Holy Smokes Podcast
112 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsHoly Smokes® is the world's largest private cigar club and now we've taken the message of Faith, Friendship, Fine Tobacco & Drink from our 'secret' Facebook group to the world! Listen to host Steve Reiter as he interviews Holy Smokes members, cigar manufacturers, lounge owners, theologians, influencers, and much more.
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Holy Smokes Presents: Mark Bendorf's Coffee, Cigars, and Spiritual Reflections
March 01, 2024 09:20 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBWelcome to the Holy Smokes podcast. In this emotional episode of Holy Smokes, our host, Steve Reiter, sits down with guest Mark Bendorf for a profound and heartfelt conversation. Mark shares his experiences with cigars, his love for family, and his challenges. From growing up near Camp Randall in Madison, Wisconsin, to serving in the Marine Corps and losing his son, the conversation delves into moments of joy, sorrow, and the celebration of life. Join us as Mark opens up about his son's pass...
Faith, Fellowship, and Fresh Starts: A Conversation with Dave Bechtold on Holy Smokes
February 20, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 148 MBWelcome to Holy Smokes, the podcast where faith, friendship, tobacco, and drinks come together in meaningful and thought-provoking conversations. In this episode, our host, Steve Reiter, sits down with the inspiring Dave Bechtold and the engaging Mark Bendorf. Together, they delve into a wide range of topics, from childhood memories and personal growth to faith, community engagement, and the unique Holy Smokes gatherings. Journey with us as we explore the depth of Jesus, the mission of going...
Holy Smokes Madison Chapter: Bringing Together Faith, Bourbon, and Cigars for Community
February 16, 2024 12:41 - 36 minutes - 45.7 MBWelcome to Holy Smokes, where we delve into the compelling stories of faith, community, and personal growth. In this episode, we feature Dave Bechtold and Mark Bendorf, who share their experiences in Madison, Wisconsin, organizing events such as Holy Grounds and "Burgers and the Bible" with a mission to spread joy, hospitality, and the message of Jesus. They reflect on the impact of their work, from meaningful conversations to witnessing the transformative power of faith in people's lives. M...
A Conversation with Tobin Arthur: From Baseball to Business, Cigars, and Healthcare Innovations
February 02, 2024 11:00 - 2 hours - 102 MBWelcome to a sizzling new episode of Holy Smokes! In this electrifying installment, we're joined by the illustrious Tobin Arthur, who regales us with riveting tales from his high school baseball triumphs to his dynamic career in business and healthcare. Grab your favorite Crossfire cigar and a piping hot cup of coffee as we delve into Tobin's journey from USC to co-founding Innovation for Alpha, blazing a trail through the realms of entrepreneurship, healthcare, and community building. Get r...
Mitch Smith's Journey to Personal and Professional Blessings
January 09, 2024 11:30 - 1 hour - 81.4 MBWelcome to another exciting episode of Holy Smokes with Steve Reiter and Mitch Smith! Mitch shares his journey from resigning from his job to starting his own business and finding success in the learning management platform industry. He discusses his experiences, including meeting influential individuals, building strong client relationships, and the impact of faith in his life. Mitch also dives into his current projects, including creating innovative assessments for children and his involve...
Unfiltered: Caleb Allen Long's Journey Through Faith and Ministry
December 26, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBWelcome to Holy Smokes, a gathering place where faith, friendship, excellent tobacco, and good drink collide to spark meaningful conversations. Caleb Allen, a preacher from Denison, Kansas, joins host Steve Reiter on this episode. They delve deeply into Caleb's personal path, from being a conscientious youngster to his atypical career goals and spiritual change, culminating in his impactful community engagement. Caleb offers a unique peek into the interface of faith and life by sharing insig...
