Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/jesus-the-hero Pastor Smith will explore Bible passages, stories, and verses, that reveal Jesus' heroism. The Son of God became completely human so He could live by faith as we must. He is the hero our society needs. © 2026 Casey Smith d890476a-4e20-5f35-82cd-be5b9721e03b no en Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:06:53 -0400 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:07:25 -0400 https://img.transistorcdn.com/Xi_1pzBskT9YlRN8_2eM7nta650FhKJH17GjYFwC_jY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iNjg2/ZjllMDk1NWY3NzRi/MzFjZmI1ZDY4ODBj/ZTFhNS5qcGc.jpg episodic Casey Smith Pastor Smith will explore Bible passages, stories, and verses, that reveal Jesus' heroism. The Son of God became completely human so He could live by faith as we must. He is the hero our society needs. Pastor Smith will explore Bible passages, stories, and verses, that reveal Jesus' heroism. Jesus, hero, example, Christ, God, Love, faith, meaning Casey Smith No No 29 29 the Heroism of the Cross full a09778a2-9eef-4a7a-a1df-7f13b87469c1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dd36d301 Jesus endured the worst death on earth;  and all the worst fears we dread; in faith and love. 
We were the great purpose that gave Him strength to prevail over each terror. 

]]> Jesus endured the worst death on earth;  and all the worst fears we dread; in faith and love. 
We were the great purpose that gave Him strength to prevail over each terror. 

]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:06:33 -0400 Casey Smith Casey Smith 1192 Jesus endured the worst death on earth;  and all the worst fears we dread; in faith and love. 
We were the great purpose that gave Him strength to prevail over each terror. 

]]> Jesus, hero, example, Christ, God, Love, faith, meaning No 28 28 palm Sunday; the revealing of Jesus' identity full 7464bafa-124c-46d0-831e-3be2890a80a1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b4fa2ba8 the crowds announced His true person as the eternal Son of David, heir to his throne 
in his parables He revealed that He was the Son of the owner of the Temple, God 
at His trial He laid claim to all the Messianic prophecies 

]]> the crowds announced His true person as the eternal Son of David, heir to his throne 
in his parables He revealed that He was the Son of the owner of the Temple, God 
at His trial He laid claim to all the Messianic prophecies 

]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:35:38 -0400 Casey Smith Casey Smith 2175 the crowds announced His true person as the eternal Son of David, heir to his throne 
in his parables He revealed that He was the Son of the owner of the Temple, God 
at His trial He laid claim to all the Messianic prophecies 

]]> Jesus, hero, example, Christ, God, Love, faith, meaning No 27 27 50 million heroes full 0e7f85e2-bd64-4ae4-8e5f-23b56c453003 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4d82e7aa Athanasius suffered exile for defending the truth about Jesus.  He was a hero, 300 years after Jesus died. 
Jesus created a church full of heroes. 
Most will be nameless until we arrive at Judgment Day.  

]]> Athanasius suffered exile for defending the truth about Jesus.  He was a hero, 300 years after Jesus died. 
Jesus created a church full of heroes. 
Most will be nameless until we arrive at Judgment Day.  

]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:16:39 -0400 Casey Smith Casey Smith 1505 Athanasius suffered exile for defending the truth about Jesus.  He was a hero, 300 years after Jesus died. 
Jesus created a church full of heroes. 
Most will be nameless until we arrive at Judgment Day.  

]]> Jesus, hero, example, Christ, God, Love, faith, meaning No 26 26 the Life of Power; Paul full f1958667-482c-4a4e-91ac-9e8d1ccca8f4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cf97517d Paul lived the sermon on the mount life. 
In Acts 16 he demonstrated power over himself and his circumstances. 
God wants us to tap into His power as Jesus and Paul did. 

]]> Paul lived the sermon on the mount life. 
In Acts 16 he demonstrated power over himself and his circumstances. 
God wants us to tap into His power as Jesus and Paul did. 

