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Hosted by Jonathan Pate · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 18 episodes
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“Welcome to Holy Smokes and Dad Jokes ! I’m Jonathan Pate — pastor, hope dealer, and part-time professional dad joke distributor. This podcast is all about faith in the real world — the messy, beautiful, sometimes chaotic world we actually live in. We’ll talk about hope when life feels heavy, truth when culture feels loud, and yes… I will absolutely drop a dad joke when you least expect it. If you’re looking for encouragement, honesty, and a reason to smile, you’re in the right place."
Jonathan Pate hosts Holy Smokes and Dad Jokes, a comedy show with 18 episodes published.
Join me as I sit down with Don Maddox, a long time friend and mentor. After many years as a Lead Pastor, Don has served over 30 years as an Associate Pastor at Harvest Church in Anniston, AL. He has a passion for connect
The conversation covers a range of topics including funny church stories, humorous funeral incidents, family and ministry, the speaker's ministry journey, television ministry, and the secret to longevity in ministry. The
The conversation begins with lighthearted banter and dad jokes, leading into a discussion about growing up in a Christian home and the challenges of being a preacher's son. The conversation then shifts to personal strugg
The conversation covers various topics including daily life in Asia, family life, missionary work, rewards and challenges of missionary work, the role as a pastor and evangelist, writing and publishing books, and an upco
Join me as I sit down with Amy Angel of the Amy Angel Team with KW Realty Group in Jacksonville, AL. Amy is an influencer in her community, and a great business mind. The show begins with a decent dad joke from Amy, and
Pastor Bill Snow has faithfully served in the same church for over 40 years. He is an example of patience, perseverance and stability. Our conversation begins with what just might be the best joke brought to the show so
Matt Martin never saw pastoral ministry in his future, but God sure did. His heart for people and the church is evident to see for anyone that has the pleasure of knowing him and his wonderful family. Our conversation ob
Should a pastor promote politicians from the pulpit? Join Pastor Jonathan Pate as he tackles this difficult topic from a Biblical perspective, as well as some good jokes from a past president! Takeaways Pulpit and Politi
In this episode we hear from Tanner Brady, an inspiring young man who is passionate for the Lord and the mission that God has called him to. Tanner leads us from his conversion as a teen to his future aspirations of reac
In this episode, we sit down with Chip Howell—a man whose life reflects faith, perseverance, and servant leadership. A devoted Christian, Chip has built his life on strong values that guide both his personal journey and
The conversation covers childhood memories, baptism, youth ministry and so much more. Kenneth comes ready with some pretty decent dad joke game, but also get's real about early struggles with identity and worth. Get read
The conversation covers a range of topics including family, golf, humor, faith, ministry, and podcasting. It delves into personal experiences, childhood memories, and the journey towards a calling in ministry for couples
A lighthearted and nostalgic conversation between two brothers, Justin and Jonathan, as they reminisce about their childhood, share dad jokes, and discuss their experiences with faith and church leadership. Justin shares
The conversation between Jonathan and his father, Jimmy Pate, covers a range of topics, including the father-son bond, life lessons, and wisdom. It begins with lighthearted dad jokes and transitions into the story of how
At 5'8", Lee Hicks doesn't come up short when it comes to humor and hope. Join us as we talk about the fun and the difficulties that come with ministry, and the blessings that flow from a family that loves and serves Jes
Meet my wife April, my rock and the love of my life. She is a wonderful mother, and an incredible servant of God, but a horrible joke teller. Her jokes are so bad that you can't help but laugh, so join us in this episode
Today’s episode is a special one for me. I’m sitting down with someone I’ve known his whole life — my son Oakley — as he prepares to pack his bags and move across the world to Japan. We’re talking about big transitions,
Welcome to the very first episode of Holy Smokes and Dad Jokes. I’m Jonathan Pate — pastor, dad, and believer that faith and laughter belong in the same conversation. In this episode, I share the heart behind this podcas
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Holy Smokes and Dad Jokes is hosted by Jonathan Pate. The show is categorised under comedy (religion) and has published 18 episodes.
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