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163 Episodes
In this episode Aaron and SB share their thoughts and opinions on Artificial Intelligence by answering the question: “What do you guys think about chat gpt and the rise of AI?” (Submitted by Ryan, 25, Seattle WA) WE ARE DOING A LIVE RECORDING IN ORLANDO JUNE 9TH!! Tickets are available on our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com - For more information, merch, how to partner with us and more You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast You can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
Transcribed - Published: 1 June 2026
In this episode Aaron, Raffi and Michael Miller sit down and discuss following Jesus and longevity by answering the question: “I am a church leader but this season has been excruciating. Lately I struggle to even want to go to church but I’m still showing up. How do you stay faithful when your heart feels tired ” (submitted by: anonymous, Sydney Australia) WE ARE DOING A LIVE RECORDING IN ORLANDO JUNE 9TH!! Tickets are available on our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com - For more information, merch, how to partner with us and more You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast You can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
Transcribed - Published: 25 May 2026
In this episode SB and Lorisa talk about women and ministry. WE ARE DOING A LIVE RECORDING IN ORLANDO JUNE 9TH!! Tickets are available on our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com - For more information, merch, how to partner with us and more You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast You can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
Transcribed - Published: 18 May 2026
In this episode Aaron sits down with special guest Tyler Staton to talk about pain and suffering. Tyler is the lead pastor at Bridgetown in Portland OR. To order Tyler’s book 👇🏽https://a.co/d/0dRTT7VN Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast You can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
Transcribed - Published: 11 May 2026
***THE AUDIO FILE HAS BEEN UPDATED*** In this episode Aaron, Raffi and Chase Durkin take an episode to rapid fire through multiple submitted questions. Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast You can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
Transcribed - Published: 4 May 2026
In this episode Aaron and Chase answer the question “Young and leading in ministry. It’s scary and discouraging at times, it feels like it’s too much. Any advice?” (Submitted by: Estefania, 22, Ireland) Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast You can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
Transcribed - Published: 27 April 2026
In this episode Aaron and Raffi answer the question “How do you study the bible and dive into the word?” (Submitted by: Mirella, 18, Atlanta GA) Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast You can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
Transcribed - Published: 20 April 2026
In this episode Sarahbeth and Raffi talk about prayer and how to connect with God through words. Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast You can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
Transcribed - Published: 13 April 2026
In this episode Aaron and SB sit down and talk about SHABBAT dinners and how to incorporate it into your regular rhythm of sabbath. SHABBAT GUIDE referenced in episode: https://www.fusionglobal.org/shop/sabbath-supper-club-guide/ Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast You can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
Transcribed - Published: 6 April 2026
In this episode Aaron and SB record outside in Sydney Australia while the birds are alive and chirping. They answer the questions “How do I faithfully manage being a new mom, a wife, working full-time in ministry, and going to school full-time without burning out—especially when your time with God starts to feel like work instead of relationship? (Submitted by Avery, 20, Cado Mills) “How do I return to delighting in the gifts that God has given me and using them to edify the church when I’ve grown burdened by them? I had a long history of using my musical gifts in worship ministry, albeit while dismissing the health of my own heart, to the point that I now struggle to find pleasure in engaging my gifts to connect with Jesus. More than anything, I want to return to this place—the drive just isn’t there. Where do I start? (Submitted by Taylor, 25, Ohio) Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast You can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
Transcribed - Published: 30 March 2026
Aaron and Sarahbeth record live in Lilydale Australia talking about the practicals of what to do when you entered into the secret place. They answer the question “Can you give a rundown of the practicals you do in the secret place? Like how does it actuallylook? What do you actually do?” (Tahlee, 28, Sydney Australia) Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast You can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
Transcribed - Published: 23 March 2026
In this episode Aaron and SB answer the question: “How do I deal with entering into a relationship with someone who has a past before Christ?” (Submitted by: Anonymous, 18, Tennessee) Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast You can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
Transcribed - Published: 16 March 2026
In this episode special guests Chris and Tara Seidman, local pastors who have been married for over 30 years sit down with the Smiths and talk about what they wish they knew before getting married. Question submitted by Anna, 25, Los Angeles. Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast You can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
Transcribed - Published: 9 March 2026
The Smiths and Joel talk about being in ministry, living in the fear of the Lord and the story behind the song “Fear of God”. Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast You can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
