<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Holy Smokes and Dad Jokes]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>“Welcome to <i>Holy Smokes and Dad Jokes</i>! I’m Jonathan Pate — pastor, hope dealer, and part-time professional dad joke distributor.</p><p>This podcast is all about faith in the real world — the messy, beautiful, sometimes chaotic world we actually live in. We’ll talk about hope when life feels heavy, truth when culture feels loud, and yes… I will absolutely drop a dad joke when you least expect it.</p><p>If you’re looking for encouragement, honesty, and a reason to smile, you’re in the right place."</p><p><br /></p>]]></description><link>https://riverside.com</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 23:46:46 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/8kj15FPl.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Jonathan Pate]]></author><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 02:23:40 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 Jonathan Pate]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Comedy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Christianity]]></category><itunes:author>Jonathan Pate</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;“Welcome to &lt;i&gt;Holy Smokes and Dad Jokes&lt;/i&gt;! I’m Jonathan Pate — pastor, hope dealer, and part-time professional dad joke distributor.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This podcast is all about faith in the real world — the messy, beautiful, sometimes chaotic world we actually live in. We’ll talk about hope when life feels heavy, truth when culture feels loud, and yes… I will absolutely drop a dad joke when you least expect it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re looking for encouragement, honesty, and a reason to smile, you’re in the right place.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Jonathan Pate</itunes:name><itunes:email>pastorjonathanp@gmail.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Comedy"/><itunes:category text="Religion &amp; Spirituality"><itunes:category text="Christianity"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/659732d1-1b55-47d5-a3f3-44d17960d31f/logos/acc124cf-038d-43c9-804a-e48494e06196.png"/><item><title><![CDATA[Missionary, Author, Storyteller: Meet Al Argo]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation covers various topics including daily life in Asia, family life, missionary work, rewards and challenges of missionary work, the role as a pastor and evangelist, writing and publishing books, and an upcoming book launch and Kickstarter campaign. The discussion also delves into future plans and concludes with a heartfelt exchange of gratitude.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Missionary work and its challenges</li><li>Writing and publishing books</li><li>Upcoming book launch and Kickstarter campaign</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Daily Life in Asia</li><li>07:00 Family and Empty Nesting</li><li>15:04 Role as a Pastor and Evangelist</li><li>27:39 Future Plans and Conclusion</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">c643457c-9159-400a-b531-3ff160b584ae</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jonathan Pate]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/4d2abe99a4da24166f42bc0ddbbe2045698ae4a619cd7f6b9007d8caf11d9e2e/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjNjQzNDU3Yy05MTU5LTQwMGEtYjUzMS0zZmYxNjBiNTg0YWUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2NTk3MzJkMS0xYjU1LTQ3ZDUtYTNmMy00NGQxNzk2MGQzMWYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTg0Zjk0ZTQyNTkxMDY5ZTNkMDBiM2IiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmExNDdkNWRiMWMyNzI1MGI0YjkxOGFkL2pvbmF0aGFuLXBhdGVzLXN0dWRpby05V3J0Qy1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTUtMjVfXzE4LTQ4LTI5Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="59575214" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/659732d1-1b55-47d5-a3f3-44d17960d31f/episodes/c643457c-9159-400a-b531-3ff160b584ae/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation covers various topics including daily life in Asia, family life, missionary work, rewards and challenges of missionary work, the role as a pastor and evangelist, writing and publishing books, and an upcoming book launch and Kickstarter campaign. The discussion also delves into future plans and concludes with a heartfelt exchange of gratitude.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Missionary work and its challenges&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Writing and publishing books&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Upcoming book launch and Kickstarter campaign&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Introduction and Daily Life in Asia&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;07:00 Family and Empty Nesting&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;15:04 Role as a Pastor and Evangelist&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;27:39 Future Plans and Conclusion&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:31:02</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/659732d1-1b55-47d5-a3f3-44d17960d31f/logos/acc124cf-038d-43c9-804a-e48494e06196.png"/><itunes:title>Missionary, Author, Storyteller: Meet Al Argo</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Power of Positivity-Amy Angel]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Join me as I sit down with Amy Angel of the Amy Angel Team with KW Realty Group in Jacksonville, AL. Amy is an influencer in her community, and a great business mind. The show begins with a decent dad joke from Amy, and from there the discussion touches on family, psychology, and the power of positivity. As always the host brings some horrible dad jokes to the show, and the episode concludes with a conversation about being remembered for impacting the people around us. Amy also has her own podcast called “Real Estate Story Time with Amy Angel”, and we highly encourage everyone to check it out!