]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:11:21 -0400 Casey Smith Casey Smith 1813 Paul lived the sermon on the mount life. 
In Acts 16 he demonstrated power over himself and his circumstances. 
God wants us to tap into His power as Jesus and Paul did. 

]]> Jesus, hero, example, Christ, God, Love, faith, meaning No 25 25 Daniel and his friends become heroes full 7cd3ac51-a905-4a18-9dd4-eb452a9c6c55 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6406682e Daniel and his friends were blessed by God when they repented and sought His righteousness. 
Jesus helped them become heroes as He will help us become heroes. 

]]> Daniel and his friends were blessed by God when they repented and sought His righteousness. 
Jesus helped them become heroes as He will help us become heroes. 

]]> Sat, 07 Mar 2026 11:29:56 -0500 Casey Smith Casey Smith 2304 Daniel and his friends were blessed by God when they repented and sought His righteousness. 
Jesus helped them become heroes as He will help us become heroes. 

]]> Jesus, hero, example, Christ, God, Love, faith, meaning No 24 24 beware false leaders full 6380bce3-06fb-403b-9ddc-47a1d4b792ff https://share.transistor.fm/s/93d5b5a1 To become heroes in Jesus' company we must beware, and avoid, false leaders. 
Without judging we decide if they are dogs or swine, and avoid them. 
Abigail's wisdom. 

]]> To become heroes in Jesus' company we must beware, and avoid, false leaders. 
Without judging we decide if they are dogs or swine, and avoid them. 
Abigail's wisdom. 

]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:12:29 -0500 Casey Smith Casey Smith 2129 To become heroes in Jesus' company we must beware, and avoid, false leaders. 
Without judging we decide if they are dogs or swine, and avoid them. 
Abigail's wisdom. 

]]> Jesus, hero, example, Christ, God, Love, faith, meaning No 23 23 Ephesians is the Sermon on the Mount full 114d79b2-2a28-4411-a63a-bb2f04388ec9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/95052be3 all the ideas of Ephesians are begun in the sermon on the mount. 
Jesus and Paul wanted to create powerful teams. 
Paul explains how to make marriages, churches, families, and all Christians, powerful Teams. 

]]> all the ideas of Ephesians are begun in the sermon on the mount. 
Jesus and Paul wanted to create powerful teams. 
Paul explains how to make marriages, churches, families, and all Christians, powerful Teams. 

]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:59:54 -0500 Casey Smith Casey Smith 2002 all the ideas of Ephesians are begun in the sermon on the mount. 
Jesus and Paul wanted to create powerful teams. 
Paul explains how to make marriages, churches, families, and all Christians, powerful Teams. 

]]> Jesus, hero, example, Christ, God, Love, faith, meaning No 22 22 the Golden Rule full 36aedf92-6cb5-41c2-a31f-ea1e8f88a24c https://share.transistor.fm/s/5f381d82 Jesus offers us the way to impact the people around us, the real Golden Rule. 
We are the children of God the Prime Mover; we can initiate; we can move people with love. 

]]> Jesus offers us the way to impact the people around us, the real Golden Rule. 
We are the children of God the Prime Mover; we can initiate; we can move people with love. 

]]> Sat, 14 Feb 2026 14:04:10 -0500 Casey Smith Casey Smith 878 Jesus offers us the way to impact the people around us, the real Golden Rule. 
We are the children of God the Prime Mover; we can initiate; we can move people with love. 

]]> Jesus, hero, example, Christ, God, Love, faith, meaning No 21 21 the Sermon; You and money full 9a5fc4aa-7475-4955-9d23-ee9efa6109a7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c578d6de "Don't lay up treasures in heaven."  What does that mean? 
Didn't Jesus have a job?  savings? own a home?  What did He mean? 
How we improve or imperil others' needs thru use or misuse of money. 

]]> "Don't lay up treasures in heaven."  What does that mean? 
Didn't Jesus have a job?  savings? own a home?  What did He mean? 
How we improve or imperil others' needs thru use or misuse of money. 

