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FrontSight

Dr. Ron B. Smith

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FrontSight Podcast is a podcast that takes aim at biblical manhood. Through practical interviews with everyday guys, host Pastor Ron Smith helps men activate their role in society as guys, husbands, and dads. Frontsight is designed to activate men to be faithful, focused and fearless. Episodes explore how to live a life of both education and action, with moments of adventure, humor, and discovery. Podcasts release every Tuesday. https://www.frontsight.media/
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in.Courage Radio

Dr. Ron B. Smith and Rana Smith

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Parents in today’s world face an uphill battle in the discipleship of their children. Cultural and institutional influences affect how our kids learn and process. inCourage Radio is a podcast committed to strengthening the family with biblical resources providing strength and courage ensuring godly success. You’ll learn about practical measures you can take to affect areas such as child conflict, behavior, identity, communication, and numerous other topics. The name and mission of inCourage ...
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“What could happen?” “I loved sleepovers when I was a kid.” “It really can’t be that bad.” are all said around the notion of a sleepover. But what are the actual dangers of a sleepover? Who should you trust? What can you do to protect your children from their friends? In this episode of inCourage Radio, we dive into the discussion of sleepovers and…
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What are the 6 things that are keeping men from reaching their potential? Why does it matter if everyone else is going through the same thing? What does the Bible say about the things I am struggling with? These three things are more than a wall for your manhood, it is keeping you from knowing the love of God in your life. You need to break free fr…
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We didn’t have social media when we were our kid’s age. We didn’t have the information blast our kids have in front of them every day. This is a new era of information and technology we have never faced before. So how do we respond as Christian parents? There are so many people and things influencing our kids, but we bring the light – we bring Chri…
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We have already gone through the “School of Faith”, so what next? It does not end the day you decide you want to get out of the pit. You now need to take the daily walk into practice with 3 steps; Remember, Rely and Expect. With these three steps, you will know exactly what to do when life doesn’t go the way you expect. Ready on the right. Ready on…
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We needed two episodes to get to some of the best questions from y’all. You keep asking so we keep answering. In this episode, we answer questions such as how to discuss and address intimacy issues in a marriage, how to lovingly handle a financially irresponsible spouse, and so many more. These are the real questions you are asking and you are not …
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Your dead end might not be what you think it is. Often, your dead end is more of a reflection of your faith than any earthly circumstance you might think. The first step to get out of any sort of pit is to identify where you are. So where is your faith right now? The next step is to go through what we call “School of Faith”. God will take you throu…
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Today we are going real practical with quick answers to some of your questions. How to handle a child's public temper tantrum, Handling intrusive parents/in-laws, and so much more. Hear from Pastor Ron and Rana on how to handle some of your hardest questions in parenting and marriage. inCourage Radio is a podcast committed to strengthening the fami…
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Let's continue this conversation of what makes an ineffective Christian. Today, let's look deeper at what you can do instead. The Christian is called to more than monotony and apathy, yet so many settle for less than best. Get up and get your purpose back! No longer will you be an ineffective Christian. Ready on the right. Ready on the left. Ready …
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Unfortunately, this is a very real problem in almost every home today, and if it is not in your home, it is in your friend’s home. Porn is by no means new, but the level that it is at right now has gotten completely out of hand – with most children finding it before they are in their teen years, we need to build a defense against this beast. What c…
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What makes a Christian truly effective and what can you start doing today to take out some of those nasty habits inhibiting your walk? When we are living outside of our purpose, we are missing the opportunity the Lord is giving us and living a life of insignificance. What we learn from others is vital to helping us grow. What can you learn from the…
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Why is it so hard to do the “right thing” as a husband? What does your wife want from you that she might not be saying? She might not know what she wants from you. We live in an age of obscured masculinity and femininity, so what do you do in the confusion? Get ready and get equipped to take back your marriage and take back your place as the husban…
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Getting off track does not make you alone, in fact, every person gets off track sometimes – it is what you do after that matters. When you fall away, get lazy or fall into sin, that does not mean there is no way back and it does not mean you are alone. You can come back, and you can come back TODAY. There are reliable steps to recenter your life on…
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Welcome to part one of a two-part series about what your significant other really wants. It is so easy to become distant from your husband or confused with what they’re saying or what they are withholding. Sometimes your husband might not know what he truly wants, and he is just as confused as you are. In this episode of inCourage Radio, we unlock …
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Some wounds can be there for years, or even decades without us seeing them. But, how do you know if you have unhealed wounds, and what can you do about it? Start by evaluating your actions – do you find yourself acting outside of your character when faced with a higher stress situation? Do you ever act in ways you would never want to act? This coul…
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What makes a conversation hard for you? There are so many problems that could arise that make conversations seem too big or even impossible. So, why have a conversation in the first place? They are vital to our growth with each other and development personally, and they don’t need to be as hard as we think. What small changes can you make today to …