</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Maintaining a positive attitude in the face of challenges</li><li>The impact of age on personal growth and mindset</li><li>Personal improvement and delegation</li><li>The impact of forgiveness and relationships</li><li>The joy of laughter and its impact</li><li>Challenges and rewards of podcasting</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Podcasting Mishaps and Second Chances</li><li>06:17 Family Dynamics and Relationships</li><li>13:18 Success in Business and Maintaining a Positive Attitude</li><li>21:51 Church Events and Memories</li><li>28:21 The Joy of Laughter and Its Impact</li><li>36:24 Challenges and Rewards of Podcasting</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">b72bd6f6-0b4c-4aa2-870a-9bee91b6c65b</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jonathan Pate]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/39fc93bba94aa69975c9a1bf65516bea51fec2d941db83788ebc1f9dc7c8aba2/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJiNzJiZDZmNi0wYjRjLTRhYTItODcwYS05YmVlOTFiNmM2NWIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2NTk3MzJkMS0xYjU1LTQ3ZDUtYTNmMy00NGQxNzk2MGQzMWYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTg0Zjk0ZTQyNTkxMDY5ZTNkMDBiM2IiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwYjdkNGYzMmQ5NDU4NzQ2YjVhYjAwL2pvbmF0aGFuLXBhdGVzLXN0dWRpby05V3J0Qy1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTUtMThfXzIyLTU3LTUxLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="80336082" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/659732d1-1b55-47d5-a3f3-44d17960d31f/episodes/b72bd6f6-0b4c-4aa2-870a-9bee91b6c65b/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Join me as I sit down with Amy Angel of the Amy Angel Team with KW Realty Group in Jacksonville, AL. Amy is an influencer in her community, and a great business mind. The show begins with a decent dad joke from Amy, and from there the discussion touches on family, psychology, and the power of positivity. As always the host brings some horrible dad jokes to the show, and the episode concludes with a conversation about being remembered for impacting the people around us. Amy also has her own podcast called “Real Estate Story Time with Amy Angel”, and we highly encourage everyone to check it out!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Maintaining a positive attitude in the face of challenges&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The impact of age on personal growth and mindset&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Personal improvement and delegation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The impact of forgiveness and relationships&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The joy of laughter and its impact&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Challenges and rewards of podcasting&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Podcasting Mishaps and Second Chances&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;06:17 Family Dynamics and Relationships&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;13:18 Success in Business and Maintaining a Positive Attitude&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;21:51 Church Events and Memories&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;28:21 The Joy of Laughter and Its Impact&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;36:24 Challenges and Rewards of Podcasting&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:41:50</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/659732d1-1b55-47d5-a3f3-44d17960d31f/logos/acc124cf-038d-43c9-804a-e48494e06196.png"/><itunes:title>The Power of Positivity-Amy Angel</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than Forty Years of Ministry and Still Joyful-Bill Snow]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Pastor Bill Snow has faithfully served in the same church for over 40 years. He is an example of patience, perseverance and stability. Our conversation begins with what just might be the best joke brought to the show so far, and continues with an inspirational discussion around family, faith and serving God's people. Bill has faced his share of challenges including some major health concerns, but the grace of God and the power of His calling has carried this pastor through it all. Bill also has quite the arsenal of dad jokes which are always welcome to this podcast!</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Family and faith</li><li>Journey to becoming a pastor Dealing with conflict in the church</li><li>The joy of seeing people grow</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Most Enjoyable and Difficult Aspects of Pastoring</li><li>23:37 Changes in Ministry Over Time</li><li>29:09 The Pleasure of Traveling and Creating Memories</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">a1bc23df-8ba1-436c-b60e-03a9cc030ea1</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jonathan Pate]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/4ca11d0a774bc501275c98883518b04f47bc6dab86c349561b04daec9a400ac2/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhMWJjMjNkZi04YmExLTQzNmMtYjYwZS0wM2E5Y2MwMzBlYTEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2NTk3MzJkMS0xYjU1LTQ3ZDUtYTNmMy00NGQxNzk2MGQzMWYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTg0Zjk0ZTQyNTkxMDY5ZTNkMDBiM2IiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwMWU2ZDViZmVmNmFhNmM5M2I1MzczL2pvbmF0aGFuLXBhdGVzLXN0dWRpby05V3J0Qy1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTUtMTFfXzE2LTI1LTI1Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="67898453" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/659732d1-1b55-47d5-a3f3-44d17960d31f/episodes/a1bc23df-8ba1-436c-b60e-03a9cc030ea1/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Pastor Bill Snow has faithfully served in the same church for over 40 years. He is an example of patience, perseverance and stability. Our conversation begins with what just might be the best joke brought to the show so far, and continues with an inspirational discussion around family, faith and serving God&apos;s people. Bill has faced his share of challenges including some major health concerns, but the grace of God and the power of His calling has carried this pastor through it all. Bill also has quite the arsenal of dad jokes which are always welcome to this podcast!