]]> Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:39:13 -0500 Casey Smith Casey Smith 2800 "Don't lay up treasures in heaven."  What does that mean? 
Didn't Jesus have a job?  savings? own a home?  What did He mean? 
How we improve or imperil others' needs thru use or misuse of money. 

]]> Jesus, hero, example, Christ, God, Love, faith, meaning No 20 20 Sermon: Real Talk full 016896b0-a41d-4621-b817-4440abe3354a https://share.transistor.fm/s/a8abd895 How churches and couples can solve any problem without fighting. 
Real acts of kindness, real talking and listening, and real repentance. 
Getting information. Respecting each others' gifts. 

]]> How churches and couples can solve any problem without fighting. 
Real acts of kindness, real talking and listening, and real repentance. 
Getting information. Respecting each others' gifts. 

]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:58:38 -0500 Casey Smith Casey Smith 2425 How churches and couples can solve any problem without fighting. 
Real acts of kindness, real talking and listening, and real repentance. 
Getting information. Respecting each others' gifts. 

]]> Jesus, hero, example, Christ, God, Love, faith, meaning No 19 19 The Sermon; Be Shocking! full 7bd55d32-01e5-431a-955e-c94e9d1180d5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c9dd5bdf Jesus called Christians to shock unbelievers with their extravagant, sacrificial  love. 
Paul repeated this when he called husbands to extravagant, sacrificial love for their wives. 
We can win, if we listen to our Designer. 

]]> Jesus called Christians to shock unbelievers with their extravagant, sacrificial  love. 
Paul repeated this when he called husbands to extravagant, sacrificial love for their wives. 
We can win, if we listen to our Designer. 

]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:38:32 -0500 Casey Smith Casey Smith 1913 Jesus called Christians to shock unbelievers with their extravagant, sacrificial  love. 
Paul repeated this when he called husbands to extravagant, sacrificial love for their wives. 
We can win, if we listen to our Designer. 

]]> Jesus, hero, example, Christ, God, Love, faith, meaning No 18 18 Jesus' daring sermon full f2a82812-91a4-4ca7-b5b1-dd5168596775 https://share.transistor.fm/s/acd13d7e To a desperate Israel, Jesus preached a sermon that many today call out-of-touch; impossible to keep; irrelevant. 
It is, tho, a call to rebellion against evil men. 
Only a brave person could preach this sermon. 

]]> To a desperate Israel, Jesus preached a sermon that many today call out-of-touch; impossible to keep; irrelevant. 
It is, tho, a call to rebellion against evil men. 
Only a brave person could preach this sermon. 

]]> Sat, 10 Jan 2026 12:36:13 -0500 Casey Smith Casey Smith 1927 To a desperate Israel, Jesus preached a sermon that many today call out-of-touch; impossible to keep; irrelevant. 
It is, tho, a call to rebellion against evil men. 
Only a brave person could preach this sermon. 

]]> Jesus, hero, example, Christ, God, Love, faith, meaning No 17 17 Jesus wants to help us become heroes full d1c91896-c57e-48fd-921c-a46267e72a89 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fc7ae20a The Christians in Acts followed Jesus and became heroes themselves. 
Let's show our children and converts the heroism of Jesus so that they can become heroes for our society. 

]]> The Christians in Acts followed Jesus and became heroes themselves. 
Let's show our children and converts the heroism of Jesus so that they can become heroes for our society. 

]]> Fri, 02 Jan 2026 09:34:16 -0500 Casey Smith Casey Smith 1256 The Christians in Acts followed Jesus and became heroes themselves. 
Let's show our children and converts the heroism of Jesus so that they can become heroes for our society. 

]]> Jesus, hero, example, Christ, God, Love, faith, meaning No 16 16 Jesus is the greatest priest who ever lived. full e0a6f2c1-2ac3-4115-b34b-8ad2473c0dfa https://share.transistor.fm/s/50be9565 Aaron was a great high priest, but Jesus was far superior. 
He has shared God's nature, home, eternality, and fellowship with us. 
He has brought us into the fellowship of the Trinity. 

