The Smoking Pastor’s Journey Through Faith, Failure, and Fire

In this powerful episode of the Better Than Best Academy Podcast, Coach Red sits down with Jordan Davis, aka The Smoking Pastor. With over 20 years of experience in kids ministry, a passion for barbecue, and a heart for serving others, Jordan shares his journey through faith, failure, and redemption.🚀 Topics We Cover:✅ From kids ministry to feeding the masses – how Jordan turned his passion into a movement.✅ The darkest moments that shaped his faith and leadership.✅ Overcoming burnout, building resilience, and staying obedient to God’s plan.✅ The power of food to connect, heal, and bring people together.✅ What it means to lead with authenticity and humility in today’s world.👀 You don’t want to miss this inspiring story of faith, food, and second chances!📢 Follow & Support Jordan Davis:🔗 Website: SmokingPastorProject.com📲 Socials: @SmokingPastor00:00 Introduction and Early Life00:05 Personal Struggles and Redemption00:44 Welcome to Better Than Best Academy01:35 Kids Ministry vs. Barbecue03:13 Journey in Kids Ministry05:17 Life Challenges and Turning Points13:22 Embracing the Moments17:58 The Smoking Pastor Project27:32 Balancing Personal and Professional Life28:07 Embracing the Role of a Brand32:01 Challenges in Ministry and Business33:35 Parenting and Personal Rituals43:16 The Importance of Fun and Community47:09 Lessons from Adversity49:00 Future Plans and Final Thoughts💡 Subscribe & Review:If this episode inspired you, hit that subscribe button, leave a review, and share it with a friend!🎥 Watch on YouTube & Don't Forget to Subscribe!📌 98% of you aren’t subscribed – let’s change that! 👇https://www.youtube.com/@betterthanbestacademy#Faith #Leadership #Barbecue #Testimony #BetterThanBest #Podcast #Ministry #TheSmokingPastorWHO AM IHey, I'm Red Wallace, a former rapper(10 year career) current drummer turned personal development coach. Through podcast(mostly on YouTube) and 1on1/group coaching, I provide guidance to help you chisel away the parts that aren’t you revealing your true identity, empowering you to live your God given purpose!