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Family and faith&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Journey to becoming a pastor Dealing with conflict in the church&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The joy of seeing people grow&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Most Enjoyable and Difficult Aspects of Pastoring&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;23:37 Changes in Ministry Over Time&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;29:09 The Pleasure of Traveling and Creating Memories&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:35:22</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/659732d1-1b55-47d5-a3f3-44d17960d31f/logos/acc124cf-038d-43c9-804a-e48494e06196.png"/><itunes:title>More than Forty Years of Ministry and Still Joyful-Bill Snow</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Heart of a Pastor-Matt Martin]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Matt Martin never saw pastoral ministry in his future, but God sure did. His heart for people and the church is evident to see for anyone that has the pleasure of knowing him and his wonderful family. Our conversation obviously includes humor as we reflect on Earnest Goes to Camp, and a few dad jokes to boot. We also spend some time talking about the weight of pastoral ministry and the challenges that come from being a bi-vocational pastor.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Dad-oriented humor</li><li>Early spiritual experiences Weight of the pastoral calling</li><li>Challenges of bivocational pastors</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Dad Jokes and Humor</li><li>07:03 Early Spiritual Experiences</li><li>19:48 The Weight of the Pastoral Calling</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">4c2064c9-85a3-4da8-a6c6-efddf1703ea5</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jonathan Pate]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 19:22:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/35fee0c8bbd66254f8bdacdb4dd26f45edac06167026c615ce1f7751f9b616d9/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0YzIwNjRjOS04NWEzLTRkYTgtYTZjNi1lZmRkZjE3MDNlYTUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2NTk3MzJkMS0xYjU1LTQ3ZDUtYTNmMy00NGQxNzk2MGQzMWYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTg0Zjk0ZTQyNTkxMDY5ZTNkMDBiM2IiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmN2JjOWQ4MGJhZmRlOGEwMTNjZTlhL2pvbmF0aGFuLXBhdGVzLXN0dWRpby05V3J0Qy1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTUtM19fMjMtMjItMzcubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="74778897" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/659732d1-1b55-47d5-a3f3-44d17960d31f/episodes/4c2064c9-85a3-4da8-a6c6-efddf1703ea5/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Matt Martin never saw pastoral ministry in his future, but God sure did. His heart for people and the church is evident to see for anyone that has the pleasure of knowing him and his wonderful family. Our conversation obviously includes humor as we reflect on Earnest Goes to Camp, and a few dad jokes to boot. We also spend some time talking about the weight of pastoral ministry and the challenges that come from being a bi-vocational pastor.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Dad-oriented humor&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Early spiritual experiences Weight of the pastoral calling&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Challenges of bivocational pastors&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Dad Jokes and Humor&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;07:03 Early Spiritual Experiences&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;19:48 The Weight of the Pastoral Calling&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:38:57</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/659732d1-1b55-47d5-a3f3-44d17960d31f/logos/acc124cf-038d-43c9-804a-e48494e06196.png"/><itunes:title>The Heart of a Pastor-Matt Martin</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Politics from the Pulpit?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Should a pastor promote politicians from the pulpit? Join Pastor Jonathan Pate as he tackles this difficult topic from a Biblical perspective, as well as some good jokes from a past president!</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Pulpit and Politics</li><li>Biblical Perspective</li><li>Presidential Jokes</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1707921c-d1c5-4258-8c78-31b2e28067b5</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jonathan Pate]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/221498494a185c8841c15ea2491abdfce46806b87a3fb0dbf1d615f8d4ca6a12/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIxNzA3OTIxYy1kMWM1LTQyNTgtOGM3OC0zMWIyZTI4MDY3YjUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2NTk3MzJkMS0xYjU1LTQ3ZDUtYTNmMy00NGQxNzk2MGQzMWYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTg0Zjk0ZTQyNTkxMDY5ZTNkMDBiM2IiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllZjc3NmNhNjJlNmYxMGE2ZmI0Njc2L2pvbmF0aGFuLXBhdGVzLXN0dWRpby05V3J0Qy1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTQtMjdfXzE2LTQ5LTE2Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="37134149" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/659732d1-1b55-47d5-a3f3-44d17960d31f/episodes/1707921c-d1c5-4258-8c78-31b2e28067b5/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Should a pastor promote politicians from the pulpit? Join Pastor Jonathan Pate as he tackles this difficult topic from a Biblical perspective, as well as some good jokes from a past president!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Pulpit and Politics&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Biblical Perspective&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Presidential Jokes&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:19:20</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/659732d1-1b55-47d5-a3f3-44d17960d31f/logos/acc124cf-038d-43c9-804a-e48494e06196.png"/><itunes:title>Politics from the Pulpit?