From Ministry to Mattresses: Steve Van Diest's Journey of Faith and Redemption
December 12, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 94.5 MBWelcome to another episode of Holy Smokes. In this episode, our host, Steve Reiter, sits down with a very special guest, Steve Van Diest. Steve opens up about his journey from ministry to joining a missional order called Project Revive. He shares the challenges he faced when 60% of his donors left him after making the shift. He tells us how he infused kingdom principles into the mattress retail industry and transformed it by focusing on loving and caring for employees, as well as hiring refu...
Jimmy Graham: From SEALs to Shephard - Finding Purpose and Making a Difference.
November 28, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBWelcome back to another episode of Holy Smokes! In today's episode, a very special guest is joining us - the incredible Jimmy Graham. Jimmy opens up about his admiration for George Washington's leadership, thoughts on Jordan Peterson's impact, and the importance of setting boundaries for his children. He shares his vision of creating a safe space that empowers both men and women and discusses his plans to publish a book and launch a podcast and TV show. Jimmy also talks about the significanc...
Life's Unexpected Path: A Journey Back Home, Leading to Love and Purpose with Ashley Early
November 20, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBWelcome back to another episode of Holy Smokes! I'm your host, Steve Reiter, and today, we have a very special guest joining us: Ashley Early. In this episode, Ashley shares their personal journey of making a significant life change, one that involved leaving their job and moving back to their hometown. They open up about the emotional process of making this decision, as well as the deep sense of duty and respect they feel towards their parents. Ashley's story is filled with moments of refle...
Building Brotherhood: Unveiling the Impactful Stories of Seattle's Holy Smokes Chapter
October 31, 2023 10:00 - 39 minutes - 48.2 MBWelcome to another exciting episode of Holy Smokes! Welcome back to another episode of Holy Smokes! In today's episode, titled "Seattle Chapter," we dive into the captivating and life-changing stories of new people joining our sacred circle. Host Steve Reiter, along with guests Zack, Buzz Leonard, and Jim Canfield, share their personal experiences of brotherhood, camaraderie, and deep conversations that have left an indelible impact on their lives. From encounters with retired SEALs and conf...
Lessons in Honesty, Redemption, and Finding Freedom with Jim Canfield
October 17, 2023 10:00 - 57 minutes - 64.4 MBWelcome to another episode of Holy Smokes. In this week's episode our host, Steve Reiter, sits down with a special guest, Jim Canfield, to discuss a wide range of captivating stories and experiences. During the episode, Jim takes us on an adventurous journey, starting with his experience of buying a house through a short sale. From panicking about cashier's checks to successfully bidding on the house, Jim shares the twists and turns of the process. But that's just the beginning! Get ready to...
Challenging Assumptions: Unraveling the Relationship Between Christianity and Academia with Stan Wallace
October 03, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBIn todays Holy Smokes episode guest Stan Wallace shares his journey of deepening his understanding and grounding in his faith while navigating the challenges of academia. Stan discusses the importance of Christians engaging in philosophy, history, literature, and neuroscience, and bringing biblical principles into the conversation. He highlights the need for integration between theology and philosophy in order to address critical issues related to human nature, human flourishing, and cultura...
Navigating Life's Storms: Finding Strength and Resilience in Difficult Times
September 19, 2023 10:00 - 54 minutes - 62.1 MBIn today's episode, host Steve Reiter is joined by the passionate and experienced fisherman, Sam Vandervalk. Get ready to dive into the captivating world of fishing as Sam shares his insights on changing fishing conditions, the joy of creating memorable experiences for guests, and the power of connecting with others through the sport. Tune in as they also discuss the groundbreaking career of Tony Robbins, the importance of mentors, and the fascinating journey of becoming number one on Google...
Finding Purpose and Passion: A Story of Faith, Family, and the Power of Prayer
September 05, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 74 MBOn this episode of Holy Smokes, host Steve Reiter welcomes guest Brett Clemmer, who shares a personal journey of faith, marriage, and professional growth. Brett recounts the challenges he and his wife faced in their first year of marriage and their subsequent return to faith. He discusses their experiences working at a homeless shelter, starting a software company, and the turning point that led him to seek support from a men's group and read "The Man in the Mirror." Brett reflects on his fa...
