The Best View in Town with Nathan Wesley Smith & Friends

Mike and Nathan have been best friends for nearly 25 years. Before Mike was the leader of  the band Big Daddy Weave, Mike and Nathan were roommates in school, leading worship at their churches and just trying to figure out what God had for their lives.  Nathan went on to plant churches and Mike went the artist route. Both have been making a difference in seeing God's Kingdom expand ever since.

While Mike and Big Daddy Weave have touched countless lives with their songs like Redeemed, All Things New, Audience of One, Overwhelmed, Alive, and so many more, Mike has navigated his own struggles with his image and self-worth. In this episode, Mike shares the story of how success didn't satisfy his soul but a revelation from God changed his life.  You will be so encouraged and challenged by Mike and Nathan's friendship,  Mike's story of redemption, and how God wants to redeem your story!

You can find Mike and Big Daddy Weave's music anywhere you listen to music or at their website www.BigDaddyWeave.com and  you can find Mike's book "I Am Redeemed" here. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases

If you'd like to hear Nathan on Mike's Podcast "In Pursuit", the link to the show is here.

With this episode focusing on how God can redeem our story, here are a few articles from Nathan's blog #TheBestViewInTown that may be of interest to you.

1.  What You Focus On Draws You In

2. To Remember Is To Reconnect

3.  How Could God Let This Happen?

As always you can find us at TheBestViewInTown.com or send us an email by clicking the link here.

On this Episode:

Guest: Mike Weaver
Host: Producer: Nathan Wesley Smith
Cohost: Justin Porter

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Maybe you are familiar with the movie War Room that came out in 2015?  It was a film on prayer by the Kendrick Brothers (Fireproof, Courageous, Facing the Giants) that reached #1 in its second week.  My friends Roland and Angela Mitchell had no idea how much the film would impact their lives until the Kendrick Brothers came to their house and asked if they could use it as the location of their movie!

What could seem to be a superficial, exciting opportunity actually held very deep, personal meaning to the Mitchell family. In this episode, Roland and Angela share about the devastating loss of their teenage son, Coleman, and how the movie and its message played a role in bringing redemption to both Coleman's story and their own.  They share how God has helped them go from loss to legacy as they allowed Him to continue to write His story. You will be impacted by their journey from pain to promise and from loss to legacy.

Not only did God use the movie War Room but He partnered them with a ministry in Uganda that their son Coleman had intended to work with in the years to come. They now serve in leadership with that ministry as they steward Coleman's legacy and their own passion for the children of Uganda through a home they have built there to serve those in need.  You can learn more about Watoto here.

With this episode focusing on navigating grief and going from loss to legacy, here are a few articles from Nathan's blog #TheBestViewInTown that may be of interest to you.

1. Good Grief - The Pain That Heals All Others

2. God Broke My Heart

3. The Wound Is Where The Light Gets In

As always you can find us at TheBestViewInTown.com or send us an email by clicking the link here.

On this Episode:

Guest: Roland & Angela Mitchell
Host: Producer: Nathan Wesley Smith
Cohost: Justin Porter

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People are messy and life is hard.  While we all wish we could live on a private island with a few of our closest friends and laugh all day, the real world requires us to navigate challenges. Our guest today has learned to navigate those challenges and help others do the same.

On today's episode we learn how to find the beauty in brokenness as Bishop Tony Hall shares his own personal story of redemption and how God has used he and his wife to bring hope and healing to broken people and communities around the US and the world.  From the pain of poverty, to the shame of molestation and abuse, Bishop shares how God can make all things new in our lives as we fix our eyes on Jesus and learn how to share our stories in order to bring hope and healing to others.

You can find Bishop Tony Hall's books and ministry on his website http://asktonyhall.com  You can connect with him on FaceBook as well.

With this episode focusing on finding beauty in brokenness, here are a few articles from Nathan's blog #TheBestViewInTown that may be of interest to you.

1. He's On Every Page Of Your Story

2. When Faith and Failure Mix

3. Nobody Knows What They Are Doing

As always you can find us at TheBestViewInTown.com or send us an email by clicking the link here.