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young Man on a Mission-Tanner Brady]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode we hear from Tanner Brady, an inspiring young man who is passionate for the Lord and the mission that God has called him to. Tanner leads us from his conversion as a teen to his future aspirations of reaching people who have never heard the Gospel. Tanner also brings some dad jokes for us, and let's just say they are pretty much what you would expect from a 23 year old rookie, LOL. Get ready to smile while being motivated and encouraged to step out of your comfort zone.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Missionary work and faith journey</li><li>The impact of missions on personal growth </li><li>Passion for the Lord</li><li>Laughter and Joy<p></p></li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">b73737a2-535e-40f0-a4be-5ab6008982e3</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jonathan Pate]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/3e96961225c4e9a75cc08e2eb14762c1f9ae1ec107a8bd2d94f73569908e0141/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJiNzM3MzdhMi01MzVlLTQwZjAtYTRiZS01YWI2MDA4OTgyZTMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2NTk3MzJkMS0xYjU1LTQ3ZDUtYTNmMy00NGQxNzk2MGQzMWYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTg0Zjk0ZTQyNTkxMDY5ZTNkMDBiM2IiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllMmI3MGU5NDVmNDg3NzI4YjQ0YjE4L2pvbmF0aGFuLXBhdGVzLXN0dWRpby05V3J0Qy1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTQtMThfXzAtNDEtMTgubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="56815220" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/659732d1-1b55-47d5-a3f3-44d17960d31f/episodes/b73737a2-535e-40f0-a4be-5ab6008982e3/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode we hear from Tanner Brady, an inspiring young man who is passionate for the Lord and the mission that God has called him to. Tanner leads us from his conversion as a teen to his future aspirations of reaching people who have never heard the Gospel. Tanner also brings some dad jokes for us, and let&apos;s just say they are pretty much what you would expect from a 23 year old rookie, LOL. Get ready to smile while being motivated and encouraged to step out of your comfort zone.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Missionary work and faith journey&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The impact of missions on personal growth &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Passion for the Lord&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Laughter and Joy&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:39:27</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/659732d1-1b55-47d5-a3f3-44d17960d31f/logos/acc124cf-038d-43c9-804a-e48494e06196.png"/><itunes:title>Young Man on a Mission-Tanner Brady</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[God, Golf and Public Service-Chip Howell]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we sit down with Chip Howell—a man whose life reflects faith, perseverance, and servant leadership. A devoted Christian, Chip has built his life on strong values that guide both his personal journey and his public service.</p><p>From walking on to play golf at the University of Alabama to becoming a last-minute candidate who rose to serve as Mayor of Anniston, Alabama, Chip’s story is one of humility, determination, and stepping up when it matters most. Known throughout the community for his integrity and steady leadership, he has earned a reputation as someone who leads with both conviction and compassion.</p><p>Join us as Chip shares lessons from his faith, his unexpected path into politics, and what it truly means to live a life well-lived while serving others.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Friendship and Humor</li><li>Faith, Golf and Public Service</li><li>Community Involvement</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Dad Jokes and Friendship</li><li>05:45 Faith and Church Involvement</li><li>14:30 Faith and Overcoming Challenges</li><li>29:11 Wisdom and Advice</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">4ae0b51c-8fab-4226-958f-3f6e072cb841</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jonathan Pate]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/a99c5ae5bc54a65c692a7983e0c353539be04beaa9406887bebf0dfc7684f45f/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0YWUwYjUxYy04ZmFiLTQyMjYtOTU4Zi0zZjZlMDcyY2I4NDEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2NTk3MzJkMS0xYjU1LTQ3ZDUtYTNmMy00NGQxNzk2MGQzMWYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTg0Zjk0ZTQyNTkxMDY5ZTNkMDBiM2IiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkYzE5Y2JlZjFlNzMzOGNjODYxYTEyL2pvbmF0aGFuLXBhdGVzLXN0dWRpby05V3J0Qy1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTQtMTNfXzAtMTYtNDIubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="55766352" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/659732d1-1b55-47d5-a3f3-44d17960d31f/episodes/4ae0b51c-8fab-4226-958f-3f6e072cb841/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we sit down with Chip Howell—a man whose life reflects faith, perseverance, and servant leadership. A devoted Christian, Chip has built his life on strong values that guide both his personal journey and his public service.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From walking on to play golf at the University of Alabama to becoming a last-minute candidate who rose to serve as Mayor of Anniston, Alabama, Chip’s story is one of humility, determination, and stepping up when it matters most. Known throughout the community for his integrity and steady leadership, he has earned a reputation as someone who leads with both conviction and compassion.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join us as Chip shares lessons from his faith, his unexpected path into politics, and what it truly means to live a life well-lived while serving others.