http://john-smith.podomatic.com Dr John Smith is the founder of Concern Australia and the founding President of God’s Squad Christian Motorcycle Club of 35 years. He is an author, a social anthropologist, a business speaker, a teacher and lecturer, a biker, a defender of the poor and marginalised, a lover of blues music, a gifted evangelist, an elder of the radical discipleship movement, and a prominent social commentator. He is as much at home talking to business leaders, academics, church leaders, politicians and the media as he is with school children, university students, the poor and marginalised, and outlaw motorcycle club members. John has spoken throughout Australia and around the world at music and arts festivals such as Greenbelt in the UK, the European Christian Arts and Music Festival, the Australian Gospel Music Festival/EasterFest in Toowoomba, and Black Stump Music Festival in Sydney, has shared the stage with former President Jimmy Carter and has addressed the United Nations Human Rights Commission. He is a regular guest speaker at churches around Australia and at corporate and service club events such as business roundtable dinners, corporate keynote addresses and Rotary Club Annual Conferences. en-au podOmatic RSS Generator Tue, 27 Mar 2012 06:40:50 GMT advocate,anthropologist,anthropology,bible,biblical,biker,christianity,commentator,discipleship,god,god's,hippie,jesus,keynote,marginalised,ministry,movement,poor,radical,social,speaker,squad,welfare,word,words "John Smith's message is for people who want to do more than just listen" Bono, U2 clean no John Smith - Jazz Blues Preacher Dr John Smith is the founder of Concern Australia and the founding President of God’s Squad Christian Motorcycle Club of 35 years. He is an author, a social anthropologist, a business speaker, a teacher and lecturer, a biker, a defender of the poor and marginalised, a lover of blues music, a gifted evangelist, an elder of the radical discipleship movement, and a prominent social commentator. He is as much at home talking to business leaders, academics, church leaders, politicians and the media as he is with school children, university students, the poor and marginalised, and outlaw motorcycle club members. John has spoken throughout Australia and around the world at music and arts festivals such as Greenbelt in the UK, the European Christian Arts and Music Festival, the Australian Gospel Music Festival/EasterFest in Toowoomba, and Black Stump Music Festival in Sydney, has shared the stage with former President Jimmy Carter and has addressed the United Nations Human Rights Commission. He is a regular guest speaker at churches around Australia and at corporate and service club events such as business roundtable dinners, corporate keynote addresses and Rotary Club Annual Conferences. <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1345875/0x0_4979481.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Does obsession with 'self' really enhance all our possibilities? http://john-smith.podomatic.com/entry/2011-03-19T17_00_23-07_00 http://john-smith.podomatic.com/entry/2011-03-19T17_00_23-07_00 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:13:54 GMT 2011-09-03 2011-03-07 http://john-smith.podomatic.com John Smith - Jazz Blues Preacher blues,christian,gospel,jazz,jesus,john,preacher,smith,squad 66 no Does obsession with 'self' really enhance all our possibilities? <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1345875/0x0_4979583.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Part two on John The Baptist - with this one looking primarily at his message ... be sure to check out part one first, John The Baptist, 'the man' - prepared by God. This message was recorded in the mid 80's and continues to challenge the followers of Jesus to action 25 years on ... http://john-smith.podomatic.com/entry/2011-03-12T17_00_23-08_00 http://john-smith.podomatic.com/entry/2011-03-12T17_00_23-08_00 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:05:09 GMT 2011-09-03 2011-03-07 http://john-smith.podomatic.com John Smith - Jazz Blues Preacher blues,christian,christianity,concern,gospel,jesus,john,message,movement,preacher,smith,squad 1943 no Part two on John The Baptist - with this one looking primarily at his message ... be sure to check out part one first, John The Baptist, 'the man' - prepared by God. This message was recorded in the mid 80's and continues to challenge the followers of Jesus to action 25 years on ... <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1345875/0x0_4979585.