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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Mar 23, 2026 • 38min
129. HOW TO’S IN THE SECRET PLACE (RECORDED IN MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA)
Aaron and Sarahbeth record live in Lilydale Australia talking about the practicals of what to do when you entered into the secret place. They answer the question “Can you give a rundown of the practicals you do in the secret place? Like how does it actuallylook? What do you actually do?” (Tahlee, 28, Sydney Australia) 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
Mar 16, 2026 • 34min
128. DATING HELP?! - SOMEONE WITH A PAST
In this episode Aaron and SB answer the question: “How do I deal with entering into a relationship with someone who has a past before Christ?” (Submitted by: Anonymous, 18, Tennessee) 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
Mar 9, 2026 • 1h 3min
127. HEALTHY SEX, MARRIAGE, MINISTRY (FT. THE SEIDMANS)
In this episode special guests Chris and Tara Seidman, local pastors who have been married for over 30 years sit down with the Smiths and talk about what they wish they knew before getting married. Question submitted by Anna, 25, Los Angeles.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
Mar 2, 2026 • 55min
126. MINISTRY + THE FEAR OF GOD (A CONVERSATION WITH JOEL FIGUEROA PT 2)
Joel Figueroa, worship leader and songwriter, reflects on ministry, family life, and spiritual accountability. He shares the story behind the song "Fear of God." The conversation explores reverent friendship with God, personal repentance over public condemnation, and practical rhythms to stay grounded in reverence.
Feb 23, 2026 • 52min
125. FRIENDSHIP, ARTISTRY, CREATIVITY. (A CONVERSATION WITH JOEL FIGUEROA PT 1)
Aaron and Joel sit down together to laugh, talk friendship and Joel’s album ‘Groanings’.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
Feb 16, 2026 • 1h 5min
124. I NEEDED A SABBATICAL
In this episode, Aaron and SB unpack their 3 month Sabbatical and talk about areas in their life they were confronted by the Lord. 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
Feb 9, 2026 • 39min
123. A CONVERSATION ON ICE AND IMMIGRATION
On this episode Aaron and Raffi answer the question “As a Christian, how should I respond to the issue of immigration” (Submitted by Sasha: 32, Pensacola FL)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
Feb 2, 2026 • 47min
122. A CONVERSATION ON LIVING BY FAITH WITH MICHAEL AND MEREDITH MAULDIN
In this final episode of the EOY conversation sessions, the Smiths sit down with the Mauldins and talk faith, risk and living in obedience. (This episode was recorded at UPPERROOMS End of Year conference, you may hear extra background noise of conference traffic. )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
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Jan 26, 2026 • 51min
121. A CONVERSATION ON SEXUAL BROKENNESS WITH BEN FITZGERALD
Ben Fitzgerald, Australian pastor and Awakening Europe leader who overcame addiction and now mentors young leaders. He recounts childhood wounds and early pornography exposure. He discusses confronting permissive grace, a corrective confrontation at Bethel, and how truth, discipline and redefined accountability led to lasting change.
Jan 19, 2026 • 40min
120. A CONVERSATION ON HOLINESS WITH MICHAEL KOULIANOS
In this episode Aaron and SB sit down with Pastor Michael Koulianos, founder and senior leader of Jesus Image. This episode was recorded at UPPERROOMS End of Year conference, you may hear extra background noise of conference traffic. 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
