Granger Smith Podcast

• Stop Hoping She’ll Come Back

  In this Friday Q&A, Granger answers two listener questions with honesty, clarity, and a whole lot of real-life wisdom. First, he explains why he teaches his kids to say “yes sir” and “yes ma’am,” how it ties back to his own upbringing, and why he sees it as an act of love that prepares them for life, respect, and responsibility. Then Granger responds to a college student dealing with a painful breakup and the uncertainty that follows. He offers straightforward biblical counsel on letting go, healing well, and moving forward with maturity instead of clinging to false hope. Have a question for a future episode? Email: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Who Has A "Talk Me Down" Video?

  Granger reacts to a viral video about fighting temptation, focusing on the battle against pornography and why this struggle has to be treated with the seriousness of a war. He talks through the weight of sin, the reality that Christ absorbed God’s wrath on our behalf, and the practical steps believers can take to flee temptation. This includes accountability, tools like Covenant Eyes, removing access to triggering content, switching a phone to grayscale, and building spiritual layers of protection. The conversation highlights the importance of preparing for the fight before temptation shows up and learning to live as a Christian on offense rather than defense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• The Call To Prayer Now In NYC!

  This week, Granger and AntMan continue their discussion following the reaction to last week's episode on the "Islamic invasion," sparked partly by the election of a Muslim mayor in New York City. Granger shares the intense negative feedback he received, which accused him of being "weak, passive, compromising, and soft" for his stance. He emphasizes the need for constant correction and accountability through Scripture, questioning the call for Christians to "mount up arms and fight against this as they did in the Crusades". The conversation delves into the concept of meekness, which is often misunderstood as weakness in America. Granger explains its ancient Near East context as "power under control" , comparing it to a fiercely strong, tamed mustang that trusts its warrior master enough to charge fearlessly into enemy lines. This idea of controlled strength is contrasted with simply "bucking" or instinctively fighting. AntMan contributes to this by linking it to self-control and the strength required to filter reactions through God's Word rather than reacting instantly in the flesh. A significant portion of the episode focuses on the core Christian command to love your neighbor and love your enemy. Granger argues that this command has no stipulations, even if the enemy "wants you dead". He challenges listeners to see the presence of foreign cultures, like a Muslim family moving down the street, not as an invasion but as a mission field. They discuss how the fear-based reaction often stems from protecting "suburban life" and comfort, which can become an idol. Granger draws a historical parallel between modern "feel-good Christians" and 19th-century slaveholders who practiced a cheap form of Christianity while maintaining a cruel and comfortable lifestyle. Finally, they tackle the notion of "fighting evil". AntMan stresses that the true fight is a spiritual one, using the "sword of the Bible" and prayer for God's will to open the hearts of non-believers. Granger dismisses the common call to be like Nehemiah, building with a tool in one hand and a sword (or "Glock") in the other, arguing this misapplies Old Testament Israel's context to modern-day America. They conclude by urging listeners to embrace the uncomfortable and ask the ultimate question: "What happens if I love them?".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• The Islamic Invasion Is Coming!

  This week, Granger sits down with Mike Cheon, a South Korean missionary whose life and faith have taken him from Seoul to the mountains of Afghanistan, and now to church planting in Canada. Together, they talk about what’s being called an “Islamic invasion” and why fear often drives the way Christians view immigration and Islam. But Mike offers a radically different perspective — one that sees these moments not as threats, but as opportunities for the gospel. Through powerful stories of his years living among Afghan families, the loss and near loss of his own children, and the cries of a mother mourning her baby in the rubble of war, Mike reminds us of what it means to see every person as made in the image of God. He shares how lament and worship have opened doors in places where sermons never could, and how the church’s response to suffering can be its greatest witness. It’s a moving conversation about faith without fear, compassion over politics, and what it truly means to love our neighbors — even those we’ve been taught to fear.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• How Do You Move Forward After Suicide?

  In this emotional second Q&A episode, Granger and the team tackle two powerful listener questions — one about sharing faith with a friend who’s seen tragedy up close, and another from a man wrestling with the trauma of witnessing a friend’s suicide. Granger offers raw, biblical wisdom about suffering, faith, and God’s sovereignty — from why bad things happen to good people, to finding purpose in unimaginable pain. This episode dives deep into everyday evangelism, the problem of evil, and what it means to trust God when logic can’t explain everything. 💬 Got a question for the next Q&A? Email: [email protected] 🙏 Subscribe for more faith-centered conversations every Friday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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