Articles, read aloud
Ponderings
With Ben Smith, Sr.
Thinking out loud about faith, culture, and life.
Listen as I read my Ponderings articles—biblical reflections on Scripture, the local church, and everyday Christian life.
Listen to Ponderings
Start with an introduction.
Welcome to Ponderings. Hear what to expect as Ben Smith, Sr., reads his articles and shares biblical reflections on faith, culture, and everyday Christian life.
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Each recording links to its original article and related resources.
Introducing Ponderings with Ben Smith, Sr.
Welcome to Ponderings with Ben Smith, Sr.—an audio companion to the Ponderings blog. Discover what to expect as Ben reads his articles and shares biblical reflections on faith, culture, the local church, and everyday Christian life.
About the podcast
What will I hear?
I read articles from my Ponderings blog in my own voice, making small changes for natural spoken delivery. The subjects include Scripture, faith, culture, ministry, the local church, and everyday life.
Can I read along?
Yes. Every episode points to the original written article. When a checked transcript is available, I’ll label it separately.
Are these sermon recordings?
Ponderings features readings of written reflections. You can find my sermon recordings through All for the Kingdom.
How long are the episodes?
The length follows the article. Some reflections take only a few minutes; others need more time. Older articles will include their original context when it matters.
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