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Recorded some 25 years ago, this message still packs a punch. In this first part of two messages, John Smith looks at John the Baptist 'The Man' and asks the question "why didn't Jesus get John the Baptist out of prison?" ..... http://john-smith.podomatic.com/entry/2011-03-06T16_01_32-08_00 http://john-smith.podomatic.com/entry/2011-03-06T16_01_32-08_00 Sun, 06 Mar 2011 23:53:28 GMT 2011-09-03 2011-03-06 http://john-smith.podomatic.com John Smith - Jazz Blues Preacher blues,christian,christianity,gospel,jazz,jesus,john,message,movement,preacher,smith,squad 2526 no Recorded some 25 years ago, this message still packs a punch. In this first part of two messages, John Smith looks at John the Baptist 'The Man' and asks the question "why didn't Jesus get John the Baptist out of prison?" ..... <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1345875/0x0_3948257.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />God takes a battering or is it us? ... http://john-smith.podomatic.com/entry/2011-01-16T17_08_37-08_00 http://john-smith.podomatic.com/entry/2011-01-16T17_08_37-08_00 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 01:04:01 GMT 2011-09-03 2011-01-17 http://john-smith.podomatic.com John Smith - Jazz Blues Preacher age,blues,christian,christianity,concern,faith,gospel,jazz,jesus,john,meaning,preacher,smith,squad 65 no God takes a battering or is it us? ... <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1345875/0x0_4979608.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />"Is Rock & Roll Just Another Drug" - a message by John from the late 80's in which the challenge is as topical all these years on ... http://john-smith.podomatic.com/entry/2010-12-03T17_04_56-08_00 http://john-smith.podomatic.com/entry/2010-12-03T17_04_56-08_00 Sat, 04 Dec 2010 00:59:22 GMT 2011-09-03 2010-12-04 http://john-smith.podomatic.com John Smith - Jazz Blues Preacher blues,christianity,drug,gospel,jazz,john,music,preacher,smith 2571 no "Is Rock & Roll Just Another Drug" - a message by John from the late 80's in which the challenge is as topical all these years on ... <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1345875/0x0_3948255.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Holding out for grace . . . John Smith reflects on Bono's comments on the subject http://john-smith.podomatic.com/entry/2010-12-03T16_41_52-08_00 http://john-smith.podomatic.com/entry/2010-12-03T16_41_52-08_00 Sat, 04 Dec 2010 00:33:46 GMT 2011-09-03 2010-12-04 http://john-smith.podomatic.com John Smith - Jazz Blues Preacher blues,bono,christianity,concern,grace,jazz,jesus,john,karma,preacher,smith,squad,u2 63 no Holding out for grace . . . John Smith reflects on Bono's comments on the subject <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1345875/0x0_3948250.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />When we don't believe in God we believe in ... http://john-smith.podomatic.com/entry/2010-11-19T17_01_18-08_00 http://john-smith.podomatic.com/entry/2010-11-19T17_01_18-08_00 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 00:15:54 GMT 2011-09-03 2010-11-16 http://john-smith.podomatic.com John Smith - Jazz Blues Preacher atheism,audio,blues,chesterton,christianity,concern,gospel,jazz,jesus,john,preacher,smith,squad 69 no When we don't believe in God we believe in ... <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1345875/0x0_3948248.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />...... is it all about how you look ... or is it? http://john-smith.podomatic.com/entry/2010-11-07T14_40_42-08_00 http://john-smith.podomatic.com/entry/2010-11-07T14_40_42-08_00 Sun, 07 Nov 2010 22:32:33 GMT 2011-09-03 2010-11-07 http://john-smith.podomatic.com John Smith - Jazz Blues Preacher australia,beautiful,beauty,blues,christ,christian,concern,devotional,help,image,jesus,john,love,preacher,self,smith,squad 68 no ...... is it all about how you look ... or is it? <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1345875/0x0_5010126.