On this Episode:

Guest: Bishop Tony Hall
Host: Producer: Nathan Wesley Smith
Cohost: Justin Porter

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TJ Foltz and Ben Thankachan are HumanKind. Together they have helped develop an organization that is pushing back against the clean drinking water crisis that is affecting nearly 1 Billion people in the world today.  Every bottle of HumanKind water that is sold results in 100% of the profits supporting clean drinking water initiatives around the world.

On this episode, TJ and Ben share their story with Nathan about how HumanKind came into existence, the impact it is having, and how having a friend in the fight makes all the difference in the world.  TJ shares how one word from God changed the trajectory of his life and has lead to changing other lives around the world by providing clean drinking water in developing nations and in homeless communities around the US.

You can connect with HumanKind by visiting their website BeHumanKind.com and you can find TJ and Ben on Facebook. You can also learn about donating to their work at HumanKindWaterDrop.com As always you can find us at TheBestViewInTown.com or send us an email by clicking the link here.

With this episode focusing on the power of synergy through friendship,  here are a few articles from Nathan's blog #TheBestViewInTown that may be of interest to you.

1. God Answers Prayer By Sending A Person

2. Relationships Are Worth Restoring

3. Relationships Aren't Effecient

On this Episode:

Guests: TJ Foltz and Ben Thankachan of HumanKind
Host: Producer: Nathan Wesley Smith
Cohost: Justin Porter

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For the past seven years, Sam Bethea has been a fixture on the streets of Uptown Charlotte in North Carolina sharing his simple message with his booming voice, "Jesus Saves."  Sam is so connected to this statement that he is often referred to as either "The Jesus Saves Guy" or Sam "Jesus Saves" Bethea. However, when rioters and protestors took to the streets of Charlotte recently, Sam was met with intense opposition as he shared his message of love and hope.

In this episode, Sam shares the story of his calling to the streets of Charlotte after having been rescued from those same streets. He also talks with Nathan about the details of the night he stood in the middle of the protests to proclaim his simple message. It is touching and inspiriting. Sam's challenge to us all is to brighten the corner where you are. Sam definitely has the best view in town.

You can connect with Sam on Facebook by clicking this link.  An encouraging word from you would mean so much. However, you can also help support Sam and his work of sharing God's love on the streets by making a donation through Project 658. Select 'Staff Support' on the first page and enter the amount of your donation then on the second page select Sam Bethea from the drop down menu.

With this episode focusing on making a difference where you are, here are a few articles from Nathan's blog #TheBestViewInTown that may be of interest to you.

1. What Kind Of Culture Are You Creating?

2. You Must Be Present To Win

3. Handing Out Hundred Dollar Bills

As always you can find us at TheBestViewInTown.com or send us an email by clicking the link here.

On this Episode:

Guest: Sam Bethea
Host: Producer: Nathan Wesley Smith
Cohost: Justin Porter

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It's never too late to start and you are only done when you quit! Our friends Robert and Sandrina Jurjevich have been serving in Sarajevo, Bosnia in southeastern Europe and are making an incredible impact in a season where many people start looking to slow down they are ramping up! They share their story of saying 'yes' to God and some of the miracles that have taken place along the way.

Nathan met Robert, Sandrina and their family when he was 19 years old they have journeyed together through the years. In this episode you'll hear some of their story and listen to the challenge to know your purpose, spend your days in meaningful ways, and live a purposeful life.

You can connect with Robert and Sandrina on Facebook. Their profiles are linked to their names here so click and get connected.  Also, if you'd like to support their ministry and help them as they love and serve the people of Sarajevo you can give by clicking here and selecting their names in the drop down menu.  As always you can find us at TheBestViewInTown.com or send us an email by clicking the link here.

With this episode focusing on stepping out of the boat and saying 'yes', here are a few articles from Nathan's blog #TheBestViewInTown that may be of interest to you.

1. Buried On a Hill In Bosnia

2. The Power of Saying Yes

3.  Is Success Killing You?

On this Episode:

Guest: Robert & Sandrina Jurjevich
Host: Producer: Nathan Wesley Smith
Cohost: Justin Porter

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The city of London has been incredibly influential in the shaping of the world. Our friend Ben Virgo lives in and loves the city of London where he runs a ministry called Christian Heritage London .  Through their work they highlight the influential Christian leaders that God has used through the ages both in and through the city of London. One of the ways Ben brings people into contact with great figures of the past is by taking guests on walks through the city, highlighting the locations of their lives and ministries. It was on one of these walks where Nathan  met Ben.

