The Handlebar Podcast
Aaron Smith, Sarahbeth Smith, Elyssa Figueroa, Raffi Greco
New Episode every Monday!
The handlebar podcast is conversations around questions that young followers of Jesus are asking and giving ‘handlebars’ to hold onto as you move forward in the Faith.
All episodes available to watch and stream via YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast?feature=shared
Thehandlebarpodcast.com
The handlebar podcast is conversations around questions that young followers of Jesus are asking and giving ‘handlebars’ to hold onto as you move forward in the Faith.
All episodes available to watch and stream via YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast?feature=shared
Thehandlebarpodcast.com
Episodes
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Sep 29, 2025 • 40min
105. THE PROMISE IS NOT THE POINT
In this episode Aaron and Raffi sit down and discuss casting your crowns and living for the promises of God vs living in the promises of God. Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcastYou can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
Sep 22, 2025 • 59min
104. THE GOSPEL IS NOT IN A HURRY (FT. THE VILLASEÑOR BROTHERS)
In this episode Aaron Smith sits down with longtime friends Axel and Alexis Villaseñor, two brothers who have been in youth ministry for over a decade and faithfully following Jesus and have a conversation on faithfulness, building ministries and Youth X. Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcastYou can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
Sep 15, 2025 • 57min
103. A MOVE OF THE SPIRIT (FT. HAYLEY BRAUN) (THE GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT PT. 4)
In this episode Aaron and Raffi conclude the series on the gifts of the spirit with special guest Hayley Braun. Hayley is on the senior leadership team at Bethel in Redding CA. Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcastYou can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
Sep 8, 2025 • 57min
102. DO NOT FORBID SPEAKING IN TONGUES (THE GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT PT. 3)
In this episode Aaron, SB, Raffi and Chase Durkin look at 1 Corinthians 12, 13 + 14 to unpack a theology of the gifts of the spirit. Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcastYou can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
Sep 1, 2025 • 1h 3min
101. PROPHECY, WORDS OF KNOWLEDGE, AND WORDS OF WISDOM (THE GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT PT. 2)
In this episode Aaron, SB, Raffi and Chase Durkin look at 1 Corinthians 12, 13 + 14 to unpack a theology of the gifts of the spirit. Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcastYou can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
Aug 25, 2025 • 55min
100. ARE THE GIFTS FOR TODAY (THE GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT PT. 1)
In this episode Aaron, SB, Raffi and Chase Durkin look at 1 Corinthians 12, 13 + 14 to unpack a theology of the gifts of the spirit. Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcastYou can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
Aug 18, 2025 • 35min
99. TENSION, RIOTS, AND REVIVAL (A CONVERSATION WITH ROSS JOHNSTON PT 2)
In this two part episode Aaron Smith and Raffi Greco sit down with special guest Ross Johnston and talk about his story of being born through artificial insemination, growing up in a lesbian home and the tension that comes from riots sparked by the preaching of the gospel. Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcastYou can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
Aug 11, 2025 • 31min
98. LGBTQ + ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION (A CONVERSATION WITH ROSS JOHNSTON PT 1)
In this two part episode Aaron Smith and Raffi Greco sit down with special guest Ross Johnston and talk about his story of being born through artificial insemination, growing up in a lesbian home and the tension that comes from riots sparked by the preaching of the gospel. Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcastYou can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
Aug 4, 2025 • 35min
97. DOES GOD CARE ABOUT WHAT YOU WEAR?! (FEAT. CRESPATRICK DE LOS REYES)
In this episode Aaron Smith sits down with special guest Crespatrick De Los Reyes, wardrobe stylist and founder of ‘Cresente Patricio’ and talk about clothing, design, fashion and what we wear by answering the question: “Can you guys please talk clothing and fashion, and caring about my appearance. Am i caring too much about my appearance?” (Submitted by: Anna, 20, Singapore)Find out more about Crespatrick and Cresente Patricio here: https://cpatricio.comCheck out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcastYou can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
Jul 28, 2025 • 37min
96. BROKEN HOMES AND FINDING JESUS (OUR STORY)
In this episode Aaron and Elyssa, two siblings, talk about walking through the pain of a broken family and being found by Jesus in then midst of it. Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcastYou can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