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Exploring the biblical text from Acts 17, when Paul arrives in Athens, John lays down a challenge to the church and a beacon of hope for those searching for God... Recorded at Zac's Place in Swansea, Wales 24th August, 2010 http://john-smith.podomatic.com/entry/2010-10-30T17_00_58-07_00 http://john-smith.podomatic.com/entry/2010-10-30T17_00_58-07_00 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 20:40:18 GMT 2011-09-10 2010-10-22 http://john-smith.podomatic.com John Smith - Jazz Blues Preacher 17,acts,audio,australia,blues,christian,christianity,church,concern,devotional,john,mcheission,message,paul,podcast,prear,smith,squad 3907 no Exploring the biblical text from Acts 17, when Paul arrives in Athens, John lays down a challenge to the church and a beacon of hope for those searching for God... Recorded at Zac's Place in Swansea, Wales 24th August, 2010 <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1345875/0x0_3948235.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Head, Heart and Hands for Love and Justice .... http://john-smith.podomatic.com/entry/2010-10-23T17_00_59-07_00 http://john-smith.podomatic.com/entry/2010-10-23T17_00_59-07_00 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 20:08:40 GMT 2011-09-03 2010-10-22 http://john-smith.podomatic.com John Smith - Jazz Blues Preacher audio,australia,blues,christian,christianity,church,concern,devotional,greed,hands,head,heart,jesus,john,justice,love,podcast,preacher,smith,squad 63 no Head, Heart and Hands for Love and Justice .... <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1345875/0x0_3948226.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Real faith must walk in justice and truth ... http://john-smith.podomatic.com/entry/2010-10-15T16_01_09-07_00 http://john-smith.podomatic.com/entry/2010-10-15T16_01_09-07_00 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 20:20:14 GMT 2011-09-03 2010-10-08 http://john-smith.podomatic.com John Smith - Jazz Blues Preacher australia,blues,bono,christian,christianity,concern,devotional,faith,jesus,john,justice,poverty,preacher,smith,squad,truth 68 no Real faith must walk in justice and truth ... <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1345875/0x0_4979679.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />This recording was made back in 2002 in the public bar of a city centre pub in Swansea, South Wales, UK at a gathering hosted by Zac's Place. It was a very diverse audience of around 150 people - bikers, musicians, artists, believers, seekers and cynics among them... for a few moments the pool table, pinball machine and the bar fell silent... You can also find an interview with John on the same night here: http://zacsplace.podomatic.com/ Or visit the Zac's Place website here: http://www.exousia.demon.co.uk/ http://john-smith.podomatic.com/entry/2010-10-02T16_01_30-07_00 http://john-smith.podomatic.com/entry/2010-10-02T16_01_30-07_00 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 15:18:39 GMT 2011-09-03 2010-10-01 http://john-smith.podomatic.com John Smith - Jazz Blues Preacher blues,christian,church,concern,devotional,john,message,mission,place,preacher,pub,smith,squad,zac's 1323 no This recording was made back in 2002 in the public bar of a city centre pub in Swansea, South Wales, UK at a gathering hosted by Zac's Place. It was a very diverse audience of around 150 people - bikers, musicians, artists, believers, seekers and cynics among them... for a few moments the pool table, pinball machine and the bar fell silent... You can also find an interview with John on the same night here: http://zacsplace.podomatic.com/ Or visit the Zac's Place website here: http://www.exousia.demon.co.uk/ <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1345875/0x0_3948222.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Feeling Good About Doing Bad - The SELF esteem myth . . . . http://john-smith.podomatic.com/entry/2010-10-10T03_00_56-07_00 http://john-smith.podomatic.com/entry/2010-10-10T03_00_56-07_00 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 11:10:26 GMT 2011-09-03 2010-09-15 http://john-smith.podomatic.com John Smith - Jazz Blues Preacher about,bad,christian,devotional,doing,esteem,feeling,good,help,jesus,psychology,self,self-esteem,self-help 68 no Feeling Good About Doing Bad - The SELF esteem myth . . . . <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1345875/0x0_3948206.