The 9941 Podcast

This week on the 9941 Podcast, the crew is joined by longtime friend Marshall for a powerful, post-Easter conversation that digs deeper than the typical “empty tomb” message.

What happens when we slow down and truly consider both Good Friday and Easter Sunday—not just the victory of the resurrection, but the weight of the cross?

From cultural differences in how Easter is celebrated around the world to the often-ov...

In this powerful episode of the 9941 Podcast, Granger Smith, Tyler Smith, Parker Smith, and special guest Amber dive into one of life’s most formative seasons—middle school—and the lasting impact of fatherhood, identity, and faith. 

The conversation explores how early experiences shape confidence, character, and belief systems, especially through the influence (or absence) of a father. Amber shares a deeply p...

In this powerful episode of the 9941 Podcast, Granger Smith and the crew tackle a big question many people wrestle with: Can we truly trust the Bible? Drawing from 2 Peter 1:16–21, this conversation breaks down the reliability, authority, and truth of Scripture in a world filled with skepticism and misinformation.

Through a real-life story of travel plans falling apart—reminding us that life ultimately unfolds according...

What does it really mean to not be conformed to the world? In this episode of the 99 For One Podcast, Granger Smith and the crew dive deep into Romans 12:2 and explore the biblical call to be transformed by the renewing of your mind. 

The conversation moves beyond surface-level Christianity and into the practical realities of following Jesus in a culture constantly shaping our thoughts, habits, and desires. From entertainment ...

In this episode of the 9941 Podcast, the team tackles the rapidly unfolding conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States, discussing the military events, political implications, and spiritual realities surrounding the situation. Joined by special guests Travis and Ed—who has deep ties to Iran—the conversation explores the long history of Iran’s regime, the global impact of its support for terrorism, and ...

In Episode 8 of the 9941 Podcast, Granger and the guys tackle a question that’s been buzzing across headlines and social media: Are aliens real—and does the Bible say anything about “little green men”? Sparked by recent comments from political leaders and the renewed conversation around UFOs and extraterrestrial life, this episode dives deep into a biblical worldview on aliens, the paranormal, and spiritual ...

In this episode of the 9941 Podcast, Granger Smith, Tyler, Parker and AntMan tackle a headline out of Wylie, Texas that sparked strong reactions across the Christian community.  When an Islamic group was allowed to set up a table in a public high school cafeteria, questions about faith, fear, public education and the role of Christianity in America quickly followed.

Rather than reacting with outrage, the guys slow the conversa...

In Episode 6 of the 9941 Podcast, Granger, Tyler, Parker, and AntMan tackle a bold and often uncomfortable question: Can Christians cuss? After a CNN article claimed that swearing may signal intelligence, creativity, and honesty, the guys break down those cultural arguments and compare them directly to Scripture.

From Proverbs and James to Ephesians and Colossians, this episode explores what the Bible says about the tongue, obscene...

In this episode of the 99 for One Podcast, Granger, Tyler, Parker, and AntMan take on one of the most challenging and controversial topics facing Christians today: immigration, ICE, and the role of government—through a biblical lens. Rather than approaching the issue through politics or cultural pressure, the conversation begins where Scripture begins—with the truth that every human being is created in the image of God.

In this week’s episode of the 9941 Podcast, Granger, Tyler, Parker, and AntMan take on a bold and necessary conversation: Is online church actually church? Rooted in Scripture and real-life pastoral experience, the discussion challenges modern assumptions about faith practiced in isolation and examines what the Bible truly defines as the church.

In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of the 9941 Podcast, Granger, Tyler, Parker and AntMan tackle a rapidly growing cultural trend: AI girlfriends, boyfriends, and digital soulmates. What starts as a discussion about emerging AI companion technology quickly becomes a deep, biblical examination of love, loneliness, identity, and God’s design for human relationships.

Episode 2 of the 9941 Podcast tackles a question many Christians quietly wrestle with: How should believers think about nicotine?  In an honest, Scripture-centered conversation, Granger Smith, Tyler Smith, Parker Smith, and AntMan explore the difference between Christian freedom and spiritual slavery—asking whether substances like nicotine, caffeine, or alcohol have dominion over our l...

Welcome to the very first episode of the 9941 Podcast—a faith-centered conversation rooted in the words of Jesus and the mission to leave the ninety-nine to find the one.

In this debut episode, Granger Smith, Tyler Smith,

This episode marks the end of a chapter. After more than eight years, Granger and AntMan sit down to look back on the journey of the Granger Smith Podcast, from recording early episodes on a tour bus to conversations that grew deeper through grief, faith, and personal change. They reflect on the wide range of guests, stories, and seasons that shaped the show along the way.

Granger shares honestly about how his life and faith...

This week, Granger and AntMan talk honestly about why the holidays feel more stressful than peaceful for so many people today. What used to be a season of rest now feels rushed, chaotic, and noisy, and the guys explore what’s behind that shift. Their conversation leads to a surprising place: the way short-form video and endless scrolling are quietly reshaping our minds, our attention, and even our expectations of what peace s...

In this Friday Q&A, Granger tackles two thoughtful emails that deal with the power of language and the challenges of building a Christ-centered home.

First, he responds to a listener who struggles with Christians using phrases like “been through hell” and questions whether this language honors what Jesus actually endured. Granger unpacks why word choice matters, how our phrases reveal what we believe, and why...

This week, Granger sits down with Jim Daly, president of Focus on the Family, for a heartfelt conversation about faith, family, and the work God is doing through everyday people. Granger shares how Focus on the Family shaped his own upbringing, even playing a voice message from his mom describing how the ministry prayed for their family through some of their hardest years. Jim responds with stories of his own, reflecting on how the...

In this Friday Q&A, Granger answers two listener questions with honesty, clarity, and a whole lot of real-life wisdom.

First, he explains why he teaches his kids to say “yes sir” and “yes ma’am,” how it ties back to his own upbringing, and why he sees it as an act of love that prepares them for life, respect, and responsibility.

Then Granger responds to a college student dealing with ...

Granger reacts to a viral video about fighting temptation, focusing on the battle against pornography and why this struggle has to be treated with the seriousness of a war.

He talks through the weight of sin, the reality that Christ absorbed God’s wrath on our behalf, and the practical steps believers can take to flee temptation. This includes accountability, tools like Covenant Eyes, removing access to triggering cont...