpected interruption that launched Engage To Go Ministries 16 year...

In this episode , Colleen Myers shares a powerful and personal look at biblical hospitality — not just welcoming friends and family, but opening our homes and lives to people God places in our path  . From a simple sign that read “Family and Friends Welcome” to hosting young people met through rave outreach, Colleen reflects on how God reshaped her understanding of hospitality. What started as ope...

In this episode, Colleen Myers unpacks a simple but life-changing verse from Proverbs 14:29: People with understanding control their anger. A hot temper shows great foolishness. Through a real-life encounter that normally would have left her frustrated and irritated, Colleen shares how asking God for understanding — instead of control — completely changed her response. What once felt like an inter...

In this episode , Colleen Myers shares one of the most unforgettable stories she’s ever witnessed — the true story of a man named Ross who did not believe in Jesus… until God met him in the most unexpected way . Ross was skeptical, outspoken, and confident he had everything figured out. He came to church for a baby dedication and ended up hearing a sermon he never expected. Later that night, shake...

In this episode, Colleen Myers tackles something every one of us struggles with — getting angry fast and letting it spiral out of control. Drawing from Psalm 39 and 2 Corinthians 4, she explains why anger isn’t just an emotion… it’s a process — and how Scripture shows us how to interrupt it before it consumes us. Colleen shares three practical, biblical ways to turn anger around:  • Speak or think...

In this episode, Colleen Myers opens Lamentations 3 and shares the powerful truth that even in the deepest sorrow, God is doing a redeeming work. As she walked with close friends through heartbreak this week, the Lord led her back to this chapter — a reminder that though He brings grief, He also shows compassion because of His unfailing love . Colleen also reads a stunning passage on affliction b...

In this episode, Colleen Myers shares one of the most important lessons in evangelism and ministry: knowing when to keep quiet until the Holy Spirit gives you the words. Reading from her book Smack Dab: Living in the Center of God’s Will, Colleen explains why Jesus calls us to be “fishers of men” — and why timing, tone, and sensitivity matter just as much as truth. With stories from rave outreache...

In this episode, Colleen Myers shares a powerful reminder from 1 Corinthians 15 — that death has lost its sting and victory through Jesus Christ. Through Scripture, a touching illustration, and stories of real people who passed on in faith, Colleen reminds us that while we grieve, we grieve with hope. Because for those who trust in Jesus, death isn’t the end — it’s the beginning of eternity with H...

In this episode, Colleen Myers shares a raw and powerful story of faith tested through illness — and what God taught her when healing didn’t come the way she expected. Drawing from Luke 24 and her own journey with a rare kidney disease, Colleen opens up about wrestling with disappointment, realizing her hidden expectations of God, and finding peace in surrender. “God doesn’t have to heal. We just...

In this episode, Colleen Myers shares how God shifted her perspective on money, possessions, and ministry — from protecting what she owned to using it for His Kingdom. Through the story of the shrewd manager in Luke 16 and real-life moments of generosity, Colleen unpacks the difference between loving people and loving things. She challenges believers to open their homes, use their resources for Go...

In this episode, Colleen Myers challenges us to think about the little “dash” between the year of our birth and the year of our death — and how we can live it with eternal purpose. Through Scripture and personal stories, she unpacks three key ways to live with eternity in mind:  1. Seek the Kingdom first (Matthew 6:33)  2. Redeem the time (Ephesians 5:15–16)  3. Know your labor in the Lord is not...

In this episode, Colleen Myers unpacks the incredible power of our words and how God calls us to use them for life, encouragement, and healing. Drawing from Proverbs 18:21, Ephesians 4:29, and Proverbs 15:1, Colleen shares three practical truths:  1. Our words carry power — life or death.  2. Build others up — speak according to their needs, not just your own.  3. Answer gently — let your words di...

In this episode, Colleen Myers shares a moving story about an encounter in the grocery store baking aisle with an 18-year-old boy named Thorn — a reminder that God places opportunities in our path every day if we’ll just slow down and notice them. Drawing from Colossians 4:5–6, John 4:35, and 1 Peter 3:15, Colleen encourages us to keep our eyes open, make the most of every opportunity, and be read...

In this episode, Colleen Myers shares why surrounding yourself with the right people is one of the greatest gifts God gives us — and how to choose them wisely. With personal stories and five key Scriptures, she lays out the qualities to look for in an accountability partner:  1. Spiritually mature (Galatians 6:1)  2. Bearing good fruit (Matthew 7:20)  3. Wise and God-fearing (Proverbs 13:20)  4. T...

In this episode of the Smack DAB podcast, Colleen Myers shares powerful stories from the frontlines of rave ministry—where trust is built, curiosity is sparked, and the love of Jesus breaks down walls. From giving free mom hugs to serving pancakes at campgrounds, Colleen reveals how living a life of kindness and authenticity can open doors to share the Gospel with those who’ve only known judgment....

In this episode, Colleen Myers shares a candid conversation with her husband about our God-given design to worship — and the danger when we start receiving worship ourselves. From personal stories of being put on a pedestal to surprising truths about humility, she unpacks why glory belongs to God alone. With real-life examples, Scripture from Acts 14, John 3:30, and Isaiah 42:8, and a few honest l...

In this episode, Colleen Myers shares an unforgettable story about ancient pearl divers, snorkeling in Maui, and the surprising beauty that can only be found in the deep. Just like those divers had to carry extra weight to reach the ocean floor, sometimes God uses the heavy seasons of life to bring us to the treasures we’d never find on our own. If you feel overwhelmed, burdened, or like you’re si...

In this episode, Colleen shares the heartbeat behind Engage To Go’s mission and the powerful reason they host Commission Camps. With a hilarious and unforgettable fishing illustration, she unpacks Jesus’ words in Matthew 28 — and why inviting people to church is not enough. It’s time to stop waiting for people to come to us and start going where they are. 🙏 Support the mission: [engagetogoministr...

In this episode, Colleen Myers takes on one of the hardest questions believers face when sharing their faith: How could a loving God send people to hell? She breaks down what Scripture actually says about hell, who it was created for, and how God’s relentless love gives everyone countless chances to choose Him. This is a must-watch if you’ve ever wrestled with that question or want to be equipped...

In this special episode, Colleen is joined by her daughter Cassie to share a deeply personal story — one of loss, hope, and God’s faithfulness. After a literal wildfire scorched the mountain they call home, God revealed something incredible: new life growing from the ash. Together, they reflect on how this mirrors the fires we all walk through in life — and how even when we can’t see it yet, God i...

In this episode, Colleen Myers takes on one of the hardest questions believers face when sharing their faith: How could a loving God send people to hell? She breaks down what Scripture actually says about hell, who it was created for, and how God’s relentless love gives everyone countless chances to choose Him. This is a must-watch if you’ve ever wrestled with that question or want to be equipped...