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Welcome to Church Pew Sports Ep 103- Hall of Fame Hoops Coach Larry Liddle

On this special edition of the CPS Podcast, we sit down for an extended visit with a coaching legend - Larry Liddle. With 5 decades in coaching at the high school and college level, Larry Liddle has had a front row seat to the evolution of the game (for better and for worse), impacted thousands upon thousands of young men on and off the court, and maintained his faithful walk with Christ throughout the journey.

We'll talk strategy, shifting trends in the game, lessons learned from other coaches, and what really mattered most to him when it comes to family and faith. We've also got a special surprise guest at the end of the show as son Greg Liddle joins us to talk about having your dad also be your coach...a Hall of Fame coach.

Enjoy this special edition of the podcast as we introduce you to one of the true legends of the game!

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Welcome to Church Pew Sports Ep 102 - Final 4, Opening Day, & The Masters - Great American Traditions

We're celebrating a trio of great American traditions all hitting at the same time - the NCAA Final Four, MLB Opening Day, and The Masters. We're predicting outcomes, analyzing controversies, answering questions, and continuing in our efforts to convince Paul Miller that golf truly is a sport.

This week's CPS Starting Host Lineup:

Bill Hobson

Pastor Paul Miller

Sean Irish

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Welcome to Church Pew Sports Ep 101 - Jenn & Mary's Bracketology Dominance Secrets

We open this week's Church Pew Podcast with a look back at the stellar success of the World Baseball Classic and predict what it might mean for the game moving forward.

We then welcome in Jenn Wilson and Mary Hosler, both part of the Hopevale Church family and both leading in their bracket challenges through some rather unusual team selection methods (logos, nice names, school location). How did a pair of non-hoops fans rise to the top of the standings while the "experts" reside firmly in the basement?

Their secrets are revealed in this fun conversation with Jenn & Mary!

This week's CPS Starting Host Lineup:

Bill Hobson

Pastor Paul Miller

Scott Holmgren

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Welcome to Church Pew Sports Ep 100 - March Madness & The Legacy of Billy Packer

Our 100th episode features a very special guest - Brandt Packer, the son of the legendary CBS Hoops Analyst, Billy Packer. We look back at the career, influence, talent, and incredible stories from an unmatched career in broadcasting the game's biggest moments. You'll hear stories of father and son and an emotional tribute during this first March Madness without Dad being around.

This week's CPS Starting Host Lineup:

Bill Hobson

Pastor Paul Miller

Pastor Sam Burke

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Welcome to Church Pew Sports Ep 99 - 2023 NFL Combine - Lessons & Standouts

The annual tradition of the NFL Draft Combine in Indy is the focus of this week's CPS conversation as we welcome a panel of bigtime fans and experts to break down the breakout "auditions" and discuss what impact it really all makes when it comes to the NFL Draft.

We welcome a brand new member of the CPS team, check in with Sean who blew us off for a rec league hoops scrimmage, and have some fun talking football in the dead of winter.

This week's CPS Starting Host Lineup:

Bill Hobson

Pastor Paul Miller

David Collins

Sean Irish

Andrew Erdman

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Welcome to Church Pew Sports Ep 98 - Live From Detroit Tigers Spring Training

It's road trip time as we take the podcast to Lakeland, FL for the opening game of Spring Training at the home of the Detroit Tigers. It's our first chance to watch the game's new rules in action, and there's much to discuss.

We start the show in Lakeland and finish it back in studio, so come on along for the journey as we explore pitch clocks, big bases, revamped schedules, and more in this new era of MLB!

This week's CPS Starting Host Lineup:

Bill Hobson

Pastor Paul Miller

Scott Holmgren

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Welcome to Church Pew Sports Ep 97 - Coach John Mosley from Netflix "Last Chance U"

What a thrill to welcome back Coach John Mosley, leader of the East LA College hoops team and star of the extremely popular Netflix "Last Chance U" series. Coach Mosley, along with being a stellar basketball mind, is a man of deep faith and he carries that message into all that he does on and off the court.

We talk faith, hoops, family, and his personal decisions to turn down numerous invitations to cash in on fame - opting instead to coach and lead. Prepare to be challenged and encouraged by this inspiring leader!

This week's CPS Starting Host Lineup:

Bill Hobson

Pastor Paul Miller

Pastor Sam Burke

Sean Irish

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Welcome to Church Pew Sports Ep 96 - NBA Trades, Trends, & Tirades

The NBA trade deadline produced high and mostly unexpected drama with top tier players changing addresses and teams being reshaped for years to come.

Is the league better off with the constantly changing roster landscape, or do fans lose out on rivalries and allegiances to players when those players chase rings?

We're diving into all of it with the voice of the Phoenix Suns, Jon Bloom - the new home of Kevin Durant and now the favorite for the league crown.

This week's CPS Starting Host Lineup:

Bill Hobson

Pastor Paul Miller

Pastor Nate Murray

Sean Irish

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Welcome to Church Pew Sports Ep 95 - Kamryn Babb - Buckeye Team Captain, Christ Follower

The story of Kam Babb is one of the most inspiring journeys in all of sports, faith, and life. Babb was named by his teammates as Ohio State Football Captain even though his 5 ACL injuries prevented him from playing. His attitude, faith, and commitment to Christ comes shining through in this special edition of Church Pew Sports, where a Buckeye and Wolverine get along just fine until that one moment when the host thought it might be a good time to convert Kam to the Maize and Blue.

For more information on inviting Kam to speak at your special event, email: [email protected]

This week's CPS Starting Host Lineup:

Bill Hobson

Pastor Paul Miller

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Welcome to Church Pew Sports Ep 94 - Duke's Tent City & More College Hoops Talk

It's time for our first in depth look at the state of college hoops this season as we welcome in a pair of Duke Tent City leaders to discuss that unique tradition, along with a deep dive into the top teams, conferences, and parity in the game this season.

This week's CPS Starting Host Lineup:

Bill Hobson

Pastor Paul Miller

Josh Gilmer

Drew Davison

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