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Welcome to Church Pew Sports Ep 144 - The Unwritten Rules of Sports

Bunting to break up a no hitter. Taking too long of a home run trot. Scoring an empty net goal via slapshot from up close. The list of "unwritten rules" in sports is lengthy and when those lines are crossed, tempers often flare.

We're examining those lesser known parts of sports where viral video clips spring up because someone broke a rule that was never put in the rule book.

This week's CPS Starting Host Lineup:

Bill Hobson

Scott Holmgren

John Fitzsimmons

Matt Shepard - former voice of the Detroit Tigers TV broadcasts

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Welcome to Church Pew Sports Ep 143 - Making Sense of March Madness

It's non-stop basketball as the NCAA March Madness Tournament enters the second week, filled with fantastic drama and storylines. Small schools pulling upsets, free throws deciding games, 94 replay reviews in the final 2 minutes, the Women's Tournament more popular than ever, and all of us wondering how our brackets could go so terribly wrong.

We're talking about all things March Madness this week!

This week's CPS Starting Host Lineup:

Bill Hobson

Pastor Paul Miller

Kurt David

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Welcome to Church Pew Sports Ep 142 - Coaching Chaos and Leadership Lessons For Everyone

With these turbulent times among coaching staffs in college and the pro ranks, we're looking at the upheaval from a unique angle - what it says about the profession, the sports culture, and the similarities to church culture. If you're a fan of "leadership content," this episode of CPS is definitely for you!

BONUS: We've got a special incentive for those who listen to the entire show. Details in the pod!

This week's CPS Starting Host Lineup:

Bill Hobson

Pastor Paul Miller

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Welcome to Church Pew Sports Ep 141 - Spring Training Special with Dan Dickerson of the Detroit Tigers

We're honored to be joined by the voice of the Detroit Tigers, Dan Dickerson, to explore the wonders of Spring Training not only for the Tigers but across the league. How seriously do managers take the outcome of games? What are all those scouts doing? What's the vibe in spring vs regular season? We explore a wide range of questions with one of the premiere voices of the game and whether you're a Tiger fan or root, root, root for another home team, this is one fantastic conversation!

Here are the links to the 2 books Paul Miller mentioned during the 3 Minute Message:

BOOK ONE

BOOK TWO

This week's CPS Starting Host Lineup:

Bill Hobson

Pastor Paul Miller

Scott Holmgren

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Welcome to Church Pew Sports Ep 140 - Is The NBA Still On YOUR Radar?

No more football means it's time to take in some basketball and that means checking out the NBA. But is the NBA still on your radar? Based on the feedback from All Star Weekend, hoop fans are less than thrilled with the product being presented by the professionals.

This week on CPS, we're catching up on the lead NBA storylines and prepping you for the second half of the season - even if you didn't know the first half had already happened.

This week's CPS Starting Host Lineup:

Bill Hobson

Pastor Paul Miller

Pastor Sam Burke

Ryan Slocum

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Welcome to Church Pew Sports Ep 139 - A Swiftie Super Bowl Dynasty

The Super Bowl is behind us but the storylines continue to play out. This week, we welcome in special guest Jason Romano from Sports Spectrum, back home after a Super Swiftie week in Vegas. He's got great stories of faith-centered player interviews and we explore the controversy surrounding the "He Gets Us" commercial.

This week's CPS Starting Host Lineup:

Bill Hobson

Pastor Paul Miller

Jason Romano

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Welcome to Church Pew Sports Ep 138 - The Agony of Defeat - Crushing Sports Losses

Surrender cobra. Bartman. Trouble with the snap. Decker reported. Bird steals the pass. Our sports fandom lives are saturated with crushing defeats as our favorite teams somehow lose games you knew they would win, leaving you with the agony of defeat.

We're exploring some of the most painful losses our hosts have experienced and pouring just enough salt in the wounds to make it fun. Sort of.

This week's CPS Starting Host Lineup:

Bill Hobson

Pastor Paul Miller

Kurt David

Scott Holmgren

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Welcome to Church Pew Sports Ep 137 - Detroit Lions Mania & Bills Mafia - The NFL Playoffs

The NFL Playoffs are generating incredible buzz as the kneecap-biting Lions make their first run in forever, the Bills' Mafia is breaking tables at an alarming rate, and the AFC QB battles are making history. We're breaking it all down and getting a sneak peak in the culture building in Detroit.

In other words, THIS is your official playoff primer!

This week's CPS Starting Host Lineup:

Bill Hobson

Pastor Paul Miller - Dir. of Student Ministries, EFCA

Nate Thompson - Dir. of Communications, EFCA

Dave Wilson - former Lions Chaplain and current host of Family Life Today

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Welcome to Church Pew Sports Ep 136 - Do The Michigan Wolverines Deserve An Asterisk?

The Michigan Wolverines won the Natty in convincing fashion, so what do we do with that asterisk some seem determined to attach to their title? We've got some thoughts on the team, the team, the team as our CPS Team of Wolverines and Buckeyes debate the Harbaugh legacy and the 15-0 Team #144.

This week's CPS Starting Host Lineup:

Bill Hobson

Pastor Paul Miller

David Collins

Randy Gilmer

Josh Gilmer

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Welcome to Church Pew Sports Ep 135 - Our Official 2024 "PrayDictions" - Looking Ahead To The Year In Sports

Welcome to the Season 4 debut of Church Pew Sports as we assemble a panel of recurring guests to share with us their fearless "praydictions" for 2024. What's in store for your favorite team? Who will win the Super Bowl or the CFP Natty? (Go Blue!)

We had a blast hearing from 6 different "praydictors" with a wide array of prognostications!

This week's CPS Starting Host Lineup:

Bill Hobson

Pastor Billy Walker

Pastor Dan Davis

Dr Dallas Gatlin

Randy Gilmer

David Collins

Ryan Slocum

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We would love to hear your thoughts, comments, and questions. Reach out to us at: [email protected]

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