Had to shuffle the schedule today with a sick kid at home, which gave me time to do something I’ve never done before...look up the Hall of Fame voting committee. That’s when it hit me and I had to say it out loud: Bill Belichick is not a first-ballot Hall of Famer, and that makes zero sense. This episode zooms out from that snub into a bigger conversation about standards in the NFL, from replay reviews to the Pro Bowl losing its meaning. We talk Belichick, decision-makers, nostalgia for when football felt clear, and why people don’t trust the people making the calls anymore. Not a rant, just trying to figure out when clarity turned into constant debate.

The Super Bowl match up is set and after streaming both games live on Championship Sunday, one moment on a 3rd & 8 pass to Cooper Kupp turned into a reel that gained a lot of opinions on Instagram. Was it a catch? Some say yes, others say no.

In this episode we talk about how the standard of the last 15 years has done more to confuse people then help get the call right.

That led into a conversation about nostalgia, why we love it so much and what we're doing to experience it this weekend.

Winter weather is rolling in and we're catching up with Brandon Maye in Asheville, North Carolina to talk about honestly whatever comes to mind and in that...we dive into something pretty important that I think is crucial for anyone.

Church in a Bar is still one of the all time best phrases to be able to say. But as awesome as that is, experiencing it is 10 times better and in this episode we break down what we experienced last Sunday as well as what we're doing afterwards this Sunday. Championship Sunday and we're going live from the Taphouse.

We’ve got some throwback vibes with some wild twists: Broncos vs Patriots for the AFC, and Rams vs Seahawks for the NFC. Bo Nix goes down late, Jared Stidham steps in, and now everybody’s asking the same thing… can Denver really pull this off in Foxborough?

And then there’s the chaos factor: Oz the Mentalist reportedly predicted a Rams/Broncos Super Bowl (23–14 Rams) months ago… so if that happens, the internet might melt.

START THE PODCAST AT 18:46 to dive in and go deep with Wade Aaron (Christ’s Reward) — fresh back from Los Angeles where they carried the cross through Skid Row, shared the gospel at USC + Venice Beach, saw people saved, and baptized new believers in the ocean. Then we unpack what discipleship actually looks like: humble vs needy, “start with one,” and why sometimes you plant seeds and trust the Holy Spirit with the growth.

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THIS EPISODE WAS SUPPOSED TO BE ABOUT COLLEGE FOOTBALL…AND THEN STREAMYARD ABSOLUTELY TOOK US TO SCHOOL.

What started as a normal Tuesday — recap plans, graphics ready, National Championship talk LOADED — turned into a full-blown existential breakdown via a JPEG.

For 45 MINUTES we’re blaming updates, algorithms, interfaces, EVERYTHING but ourselves…only to realize the answer was sitting there the ENTIRE TIME.

Overlay.

Background.

Same buttons. Same layout. TOTALLY different function.

And THAT’S when it hit. Because how many of us are doing the exact same thing in real life?

This episode dives into:

Why you can stare at something forever and still not SEE itTunnel vision, pride, frustration, and “I KNOW I’M RIGHT” energy

The moment revelation hits and EVERYTHING changesWhy humility actually lifts weight instead of adding it

How a tech issue turned into a Jeremiah 33:3 gut punch“Things you cannot distinguish” and why that word should bother you

Overlay vs background — and why ONLY ONE thing belongs on top

Why God doesn’t always teach through sermons… sometimes it’s softwareThe difference between intellectual understanding and revelation

And how we almost talked ball… but God had other plansThis isn’t polished. This isn’t scripted.

This is life happening in real time and God hijacking the agenda.

If you’ve ever:Been stuck on something stupid simple

Blamed everyone but yourself

Felt frustrated because “this should work”

Wondered why something feels off but you can’t explain it

Or sensed God trying to show you something deeper…Yeah. This one’s for you.

Scripture That WRECKED the Room was Jeremiah 33:3 “Call to Me and I will answer you and tell you great and mighty things, things you cannot distinguish.”

Turns out…distinguish was the whole problem.

Final Thought:You don’t see what you don’t see —until God lets you see it. And once you do? You’ll never unsee it.

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THIS ONE STARTED A LONG TIME AGO WITH TWO KIDS IN A BEDROOM…
AND ENDS WITH THE STATE OF FOOTBALL, THE DEATH OF DYNASTIES, AND WHY IDENTITY STILL MATTERS IN SPORTS.

We go all the way back — no cell phones, Triple Play ‘98, Madden tournaments exhausted, boredom setting in — when a Hi8 video camera and a pile of football cards gave birth to McDowell & Galloway.
Yes… THAT far back.

From Joey Galloway Seahawks cards ➝ fake detective movies ➝ growing up watching football together ➝ to arguing about why certain matchups just FEEL RIGHT.