From Kidnapped Child to American Hero: Unveiling the Extraordinary Life of Peter Francisco
August 22, 2023 16:00 - 58 minutes - 65.6 MBIn this episode of Holy Smokes, Steve Reiter is joined by guest Travis Bowman as they dive into the fascinating story of Peter Francisco, an American Revolutionary War hero. Travis, who is a descendant of Peter Francisco, shares his journey of discovering his ancestor's impactful legacy and his determination to bring his story to life through a book and potentially a film adaptation. Along the way, he also discusses his own experiences in the environmental industry and the importance of envi...
Cigars, Aviation, and Reflections: A Conversation with Andrew Lawson
August 08, 2023 16:00 - 40 minutes - 48.6 MBIn this episode of Holy Smokes, host Steve Reiter and guest Andrew Lawson dive into the world of cigars, sharing their experiences exploring different cigar shops and discovering hidden gems in the Central Florida area. They discuss the Corona Cigar family, particularly Jeff Borsoitz and his impressive farm, as well as other favorite spots like Executive in Sanford. The conversation also touches on aviation school, marketing ventures, and even a unique wedding ceremony at Westminster Abbey....
Home, Garage, & Shed Lounges: "Smoke On The Water"
July 25, 2023 10:00 - 5 minutes - 16.6 MBEric Reinhold made a pier lounge at his place in the Orlando-area, and Steve sits down to talk about the conception and construction of his hangout. —————————————— Be sure to click 'Subscribe' on your favorite podcast app, so you don't miss an episode, and please share this with someone. Make a tax-deductible donation via PayPal: https://paypal.me/holysmokesclub Or become a regular monthly supporter at: https://www.patreon.com/holysmokes Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/hol...
Building a Financial Planning Practice to Writing Children's Stories: The Eric Reinhold Story
July 11, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBSteve Reiter sits down with Eric Reinhold to talk about his writing, financial career, and personal life. Eric created a fictional town, Mount Dora, which was featured in his book and popular with the Chamber of Commerce. He also talks about his financial career and launching his own business with his children involved. Eric talks about his approach to creative writing and creating a story that Christian kids and homeschoolers can enjoy without any problematic overtones. In addition, he shar...
Lessons from the Journey of Overcoming Alcoholism: The Joe Dalton Story
June 27, 2023 18:00 - 47 minutes - 55.3 MBSteve sits down with guest Joe Dalton to discuss his journey from struggling with addiction to owning a thriving cigar lounge. Joe shares his story of hitting rock bottom and the importance of taking things one day at a time. He also talks about his admiration for his grandfather's wisdom and commitment to his family. In addition to his business ventures, Joe is involved in recovery and speaks at AA meetings. Tune in to hear more about Joe's inspiring journey and his thoughts on living a lif...
An African's Heart for Africa: The Reouhidi Reuben Ndjerareou Story
September 27, 2022 21:24 - 1 hour - 76.9 MBReuben Ndjerareou is relatively new to the Holy Smokes community, but he's an active member, and when Steve kept being told by a handful of 2022 Conclave participants that he NEEDED to interview him, he jumped at the opportunity. Hear Reuben's story of splitting his childhood between his home country of Chad and the US and his heart for his African people. —————————————— Be sure to click 'Subscribe' on your favorite podcast app, so you don't miss an episode, and please share this with s...
Seattle-area Member Patreon Only Episode Teaser
September 13, 2022 18:00 - 3 minutes - 14.3 MBAt the recent 2022 Holy Smokes Conclave, a member that Steve has wanted to interview since the beginning of the podcast relented ... but he expressed a desire for his episode to not be in the main feed. Here's Steve's summary of that episode and why you should consider supporting this show. —————————————— Be sure to click 'Subscribe' on your favorite podcast app, so you don't miss an episode, and please share this with someone. Make a tax-deductible donation via PayPal: https://paypal...
