Ashes and Insights

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Smoking and Rating Cigars while discussing practical topics from a Christian worldview

Emami & Marriage
#26
Today at 7:00 PM

Tensions are...maybe a 5 out of 10 as we discuss marriage while we smoke the worst cigar we've had so far. 


H.Uppman & Hell
#25
11/14/2025

After a long day chopping wood, Logan, Micah, and Jake sit around a campfire smoking a cigar and talking about Hell. 


Don Peppin & Church Leadership
#24
11/06/2025

Our Number 1 fan managed to make it on to the podcast! 


Glen & Israel
#23
10/31/2025

Welcome to our newest guest, enjoy listening to Dennis' wisdom as Jake Micah and Logan ask him questions and discuss the modern believer's relationship with Israel while smoking Ted's Glen, a whiskey seasoned cigar. 


Macanudo Espresso and Predestination
#22
10/24/2025

Here we go...one of the topics that we've either been dreading or really looking forward to, you make your decision. We also smoke our second macanudo, turns out, none of us can agree on what makes a good cigar. 


Don Diego & Prayer
#21
10/14/2025

Micah's favorite topic finally gets its own episode. In this episode the three main guys smoke a don Diego cigar and discuss the finer points of what prayer is and how it should be approached. 


The Disciple & Resolving Conflict
#20
10/01/2025

We get another guest on this one. Jake, Logan, Micah, and our guest Chad discuss the biblical way to resolve conflict while smoking a Ricky Patel Disciple. 

Give us your thoughts at ashesandinsights@gmail.com and let us know who your favorite guests are so we can invite them back. 


Warhawk & Deciphering Scripture
#19
09/24/2025

Welcome! In this episode we finally manage to get our good friend and pastor to join us, albeit with a mouth full of bubblegum. We smoke our first Henry Clay cigar while discussing what we should do with difficult passages of Scripture. 


Macanudo & Membership
#18
09/16/2025

This episode features the most interesting man in the world! Logan, Jake, and Micah discuss church membership joined by our good friend Rob while we all smoke Jake's new favorite cigar. 


CAO Pilon & Counseling
#17
09/09/2025

In the running for our best cigar so far. In this episode Logan, Jake, and Micah discuss a topic near to our hearts, or at least Jake's... Counseling! Direct your angry letters to ashesandinsights@gmail.com


The Game & The Trinity
#16
09/01/2025

I lost the game...but more importantly we managed to perfectly explain the trinity in a way that will make sense to everyone. 

Direct your disagreements to us at ashesandinsights@gmail.com


Weston Maduro & Doubt
#15
08/25/2025

In this episode we discuss whether or not it's ok to doubt your own faith while smoking our first local(ish) cigar. 


Ixteli & Jesus Alone?
#14
08/14/2025

Back to the original 3. In this episode Jake, Logan, and Micah discuss whether Jesus is the ONLY way, truth, and life while smoking a cigar from Wisconsin. 



Barbier & Intergenerational Relationships
#13
08/06/2025

It's Miller Time!!! Finally we have a guest on that we have been planning on for months. Unfortunately it's also the middle of cicada season so that's giving the editor a run for his money. In this episode Jake, Logan, Micah, and Ryan all discuss Intergenerational relationships and ministry, both how it should be, and how it often actually is neglected, while smoking an H.Uppman Barbier. 

Let us know your thoughts in the comments or by emailing ashesandinsights@gmail.com


Fuzzy Navels & Modesty
#12
07/28/2025

Finally we got our wives to agree to join. Lisa, Anneka, and Paige join Logan, Micah, and Jake to discuss modesty standards. Meanwhile we drink the fuzzy navel cocktail/mocktail. 

If you have comments, direct them to ashesandinsights@gmail.com


Diesel & Forgiveness
#11
07/22/2025

The most OK cigar we've tried so far. In this episode the original three guys get back around the firepit to discuss forgiveness and reconciliation. We also smoke our first Diesel cigar. Spoilers, but it tastes earthy and peppery. 

Send feedback or questions you'd love to hear us talk about to ashesandinsights@gmail.com


Vega Fina & Honoring Parents
#10
07/15/2025

Our first guest! Hopefully this will be the first of many. In this episode Jake, Logan, Micah, and guest Kamto smoke our first Vega Fina cigar and discuss how to properly honor our parents in every stage of life and no matter what they do.