This episode is a full-blown journey through:

• The golden age of sports (and why it actually mattered)

• Why Seahawks-Broncos is the ONE Super Bowl matchup we NEVER want again

• Brady vs Manning, legacy vs moments, and the pain of “almost”

• Why parody is killing dominance in the NFL

• Indiana Football, Curt Cignetti, and CULTURE OVER FLASH

• Bears identity vs nail polish discourse (yeah… we went there)

• Why some teams are impossible to root for even when they’re good

• Coaches, dynasties, revenge arcs, and who still has THAT EDGE

• Why sports used to be an escape — and why people miss that

• And why moments > analytics > opinions

This isn’t hot takes.
This is sports memory, identity, and WHY WE CARE.

If you love football, hate fake narratives, miss when sports felt pure, and believe culture still wins — this one’s for you.

IT’S FRIDAY. IT’S BECOMING A THING. AND SOMEHOW WE STARTED WITH FRENCH FRIES AND ENDED UP IN A FULL-BLOWN CONVO ABOUT FAITH VS “DELUSIONAL OPTIMISM”… with a side quest through hockey season, Teddy Roosevelt being an absolute DAWG according to my guy Brandon, getting TEMU’D, and why the “church system” feels like it loves a label more than it loves a person.

This week we cover:

• Why “French Fries at Four” is an actual friendship legacy (and also why McDonald’s fries cost like a car payment)

• Hockey being life right now 🏒

• The Interior Castle and intimacy with God (and how the church locked her up for writing it… WILD)

• The difference between manifestation and faith

• Why faith isn’t trusting the outcome… it’s trusting the character of God

• “Labels are lids” — and why we refuse to fit your box

• Seasons, identity, “micro-deaths,” and God saying: “Be a dad in this season.”

• Kairos vs Chronos: when God interrupts your normal timeline and drops a moment that changes everything

And we land it with a question you NEED to ask God:
What in my life am I calling ‘delusional optimism’… that You’re actually calling faith?

JOHN HARBAUGH TO THE GIANTS?!Yeah… that just happened. And it might be the most culture-shifting move New York has made since the Tom Coughlin days.On today’s show, we’re ripping straight into John Harbaugh finalizing a 5-year deal with the New York Giants — why this is a massive win for Big Blue, why culture matters more than schemes, and why Giants fans should be absolutely ecstatic about what’s coming next.We break down:• Why Harbaugh is the ultimate culture setter and why New York desperately needed that• The Giants’ young core: Jackson Dart, Cam Skattebo, Malik Nabers• What pieces are still missing: interior offensive line help, a true WR2, and a defensive alpha• The real question: will Giants fans give Harbaugh time to build this thing the right way?NFL PLAYOFF PICKS (heart over head, always):• Broncos vs Bills• Patriots vs Texans• Seahawks vs 49ers• Bears vs RamsYes… chaos is very much on the menu.College hoops talk:Arizona Wildcats are the number one team in the nation.ASU rivalry scare.Is this a 1997-type run brewing in Tucson?And what happens when Arizona finally tastes adversity?National Championship preview:Indiana vs Miami.Why this game might surprise more people than expected.And before all that, we’re headed to Indianapolis:Simple ChurchGospel workshopsSharing Jesus in 25-degree weather (because why not)Paying it forward and saying yes to what God is doingThis episode is football, culture, faith, chaos, hope, and a reminder of why this is an unbelievable time to be alive.Drop your takes in the comments:Giants fans — are you all in on Harbaugh?Wildcats fans — is this the year?NFL fans — which contender is going one and done?Much love. God bless.Have the best Thursday of your life.We’ll see you tomorrow.

Right as we get going, Wade Aaron opens with, “Do you want to pray?” Which is the most on-brand thing ever for the dude who carries a cross for a living 😂🙏This episode is all about GO which is the second piece of Christ’s Reward’s mission: Equip. Go. Disciple. Last week we talked EQUIP. This week we’re talking what happens when you stop waiting to feel ready and you just… move.We kick it off with Wade’s new CrossFit journey (because the man who carries a cross now does CrossFit… it was RIGHT THERE and I somehow missed that pun for a week). And that turns into the perfect picture of the Great Commission: most people love “learning,” but GO feels risky… awkward… and like you might look weird. Wade breaks down what “Go into all the world” really means: not just mission trips, but your neighborhood, job, coffee shop, restaurant, and everyday routines — because if you’ve been somewhere for years and nobody knows you follow Jesus… you might be missing the point.We talk:1. What believers think “Go” means vs what Jesus actually meant2. Why people don’t go (fear, shame, guilt… and spiritual resistance)3. Why you don’t need to “have it all figured out” before you start4. Stories from the road: prayer, healing, sharing the gospel in real life5. How to start if you’ve never done evangelism training: get a friend and go6. Why it should be serious… AND still fun (because Jesus sent them out in twos for a reason)And yes… we somehow end up talking college football and the national title matchup because that’s what happens around here.If you’re a believer who’s been waiting to feel ready — this is your nudge: if you’re breathing, you’re qualified… and you’re sent.👇 Drop a comment:Where has God already placed you to GO this week — work, neighborhood, gym, coffee shop, stadium?Christ’s Reward (Wade Aaron)YouTube: @christsrewardHouse of WorshipSundays @ 9AM — Growler’s Taphouse, 8275 N. Silverbell Rd, Tucson AZ