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Friendship and Humor&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Faith, Golf and Public Service&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Community Involvement&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Dad Jokes and Friendship&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;05:45 Faith and Church Involvement&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;14:30 Faith and Overcoming Challenges&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;29:11 Wisdom and Advice&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:38:44</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/659732d1-1b55-47d5-a3f3-44d17960d31f/logos/acc124cf-038d-43c9-804a-e48494e06196.png"/><itunes:title>God, Golf and Public Service-Chip Howell</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family, Faith and Fun from a Fireman-Kenneth McKenzie]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation covers childhood memories, baptism, youth ministry and so much more. Kenneth comes ready with some pretty decent dad joke game, but also get's real about early struggles with identity and worth. Get ready to cry a little and laugh a lot in this joy filled episode!</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Family and love play a significant role in shaping personal experiences and stories.</li><li>Mishaps and humorous incidents can add a lighthearted touch to personal narratives. Generational perspectives shape ministry contributions</li><li>Authenticity and personal growth are essential in ministry</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction Dad Jokes</li><li>08:54 Childhood Memories</li><li>15:05 Youth Ministry and Podcast Mishap</li><li>22:31 Euthanized Mishap</li><li>29:25 Personal Reflection and Encouragement</li><li>36:06 Ministry and Spiritual Growth</li><li>47:07 Parental Influence and Faith</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">2420e957-42ff-48e7-8e7e-2a61554c72fd</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jonathan Pate]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/fe33535cc36b9d49adbdc26a843e4a3c10d6a5f1866c5381a955f6e687b7a3ae/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIyNDIwZTk1Ny00MmZmLTQ4ZTctOGU3ZS0yYTYxNTU0YzcyZmQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2NTk3MzJkMS0xYjU1LTQ3ZDUtYTNmMy00NGQxNzk2MGQzMWYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTg0Zjk0ZTQyNTkxMDY5ZTNkMDBiM2IiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkMDA5N2Y5YmUyOTQ1ZTg4YWQwNDJmL2pvbmF0aGFuLXBhdGVzLXN0dWRpby05V3J0Qy1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTQtM19fMjAtMzktNTkubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="66776650" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/659732d1-1b55-47d5-a3f3-44d17960d31f/episodes/2420e957-42ff-48e7-8e7e-2a61554c72fd/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation covers childhood memories, baptism, youth ministry and so much more. Kenneth comes ready with some pretty decent dad joke game, but also get&apos;s real about early struggles with identity and worth. Get ready to cry a little and laugh a lot in this joy filled episode!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Family and love play a significant role in shaping personal experiences and stories.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mishaps and humorous incidents can add a lighthearted touch to personal narratives. Generational perspectives shape ministry contributions&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Authenticity and personal growth are essential in ministry&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Introduction Dad Jokes&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;08:54 Childhood Memories&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;15:05 Youth Ministry and Podcast Mishap&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;22:31 Euthanized Mishap&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;29:25 Personal Reflection and Encouragement&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;36:06 Ministry and Spiritual Growth&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;47:07 Parental Influence and Faith&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:46:22</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/659732d1-1b55-47d5-a3f3-44d17960d31f/logos/acc124cf-038d-43c9-804a-e48494e06196.png"/><itunes:title>Family, Faith and Fun from a Fireman-Kenneth McKenzie</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Before "I do": Answering the Call to Serve Couples -Landon Straub]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation covers a range of topics including family, golf, humor, faith, ministry, and podcasting. It delves into personal experiences, childhood memories, and the journey towards a calling in ministry for couples and marriage. The discussion also explores the idea of starting a podcast and the value of meaningful conversations. </p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Family and Golf</li><li>Humor and Jokes</li><li>Faith and Ministry</li><li>Podcasting and Conversations Importance of having meaningful conversations</li><li>The impact of serving and helping others</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Humor and Jokes</li><li>13:00 Podcasting and Conversations</li><li>33:25 Reflecting on Childhood and Faith Journey</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">51fd0d15-9d69-4868-b820-66fbee363d0b</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jonathan Pate]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 15:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/608c3f0663e32eed3d9caac2c672cef76eaf3e436239913463bcd8199ee1454d/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1MWZkMGQxNS05ZDY5LTQ4NjgtYjgyMC02NmZiZWUzNjNkMGIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2NTk3MzJkMS0xYjU1LTQ3ZDUtYTNmMy00NGQxNzk2MGQzMWYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTg0Zjk0ZTQyNTkxMDY5ZTNkMDBiM2IiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljNmJjZTMxZGM1ZWM1MTIwZTg4YzAxL2pvbmF0aGFuLXBhdGVzLXN0dWRpby05V3J0Qy1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTMtMjdfXzE4LTIyLTQyLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="52585264" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/659732d1-1b55-47d5-a3f3-44d17960d31f/episodes/51fd0d15-9d69-4868-b820-66fbee363d0b/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation covers a range of topics including family, golf, humor, faith, ministry, and podcasting. It delves into personal experiences, childhood memories, and the journey towards a calling in ministry for couples and marriage. The discussion also explores the idea of starting a podcast and the value of meaningful conversations. