Woodland Memory 3-“Raccoon” John Smith

In this episode, we meet “Raccoon” John Smith—the frontier preacher who helped bring the early Disciples movement to life. Unpolished but unforgettable, Smith had a rare gift for making faith plain and compelling. Through vivid sermons, bold appeals for unity, and moments no one could forget, he helped turn a fragile reform effort into a growing movement of people. It is a story of conviction, creativity, and the power of a message that could be understood by all.