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.
I Don't Know S*** - a Christian Podcast
E8. Did we get the Trinity right?... with Alex Walton
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What if one of the most central beliefs in Christianity… just doesn’t quite make sense to you?
In this episode, Jake sits down with pastor and theologian Alex Walton to wrestle honestly with the doctrine of the Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. From the ancient creeds to modern church experiences, they explore why this foundational belief can feel confusing, abstract, and even unsettling.
Jake shares his own struggles with the Trinity after years of study, along with personal experiences that shaped his skepticism—while Alex brings a thoughtful, humble perspective that makes space for both questions, uncertainty, and faith.
Together, they dig into questions like:
- Why does the Trinity feel so hard to understand?
- Is it okay to question something so central to Christianity?
- Are we trying too hard to explain a mystery?
- What if faith isn’t about certainty, but learning to live with tension?
This isn’t a debate meant to “solve” the Trinity. It’s a conversation about embracing mystery, letting go of rigid answers, and discovering a more honest way to engage with belief.
If you’ve ever felt unsure about the Holy Spirit, confused by theology, or hesitant to voice your doubts—this episode is for you.
Notes:
South Fellowship (podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/south-fellowship-church/id550847930
Red Couch Theology (podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/red-couch-theology/id1616539767
Nicene Creed recording: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/sww332kehVg
Wayne Grudem’s Systematic Theology: https://tinyurl.com/pea3rr3u