Transcribed - Published: 2 March 2026
Aaron and Joel sit down together to laugh, talk friendship and Joel’s album ‘Groanings’. Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast You can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
Transcribed - Published: 23 February 2026
In this episode, Aaron and SB unpack their 3 month Sabbatical and talk about areas in their life they were confronted by the Lord. Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast You can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
Transcribed - Published: 16 February 2026
On this episode Aaron and Raffi answer the question “As a Christian, how should I respond to the issue of immigration” (Submitted by Sasha: 32, Pensacola FL) Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast You can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
Transcribed - Published: 9 February 2026
In this final episode of the EOY conversation sessions, the Smiths sit down with the Mauldins and talk faith, risk and living in obedience. (This episode was recorded at UPPERROOMS End of Year conference, you may hear extra background noise of conference traffic. ) Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast You can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
Transcribed - Published: 2 February 2026
In this episode Aaron and Raffi ask Ben Fitzgerald of Awakening Europe about his history with sexual brokenness. (This episode was recorded at UPPERROOMS End of Year conference, you may hear extra background noise of conference traffic. ) Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast You can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
Transcribed - Published: 26 January 2026
In this episode Aaron and SB sit down with Pastor Michael Koulianos, founder and senior leader of Jesus Image. This episode was recorded at UPPERROOMS End of Year conference, you may hear extra background noise of conference traffic. Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast You can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
Transcribed - Published: 19 January 2026
In this episode the Smiths and Raffi interview Joshua David, a local pastor from India who talks about the joys of facing persecution. This episode was recorded at UPPERROOMS End of Year conference, you may hear extra background noise of conference traffic. Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast You can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
Transcribed - Published: 12 January 2026
Elyssa and Raffi sit down with Chase Durkin to unpack the words of Jesus in our beatitudes series. Hope it helps!
Transcribed - Published: 29 December 2025
In this episode Aaron and Raffi sit down with special guest Hayley Braun and continue the series in the beatitudes. Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast You can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
Transcribed - Published: 22 December 2025
In this continuation of the beatitudes series, the crew discusses mercy. Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast You can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
Transcribed - Published: 15 December 2025
In this continuation of the beatitudes series, the crew discusses hunger. Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast You can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
Transcribed - Published: 8 December 2025
In this continuation of the beatitudes series, the crew discusses meekness. Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast You can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
Transcribed - Published: 1 December 2025
In this episode the original 4 hosts discuss the beatitudes and how there is a blessing for those who mourn. Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast You can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
Transcribed - Published: 24 November 2025
In this episode the original four hosts begin a new series going through the sermon on the mount, starting with the beatitudes! This episode is a deep dive into being poor in spirit. Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast You can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
Transcribed - Published: 17 November 2025
Elyssa and Raffi sit down with Chase Durkin to unpack a really vulnerable question about numbing our emotions using our phones. The team tackles our relationship to social media as followers of Christ and living connected to our hearts. Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast You can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
Transcribed - Published: 10 November 2025
In this episode Aaron sits down again with Alexis and Axel Villaseñor and discuss accountability. Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast You can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
Transcribed - Published: 3 November 2025
In this episode, Aaron, SB, and Raffi finished their conversation with Marcus. Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast You can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
Transcribed - Published: 27 October 2025
In this episode, Aaron, SB, and Raffi sit down with Marcus Lim and give Marcus an opportunity to ask questions. Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast You can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
Transcribed - Published: 20 October 2025
In this episode, Aaron and SB sit down and recount their personal history with navigating the unique circumstance of black mold. Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast You can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
Transcribed - Published: 13 October 2025
In this episode Raffi Greco sits down with special guest Aaron Tedeschi and talk about emotions and worship through answering the question: “How can we affectively use emotions in worship? (Submitted by: Grant from Ohio) Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast You can purchase BIG JESUS by Aaron Smith here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