]]> Aaron was a great high priest, but Jesus was far superior. 
He has shared God's nature, home, eternality, and fellowship with us. 
He has brought us into the fellowship of the Trinity. 

]]> Thu, 01 Jan 2026 14:25:54 -0500 Casey Smith Casey Smith 1103 Aaron was a great high priest, but Jesus was far superior. 
He has shared God's nature, home, eternality, and fellowship with us. 
He has brought us into the fellowship of the Trinity. 

]]> Jesus, hero, example, Christ, God, Love, faith, meaning No 15 15 The Greatest Preacher of all time; thru faith and courage full 9e991a14-b7fe-4923-afc8-530089e88161 https://share.transistor.fm/s/10f25ab1 Jesus matched the gifts of every other prophet; exhorting, comforting, teaching, explaining, predicting. 
He did this with all the limitations that we have, as a man. 
Respect that; admire Him; He is the greatest man who ever lived. 

]]> Jesus matched the gifts of every other prophet; exhorting, comforting, teaching, explaining, predicting. 
He did this with all the limitations that we have, as a man. 
Respect that; admire Him; He is the greatest man who ever lived. 

]]> Thu, 25 Dec 2025 12:37:46 -0500 Casey Smith Casey Smith 635 Jesus matched the gifts of every other prophet; exhorting, comforting, teaching, explaining, predicting. 
He did this with all the limitations that we have, as a man. 
Respect that; admire Him; He is the greatest man who ever lived. 

]]> Jesus, hero, example, Christ, God, Love, faith, meaning No 14 14 Thru faith and courage Jesus became the greatest Bible teacher of all time. full 577b427e-76a0-4f26-ad6b-1ab852d322f3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fd0f9c67 It takes courage to be totally honest with every problem in the Bible. 
It takes courage to base your life and ministry totally on the Bible. 
Jesus did both. He was the greatest Bible teacher in history. 

]]> It takes courage to be totally honest with every problem in the Bible. 
It takes courage to base your life and ministry totally on the Bible. 
Jesus did both. He was the greatest Bible teacher in history. 

]]> Wed, 24 Dec 2025 14:04:50 -0500 Casey Smith Casey Smith 992 It takes courage to be totally honest with every problem in the Bible. 
It takes courage to base your life and ministry totally on the Bible. 
Jesus did both. He was the greatest Bible teacher in history. 

]]> Jesus, hero, example, Christ, God, Love, faith, meaning No 13 13 a look at Matthew's Jesus stories full e1910afa-b267-41e2-8dd0-9b934608250d https://share.transistor.fm/s/22a1230d a brief review; all the events of Matthew reveal His courage. 
Roman soldiers were his largest group of followers because of... His courage, and His followers' courage. 

]]> a brief review; all the events of Matthew reveal His courage. 
Roman soldiers were his largest group of followers because of... His courage, and His followers' courage. 

]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:43:41 -0500 Casey Smith Casey Smith 1167 a brief review; all the events of Matthew reveal His courage. 
Roman soldiers were his largest group of followers because of... His courage, and His followers' courage. 

]]> Jesus, hero, example, Christ, God, Love, faith, meaning No 12 12 Jesus' passion; you full 18d67e49-e745-4625-ab53-657492ed4d90 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fd9649e5 What was the secret of Jesus' resolve?  
He had compassion on sinners;  on you and me. 

]]> What was the secret of Jesus' resolve?  
He had compassion on sinners;  on you and me. 

]]> Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:32:13 -0500 Casey Smith Casey Smith 1575 What was the secret of Jesus' resolve?  
He had compassion on sinners;  on you and me. 

]]> Jesus, hero, example, Christ, God, Love, faith, meaning No 11 11 Jesus stayed on the cross. full c7f160f9-9f6e-4e06-92bf-4ca04b42b361 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d88ea02e It is one thing to start a terrible ordeal; it is another to finish it. 
He could have put an end to the cross at any moment; but He finished it, for you. 

