Is Communism Replacing Christianity? - Ep. 938 - July 6, 2026
Can a political system deliver the kind of justice, generosity, and shared provision that Christians associate with God's kingdom? On The Smith a
Repent, what does that really mean, and what does "the kingdom of heaven is at hand" mean for believers today? On this special edition of The Smith and Rowland Show Podcast, Alan Smith and Jeff Rowland take a hard look at repentance, unbelief, reviva
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Captive in Iran
Marziyeh Amirizadeh and her friend knew they were putting their lives on the line
What happens to a culture when it stops believing actions have real outcomes? In this episode of The Smith and Rowl
People throw around the phrase "Judeo-Christian" like it's optional, or like it's just a political slogan that can be edited for the times. On this episode
Can Christianity stand without its Jewish roots? On this episode of The Smith and Rowland Show, Alan Smith and Jeff Rowland argue that the phrase Judeo-Christia
by: Alan Smith and Jeff Rowland
How did a word as basic as “sinner” become something people don’t want to hear in church? For many believers, the issue is not that Scripture changed,
Some Bible debates stay inside the classroom. This one does not.
On The Smith and Rowland Show, Alan Smith and Jeff Rowland argue that preterism, espe
by: Alan Smith and Jeff Rowland
What you believe about preterism and end-times prophecy doesn’t stay in a study Bible. It shapes what you expect from Christian livin
Some conversations start serious. This one starts with jokes about sponsorships, missing hats, and fingerless gloves. But the laughter doesn’t last long, because
by: Jeff Rowland
Storm clouds were hanging around, and the gathering still happened. There were a few laughs, a little teasing about guitars, and that familiar sm
by Alan Smith
The service opened in prayer, asking Jesus to bless those watching by live stream, to send the Holy Spirit, and to give revelation to both speaker and listener. The request was direct: let
by: Alan Smith and Jeff Rowland
Many Christians care about politics because politics touches real life, taxes, schools, war, justice, and the limits of state power. At the s
by: Alan Smith and Jeff Rowland
Some Christian debates don’t stay on the shelf. They come back because they shape how people read the Bible, teach Sunday school, preach sermons,
Alan Smith and Jeff Rowland
Alan Smith
If you’ve ever wondered what Jesus most wants His people to do, Matthew 28:18-20 answers it with plain words. These verses come at the end of Matthew’s Gospel, right after Jesus’
Jeff Rowland
Most believers want to grow up in their faith, not just stay inspired for a moment. Real growth shows up in everyday choices, especially when God’s direction is
Alan Smith
Athens was famous for ideas, art, and religion. It also became the setting for one of the clearest gospel messages in Acts. In Acts 17, Paul walks throu
To Soar like Eagles—Part 2
By: Alan Smith
Isaiah 40:31: “But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” (NIV)
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