The Word Smith Podcast

In this episode of The Word Smith Podcast, Pastor Tim unpacks John 21:6 through the teaching “Net Worth.” Peter’s net was empty until Jesus gave Direction, and sometimes your life feels empty not because you failed, but because God is calling you to listen differently. This teaching speaks to anyone tired from working hard, carrying shame, chasing validation, or measuring their worth by what they...

There's a war happening in a place nobody can see, the quiet space between your ears, where the same lie keeps showing up like a guest you never invited but always let stay. In this episode, Pastor Tim opens 2 Corinthians 10 and uncovers a truth most of us miss: you were never meant to be a spectator in your own mind. You were appointed to patrol it. If you've prayed, forgiven, moved on, and still...

Her Story: "Jezebel" You've heard her name used as an insult. You've never heard her story like this. In this episode, Pastor Tim Smith pulls back the curtain on one of the Bible's most misunderstood figures and exposes a pattern still operating today, in homes, in relationships, and yes, even in church. If you've ever been controlled by a "word," manipulated by someone claiming spiritual authorit...

In this episode of The Word Smith Podcast, Tim Smith breaks down 2 Corinthians 5:17 like only he can, blending sharp biblical exposition with cultural truth, humor, and pastoral fire. From shame on speed dial to trauma in your contact list, this teaching exposes the old voices still trying to define you and hands you the keys to walk in the new name God already gave you. If you've been saved but s...

"Low Battery" | 1 Kings 19:4–8 - You have been productive, but you have not been present. You have been showing up, but you have been showing up on one percent. Today, Pastor Tim sits us down with Elijah under the broom tree and reveals that depletion is not disqualification. Before God gives you the next assignment, He often gives you a meal, a moment, and a mercy. Pull up. This one breathes. Whe...

🪞 "Mirror, Mirror on the Wall" 🪞Family, this one right here hits DIFFERENT. Pastor Tim goes deep into James 1:23–25 and asks one question that's going to shake your whole week: What happens when God shows you who you really are and you walk away like the conversation never happened? We're talking about a fish that was never meant to be on dry land. We're talking about the difference between a gl...

Some wounds did not come from strangers. They came from people you knew. People you trusted. People who had access. In “Her Story: Tamar,” Pastor Tim Smith walks through 2 Samuel 13 with biblical depth, pastoral power, and emotional honesty, confronting the devastating effects of abuse and the silence that often surrounds it. This is a word for every Tamar, male or female, and for every church, fa...

Your mouth is not the problem. It's the evidence. In this powerful Wordsmith teaching, Pastor Tim breaks open Matthew 12:34–37 and reveals that what comes out of your mouth is simply what was already overflowing in your heart. From the ten spies who spoke an entire generation out of their inheritance, to Caleb and Joshua who called their giants bread, this teaching will challenge you to audit what...

A blind man wrote a song about sunshine. A surrounded King wrote a verse about fearlessness. And this teaching is about to connect both of them to your life in a way you did not see coming! Psalm 27:1.One verse. Two questions. Three declarations. Zero fear! Come ready. Come hungry. Come honest. The city is back up; it's a must we outside! You do not need a new life. You need new light on the life...

PLEASE SHARE THIS TEACHING WITH 5 WOMEN!!!!! Join Pastor Tim for this powerful teaching! If you’ve ever wondered if God sees you, this message is for you! Every Mama, TT, Madea, Sister, Niece, Cousin, Sister-in-Law, and BFF is invited to listen to the podcast episode. Share this teaching with another woman who needs to be reminded that she is SEEN!!! Some think they need to clean up their lives be...

Some of you haven't said yes to God in a long time. Not because you don't believe. But because the last time you said, "use me," a PERSON used you! And now you've confused God's invitation with people's exploitation. This teaching is for you! God doesn't use you the way people use you. Come and find out the difference. Whether you need encouragement, clarity, conviction, or a fresh perspective, Th...

You've been smiling at people all week who have NO idea what you're carrying. The pillow knows. The shower knows. The steering wheel knows. But nobody at church knows. Nobody in your family knows. Pastor Tim is pulling back the curtain on the prayer you've been too scared to pray. 🎵 The Playlist Series: Inner City Blues (Makes Me Wanna Holler) is a teaching built on Psalm 13 and the soul of Marvi...

God asked Moses a question He already knew the answer to: "What is that in your hand?" He wasn't taking inventory. He was opening Moses' eyes. A dead piece of wood became the instrument that split an ocean and toppled an empire. Not because it was special. Because it was surrendered. Stop waiting for extraordinary. God wants your ordinary! Whether you need encouragement, clarity, conviction, or a...