]]> It is one thing to start a terrible ordeal; it is another to finish it. 
He could have put an end to the cross at any moment; but He finished it, for you. 

]]> Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:59:39 -0500 Casey Smith Casey Smith 570 It is one thing to start a terrible ordeal; it is another to finish it. 
He could have put an end to the cross at any moment; but He finished it, for you. 

]]> Jesus, hero, example, Christ, God, Love, faith, meaning No 10 10 Jesus fought his way to the cross full 2defb67d-b0da-4210-8801-1f022c4e5673 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8c2c5fce Jesus bravely did what it took to provoke his evil enemies so they would kill Him on the day He chose, in the way He chose, at the place He chose, at the time He chose.  

]]> Jesus bravely did what it took to provoke his evil enemies so they would kill Him on the day He chose, in the way He chose, at the place He chose, at the time He chose.  

]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:05:27 -0500 Casey Smith Casey Smith 630 Jesus bravely did what it took to provoke his evil enemies so they would kill Him on the day He chose, in the way He chose, at the place He chose, at the time He chose.  

]]> Jesus, hero, example, Christ, God, Love, faith, meaning No 9 9 Jesus bravely answered every question full d2d4b51b-71c7-4e92-b0bc-0d22def82105 https://share.transistor.fm/s/44c91758 Politicians avoid hard questions, or waffle.  Jesus never did, even when it got him killed. 

]]> Politicians avoid hard questions, or waffle.  Jesus never did, even when it got him killed. 

]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:25:35 -0500 Casey Smith Casey Smith 587 Politicians avoid hard questions, or waffle.  Jesus never did, even when it got him killed. 

]]> Jesus, hero, example, Christ, God, Love, faith, meaning No 8 8 Jesus was brave enough to cleanse the temple full d1efa2ee-5df4-4c54-adb8-f438ecf73190 https://share.transistor.fm/s/daafe738 Satan tempted Jesus to enter the temple via angels' wings. 
Instead, He rebuked the leaders for their venal practices, making enemies of all of the most important people in Israel. 
His passion lent Him courage; and His passion was our need. 

]]> Satan tempted Jesus to enter the temple via angels' wings. 
Instead, He rebuked the leaders for their venal practices, making enemies of all of the most important people in Israel. 
His passion lent Him courage; and His passion was our need. 

]]> Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:59:30 -0500 Casey Smith Casey Smith 1090 Satan tempted Jesus to enter the temple via angels' wings. 
Instead, He rebuked the leaders for their venal practices, making enemies of all of the most important people in Israel. 
His passion lent Him courage; and His passion was our need. 

]]> Jesus, hero, example, Christ, God, Love, faith, meaning No 7 7 Jesus was brave enough to have total integrity. full 7c6412ce-3430-461a-839e-2b6ef114ba43 https://share.transistor.fm/s/22426194 Jesus could have charged any amount for His healing. He charged nothing. 
Jesus was never charged with having an affair with a woman.  His life was too open, and too pure for even His critics to lie about. 
Jesus challenged His enemies to accuse Him of a sin.  They couldn't. 

]]> Jesus could have charged any amount for His healing. He charged nothing. 
Jesus was never charged with having an affair with a woman.  His life was too open, and too pure for even His critics to lie about. 
Jesus challenged His enemies to accuse Him of a sin.  They couldn't. 

]]> Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:55:30 -0500 Casey Smith Casey Smith 505 Jesus could have charged any amount for His healing. He charged nothing. 
Jesus was never charged with having an affair with a woman.  His life was too open, and too pure for even His critics to lie about. 
Jesus challenged His enemies to accuse Him of a sin.  They couldn't. 

