Smells Like Smoke

What if the person who needs rescuing is someone you respect, look up to, or even follow? In this episode of Smells Like Smoke, Pastor Trevor DeVage unpacks the story of Nathan and David and explores why sometimes the greatest act of love is having the courage to speak the truth. Discover why confronting someone in love isn't betrayal, why silence isn't always loyalty, and how one difficult conversation could change someone's life.

Some rescuers have to run toward a fire. Esther had to walk through a door that could have gotten her killed.

In this episode of Smells Like Smoke, Trevor DeVage explores the book of Esther and what it costs to step in when silence would have kept you safe. Esther wasn’t brave from the start, but Mordecai’s warning changed everything: your position doesn’t exempt you from the fire, it may only delay it.

What does it really mean to rescue someone? In this episode of Smells Like Smoke, Trevor DeVage unpacks the story of Ruth and Boaz to reveal a powerful truth: redemption always costs something. Through Boaz’s willingness to sacrifice his own resources and reputation, we see the difference between talking about rescue and actually stepping in to help. Whether it’s restoring a relationship, helping someone in crisis, or reaching those far from God, we’re called to count the cost and show up anyway. Who in your life needs you to step in and help bring hope?

We live in a world obsessed with self-improvement, but what happens when all the habits, routines, and mindset shifts still leave us hurting? In this episode of Smells Like Smoke, Pastor Trevor DeVage explores the difference between improvement and true transformation. Discover why healing requires more than trying harder, how surrendering to Jesus brings new life, and why we need community to heal and help others. It's time to stop chasing the next fix and start pursuing real healing.

What if the thing you’ve been running from is the very place God is calling you back to? In this episode of Smells Like Smoke, Trevor DeVage looks at Moses, a man who failed, ran away, and built a safe life, only to have God call him back into the fire.

If you’ve ever felt disqualified by your past or afraid to try again, this episode is for you. It may be time to face your excuses, turn aside, and see what God is calling you back to.

What do you do when someone you love makes choices that lead them straight toward the fire? In this episode of Smells Like Smoke, Trevor DeVage looks at Abraham’s rescue of Lot in Genesis 14 and what it teaches us about loving people when they don’t seem to deserve it. Rescue isn’t a reward for good judgment. It’s a response to love. Discover what it means to build your “318,” drop the lecture, and be willing to show up when someone needs rescue, even when it’s inconvenient.

God is able, and because He’s able, we live differently. In this episode of Smells Like Smoke, Pastor Trevor DeVage challenges us to move beyond consuming content and start living on mission. Rescue doesn’t require perfection, it requires willingness. Discover what it means to step out of comfort, embrace courage, and trust God to use ordinary people for extraordinary things. It’s time to stop spectating and start participating in the mission of Jesus. This is just the beginning. Are you ready to step toward rescue?

What if the person you’re avoiding is actually the person God is asking you to reach?

In this episode of Smells Like Smoke, Pastor Trevor DeVage challenges us to identify our “one” and take a step toward them with prayer, humility, and love. This isn’t about fixing people or removing healthy boundaries. It’s about being faithful to the people God places in our lives and trusting Him with the outcome.

Most rescue work doesn’t happen on Sundays. It happens in offices, break rooms, job sites, meetings, and everywhere else we spend our week.

In this episode, Pastor Trevor DeVage talks about what it means to live on mission at work without being loud, preachy, or forcing conversations. Discover how integrity, presence, humility, and excellence can help you build trust and create opportunities to share the hope of Jesus.

Your workplace isn’t a distraction from your calling. It might just be one of your greatest mission fields.

What if following Jesus means going where others won’t? In this episode of Smells Like Smoke, Pastor Trevor DeVage challenges us to step beyond comfort and into the places where the gospel is needed most. From prisons and hard neighborhoods to messy relationships and overlooked people, rescue work happens on the edges.

Discover how to identify your “edge of the fire,” overcome the fear that holds you back, and join God where He is already at work. Because courage isn’t the absence of fear. It’s obedience when fear is present.

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