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I Don't Know S*** - a Christian Podcast

I Don't Know S*** - a Christian Podcast

Written by: Jake Smeester
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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.

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  • E7. The gift of Sabbath: How one family is embracing rest with Lauren Zitek
    Feb 4 2026

    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***, Jake spends a Sunday with the Zitek family, who’ve built their lives around Sabbath rest. They’re not pastors or theologians — just a regular family choosing a radically countercultural way to live. What they’ve found is simple: Sabbath isn’t a rule to keep, but a gift to receive.

    If you’re feeling burned out or stretched thin, this conversation might completely reframe how you think about rest, faith, and family life.

    Want to connect with Lauren? Lauren is passionate about Sabbath and helping others both embrace and practice it. Fill out the following form to get in touch with her.

    https://forms.gle/yQEN56CWjn14hgii7

    Recommended Books on Sabbath:

    Subversive Sabbath (A.J. Swoboda)

    Garden City (John Mark Comer)

    Embracing Rhythms of Work and Rest (Ruth Haley Barton)

    The Ruthlessness Elimination of Hurry (John Mark Comer)

    Sacred Rhythms: Arranging Our Lives for Spiritual Transformation (Ruth Haley Barton)


    Recommended Podcasts on Sabbath

    Tyler Staton (Sabbath) (Bridgetown Church): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sabbath-ft-tyler-staton-unforced-rhythms-of-grace-e9/id1592847144?i=1000657389476

    Tyler Staton (You Know a Tree by It's Fruit) (Bridgetown Church): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you-know-a-tree-by-its-fruit-ft-tyler-staton-for/id1592847144?i=1000698557173

    Garden City Series (John Mark Comer) 5 episode series: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-does-it-mean-to-be-human-garden-city-e1/id1592847144?i=1000729050568

    Sabbath Series (John Mark Comer) 4 episode series: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rest-for-your-soul-sabbath-e1/id1592847144?i=1000575858186

    Alex Walton (South Fellowship Church): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sabbath-in-the-way-of-jesus-part-8/id550847930?i=1000695598073




    Thanks to Marty Solomon for the phrase, "We rest. We play. No work. God Loves us."

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    48 mins
  • E6. Is Artificial Intelligence (AI) here to save or ruin us, with Ryan Findley
    Jan 15 2026

    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 intelligence. As the technology’s impact has become impossible to ignore, he’s shifted his focus toward an even bigger question: how families and parents can prepare for life in the Age of AI.

    Together, we tackle one of the strangest and most urgent questions of our time: what is AI, really—and is it saving us, ruining us, or doing something far more complicated?

    Our conversation ranges from Silicon Valley hype cycles and global tech races to the very real ways AI is already helping people, harming people, reshaping faith, and quietly reshaping who we are. Expect honest disagreements, truth-telling, and a few stories that might make you rethink your relationship with the internet altogether.

    You can download Fin's free guides or sign up for his 2026 courses on his Linktree (which is linktree.com/parentAI) and follow him on Finstagram (@finsky777).


    BBC article: “ChatGPT shares data on how many users exhibit psychosis or suicidal thoughts”

    https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yd90g0q43o.amp


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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • E5. Israel from the early 20th century to present-day with Dr. Carl Yonker
    Oct 31 2025

    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 evolution of modern conflicts through Carl’s expert lens — blending historical context with deeply personal reflection. Recorded just before the most recent ceasefire, this conversation offers an honest, human perspective on life in Israel amid war, politics, and shifting worldviews.


    Note: The views expressed by Dr. Yonker are his own and do not represent Tel Aviv University or its affiliated institutions.

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    42 mins
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