Cars and Cigars in the Tampa Bay area: The Brian Olson Story
August 30, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBBrian Olson has proven to not only be a Holy Smokes leader in the Tampa Bay area but also in our worldwide group. Hear about Brian's career in auto sales and his recent retirement, but also how he and Scott Smith have helped turn the Tampa Bay chapter into one of our fastest-growing groups!! —————————————— Be sure to click 'Subscribe' on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode, and please share this with someone. Make a tax-deductible donation via PayPal: https://paypal...
Moving From Pastoring To Cigars (Shops and Brokering): The Tom Kakadelis Story
August 16, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBAt the recent Conclave '22 (our annual Colorado get-together), more than a handful of people came up to Steve and said, "You GOTTA interview Tom Kakadelis." Hear about Tom's years as a pastor, owning some cigar lounges throughout the Carolinas, brokering, and even spending a couple of hours with the GOAT, Michael Jordan, over cigars!!! —————————————— Be sure to click 'Subscribe' on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode, and please share this with someone. Make a tax-d...
A Life and Marriage Transformed: The Scott Smith Story
August 02, 2022 18:00 - 57 minutes - 57.6 MBIf you're in the Facebook group, you've undoubtedly seen Scott Smith posting. He's one of the leaders of the Tampa Bay chapter and a pillar in the Holy Smokes community. Hear about Scott's story, what drives him, and how Christ fundamentally changed his life. —————————————— Be sure to click 'Subscribe' on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode, and please share this with someone. Make a tax-deductible donation via PayPal: https://paypal.me/holysmokesclub Or become a ...
Leaving Grammy Nominations For His Family: The Matt Hammitt Story
July 05, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBMatt Hammitt seemed to be crushing life as the lead singer of Sanctus Real, but the road life was wearing on him and his family, so he stepped out of the boat and moved into a solo career, as well as other interests and opportunities. —————————————— Be sure to click 'Subscribe' on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode, and please share this with someone. Make a tax-deductible donation via PayPal: https://paypal.me/holysmokesclub Or become a regular monthly supporter...
From Managing Musicians to Pastoring in the Music City: The Darren Tyler Story
June 21, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 81.1 MBDarren Tyler moved to the Nashville area and started managing musicians until he felt God's call to be a pastor. Steve really enjoyed getting to know Darren, talking music, and cigars. —————————————— Be sure to click 'Subscribe' on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode, and please share this with someone. Make a tax-deductible donation via PayPal: https://paypal.me/holysmokesclub Or become a regular monthly supporter at: https://www.patreon.com/holysmokes Facebook...
Masterminding for Success: The David Ask Story
June 07, 2022 18:00David Ask moved to the Nashville area to be in the music industry, but he's found his success through an invention he created. He's found big business & mindset breakthroughs through being involved in some mastermind groups over the years. Hear David's story, what a mastermind is, and of course, Rapid Fire Questions! —————————————— Be sure to click 'Subscribe' on your favorite podcast app, so you don't miss an episode and please share this with someone. Make a tax-deductible donation ...
Masterminding for Success: The David Ask Story
June 07, 2022 18:00David Ask moved to the Nashville area to be in the music industry, but he's found his success through an invention he created. He's found big business & mindset breakthroughs through being involved in some mastermind groups over the years. Hear David's story, what a mastermind is, and of course, Rapid Fire Questions! —————————————— Be sure to click 'Subscribe' on your favorite podcast app, so you don't miss an episode and please share this with someone. Make a tax-deductible donation ...
Helping Leaders to the Next Level: The Jamie Slingerland Story
May 24, 2022 18:00 - 2 hours - 119 MBEver since our founder moved to Franklin (TN) earlier this year, he's been getting to know the community out there. Jamie Slingerland is one of the really good guys to get to know if you're planning on visiting. Steve recently had a chance to sit down with him at his large backyard patio that's nearly completed. —————————————— Be sure to click 'Subscribe' on your favorite podcast app, so you don't miss an episode and please share this with someone. Make a tax-deductible donation via P...
