An inauguration speech defines what a leader’s reign will stand for. Jesus did the same. It’s called the sermon on the mount. Within this speech is a famous set of lines known as the beatitudes. Joshua Luke Smith unpacks three of these over the next three days. “What would it mean to be empty of everything that would define me - other than being one radically loved by God today?” “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” - Matthew 5:3 Joshua Luke Smith also shares from Matthew 19 (16-30) where Jesus encounters a wealthy gentleman. He poses the question: do we own our stuff, or does our stuff own us?

Joshua Luke Smith is a poet, producer and artist. He is the founder of Orphan No More, a platform for his own music and other artists, and hosts the Pilgrimage podcast. He is married to Kara and they have two young children. His second album is coming soon. Last year Joshua released his first book - Something You Once Knew.