Transcribed - Published: 6 October 2025
In this episode Aaron and Raffi sit down and discuss casting your crowns and living for the promises of God vs living in the promises of God. Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast You can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
Transcribed - Published: 29 September 2025
In this episode Aaron Smith sits down with longtime friends Axel and Alexis Villaseñor, two brothers who have been in youth ministry for over a decade and faithfully following Jesus and have a conversation on faithfulness, building ministries and Youth X. Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast You can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
Transcribed - Published: 22 September 2025
In this episode Aaron and Raffi conclude the series on the gifts of the spirit with special guest Hayley Braun. Hayley is on the senior leadership team at Bethel in Redding CA. Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast You can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
Transcribed - Published: 15 September 2025
In this episode Aaron, SB, Raffi and Chase Durkin look at 1 Corinthians 12, 13 + 14 to unpack a theology of the gifts of the spirit. Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast You can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
Transcribed - Published: 8 September 2025
In this episode Aaron, SB, Raffi and Chase Durkin look at 1 Corinthians 12, 13 + 14 to unpack a theology of the gifts of the spirit. Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast You can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
Transcribed - Published: 1 September 2025
In this episode Aaron, SB, Raffi and Chase Durkin look at 1 Corinthians 12, 13 + 14 to unpack a theology of the gifts of the spirit. Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast You can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
Transcribed - Published: 25 August 2025
In this two part episode Aaron Smith and Raffi Greco sit down with special guest Ross Johnston and talk about his story of being born through artificial insemination, growing up in a lesbian home and the tension that comes from riots sparked by the preaching of the gospel. Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast You can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
Transcribed - Published: 18 August 2025
In this two part episode Aaron Smith and Raffi Greco sit down with special guest Ross Johnston and talk about his story of being born through artificial insemination, growing up in a lesbian home and the tension that comes from riots sparked by the preaching of the gospel. Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast You can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
Transcribed - Published: 11 August 2025
In this episode Aaron Smith sits down with special guest Crespatrick De Los Reyes, wardrobe stylist and founder of ‘Cresente Patricio’ and talk about clothing, design, fashion and what we wear by answering the question: “Can you guys please talk clothing and fashion, and caring about my appearance. Am i caring too much about my appearance?” (Submitted by: Anna, 20, Singapore) Find out more about Crespatrick and Cresente Patricio here: https://cpatricio.com Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast You can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
Transcribed - Published: 4 August 2025
In this episode Aaron and Elyssa, two siblings, talk about walking through the pain of a broken family and being found by Jesus in then midst of it. Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast You can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
Transcribed - Published: 28 July 2025
In this episode Aaron Smith sits down with special guest Aaron Tedeschi and talk about living in wonder, staying away from offense and God’s glory. Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast You can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
Transcribed - Published: 21 July 2025
In this episode Sarahbeth and Elyssa talk about health, body image and self hatred through answering the question: “Can you discuss body image, health, cosmetic surgery…etc. What’s healthy and exhausts obsessive and vain??” (Submitted by: Anonymous, 31) Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast You can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
Transcribed - Published: 14 July 2025
In this episode the Sarahbeth is back with special guest Marcela Barcelona to discuss part 2 of this dating episode answering the question: “How do I get over someone I never dated? ” (Submitted by: Anonymous , 20, San Francisco) Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast
Transcribed - Published: 7 July 2025
In this episode the Smiths, Raffi and special guest Marcela Barcelona talk about self love and body image through answering the question: “How do I love myself the way I love others??” (Submitted by: Crystal, 20, Connecticut) You can get your copy of The ‘Bible, Simplified’ by Zach Windahl wherever books are sold or head to thebiblesimplified.com to learn more. Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast This episode is sponsored by Zach Windahl.
Transcribed - Published: 30 June 2025
In this episode Aaron and Raffi continue their conversation on masculinity and manhood through answering the question: “Bring back the men!!! How should we live out godly masculinity?” (Submitted by: Alejandro, 22, Birmingham Al) Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast You can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
Transcribed - Published: 23 June 2025
In this episode Aaron and Raffi talk about manhood through answering the question: “Bring back the men!!! How should we live out godly masculinity?” (Submitted by: Alejandro, 22, Birmingham Al) Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast You can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
Transcribed - Published: 16 June 2025
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