You ARE the light of the world. But somewhere along the way, you started dimming yourself. You covered your flame with fear. You veiled your glory with trauma. You borrowed somebody else's light and called it ministry. Pastor Tim collides Earth, Wind & Fire's iconic "Shining Star" with Matthew 5:14-16, Genesis 1:3, and John 1:5 for an electrifying word for everyone who has been hiding in plain...

We all know this song! As soon as that beat drops at the cookout, everybody starts dancing! Uncle Frankie said, "I wanna make sure I'm right before I let go." But what happens when you’re in a midnight struggle with God, and you CAN’T let go until He blesses you? We are doing a theological deep dive into Genesis 32. We talkin’ about holding on when it hurts. If you are a true Frankie Beverly &...

The enemy wants a T.K.O., but God specializes in the bounce-back! This morning we close out Love Revival Week with "LOVE T.K.O." We’re breaking down 2 Corinthians 4:7-9. You may be knocked down, but you are NOT destroyed!!! Whether you need encouragement, clarity, conviction, or a fresh perspective, The Word Smith Podcast gives you more than something to hear, it gives you something to carry into...

In 1976, Stevie Wonder released "Love's in Need of Love Today" as a warning. 50 years later, the world is still in the ICU. We answer the call with 1 John 4:7. Don't delay. Send yours in right away. SQUABBLE UP! Whether you need encouragement, clarity, conviction, or a fresh perspective, The Word Smith Podcast gives you more than something to hear, it gives you something to carry into real life. T...

Family! Pastor Tim here. I need you to lock in with me to tackle the one thing the church talks about but struggles to live out. LOVE! Not the "I'll tolerate you" kind. Not the "drop a heart emoji" kind. The sacrificial, uncomfortable, Jesus' commandment kind. If you've ever wondered why loving people is so hard, or why the church sometimes feels more like a battlefield than a family, this message...

2 men. Bleeding backs. Chains on their feet. Darkness all around. And they started praying & singing! In this powerful episode, Pastor Tim walks through Acts 16:25-26 and shows how praise in the prison led to freedom for everyone. Inspired by Wilson Pickett's 1965 soul classic, this teaching will remind you that when it's the Midnight Hour, that's when God shows up! Don't miss this.  Whether y...

Stop looking for a sign and look at the Savior. Philip wanted a cosmic display, but Jesus pointed to His own face and essentially said, 'If you don't know Me by now, you will never, never, never know ME!' We’re dealing with the sufficiency of Christ today because if Jesus isn't enough for you, nothing ever will be. We’re unpacking the danger of being close to the church but far from the Christ. Wh...

Miss Anita Baker produced this track herself because she wanted the sound to be perfect. She took ownership! "With all my heart I love you, baby." This is the language of adoration. We need to get back to adoring God, not just using Him. It’s about intimacy, sweet communion, and being lost in the wonder of who He is! Whether you need encouragement, clarity, conviction, or a fresh perspective, The...

Join us for The Playlist Series as we decode The O'Jays' "For the Love of Money." We are bridging the gap between the block and the Bible. The truth is about to get LOUD!!! We are going deep into 1 Timothy 6:10.  Whether you need encouragement, clarity, conviction, or a fresh perspective, The Word Smith Podcast gives you more than something to hear, it gives you something to carry into real life....

Here is a teaching that blends the lyrics of "Uncle Charlie" with the theological fire of David and the Sons of Korah. Stop the "in and out" situationship with God and start standing on business for your soul. It’s time to hide your life in the flow where the enemy can’t find you! Share this with someone who is ready to stop running and start resting in God. Whether you need encouragement, clarity...

Check it. Paul was writing to a young church in a pagan culture. Sound familiar? "Stay awake. Stay sober. Do not drift. 1Thessalonians 5:6 is a wake up call to spiritual vigilance. We are not just talking about sin. We are talking about distraction. Comfort. Complacency. Then Samson. Set apart from the womb. Fumbled it all because he got comfortable with compromise. Delilah was not his girlfriend....

Your soul has a subscription. And the world's been auto-renewing without your permission. You've been loyal to a system that's been using you. Faithful to something that's been draining you. Paying dues to a kingdom that can't love you back. Time to hit cancel. UNSUBSCRIBE. 1 John 2:15. New episode. Let's get free! 🔥 Whether you need encouragement, clarity, conviction, or a fresh perspective, The...