The Cost of Obedience: Counting the Price in Our Rescue Mission

In the ever-evolving journey of leadership, understanding the true cost of obedience is paramount. Today, I want to delve into what it truly means to be committed to a mission, a cause, or a calling—particularly when that mission involves rescuing others from the metaphorical flames of judgment, as inspired by Jude 23, my life verse.

The Smells Like Smoke Journey

Welcome to the Smells Like Smoke podcast blog. My name is Trevor DeVage, your host and guide on this journey of transformation and redemption. We've rebranded from "The Make" to "Smells Like Smoke"—a nod to a deeper, more resonant understanding of our purpose. This voyage that began with sermons and scriptures has now led to my first book titled "Smells Like Smoke," which encapsulates years of reflection.

Church, Life, PodcastTrevor DeVageMay 25, 2026jesus, rescue, podcast, christian, christianity, hope, church, church leadersComment

RACISM, MENTAL HEALTH, PORNOGRAPHY, AND HOW WE REDEEM CULTURE

A little music. A frank discussion. Two friends in a freewheeling back-and-forth that we’re inviting you to share. That’s the new podcast Christon Gray and I have created, with five episodes online so far.

We call the podcast The Cultural Redemptive , because we’re both concerned about how the church can redeem the culture instead of rejecting or running away from it. Each session is an unscripted reflection of conversations Christon and I have been having for more than a year. We decided you might like to eavesdrop on our thinking-out-loud.

Church, Leadership, Podcast, LifeTrevor DeVageNovember 13, 2019Comment

LEARNING TO LEAD-EPISODE 3- SCOTT BECKENHAUER

I first met Scott in Colorado as we both stepped into a mentor group that would begin to shift and change both of us as leaders. I have always described him as the most down to earth man with the most amazing leadership. When you hang with Scott he is like any other guy on the surface. He is funny, sarcastic, loving, self-deprecating (in the best of ways), and yet he drops the nuggets of gold that you start to take notice of.

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