Upon Their Shoulders
We are standing upon the shoulders of giants. As young Christians, we are trying to avoid Rehoboam’s folly by relying on the counsel of our elders. Please join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they ask questions, interview others, and strive to grow in their faith.
We are standing upon the shoulders of giants. As young Christians, we are trying to avoid Rehoboam’s folly by relying on the counsel of our elders. Please join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they ask questions, interview others, and strive to grow in their faith.
Episodes

Tuesday Jul 29, 2025
Dustin Merkle: Extended version
Tuesday Jul 29, 2025
Tuesday Jul 29, 2025
Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Dustin Merkle, the preacher at the Oak Mountain church of Christ in Birmingham, Alabama. When all we want are answers, we fail to see the journey God is taking us on. In this conversation, young people can learn how to become better learners who are bold in sharing their faith with others.

Tuesday Jul 29, 2025
Dustin Merkle: Pencil and paper
Tuesday Jul 29, 2025
Tuesday Jul 29, 2025
Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Dustin Merkle, the preacher at the Oak Mountain church of Christ in Birmingham, Alabama. When all we want are answers, we fail to see the journey God is taking us on. In this conversation, young people can learn how to become better learners who are bold in sharing their faith with others.

Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
Caleb Churchill: Extended version
Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Caleb Churchill, the preacher at the Prospect Park church in Brooklyn, New York. From a young age, the words of Jesus were hammered into his mind and heart. In this conversation, young people can learn how to manage their pride, eliminate cultural idols, and navigate the difficulties of living life as a follower of God.

Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
Caleb Churchill: Great awakening
Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Caleb Churchill, the preacher at the Prospect Park church in Brooklyn, New York. From a young age, the words of Jesus were hammered into his mind and heart. In this conversation, young people can learn how to manage their pride, eliminate cultural idols, and navigate the difficulties of living life as a follower of God.

Tuesday May 20, 2025
Joe Greer: Extended version
Tuesday May 20, 2025
Tuesday May 20, 2025
Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Joe Greer, the preacher at the Taylors church of Christ in South Carolina. Teaching people to know Jesus is the purpose of his life. In this conversation, young people can learn how to spread the word more effectively and make the Lord a priority in every aspect of their lives.

Tuesday May 20, 2025
Joe Greer: No gimmicks
Tuesday May 20, 2025
Tuesday May 20, 2025
Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Joe Greer, the preacher at the Taylors church of Christ in South Carolina. Teaching people to know Jesus is the purpose of his life. In this conversation, young people can learn how to spread the word more effectively and make the Lord a priority in every aspect of their lives.

Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
Chad Scott: Extended version
Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Chad Scott, a member of the Douglas Hills church of Christ in Louisville, Kentucky. The Lord’s people should stand out from the world in how they love and support one another. In this conversation, young people can learn how to build a faithful family, discern the truth of the scriptures, and serve others with a full heart.

Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
Chad Scott: We have an inheritance
Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Chad Scott, a member of the Douglas Hills church of Christ in Louisville, Kentucky. The Lord’s people should stand out from the world in how they love and support one another. In this conversation, young people can learn how to build a faithful family, discern the truth of the scriptures, and serve others with a full heart.

Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Jared Salz: Extended version
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Jared Salz, a preacher at the Smoky Hill church of Christ in Centennial, Colorado. The gospel is always going to be in competition with the world. In this conversation, young people can learn how to put aside their idols and build a faith that will withstand tribulation.

Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Jared Salz: Count the cost
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Join Jake Smith and Nick Weaver as they interview Jared Salz, a preacher at the Smoky Hill church of Christ in Centennial, Colorado. The gospel is always going to be in competition with the world. In this conversation, young people can learn how to put aside their idols and build a faith that will withstand tribulation.

Hosts
Jake Smith and Nick Weaver have been friends since they started playing youth football together in 5th grade. Today, Jake and Nick worship Jesus together at the Ellisville church of Christ in St. Louis, Missouri. To learn more about their church family, visit simplychristians.com.