In this episode, Ben challenges us to consider those that have gone before us, to glean from their example, and consider how we can invite Jesus into our own circumstances and cities that we might see transformation take place.

You can connect with Ben on FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram through his ministry and on their website at Christian Heritage London.  Additionally, Ben hosts a podcast you can find by following this link.  As always you can find us at TheBestViewInTown.com or send us an email by clicking the link here.

With this episode focusing on reaching back to our history to help us move forward, here are a few articles from Nathan's blog #TheBestViewInTown that may be of interest to you.

1. To Remember is to Reconnect

2. He's On Every Page Of Your Story

3.  Those Who Dug The Well

On this Episode:

Guest: Ben Virgo
Host: Producer: Nathan Wesley Smith
Cohost: Justin Porter

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Scott Volk is not only a dear friend but leads an awesome ministry called Together For Israel which raises money to bless both Jewish and Arab believers in Jesus living in the land of Israel.  Scott being a full-blooded Jew and his wife Beth being a full-blooded Arab, they embody what unity in Jesus really means.

On this episode Scott shares with Nathan his journey to understanding the power of hospitality and how God uses it to impart life.  Our culture has increasingly become self-focused and Scott reminds us of how important it is for us to demonstrate the love of God to others by showing hospitality.

You can connect with Scott on Instagram on FaceBook and Twitter. You can also learn more about his ministry Together For Israel.  As always you can find us at TheBestViewInTown.com or send us an email by clicking the link here.

Since this episode is all about demonstrating love to others, check out these  articles Nathan wrote on his blog #TheBestViewInTown 

1.  Handing Out Hundred Dollar Bills

2. God Answers Prayer By Sending A Person

3. Relationships Aren't Efficient

On this Episode:

Guest: Scott Volk
Host: Producer: Nathan Wesley Smith
Cohost: Justin Porter

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Chad Lail is WWE Superstar Jaxson Ryker but he wasn't always a professional wrestler on TV. At one point he was a boy with a dream living in Hickory, North Carolina.  While serving in the military he began wrestling in front of small crowds.  After years of work, lots of disappointment, and several challenges Chad made it to the WWE and realized a childhood dream earlier this year of being in WrestleMania.

After having an encounter with Jesus, Chad has realized God has given him the platform he now has to encourage others to put their hope in Jesus, to pursue their dreams, and to let God lead. 

In this episode Nathan and Chad talk about what's new in his career, how he came to faith, and offers encouragement to people who are in varying stages of pursuing their dreams.

You can connect with Chad on Instagram on FaceBook and Twitter.  Chad posts video devotionals often on his YouTube channel. As always you can find us at TheBestViewInTown.com or send us an email by clicking the link here.

Since this episode is all about realizing dreams, check out these  articles Nathan wrote on his blog #TheBestViewInTown 

1. In Your Heart & Out of Reach

2.  Is It Selfish To Pursue My Dreams?

3. Wildflowers, Broken Dreams & Miracle Chairs

On this Episode:

Guest: Chad Lail/Jaxson Ryker
Host: Producer: Nathan Wesley Smith
Cohost: Justin Porter

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It's not what you see, it's how you see and who you see in the midst of your circumstances. You can have the best view in town from right where you are whether you are on the mountain top or in the valley.  It's all about perspective.

I'm thrilled to announces this new podcast launching August 4th 2021.  Over this inaugural 12-week season you'll meet a new friend of mine every Wednesday and hear parts of their story that will encourage you and challenge you to have a more hope-filled perspective in your life, faith, family and business. 

We laugh a lot, cry a bit, and try to  extract life-lessons that encourage us in our journey along the way.  My buddy Justin Porter co-hosts the show with me and offers some thoughts each week.  It sure is a lot of fun.

Thanks for being excited with me!  Share this with a friend so they can join us and we can enjoy the view together!  #TheBestViewInTown  

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