In this episode of the Wordsmith podcast, Pastor Clay Smith sits down with church elder and returning guest Tom Goodwin for an insightful discussion centered on Matthew 14:22–33, the powerful story of Jesus walking on water and Peter's dramatic step of faith. Clay and Tom explore what this miracle reveals about Jesus's divinity and sovereignty, and they offer practical wisdom for applying its lessons to your daily life. They distinguish between salvific faith and the ongoing sanctifying faith required to keep moving forward, even when the storms of life—or fear—threaten to pull you under. You'll hear them discuss how believers should process fear and what it means to truly "get out of the boat" and step into an active, faith-filled life.

Additionally, Clay and Tom touch on the church's new "Going Forward" vision campaign and the role of spiritual leadership in discerning God's will. Join them as they seek to know the God of the Word through a deeper exploration of Scripture.

Dr. Clay Smith is the senior pastor of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, located just north of Atlanta, GA. JF, as it is affectionately called, is a healthy, vibrant church committed to helping people find truth, belonging, and purpose in Jesus.

Learn more about Johnson Ferry Baptist Church at johnsonferry.org