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Ponderings with Ben Smith, Sr.

by Ben Smith, Sr.

Some things are worth slowing down to think about. Ponderings is the audio companion to the Ponderings blog at BenSmithSr.org. I’m Ben Smith, Sr., a pastor, writer, and Bible teacher. In each episode, I read one of my articles, with only the changes needed for natural spoken delivery. These reflections consider Scripture, faith, culture, pastoral ministry, the local church, and everyday Christian life. Some begin with a passage of Scripture. Others begin with an ordinary experience or a question worth considering in light of God’s Word. Whether you’re driving, walking, or taking a quiet moment, I hope you’ll join me as we think carefully about what we believe and how we live. You’ll find the original articles, expository sermons, Bible-study resources, and more at BenSmithSr.org. Ponderings with Ben Smith, Sr. Thinking out loud about faith, culture, and life.

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Episodes

  1. Play for the Coach, Not the Crowd

    Whose approval are we seeking? At our children’s athletic events, spectators often shouted instructions from the sidelines. But the players understood whose direction mattered: they were playing for the coach. In this episode of Ponderings, I read “Play for the Coach, Not the Crowd,” a reflection...

  2. Introducing Ponderings with Ben Smith, Sr.

    Welcome to Ponderings, the audio companion to my Ponderings blog. I’m Ben Smith, Sr., a pastor, writer, and Bible teacher. In this introductory episode, I share what you can expect: readings of my articles with biblical reflections on Scripture, faith, culture, pastoral ministry, the local…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Some things are worth slowing down to think about.

Ponderings is the audio companion to the Ponderings blog at BenSmithSr.org. I’m Ben Smith, Sr., a pastor, writer, and Bible teacher. In each episode, I read one of my articles, with only the changes needed for natural spoken delivery.

These reflections consider Scripture, faith, culture, pastoral ministry, the local church, and everyday Christian life. Some begin with a passage of Scripture. Others begin with an ordinary experience or a question worth considering in light of God’s Word.

Whether you’re driving, walking, or taking a quiet moment, I hope you’ll join me as we think carefully about what we believe and how we live.

You’ll find the original articles, expository sermons, Bible-study resources, and more at BenSmithSr.org.

Ponderings with Ben Smith, Sr. Thinking out loud about faith, culture, and life.

HOSTED BY

Ben Smith, Sr.

Produced by Ben Smith

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Some things are worth slowing down to think about. Ponderings is the audio companion to the Ponderings blog at BenSmithSr.org. I’m Ben Smith, Sr., a pastor, writer, and Bible teacher. In each episode, I read one of my articles, with only the changes needed for natural spoken delivery. These...

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