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Family and Golf&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Humor and Jokes&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Faith and Ministry&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Podcasting and Conversations Importance of having meaningful conversations&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The impact of serving and helping others&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Humor and Jokes&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;13:00 Podcasting and Conversations&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;33:25 Reflecting on Childhood and Faith Journey&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:36:31</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/659732d1-1b55-47d5-a3f3-44d17960d31f/logos/acc124cf-038d-43c9-804a-e48494e06196.png"/><itunes:title>Before &quot;I do&quot;: Answering the Call to Serve Couples -Landon Straub</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[My brother Jesus....I mean Justin!]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>A lighthearted and nostalgic conversation between two brothers, Justin and Jonathan, as they reminisce about their childhood, share dad jokes, and discuss their experiences with faith and church leadership. Justin shares his journey with music, from learning to play the piano and guitar to his experiences with singing and leading worship. The conversation also delves into personal reflections, advice for the younger self, and the importance of travel and life experiences. The dialogue concludes with lighthearted banter and reflections.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Sibling dynamics and childhood memories</li><li>The challenges and rewards of church leadership Personal growth through music</li><li>Reflections on life and advice for the younger self</li><li>The importance of travel and life experiences</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Brotherly Banter and Childhood Memories</li><li>08:25 Faith and Salvation</li><li>13:46 Church Leadership and Personal Reflections</li><li>28:10 Content Creation and Lighthearted Banter</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">21da45d8-0029-401c-88ff-cd997edc95fd</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jonathan Pate]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 15:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/baaad1c584bb0199ca53798ef09670ee7cd1a2c327752801a56271504bda3eda/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIyMWRhNDVkOC0wMDI5LTQwMWMtODhmZi1jZDk5N2VkYzk1ZmQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2NTk3MzJkMS0xYjU1LTQ3ZDUtYTNmMy00NGQxNzk2MGQzMWYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTg0Zjk0ZTQyNTkxMDY5ZTNkMDBiM2IiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjliZGYxNDUzZTg5MzA0YmQ1OWFkZjRlL2pvbmF0aGFuLXBhdGVzLXN0dWRpby05V3J0Qy1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTMtMjFfXzItMTUtNDkubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="48437437" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/659732d1-1b55-47d5-a3f3-44d17960d31f/episodes/21da45d8-0029-401c-88ff-cd997edc95fd/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;A lighthearted and nostalgic conversation between two brothers, Justin and Jonathan, as they reminisce about their childhood, share dad jokes, and discuss their experiences with faith and church leadership. Justin shares his journey with music, from learning to play the piano and guitar to his experiences with singing and leading worship. The conversation also delves into personal reflections, advice for the younger self, and the importance of travel and life experiences. The dialogue concludes with lighthearted banter and reflections.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Sibling dynamics and childhood memories&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The challenges and rewards of church leadership Personal growth through music&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Reflections on life and advice for the younger self&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The importance of travel and life experiences&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Brotherly Banter and Childhood Memories&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;08:25 Faith and Salvation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;13:46 Church Leadership and Personal Reflections&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;28:10 Content Creation and Lighthearted Banter&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:33:38</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/659732d1-1b55-47d5-a3f3-44d17960d31f/logos/acc124cf-038d-43c9-804a-e48494e06196.png"/><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:title>My brother Jesus....I mean Justin!</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Dad put the "Dad" in Dad Jokes!]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation between Jonathan and his father, Jimmy Pate, covers a range of topics, including the father-son bond, life lessons, and wisdom. It begins with lighthearted dad jokes and transitions into the story of how Jonathan's parents met. The discussion then delves into dating, marriage, and coming to know the Lord. Jimmy shares his compassion for those in addiction and offers advice to his younger self. The importance of keeping God's commandments is emphasized, and the conversation concludes with final words and gratitude.