Welcome to the WordSmith Podcast with Clay Smith. In today’s episode, Clay is joined by returning guest Bobby Smith for a conversation that blends theological depth, Christmas warmth, and plenty of laughs.

As we continue our Advent journey, Clay and Bobby dive into Isaiah 11, a powerful prophecy written nearly 700 years before the birth of Jesus. Together, they unpack the imagery of the “shoot from the stump of Jesse,” explore how this passage points directly to Christ, and consider why the peace He brings is far deeper than the absence of conflict—it is the very presence of God Himself.

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.