From Big Cats to Becoming Santa: The Harold "Max" Maxwell Story
May 10, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 94 MBHarold "Max" Maxwell has one of the craziest stories Steve has ever featured. The guy has lived a full life, from raising big cats to becoming Santa ... he has a heart of gold. —————————————— Be sure to click 'Subscribe' on your favorite podcast app, so you don't miss an episode and please share this with someone. Make a tax-deductible donation via PayPal: https://paypal.me/holysmokesclub Or become a regular monthly supporter at: https://www.patreon.com/holysmokes Facebook page: h...
Native American Ministry from a Native American: The Charles Robinson Story
April 26, 2022 18:00 - 41 minutes - 40.2 MBCharles Robinson founded Atsiniki Cigars to help fund his ministry to Native American tribes across the western United States and Canada. Hear his story. —————————————— Be sure to click 'Subscribe' on your favorite podcast app, so you don't miss an episode and please share this with someone. Make a tax-deductible donation via PayPal: https://paypal.me/holysmokesclub Or become a regular monthly supporter at: https://www.patreon.com/holysmokes Facebook page: https://www.facebook.co...
Holy Smokes Foundational Principles: The Mission
April 12, 2022 10:00 - 12 minutes - 20.2 MBHoly Smokes Founder Kay Hiramine recently sat down with Steve to talk about some foundational Holy Smokes pillars. —————————————— Be sure to click 'Subscribe' on your favorite podcast app, so you don't miss an episode and please share this with someone. Make a tax-deductible donation via PayPal: https://paypal.me/holysmokesclub Or become a regular monthly supporter at: https://www.patreon.com/holysmokes Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/holysmokescigarclub Check out the BR...
Holy Smokes Foundational Principles: Chapter Development
March 29, 2022 10:00 - 10 minutes - 19.2 MBHoly Smokes Founder Kay Hiramine recently sat down with Steve to talk about some foundational Holy Smokes pillars. —————————————— Be sure to click 'Subscribe' on your favorite podcast app, so you don't miss an episode and please share this with someone. Make a tax-deductible donation via PayPal: https://paypal.me/holysmokesclub Or become a regular monthly supporter at: https://www.patreon.com/holysmokes Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/holysmokescigarclub Check out the BR...
Holy Smokes Foundational Principles: Why Do We Ask For Your Location?
March 15, 2022 18:00 - 5 minutes - 15.8 MBHoly Smokes Founder Kay Hiramine recently sat down with Steve to talk about some foundational Holy Smokes pillars. —————————————— Be sure to click 'Subscribe' on your favorite podcast app, so you don't miss an episode and please share this with someone. Make a tax-deductible donation via PayPal: https://paypal.me/holysmokesclub Or become a regular monthly supporter at: https://www.patreon.com/holysmokes Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/holysmokescigarclub Check out the BR...
From Pastoral Crisis to Serving Pastors: The Jimmy Dodd Story
March 08, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBJimmy Dodd was a pastor in the Kansas City area when he hit a crisis moment that changed the trajectory of his life. Now he’s serving pastors in his role as the CEO of PastorServe (a ministry for pastors). Steve had a chance to sit down with him recently and get his full story. This is a ministry for your pastor. https://pastorserve.org —————————————— Be sure to click 'Subscribe' on your favorite podcast app, so you don't miss an episode and please share this with someone. Make a ...
Holy Smokes Foundational Principles: The Culture of Holy Smokes
March 01, 2022 19:00 - 10 minutes - 18.9 MBHoly Smokes Founder Kay Hiramine recently sat down with Steve to talk about some foundational Holy Smokes pillars. —————————————— Be sure to click 'Subscribe' on your favorite podcast app, so you don't miss an episode and please share this with someone. Make a tax-deductible donation via PayPal: https://paypal.me/holysmokesclub Or become a regular monthly supporter at: https://www.patreon.com/holysmokes Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/holysmokescigarclub Check out the BR...