]]> Jesus, hero, example, Christ, God, Love, faith, meaning No 6 6 Facing great powers, Jesus chose outcasts for His army full 0653f071-d315-4272-b53a-3283d9d181ea https://share.transistor.fm/s/bc9aff69 Jesus was brave enough to stand for truth against wicked powers. 
He was brave enough to choose the lowest members of society for His teammates. 
Beggars. Prostitutes. Romans. Tax collectors. Samaritans. You. 

]]> Jesus was brave enough to stand for truth against wicked powers. 
He was brave enough to choose the lowest members of society for His teammates. 
Beggars. Prostitutes. Romans. Tax collectors. Samaritans. You. 

]]> Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:37:58 -0500 Casey Smith Casey Smith 1564 Jesus was brave enough to stand for truth against wicked powers. 
He was brave enough to choose the lowest members of society for His teammates. 
Beggars. Prostitutes. Romans. Tax collectors. Samaritans. You. 

]]> Jesus, hero, example, Christ, God, Love, faith, meaning No 5 5 When Jesus first demonstrated His courage full 32f3980a-f2ae-4035-b064-7ac8ceea96c9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/09df3e58 When Jesus was 30 He left His home, family, city, and job to begin His ministry. He trusted the Father to supply His needs, His disciples, and protection. So the Father led Him to begin His ministry by being humiliated in a baptism, starving in the wilderness, and confronting the whole Temple.  He did these 3 hard things, in faith. 

]]> When Jesus was 30 He left His home, family, city, and job to begin His ministry. He trusted the Father to supply His needs, His disciples, and protection. So the Father led Him to begin His ministry by being humiliated in a baptism, starving in the wilderness, and confronting the whole Temple.  He did these 3 hard things, in faith. 

]]> Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:41:48 -0500 Casey Smith Casey Smith 1203 When Jesus was 30 He left His home, family, city, and job to begin His ministry. He trusted the Father to supply His needs, His disciples, and protection. So the Father led Him to begin His ministry by being humiliated in a baptism, starving in the wilderness, and confronting the whole Temple.  He did these 3 hard things, in faith. 

]]> Jesus, hero, example, Christ, God, Love, faith, meaning No 4 4 So how did Jesus do miracles? full 4b0455bc-5160-4c76-af13-6f6efb328434 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bfcf495c Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:37:57 -0500 Casey Smith Casey Smith 1318 Jesus, hero, example, Christ, God, Love, faith, meaning No 3 3 Jesus limited Himself to our abilities; here's the proof full 35b00311-e0ef-49f9-b419-658430a8f684 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4cf44a28 scriptures that declare Jesus' total humanity with its weaknesses. 
He was not God who pretended to be a human, but completely a human. 

]]> scriptures that declare Jesus' total humanity with its weaknesses. 
He was not God who pretended to be a human, but completely a human. 

]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:48:57 -0500 Casey Smith Casey Smith 1232 scriptures that declare Jesus' total humanity with its weaknesses. 
He was not God who pretended to be a human, but completely a human. 

]]> Jesus, hero, example, Christ, God, Love, faith, meaning No 2 2 Jesus was fully God, on earth full 1aa2306a-bcd4-4869-bfb4-101d16509807 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ef839abf Jesus was God from eternity. He was God all the time He lived as a man. 

]]> Jesus was God from eternity. He was God all the time He lived as a man. 

]]> Tue, 11 Nov 2025 08:55:53 -0500 Casey Smith Casey Smith 1130 Jesus was God from eternity. He was God all the time He lived as a man. 

]]> Jesus, hero, example, Christ, God, Love, faith, meaning No 1 1 Who is Jesus? full e04c0a5e-bfa2-4111-a443-2e9713e56ce6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/37959c3c Who was Jesus?  Was He omniscient and omnipotent while He lived on earth? 

]]> Who was Jesus?  Was He omniscient and omnipotent while He lived on earth? 

]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:01:06 -0400 Casey Smith Casey Smith 379 Who was Jesus?  Was He omniscient and omnipotent while He lived on earth? 

]]> Jesus, hero, example, Christ, God, Love, faith, meaning No