I Don't Know S*** - a Christian Podcast
Welcome to I Don’t Know S***, hosted by Jake Smeester—a seminary grad, former church worker, and lifelong learner. In this intro episode Jake shares his personal journey through faith, ministry, and deconstruction, laying the foundation for a podcast centered on exploring the gray areas of theology, culture, and identity. This podcasts is all about having honest, nuanced conversations on hot-button social topics and biblical interpretation, as well as more subtle struggles like pastoral loneliness and corporate faith. If you're open to embrace the tension and sit in the discomfort of uncertainty - if you’re willing to admit “I don’t know s***,” this podcast is for you.
Podcasting since 2025 • 7 episodes
I Don't Know S*** - a Christian Podcast
Latest Episodes
E7. The gift of Sabbath: How one family is embracing rest with Lauren Zitek
No work. No rushing. Just rest, play, good food, and time together.It’s called Sabbath — an ancient, biblical rhythm woven through Scripture — yet most modern Christians barely practice it.In this episode of I Don't Know S***<...
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E6. Is Artificial Intelligence (AI) here to save or ruin us, with Ryan Findley
In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend Ryan Findley—better known as Fin. A former teacher turned tech insider, Fin has spent the last three years helping schools and organizations make sense of the sudden avalanche of artificial in...
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E5. Israel from the early 20th century to present-day with Dr. Carl Yonker
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Carl Yonker, a senior researcher at Tel Aviv University, to unpack the complex history and present-day realities of Israel and the Middle East. Carl traces the roots of Zionism, the formation of Israel, and the...
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E4. Women's health and Abortion with Stephanie Peverill
In this episode, we sit down with my friend Stephanie Peverill, a counselor who specializes in reproductive and maternal mental health, to talk about one of the most complex and emotional topics out there: abortion. We dig into women’s h...
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E3. What It's Really Like to Be a Pastor with David Burke
In this episode, we hear from a longtime friend and mentor, David Burke. With over 25 years of ministry experience—including 16 years in college ministry and nearly a decade as a senior pastor—David has a deep well of insight into the life of a...
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