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Doctors without borders; Churches Without Walls... http://john-smith.podomatic.com/entry/2010-09-26T02_01_01-07_00 http://john-smith.podomatic.com/entry/2010-09-26T02_01_01-07_00 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 11:03:37 GMT 2011-09-03 2010-09-15 http://john-smith.podomatic.com John Smith - Jazz Blues Preacher audio,australia,blues,borders,christian,church,churches,concern,devotional,doctors,god,jesus,john,message,preacher,smith,squad,walls,without 54 no Doctors without borders; Churches Without Walls... <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1345875/0x0_3948213.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Does wealth bring happiness? http://john-smith.podomatic.com/entry/2010-09-19T02_00_42-07_00 http://john-smith.podomatic.com/entry/2010-09-19T02_00_42-07_00 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 10:55:39 GMT 2011-09-03 2010-09-15 http://john-smith.podomatic.com John Smith - Jazz Blues Preacher audio,australia,blues,christian,church,concern,devotional,god,happiness,jesus,john,material,materialism,message,preacher,smith,squad,wealth 68 no Does wealth bring happiness? <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1345875/0x0_3948198.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />John Smith reflects on 9/11 - Fragility, Violence and Peace http://john-smith.podomatic.com/entry/2010-09-10T16_01_10-07_00 http://john-smith.podomatic.com/entry/2010-09-10T16_01_10-07_00 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 22:34:57 GMT 2011-09-03 2010-09-10 http://john-smith.podomatic.com John Smith - Jazz Blues Preacher 9/11,attack,blues,devotional,fragile,john,peace,preacher,september,smith,sting,terrorist,violence 62 no John Smith reflects on 9/11 - Fragility, Violence and Peace <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1345875/0x0_4979693.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br /><p>Some of the best and worst of life happens on the road. Here in a 'grab it while it's there opportunity,' like so much of life on the road, God's Squad's John Smith reflects on life and faith. Based on Jesus' words to his mates recorded in Mark's Gospel Chapter 6, the challenge remains to be radically different and not just offer a 'tick box' faith.</p> <p>What can it really mean to be a follower of Jesus on the road, when there are so many mixed messages from his 'followers'? ...... (This recording is an excerpt from a message and is a rough edit - sound quality therefore varies)</p> http://john-smith.podomatic.com/entry/2010-09-10T05_02_38-07_00 http://john-smith.podomatic.com/entry/2010-09-10T05_02_38-07_00 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 11:50:42 GMT 2011-09-03 2010-09-10 http://john-smith.podomatic.com John Smith - Jazz Blues Preacher australia,christian,christianity,jesus,john,message,mission,pilgrims,reflections,smith,squad,weary 343 no Some of the best and worst of life happens on the road. Here in a 'grab it while it's there opportunity,' like so much of life on the road, God's Squad's John Smith reflects on life and faith. Based on Jesus' words to his mates recorded in Mark's Gospel Chapter 6, the challenge remains to be radically different and not just offer a 'tick box' faith. What can it really mean to be a follower of Jesus on the road, when there are so many mixed messages from his 'followers'? ...... (This recording is an excerpt from a message and is a rough edit - sound quality therefore varies) <img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/mymedia/thumb/1345875/0x0_3948189.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />The first in a series of Radio "spots" - Browne "Self-Seeking" http://john-smith.podomatic.com/entry/2010-09-05T13_43_16-07_00 http://john-smith.podomatic.com/entry/2010-09-05T13_43_16-07_00 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:32:52 GMT 2011-09-03 2010-09-05 http://john-smith.podomatic.com John Smith - Jazz Blues Preacher australia,browne,church,concern,god,help,jesus,john,seeking,self,smith,squad 63 no The first in a series of Radio "spots" - Browne "Self-Seeking"