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Welcome to Church Pew Sports Ep 123 - A Candid Conversation with Dan Patrick - Hall of Fame Broadcaster

We welcome in the legendary Dan Patrick for a rollicking conversation about his new book (more infor below) and pretty much everything else in the sports world...plus his church connections and a most "unique" interaction with the offering plate as a kid. Hope you'll listen to one of the bests guests we've ever had on Church Pew Sports!

This week's CPS Starting Host Lineup:

Bill Hobson

Pastor Paul Miller

Pastor Josh Pardee

John Fitzsimmons

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The Occasionally Accurate Annals of Football: The NFL's Greatest Players, Plays, Scandals, and Screw-Ups (Plus Stuff We Totally Made Up)

Celebrated sports commentator Dan Patrick and comedy writer Joel H. Cohen team up with some of America's greatest* comedy writers to tell you everything and nothing about America's sport!** *"greatest" is actually just a bad type-o for "mediocre" **No, not darts, we mean pro football. (book on professional darts coming never) Did you know . . . Tom Brady is a very good quarterback. (True, but only according to statistics and accomplishments.) The formation of the NFL took place in an auto dealership. The founders started an institution and also were convinced to buy rust-proofing for it. (Half true.) The Carolina Panthers originated as a book club but turned to football when they couldn't agree on which John Grisham novel to read. (Maybe true. Research isn't our thing.) The Occasionally Accurate Annals of Football is a love letter to America's favorite game, full of highlights, history, great plays and players, scandals, Super Bowls, and a series of lies, idiotic theories, baseless conspiracies, a diet that may kill you and, of course, a poorly-written haiku. The book takes the credibility Dan Patrick has built up over a stellar broadcast career (ESPN, NBC Sports, something called "Peacock") and risks it all with these falsehoods, half-truths, and even some quarter-truths.

Welcome to Church Pew Sports Ep 122 - The Mel Tucker Mess at Michigan State University

The news coming out of East Lansing has been ugly as Spartan Football Coach Mel Tucker has been suspended without pay as the school investigates very serious and troubling charges against him. What exactly happened, when the school knew there was a problem, and the way it has all been handled has resulted in major upheaval and anger among Spartan Nation.

On this edition of CPS, we take a serious look at the layers of issues surrounding this sad saga. Helping us do that is the "Dean" of Lansing sports, Tim Staudt. With 54 years covering MSU, Staudt is the ultimate insider and authority of what's really happening with the school, the city, and the story.

This week's CPS Starting Host Lineup:

Bill Hobson

Pastor Paul Miller

Pastor Jeff Coulter

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Welcome to Church Pew Sports Ep 121 - NFL Preview Edition - Is This The Year of the Lions?

Recorded 24 hours before the Lions and Chiefs kick off the 2023 NFL season, this special edition of CPS is your official NFL Preview. We're digging deep into the key questions about dominant teams, false hope, how to react when reality strikes your favorite team, and whether it's OK for Lion fans to come out of hiding and throw caution to the wind.

Our fearless predictions are now on record, so let the games begin!

This week's CPS Starting Host Lineup:

Bill Hobson

Pastor Paul Miller

David Collins

Cody Reif

Special Guests: Pastor Dan Davis, Pastor Josh Pardee, Pastor Billy Walker

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Welcome to Church Pew Sports Ep 120 - College Football Is Back! - Special Preview Episode

We're pumped to have College Football back, even with all of the oddities, realignment, and controversies around the game. This special preview episode brings together our starting lineup - and special guest, SVSU Head Coach Ryan Brady - to dig into the key storylines, look into the future of the game, and solve the big issues as we lead up to kickoff across the nation.

This week's CPS Starting Host Lineup:

Bill Hobson

Pastor Paul Miller

David Collins

Randy Gilmer

Special Guest: Coach Ryan Brady from Saginaw Valley State University

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Welcome to Church Pew Sports Ep 119 - Gambling, Sports, & Faith w/ Armen Keteyian

In one of the most important and fascinating discussions we've ever had on Church Pew Sports, Emmy winning Investigative Reporter Armen Keteyian (60 Minutes, HBO, Sports Illustrated, NYTimes best-seller) joins us to talk about the impact of gambling on sports, life, and the legendary Billy Walters - the most prolific gambler in Las Vegas history.

You'll also learn of the connection between Walters and Phil Mickelson and what misguided obsession can lead to.

This is an incredibly insightful discussion, so please listen and share the link!

BUY THE BOOK: Gambler

This week's CPS Starting Host Lineup:

Bill Hobson

Pastor Paul Miller

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Welcome to Church Pew Sports Ep 118 - Messi, Basebrawls, & Football

We're taking a look at the top late summer stories, leading off with the epic brawl featuring Anderson v Ramirez and then we break down the foibles of the US Women's National Team and its outspoken star, Megan Rapinoe. We also break down the incredible impact Messi is making in Miami and try to figure out where College Football is headed. Lots on the plate and a strong lineup stretching from coast to coast to talk about all of it!

Bill Hobson

Scott Holmgren

Don Busboom

Greg Smith

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Welcome to Church Pew Sports Ep 117 - Heisman Winner Danny Wuerffel

What a thrill to welcome in 1996 Heisman Trophy winner Danny Wuerffel as we get ready for college football season. The Gator legend takes us back to some big game moments and also shares his passion for ministry and making a big difference in the lives of people in need.

This combination of sports and faith talk is one of our favorites interviews in CPS history. Please listen and share the link!

This week's CPS Starting Host Lineup:

Bill Hobson

Pastor Paul Miller

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Welcome to Church Pew Sports Ep 116 - Harbaugh, Hamburgers, & Honesty

What in the name of Hamburgler is going on in Ann Arbor? The 4 game suspension of Michigan Coach Jim Harbaugh has Wolverine fans up in arms. How did it come to this? Why is the Big Ten Commish silent? Is the NCAA flexing its puny muscles while Tennessee runs wild down South?

We tackle the case of Harbaugh and the Hamburgers on this special edition of CPS!

This week's CPS Starting Host Lineup:

Bill Hobson

Pastor Paul Miller

Pastor Josh Pardee

Randy Gilmer

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Welcome to Church Pew Sports Ep 115 - Josh Pate from The Late Kick - College Football Preview

This week we connect with the ultimate College Football insider, host of The Late Kick, Josh Pate to get his insights on the coming season of football, the coaching carousel, the balance of faith and broadcasting, and much more. We're thrilled to welcome Josh and his huge Late Kick audience to Church Pew!

This week's CPS Starting Host Lineup:

Bill Hobson

Pastor Paul Miller

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Welcome to Church Pew Sports Ep 114 - Hot Dog Heroism & Baseball Storylines

We open with an exploration of the dominant performance of the EATGOAT, Joey Chestnut and debate his place on the Mt Rushmore of athletes and then talk through the recent mass layoffs (firings) at ESPN. Then, we bring it home with an update on the top baseball storylines and the season reaches the midway point.

Hot dogs, TV, and baseball - an All American combination!

This week's CPS Starting Host Lineup:

Bill Hobson

Pastor Paul Miller

Scott Holmgren

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