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Father-son bond</li><li>Life lessons and wisdom</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Dad Jokes Begin</li><li>08:04 Coming to Know the Lord</li><li>15:18 Joke Break and Advice to Younger Self</li><li>20:24 Final Words and Gratitude</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">76cf5656-b3d7-4b54-9f69-9efd2ba850a1</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jonathan Pate]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/02d239412791808329aa48d5dced223d2f90193506357a8e767b7d8f16ec2fb2/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3NmNmNTY1Ni1iM2Q3LTRiNTQtOWY2OS05ZWZkMmJhODUwYTEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2NTk3MzJkMS0xYjU1LTQ3ZDUtYTNmMy00NGQxNzk2MGQzMWYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTg0Zjk0ZTQyNTkxMDY5ZTNkMDBiM2IiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjliNTM1ZGNkOTI2M2EwMGVkMDU0MjFiL2pvbmF0aGFuLXBhdGVzLXN0dWRpby05V3J0Qy1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTMtMTRfXzExLTE4LTQubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="31703814" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/659732d1-1b55-47d5-a3f3-44d17960d31f/episodes/76cf5656-b3d7-4b54-9f69-9efd2ba850a1/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation between Jonathan and his father, Jimmy Pate, covers a range of topics, including the father-son bond, life lessons, and wisdom. It begins with lighthearted dad jokes and transitions into the story of how Jonathan&apos;s parents met. The discussion then delves into dating, marriage, and coming to know the Lord. Jimmy shares his compassion for those in addiction and offers advice to his younger self. The importance of keeping God&apos;s commandments is emphasized, and the conversation concludes with final words and gratitude.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Father-son bond&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Life lessons and wisdom&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 The Dad Jokes Begin&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;08:04 Coming to Know the Lord&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;15:18 Joke Break and Advice to Younger Self&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;20:24 Final Words and Gratitude&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:22:01</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/659732d1-1b55-47d5-a3f3-44d17960d31f/logos/acc124cf-038d-43c9-804a-e48494e06196.png"/><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:title>My Dad put the &quot;Dad&quot; in Dad Jokes!</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Cousin Leroy]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>At 5'8", Lee Hicks doesn't come up short when it comes to humor and hope. Join us as we talk about the fun and the difficulties that come with ministry, and the blessings that flow from a family that loves and serves Jesus.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Family and faith</li><li>Ministry can be great fun, and extremely difficult</li><li>The importance of fellowship and community<p></p></li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f8199194-0f6f-4ef4-bafc-7423c7abadea</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jonathan Pate]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/b2e0fc876338573d0c99945c1921641830dc1c1ae4f7b95695d2142bc5743cb8/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmODE5OTE5NC0wZjZmLTRlZjQtYmFmYy03NDIzYzdhYmFkZWEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2NTk3MzJkMS0xYjU1LTQ3ZDUtYTNmMy00NGQxNzk2MGQzMWYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTg0Zjk0ZTQyNTkxMDY5ZTNkMDBiM2IiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlhNzBhYjJiYjZhMjFmMDBhYzJjNTg3L2pvbmF0aGFuLXBhdGVzLXN0dWRpby05V3J0Qy1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTMtM19fMTctMjItMTAubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="64651328" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/659732d1-1b55-47d5-a3f3-44d17960d31f/episodes/f8199194-0f6f-4ef4-bafc-7423c7abadea/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;At 5&apos;8&quot;, Lee Hicks doesn&apos;t come up short when it comes to humor and hope. Join us as we talk about the fun and the difficulties that come with ministry, and the blessings that flow from a family that loves and serves Jesus.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Family and faith&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ministry can be great fun, and extremely difficult&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The importance of fellowship and community&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:44:54</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/659732d1-1b55-47d5-a3f3-44d17960d31f/logos/acc124cf-038d-43c9-804a-e48494e06196.png"/><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:title>My Cousin Leroy</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Wife April and Her Horrible Dad Jokes! Episode 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Meet my wife April, my rock and the love of my life. She is a wonderful mother, and an incredible servant of God, but a horrible joke teller. Her jokes are so bad that you can't help but laugh, so join us in this episode as we talk about faith, family and having fun for 28 years of marriage!</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>28 years of marriage</li><li>Faith journey</li><li>Church ministry</li><li>Overcoming challenges</li><li>Life transformation</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><p>Dad Jokes!</p><ul><li>05:11 How We Met and Early Years</li><li>13:41 Faith Journey and Baptism</li><li>19:03 Involvement and Impact</li><li>24:03 Freedom in Jesus</li><li>29:18 Parenting and Family</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f3226419-2c0e-4598-aeb6-76b36888f425</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jonathan Pate]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 22:34:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/1d0a1a334004477c2e94f42bbef4db0e7326b56b6cc3df99aa1077dde63fad11/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmMzIyNjQxOS0yYzBlLTQ1OTgtYWViNi03NmIzNjg4OGY0MjUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2NTk3MzJkMS0xYjU1LTQ3ZDUtYTNmMy00NGQxNzk2MGQzMWYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTg0Zjk0ZTQyNTkxMDY5ZTNkMDBiM2IiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlhMjg0MDFlYjlhMzk4NGQwNzY2YmRjL2pvbmF0aGFuLXBhdGVzLXN0dWRpby05V3J0Qy1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTItMjhfXzYtNTgtMjUubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="48985382" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Meet my wife April, my rock and the love of my life. She is a wonderful mother, and an incredible servant of God, but a horrible joke teller. Her jokes are so bad that you can&apos;t help but laugh, so join us in this episode as we talk about faith, family and having fun for 28 years of marriage!