(Blog) Hail Satan: America's Spiritual Reversal - Ep. 993 - October 8, 2026

Hail Satan in Ottumwa: A Warning to the Church

A reported invocation ending in "Hail Satan" at an Ottumwa, Iowa, city council meeting prompted a forceful discussion about pub

(Blog) AI vs. SI: Artificial Intelligence vs. Supernatural Intelligence - Ep. 992 - October 7, 2026

AI vs. SI: Artificial and Supernatural Intelligence

When artificial intelligence begins judging human requests, whose morality will it follow? For Chr

(Blog) Why are Christians Falling Away from The Fullness of Love? - Ep. 991 - October 6, 2026

Christian Apostasy: When Love for Believers Grows Cold

If you've stepped away from church after being hurt, Alan Smith and Jeff Rowland ask you to consider

(Blog) Why Christians are Falling Away from Their Calling - Ep. 990 - October 5, 2026

Why Christians Are Falling Away from Their Calling

You can attend church every Sunday and still leave the work God has called you to do untouched. In episode 990 of

(Blog) A Theological Shift & Aging Church Population - Ep. 989 - October 2, 2026

Episcopal Church Decline: Theology and Aging Membership

Reported Episcopal Church membership fell from about 3.4 million in 1960 to roughly 1.5 million in the account di

(Blog) A Theological Shift & The Loss of Membership - Ep. 988 - October 1, 2026

Church Membership Decline: A Theological Shift

Churches changed their teaching to attract people, yet the membership losses continued. Alan Smith and Jeff Rowland argue t

It is with a thankful heart that I write to you with an update of all the Lord has done since my last trip to Uganda in March. Thank you for standing with me, praying for me, and supporting me during this time. Moving forward, I’ll be giving ministry

(Blog) A Theological Shift & Its Failed Purpose - Ep. 987 - September 30, 2026

Progressive Christianity and a Failed Theological Shift

Churches changed their theology to attract younger people, yet their congregations continued to shrink. In Episode

(Blog) 9/11 Replay of Attempted Airplane Hijacking - Ep. 986 - September 30, 2026

Israel-Bound Flight Attack Raises 9/11 Concerns

A reported attack aboard a Boeing 737 bound for Tel Aviv ended in a safe landing after passengers and crew intervened, a

(Blog) Moralistic Therapeutic Deism: I Think We're in Trouble - Part 5 - Ep. 985 - September 29, 2026

Moralistic Therapeutic Deism: Opinion Over Scripture

You can know the right Christian words and follow religious customs while your heart remains fa

(Blog) Moralistic Therapeutic Deism: I Think We're in Trouble - Part 4 - Ep. 984 - September 28, 2026

Moralistic Therapeutic Deism: Faith Without the Cross

A church can keep talking about Jesus while leaving out the call to be born again. If your chu

(Blog) Moralistic Therapeutic Deism: I Think We're in Trouble - Part 3 - Ep. 983 - September 25, 2026

Moralistic Therapeutic Deism: When Church Comfort Changes the Message

A church can help visitors feel welcome and still leave out teachings they nee

(Blog) Moralistic Therapeutic Deism: I Think We're in Trouble! - Part 2 - Ep. 982 - September 24. 2026

Moralistic Therapeutic Deism: Five Beliefs That Replace the Gospel

You can attend church, speak about God, and still treat him as someone to call o

(Blog) Moralistic Therapeutic Deism: I Think We're in Trouble! - Ep. 981 - September 23, 2026

Moralistic Therapeutic Deism and the Gap in Christian Belief

You can attend church, know Christian language, and still struggle to explain why Jesus died. A

(Blog) Stuff That Works: Church or Mosque? - Ep. 980 - September 22, 2026

When Churches Become Mosques: Smith and Rowland on What the Church Has Lost

An 80-year-old Lutheran church in Warren, Michigan, is now an Islamic center. If you remember a chur

(Blog) Socrates & Democracy - Ep. 979 - September 21, 2026

Socrates and Democracy: Why Informed Voting Matters

A letter beside a candidate's name can't tell you what that candidate believes. Alan and Jeff return to that point throughout this episode

(Blog) Kingdom Prophetic Society & Kingdom Ordination - Ep. 978 - September 18, 2026

Kingdom Ordination and Every Believer's Ministry

Every born-again believer has a place in the work of ministry. Alan Smith and Jeff Rowland believe many people carry

(Blog) I'm Falling & I Can't Get Up - Ep. 947 - July 20, 2026

Trump, Israel, Iran, and the Questions Ahead

Public criticism between allies can carry consequences far beyond one news cycle. In Episode 947 of The Smith and Rowland Show, Jeff and Alan q

(Blog) Alan Smith: False Teachers, Freedom, & Noahide Laws - September 16, 2026

False Teachers, Freedom, and the Noahide Laws

Teaching that produces spiritual control, fear, or burdens that stifle life in Christ must be examined by Scripture. Alan Sm