Let us know your thoughts at Ashesandinsights@gmail.com


Camacho Connecticut & Defying Traditions
#9
07/01/2025

The first cigar I didn't finish! This week the guys smoke a camacho Connecticut and talk about church traditions and traditional Christian values. Do we agree with them all? Let us know your thoughts at ashesandinsights@gmail.com


West Tampa Black and God's plan
#8
06/24/2025

How do you know that you're living in the will of God? This age old question stumps Jake Logan and Micah as they smoke the best cigar they've tried so far. 

Hit us up at ashesandinsights@gmail.com if you have questions or comments


Espinosa Sumatra & Suffering
#7
06/16/2025

The most excited we've ever been for an episode! We discuss suffering for the sake of Christ and smoke an Espinosa Sumatra. 

Tell us your thoughts and join our conversation at ashesandinsights@gmail.com


The Big Payback and Politics
#6
06/09/2025

James 1:27

Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world. 


Welcome back after a break week. This week we smoke the largest cigar any of us have seen and discuss a Christian's appropriate involvement with politics. If you want to join the conversation or tell us what we're wrong about, email us at ashesandinsights@gmail.com


AVO Uvezian & The Problem of Evil
#5
05/26/2025

Let's unpack this... This is the episode you've all been waiting for, Micah finally made us address the problem of Evil while we smoke an AVO Uvezian. 


This one in particular had a lot left on the plate, this is a complex topic, if you'd like to engage with us at all on this topic or anything else, email us at ashesandinsights@gmail.com


Guardrail & Can you lose your salvation?
#4
05/19/2025

Let's unpack this! Jake Logan and Micah smoke our first Kristoff cigar and talk about whether or not salvation is permanent. Reach out at ashesandinsights@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts.  


La Gloria Cubana & Denominations
#3
05/12/2025

In this episode we talk about Christian denominations and finally try a dark cigar...listen to find out what we thought of it. 

Are denominations ok? Would God be pleased with the current state of the church? Let us know your thoughts at ashesandinsights@gmail.com


Aging Room & Defining Success
#2
05/06/2025

Back again after a week off. This week the guys work on an aging room cigar(a first for all of us) and discuss what success truly looks like to us. 

Direct any feedback to ashesandinsights@gmail.com


Drew Estate & Spiritual Gifts
#1
04/21/2025

Welcome to Season 1! In this episode we enjoy a Drew Estate Undercrown, and discuss spiritual gifts as described in 1 Corinthians 12. We address various popular theories on spiritual gifts, including ones that we view as improper, and attempt to identify specific spiritual gifts in each other. 

If you would like to interact more with us, either with questions or comments and suggestions, send to ashesandinsights@gmail.com


Perdomo & Biblical Women
#5
03/24/2025

Don't cancel us! In this episode Jake, Micah, and Logan discuss what scripture and culture say about the appropriate roles of women while smoking a Perdomo 10th anniversary.


Romeo Y Julieta & the Gospel (92 times)
#4
03/24/2025

Jake, Logan, and Micah return (at a new location this time) to discuss the gospel while smoking a Romeo y Julieta (blame Micah for not knowing which specific cigar it was) Enjoy and don't forget to send us feedback on this pilot season. 


Crux & Life after Death
#3
03/24/2025

POOR AUDIO WARNING. Sorry for the background noise, our neighbors were roofing while we recorded this episode. Jake, Logan, and Micah smoke a Crux Bull and Bear and discuss how we as believers deal with the impending death of a loved one. 


Acid & Raising Children
#2
03/24/2025

Finally some good audio! In this episode Jake, Logan, and Micah smoke an ACID Kuba Luba green label and discuss appropriate ways to raise children. 


Acid and Raising Children
#3
03/23/2025

Finally some good audio! In this episode Jake, Logan, and Micah smoke an ACID Kuba Kuba green label and discuss appropriate ways to raise children. 


Crux & Life after Death
#2
03/23/2025

POOR AUDIO WARNING. Sorry in advance, our neighbors decided to reroof their house while we were recording. In this episode Jake, Logan, and Micah discuss how to approach the pending death of a loved one, while smoking the Crux Bull and Bear.


Oliva Conneticut & Smoking
#1
03/22/2025

Jake, Logan, and Micah smoke an Oliva Connecticut Reserve, give their testimonies, and discuss the purpose of the podcast. They also address the elephant in the room... can Christians smoke?