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;28 years of marriage&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Faith journey&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Church ministry&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Overcoming challenges&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Life transformation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dad Jokes!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;05:11 How We Met and Early Years&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;13:41 Faith Journey and Baptism&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;19:03 Involvement and Impact&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;24:03 Freedom in Jesus&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;29:18 Parenting and Family&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:34:01</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/659732d1-1b55-47d5-a3f3-44d17960d31f/logos/acc124cf-038d-43c9-804a-e48494e06196.png"/><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:title>My Wife April and Her Horrible Dad Jokes! Episode 2</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oakley is Moving to Japan! Episode 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b>Today’s episode is a special one for me. I’m sitting down with someone I’ve known his whole life — my son Oakley — as he prepares to pack his bags and move across the world to Japan. We’re talking about big transitions, bold faith, and what it looks like to trust God when life takes you far from home.</b></p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Growing up as a pastor's kid</li><li>Interest in theology and Japanese culture </li><li>Future missionary work</li></ul><p></p><p>PLEASE SUBSCRIBE!</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">50d6e3f2-5f5d-460a-bc81-42acc6885640</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jonathan Pate]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 22:04:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/9d2a9ff68a89348a79d3da1d5d7505727339285c342719ebc064b5b6f88d2cd4/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1MGQ2ZTNmMi01ZjVkLTQ2MGEtYmM4MS00MmFjYzY4ODU2NDAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2NTk3MzJkMS0xYjU1LTQ3ZDUtYTNmMy00NGQxNzk2MGQzMWYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTg0Zjk0ZTQyNTkxMDY5ZTNkMDBiM2IiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk5OGQ1YTdjNzE4NTRhMmM2OGJhYWIyL2pvbmF0aGFuLXBhdGVzLXN0dWRpby05V3J0Qy1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTItMjBfXzIyLTQ0LTcubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="54874218" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Today’s episode is a special one for me. I’m sitting down with someone I’ve known his whole life — my son Oakley — as he prepares to pack his bags and move across the world to Japan. We’re talking about big transitions, bold faith, and what it looks like to trust God when life takes you far from home.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Growing up as a pastor&apos;s kid&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Interest in theology and Japanese culture &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Future missionary work&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;PLEASE SUBSCRIBE!&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:38:06</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/659732d1-1b55-47d5-a3f3-44d17960d31f/logos/acc124cf-038d-43c9-804a-e48494e06196.png"/><itunes:title>Oakley is Moving to Japan! Episode 1</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Holy Smokes and Dad Jokes? Episode 0 ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the very first episode of <i>Holy Smokes and Dad Jokes</i>.</p><p>I’m Jonathan Pate — pastor, dad, and believer that faith and laughter belong in the same conversation. In this episode, I share the heart behind this podcast: real hope for real life, honest conversations, and yes… a solid dad joke or two.</p><p>If you’re looking for encouragement that meets you where you are — without losing your smile — you’re in the right place.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">58d31c42-9131-4c17-b6ad-95171b33f050</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jonathan Pate]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 02:30:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/bd0ac6b13a562106c29df9f4840d466e7ca8571a537fc1665f5ab2d79b2b72c8/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1OGQzMWM0Mi05MTMxLTRjMTctYjZhZC05NTE3MWIzM2YwNTAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2NTk3MzJkMS0xYjU1LTQ3ZDUtYTNmMy00NGQxNzk2MGQzMWYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTg0Zjk0ZTQyNTkxMDY5ZTNkMDBiM2IiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk5M2E5YjNmN2UwNGJiMTI4NDgyMWU4L2pvbmF0aGFuLXBhdGVzLXN0dWRpby05V3J0Qy1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTItMTdfXzAtMzUtMTUubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="14459237" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Welcome to the very first episode of &lt;i&gt;Holy Smokes and Dad Jokes&lt;/i&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I’m Jonathan Pate — pastor, dad, and believer that faith and laughter belong in the same conversation. In this episode, I share the heart behind this podcast: real hope for real life, honest conversations, and yes… a solid dad joke or two.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re looking for encouragement that meets you where you are — without losing your smile — you’re in the right place.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:10:02</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/659732d1-1b55-47d5-a3f3-44d17960d31f/logos/acc124cf-038d-43c9-804a-e48494e06196.png"/><itunes:title>Why Holy Smokes and Dad Jokes? Episode 0 </itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>