4th Quarter Christianity

Michael Jordan once said, "my greatest skill set is that I was coachable - I was a sponge and aggressive to learn." Dare I say this should be the mindset of every Christian regarding how we should respond to our coach who is Jesus. Tune in to this episode as we talk about the ins and outs of the idea of being coachable and exactly what it means for the Christian. 

College is usually a time of self-discovery - a time where people embark on the arduous journey of finding their place in the world. During this critical time, the urge for social connection is extremely powerful - making acceptance the number one thing emerging adults crave. This is where fraternity and sorority groups thrive. Greek life is a major part of the college experience. Though these groups came into existence over a century ago, interest in Greek life is as present today as it was at the first.  Therefore, the question is, what influence does membership in a fraternity or sorority have on Christian college students? Check out this episode as we start the conversation!

Every year big time athletes who once competed in two or more sports in high school or in college make the ultimate decision regarding the one sport they are going to play. For LeBron James, who was a dual athlete in high school - playing both basketball and football - he chose basketball. Or someone more recent, Jalen Suggs, a highly recruited athlete as a football and basketball player, ended up choosing basketball. When these athletes host camps, they try and influence their participants to choose the sport in which they participate. Usually they give several reasons why by comparing their sport to other sports. In this episode, like athletes and coaches who seek to persuade young athletes to choose their sport, we want to give you some basic reasons why we believe you should choose a religion, specifically Christianity. As Christians, Dewayne and I do not believe Christianity is a man made religion but that it was given by God. In this episode Dewayne we will compare Christianity to other world religions and give you some reasons why to choose Christianity. 


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Christians, have you ever faced an ethical dilemma - you know - when situations in life aren't black and white? For example, is abortion always wrong? What about in cases of rape? Is birth control permissible by God? Can we support euthanasia to end pain suffering? When we consider questions involving life or death such as these, it is CRITICAL that we have conviction! In this episode my guess, Dr. Brad Harrub and I, discuss Christian ethics. Christian ethics teaches us about the behaviors and actions that God does and does not approve of. This is a necessity for Christians because the sobering reality is that Christians spend far more time outside a church building than we do inside of one. During our time outside of the building we need to know how to behave even when faced with the toughest of situations! Check out this episode, as we discuss these questions and more! 

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If you had to rate your self confidence according to God's standard, would it be below it or beyond it? How do I get my self-confidence where God would have it to be? Let's talk about it! Join Sam and I as we discuss the topic, "Take the Shot" - a practical discussion on self-confidence. 

Ever wonder why you are able to conquer some battles but fail miserably at battles of lesser severity and importance? Do you ever feel like it is impossible not to think of drugs, money, sex, etc.? Or, have you ever tried to think positively about yourself or someone else, but to no avail? Perhaps you have not mastered your mind. 

The Bible teaches that the heart is the mind and vice versa (Prov. 23:7). It informs us that the mind is the seat of our intentions and emotions (Matt. 15:18-19).  Thus, we must be careful what we put into our minds, and who/what we allow to rule our minds. As the old adage states, "the mind is a terrible thing to waste." So, why waste it? Master your mind by giving it over to Jesus (Phil. 4:8). 

Suffering a life-altering injury does a number on your confidence, your faith, and your overall life. You were use to living a certain way, when suddenly you suffered an injury that changed your life forever - forcing you to adapt to a totally new way of living. Do you, or someone you know (a fellow Christian or believer) suffer from a life-altering injury? How do you deal with this? How does this make you feel?  It is difficult for me to intimately understand the great amount of stress and pain you are feeling. Therefore, I simply imagine what  I would need most if I were in your shoes - hope. My guest today is Don Blackwell, a man who suffered a life-altering injury that left him paralyzed from the waist down. In this episode he provides words of wisdom and encouragement regarding the benefit from facing adversity, the strength from dealing with the onslaught of emotions, and the hope we have in Jesus. Please understand that the aim is not to mitigate the severity of your situation. However, the aim of this episode is to provide you with hope through the Lord, Jesus Christ!

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For those who have played organized sports, you probably have experienced that moment of frustration with the referees. At times, it just seem that they didn't make the right call. So, what do you do? Well, many athletes decide to do their job and instruct the referees on how to do theirs. Unfortunately, this only proves to be more ineffective, as athletes find themselves  ejected from the contest. 

Over the recent years, months, weeks, and even presently, many citizens have voiced their thoughts regarding how officers should do their job. Given the recent transpiring of events, one can at least understand the feelings of those who are voicing their opinions. However, is instructing the police regarding how they should do the job for which they were trained, when we have no training in the area, the most effective way to promote proper change? For some, the answer is, yes. However, we believe the answer is open dialogue. 

Perhaps you do not understand police work, the method of policing, etc. but you want to change that; then this episode is for you! Check it out, as Daniel sits down and discuss policing with Sgt. Howard Banks of the Bellevue Police Department. 

Dr. James Dobson identified the years between 16 - 26 as the "critical decade." Within those ten years, major life changes happen such as (but not limited to) the sudden onslaught of hormones (a.k.a puberty), getting your driver's license, graduating high school, moving out of your parent's house,  heading off to college or graduating from college, acquiring that dream job, marriage, children, or becoming a Christian. These are very concrete matters that deserves practical answers. My guest, Ronald Sanders, Jr. and I strive to do just that in this episode! Check it out! 

Books referenced other than the Bible: 

1. Life on the Edge: A Young Adult's Guide to a Meaningful Future - Dr. James Dobson, Author. 
2. 10 Great Things Dads Do: Strategies for Raising Great Kids - Rick Johnson, Author.