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Sometimes you need to know the wrong actions to be the most effective in what you must do. Today in FrontSight Podcast, we are looking at dating backwards to give us a more well-rounded view on dating. Whether you are single, dating or married, this is an episode for your stage of life. When the Bible says nothing about “dating” how are you suppose…
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In the dating realm there are so many voices telling you what to do and where to go, but in this realm – there is one voice we need to listen to – the Lord’s. There are a million ways to go about dating and pursuing your potential mate that can make this process extremely difficult. Tune in to take those first steps of finding the person you were m…
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Studies are showing anxiety is only going to rise and people are not going to get the treatment they need. Men are starting to come out in honesty about their anxiety and share this is a struggle for them. The Bible has a definition the world fails to see. The Bible has a method to fight anxiety men and women often miss. In this episode of FrontSig…
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What does it look like to hear from God? Is He going to come to you in a burning bush like He did with Moses... probably not. But it is vital as Christians that we start paying attention the leading of the spirit and where He is directing us. When we look at dating, this is one of the most important times to seek His will. How do you do that if you…
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Dealing with your own emotions can already be hard enough, but trying to take on the emotions of your kids can be much more difficult. What do you do when your kids are experiencing emotions that are out of control or out of your understanding? The way you respond will determine how they view themselves and their emotions. Are you making a good imp…
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We have all heard the phrase, “speak life” in the church, but what does that really mean? What are the implications of speaking life? How can you start doing that now? It might be easier for your partner than it is for you but it must be a team effort. So how can you help? Tune in to this episode of inCourage Radio to start making small changes in …
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Do you know how to gauge how emotionally healthy you are? As a man, it is vital you are overcoming and taking control of your emotions. No more outbursts of anger, no more distancing from others and no more disassociation. It is time to start acting like a man. Tune in to this episode of FrontStight Podcast to take control of your emotions. Ready o…
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What is it that makes a marriage stronger? To understand, we must look in the Bible at what God says about the covenant of marriage and what that looks like in our day-to-day life. Are you putting your partner first? What does the Bible mean when it says to become one flesh? The most vital aspect of marriage is commitment but what does that look li…
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Manhood is being confused and construed by the enemy every day. We do not stand for this. Do you know what it takes to be a man, or how to get there? In this episode we get out of apathy, we get out of the confusion and we step into manhood. Ready on the right. Ready on the left. Ready on the firing line. Website: https://www.frontsight.media/…
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For some, encouragement comes naturally. For most, it is much easier to be a downer. To be an encourager is one of the most important commands in the Bible because without it we can easily lose hope and lose community! We are all called to do this yet we are often terrible at putting it into practice. In this episode of inCourage Media, we give you…
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Everyone has problems and everyone is dealing with their struggles. However, that doesn’t mean you cannot ask for help. We should all have someone in our lives to help us when we are down – but who do you choose? We know we are fighting a “Spiritual Battle” but how do you know where it is or how to fight it? In this episode of FrontSight Podcast, w…
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The home is meant to be the vacation for the family. It is meant to be a safe place to be able to express yourself, but so often it becomes entirely unorderly. There are so many factors that lead to this unfortunate event, but the first step is to diagnose what is not working in the current mechanisms. Next is to reorient. Third is to implement thr…
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We all hear of Spiritual Warfare in the church, but what does that look like? If you can’t see it, is it something that you should be worried about? Yes, it is real, and yes, you are fighting it right now! The enemy has been fighting this fight for much longer than we have, but he still uses the same tactics to try to take us down. Although we cann…
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What do you feel is lacking in your marriage? Is your significant other doing enough? Do they seem to be easily agitated? These are often the result of missed expectations. Communication is the key to a successful marriage. The feeling will come and go, but commitment and clear communication of expectations are what keep the desire there. But what …
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“Put to death therefore what is earthly in you...”. Paul taught in the book of Colossians and Solomon teaches the same in the book of Ecclesiastes. But what does that look like in the Christian life, and how do you know if you are living the average life? In this episode of FrontSight Podcast, we break down what it means to have an average life and…
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We live in a world where emotions are often the leading factor in every decision. Whether you consider yourself an emotional person or not, you need to have a good grasp on how to better understand how others are feeling. God made us with every emotion we have, and each one has a purpose. We must walk in obedience even in how we feel about things. …
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The world is a hard place to be in; the day will end, the trials come and relationships have disagreements. You are going to experience hard things whether you have Christ in your heart or not, but what do you do with this advantage over the rest of the world? How do you apply the peace that surpasses all understanding? In this episode of FrontSigh…
