Collective Church Podcast 1 Samuel: The Way of the Prophet
Aug 11, 2025
Pastor Ryan Smith, preparing to plant Alabaster Church in Asheville, shares insights from 1 Samuel. He discusses the church as a 'school of prophets,' emphasizing the importance of community in discerning God's voice today. Ryan reflects on Samuel’s leadership transition to Saul, highlighting the values of self-examination and accountability. He stresses integrity as essential for prophets, linking authenticity in faith to meaningful influence. The conversation also explores the unique role of prophets in engaging the community and shaping spiritual understanding.
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Watson Sparks The School Of Prophets
- Ryan Smith tells a personal story about Watson, an elderly beekeeper-musician who inspired the idea of a "school of prophets."
- Watson's description of the church needed in Asheville sparked Smith's repeated return to prophetic community imagery.
Prophecy As Communal Calling
- A school of prophets trains whole communities to hear and relay God's voice, not elite mystics.
- Scripture envisions all God's people as prophetically attentive since Moses, Joel, and Pentecost.
Samuel As A Prophetic Syllabus
- Ryan Smith sketches Samuel's life as a syllabus for prophetic formation instead of long prophetic speeches.
- Samuel models listening, obedience, authority, and intercession across his life.