Holy Smokes Update 2022 with founder Kay Hiramine
February 22, 2022 19:00 - 39 minutes - 39.1 MBKay was in town recently (getting his family's belongings in a moving truck for Franklin, TN) and sat down with Steve to update everyone. —————————————— Be sure to click 'Subscribe' on your favorite podcast app, so you don't miss an episode and please share this with someone. Make a tax-deductible donation via PayPal: https://paypal.me/holysmokesclub Or become a regular monthly supporter at: https://www.patreon.com/holysmokes Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/holysmokescigar...
Wisdom, Prudence, & Common Sense: The Neil MacKinnon Story
February 08, 2022 11:00 - 58 minutes - 51.9 MBNeil MacKinnon is a staple in the Holy Smokes Castle Rock (CO) group. After hanging out with him, Steve KNEW he needed to bring his wisdom to the audience. Hear about Neil losing his dad in early adulthood, how he stepped up with his younger brother Allan (who will be featured in a future episode), his move into business, and what he's doing now. —————————————— Be sure to click 'Subscribe' on your favorite podcast app, so you don't miss an episode and please share this with someone. M...
The In's and Out's of Building Your Own Lounge: Home, Garage, & Shed Lounges
January 25, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutes - 33.2 MBHave you ever thought about making a home, garage, or shed lounge? Steve sat down with Demetrius Gianopolous, Neil MacKinnon, and Derek Fullmer to talk about their work together on building some lounges over the last few years. What's worked? What would they do differently? What should you look out for? What kind of ventilation do they recommend? All that and more! —————————————— Be sure to click 'Subscribe' on your favorite podcast app, so you don't miss an episode and please share t...
Taking Your Health in '22 To A New Level: Cutting Edge Advice w/ Dr. Abid Husain
January 11, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 79.6 MBDr. Abid Husain is a cardiologist turned functional medicine doctor and is one of Steve's doctors. He's into some cutting-edge stuff that's going to help us live healthier longer ... and maybe even live longer. Hear Steve talk with Dr. Husain about his story, as well as combatting fatigue, improving cardiovascular health, increasing brain energy & focus, losing weight, the importance of testosterone, why cigars are the least of your health problems, and much more. To connect with Dr. Hus...
Smoking Cigars and Thriving without Arms: The Daniel Ritchie Story
December 14, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 78 MBDaniel Ritchie was born without arms and while he grew up in a loving home, bullying and insecurities wore him down ... until God started to get a hold of him. Listen to this inspiring story! —————————————— Be sure to click 'Subscribe' on your favorite podcast app, so you don't miss an episode and please share this with someone. Make a tax-deductible donation via PayPal: https://paypal.me/holysmokesclub Or become a regular monthly supporter at: https://www.patreon.com/holysmokes ...
Chinese Mafia Boss-to-Pastor-to-Business Coach: The Sabastian Huynh Story #68
November 30, 2021 17:47 - 2 hours - 85.1 MBSabastian Huynh (pronounced Win) came to the US from Vietnam as a young child, but when his mom left his stepfather, that hole in his life started him on a journey into crime. Steve recently had the chance to sit down with Sabastian at his new garage lounge, The Leadership Lab (aka The Lab). —————————————— Be sure to click 'Subscribe' on your favorite podcast app, so you don't miss an episode and please share this with someone. Make a tax-deductible donation via PayPal: https://paypal...
Loving Your Muslim Neighbor (Patreon-Only) & Announcement #67
November 16, 2021 19:00 - 4 minutes - 13.9 MBSadly, this episode is going to be a Patreon-Only episode per the request of the guest ... Steve explains more. —————————————— Be sure to click 'Subscribe' on your favorite podcast app, so you don't miss an episode and please share this with someone. Make a tax-deductible donation via PayPal: https://paypal.me/holysmokesclub Or become a regular monthly supporter at: https://www.patreon.com/holysmokes Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/holysmokescigarclub Check out the BRAND ...