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Welcome back Rianna Sanchez for a unique perspective on how you can care for those around you with mental or physical illnesses. What can you do to really help them? What do you do when there is nothing to help them where they are? There comes a time when you need to be able to sit in the pain with them, but what do you say and how do you act? From…
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There is a huge divide between what the world thinks is right and what the Bible commands us to do. Our true success does not come from the next promotion or the best relationships – our God has better things for us. If we waste our time pondering on the things of this world, we run out of time for what the Lord really wants for our life. Today we …
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It can feel like as soon as you are confident in your communication, something changes and you are back at square one. People are always changing and so will their communication. We need to have a process to learn and adapt to changes in communication. This is when we start to L.I.S.T.E.N. then S.P.E.A.K. In this episode of inCourage Radio, we rele…
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How would you rate yourself on how you manage your career, health, and relationships? How would those around you rate you? Are these all areas that you exceed in, and what does the Bible say you should do with what you have been trusted with? In this episode of Frontsight Podcast, we evaluate our life from every angle and take it to the next step. …
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Most of what your kids learn is from you. You are the voice God put in their life to be the main teacher, communicator, and encourager. That can seem like a weight that is too much for you to bear, but you can through Christ. He has given us what we need to be equipped and take on the challenge of parenting in a broken world. Tune in and take pract…
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You have a purpose and you were made with that purpose in mind. When you are not doing what you were made to do, the world seems bleak and life becomes meaningless. We don’t want to be men lost, without a purpose, in search of the point of their lives – we want to be men who are faithful, focused, and fearless. Tune in to this episode of FrontSight…
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The phrase, “Attitude is Everything” is much easier said than done, but that does not change the gravity of its importance. The attitude of doubt will get you no further than you already are, the attitude of laziness will take you back even further, and the attitude of fear will halt any development. The answer is surprisingly simple, and it all st…
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Welcome back Mike Boffeli to FrontSight Podcast! As a husband, father, marine, and abject failure without Jesus Christ – the core truth in his life shapes every decision he makes. The time Mike spent serving his country puts a new perspective on the biblical principles we teach on FrontSight. You can stay on target and it only takes three simple st…
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Welcome Michele Hayden, a licensed counselor, as she breaks down the school environment and what it means for our children. The school environment you are in changes the way you view learning. Subsequently, it will change your worldview after graduation, but the school environment is not restricted to public, private or homeschooled – it is so much…
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Have you ever looked at a map with a red dot that says, “You are here”? But now that you know where you are, what’s next? How do I get to my destination? We must do the same thing in our own lives; you must know where you are to advance to the next step. Start by being better! We can all do it, so what is hold you back from a: Better You, Better Me…
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Start right now! Your marriage does not need to wait – your marriage is your first ministry. Everyone wants a better marriage, but only a few people put in the work to make it what it needs to be. So... start right now. Start with a maintenance plan that is going to shape the rest of your relationship. In today’s episode of inCourage Radio, start t…
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New Years resolutions are so commonly left behind in January, but in today’s episode of FrontSight, we challenge you to a new challenge. We are giving you the practical steps to being “better” as a man, and the practical steps to get you there. This is not going to lead to what the world says is success, but rather the true significance that can on…
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There is so much power in generosity that changes how you and your kids will see the world. Everywhere you look there are going to be people who have more things and people who have the things that would make you happy. The real shocker is that no amount of money is going to bring you happiness. In fact, the opposite is true. Generosity is letting …
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It turns out this is not the place the Lord has been leading you – you now must find a new response to the plans you had. The world is rarely predictable and when the expectations are missed, your reaction is vital to the outcome. You must be ready to respond to the leading of the Spirit, and know His voice, so you can know how to respond the right…
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How do you know the right gifts to get for your kids? There are so many factors that can lead to what they might want that it can really all seem so overwhelming. But what actually is important to your kids? It could simply be your attention. It could be the intentionality with which you speak to them. It could just mean that you need to change cer…
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Is everything around you pulling you in 100 different directions and it feels like you can do nothing to fix it? You were not created to carry the world's weight on your own, but what do you do when the demands of manhood call? Tune into this episode of FrontSight podcast to check your security and learn what finding Spiritual rest will do for you …
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Mom and Dad, what do you do in the friction that comes from the holidays? When the in-laws are in town, how do you handle the stress of the season? The real trick is all in the posture you take together – you need to be a team to face the obstacles. In this episode of inCourage Radio, you will be equipped to take the messy situation and make it rig…
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Physical Touch does not need to be a battle in the home – you should not need to convince your spouse to be affectionate with you. Learning the difference between how men and women see intimacy is the start of fixing the broken bonds in your marriage. How do you heal broken trust and who is to blame for the disunity in the home? Tune in to this epi…
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