The Sam Voorhies Story #66
November 02, 2021 16:36 - 59 minutes - 52.7 MBFor years, Sam Voorhies worked at World Vision, until God called him to Palm Beach Atlantic University ... now, he's taking a sabbatical to figure out what God has for him next. Listen to this powerful story that Steve recently recorded at Lion's Den in Monument, CO. —————————————— Be sure to click 'Subscribe' on your favorite podcast app, so you don't miss an episode and please share this with someone. Make a tax-deductible donation via PayPal: https://paypal.me/holysmokesclub Or be...
The Importance of Community and Therapy For Men: The Dr. Mark Humphries Story #65
October 19, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBDr. Mark Humphries is a licensed marriage and family therapist in the Colorado Springs area and so Steve sat down with him to get his story, his foray into fundraising/friend-raising, his journey back into therapy, the importance of community for men, and the importance of therapy when it's needed. —————————————— Be sure to click 'Subscribe' on your favorite podcast app, so you don't miss an episode and please share this with someone. Make a tax-deductible donation via PayPal: https://...
The Authentic Journey: Examining Our Lives To Best Live and Love Well-The Dr. Mark Humphries Story #65
October 19, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBDr. Mark Humphries is a licensed marriage and family therapist in the Colorado Springs area and so Steve sat down with him to get his story, his foray into fundraising/friend-raising, his journey back into therapy, the importance of community for men, and the importance of therapy when it's needed. —————————————— Be sure to click 'Subscribe' on your favorite podcast app, so you don't miss an episode and please share this with someone. Make a tax-deductible donation via PayPal: https://...
Recovering from PTSD: The Marselis Nelson Story #64
October 05, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBMarselis Nelson is a staple in the Austin, TX chapter and while multiple combat deployments left him with PTSD, he got the help he needed, remarried his first wife, and is now moving into helping others. Don't miss this POWERFUL interview. —————————————— Be sure to click 'Subscribe' on your favorite podcast app, so you don't miss an episode and please share this with someone. Make a tax-deductible donation via PayPal: https://paypal.me/holysmokesclub Or become a regular monthly supp...
The State of Journalism: The Gary Schneeberger Story #63
September 21, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 86.2 MBGary Schneeberger was an award-winning journalist and shortly after God got a hold of him, he moved into public relations. Steve interviews him and talks about alcoholism, journalism, the current state of journalism in the US, and of course ... Rapid Fire Questions! —————————————— Be sure to click 'Subscribe' on your favorite podcast app, so you don't miss an episode and please share this with someone. Make a tax-deductible donation via PayPal: https://paypal.me/holysmokesclub Or be...
A Bit About Charles Spurgeon with Jeff Oliver #62
September 07, 2021 18:00 - 14 minutes - 18.3 MBJeff Oliver sat down with Steve to talk about "The Prince of Preachers" and cigar lover, Charles Spurgeon. —————————————— Be sure to click 'Subscribe' on your favorite podcast app, so you don't miss an episode and please share this with someone. Make a tax-deductible donation via PayPal: https://paypal.me/holysmokesclub Or become a regular monthly supporter at: https://www.patreon.com/holysmokes Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/holysmokescigarclub Holy Smokes Club Store! ...
The Jeff Oliver Story #61
May 25, 2021 18:03 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBJeff Oliver may have a good radio voice (he's the co-host of "Hope For The Heart") and have a deep love for Charles Spurgeon (he plays Spurgeon before crowds), but he's the first Holy Smokes podcast guest to have come to the community through the public-facing endeavors (this podcast and the Facebook page). Jeff lives in Denton, TX, and Steve recently interviewed him while traveling to the DFW area. —————————————— Be sure to click 'Subscribe' on your favorite podcast app, so you don't m...