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Ryan was at Mount Rushmore for a Let Us Worship concert that ended with a stage healing segment, countdown included. That led to the question we actually wanted to chew on: does God still heal, and how do you pray for it without faking confidence or hiding behind caveats?

In this episode:

• Why stage healing makes us squirm (the production, the money ask, the countdown)
• Skepticism of the spectacle vs. confidence in God’s power
• Two ditches: “name it and claim it” and never praying boldly at all
• Asking and surrendering: Jesus in Gethsemane, Paul and the thorn
• Medicine, miracles, and why the “why” behind the prayer matters

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Matthew 7:7, Matthew 26:39, Luke 22:42, Mark 2:1-12, Mark 1:43-44, Mark 5:43, 1 Corinthians 12:9

Pillar: beNOBLE

Hosts: Ryan, Mike, Andrew, Matt, and Jarrod

Episode 100 is getting close, and the plan is to do the Core 16 kids episode then.

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Youth sports is one of those topics that almost every Christian family is navigating in some form - whether you're deep in the travel ball life or just starting to figure out what level of commitment makes sense for your family. In this episode, we sat down with two guests who are all in on the youth sports life and had a real conversation about what it actually looks like to raise kids in that world with faith and intentionality at the center.

We covered the pros, the cons, the costs, and the questions most families don't slow down long enough to ask. It's a fun, honest conversation between people who genuinely care about getting this right for their kids - and there's something in it for you whether you're a sports family or not.

Referenced in this episode:
Away Game: A Christian Parent's Guide to Navigating Youth Sports by Brian Smith and Ed Uszynski - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0830788360

Nobody signs up for suffering - but nobody escapes it either. In this episode, the Core4Life guys get honest about their own seasons of pain, loss, and testing, and wrestle with the question every believer and many non-believers eventually ask: if God is good, why does he allow this?

We dig into what Scripture actually says about suffering - not the bumper sticker version, but the raw, honest truth found in Job, the Psalms, Paul's letters, and more. We also talk about what the church tends to get wrong when someone is hurting, what it actually looks like to show up well, and how Paul came to call the very thing he begged God to remove a gift.

If you're in a hard season right now, this one's for you. If you're not, someone close to you probably is.

What does it really look like to discern God’s will?

In this episode, the Core4 guys talk openly about doubts, direction, and the tension of trying to follow God when clarity isn’t always obvious. We share moments when His leading felt undeniable - and seasons where we wrestled with uncertainty.

How do you move when you don’t have the full blueprint?
How do you test what you’re sensing?
What does obedience look like when the outcome isn’t guaranteed?

This conversation was recorded on Google Meet while we were all in different places physically - which feels fitting. Even when we’re scattered, we’re still trying to follow in the same direction.

If you’re in a decision season or navigating questions of calling, this one will resonate.

We sat down and got brutally honest about money - the best financial decisions we’ve made, the worst ones we still cringe about, and the habits that quietly shape everything. Somewhere in the middle, Mike and Jarrod go way too deep on how to game the McDonald’s app for free food, because stewardship apparently starts with fries. And then, in a turn no one saw coming, Mike somehow ends the episode being “martyred.” It’s practical, self-aware, slightly unhinged, and exactly the kind of real conversation most people never have about money.If you'd like to contribute to our mission, sign up here - https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-core4life-ministries

In this Year in Review episode, the Core4Life hosts slow down and look back on the year honestly – the wins, the setbacks, and the lessons God used along the way.

Each host shares personal highs and lows from the past year, from growth and answered prayers to seasons of frustration, doubt, and recalibration. Nothing polished. Nothing filtered. Just real reflection on what it looks like to keep showing up when life doesn’t go as planned.

This episode is less about accomplishments and more about alignment – where we drifted, where we grew, and what we’re carrying forward into the next year.

If you’ve had a year that stretched you, surprised you, or humbled you, this one will hit close to home.

Five years ago, Core4 launched the beCHILL pillar with a heart to help men slow down, connect deeply, and build stronger relationships with their families and God. In this episode, the team looks back on what that’s meant in practice—the rhythms we’ve learned to protect, the moments that reminded us to be present, and the ways we’ve grown (and struggled) to truly rest in a busy world.

We unpack how the original vision for beCHILL has evolved, what balance looks like in different seasons of life, and how intentional rest and connection have shaped our families and faith today. From camping trips and family nights to quiet time with God, it’s an honest look at how we’ve tried to live this out over the years.

Whether you’ve followed Core4 from the start or are just joining us, this episode offers practical wisdom and real-life encouragement to help you slow down, find peace, and stay grounded in what matters most.

How do you share your faith when your “office” is a laptop and a Wi-Fi connection?
In this episode, we sit down with John Heck to explore what it looks like to live out your faith in a remote work world. From virtual meetings to cloud-based connections, John opens up about the unique opportunities—and challenges—of bringing Christ into spaces where co-workers may never meet face-to-face. Tune in for practical insights on representing Jesus faithfully when your workplace doesn’t have walls.

Five years ago, Core4 launched the beNOBLE pillar with a vision to live with integrity, character, and purpose. In this episode, the team reflects on what that journey has looked like over the years—the lessons learned, the challenges faced, and the growth that’s taken place both individually and collectively.

We dig into how the original ideas behind beNOBLE have held up, what’s changed as life has evolved, and how living with nobility impacts family, work, and community today. From practical takeaways to honest reflections, this is a candid conversation about what it really means to pursue nobility over the long haul.

Whether you’ve been with us since the beginning or are new to the Core4 journey, this episode offers encouragement and perspective on staying true to your values and walking them out in real life.

Jarid was an Ohio kid that quickly found his way to New Yord to pursue a career in acting. In the middle of a successful career in TV, film, and Broadway, Jarid had a transformative encounter with Christ. Tune in to hear how he tried to navigate his world of acting with Jesus now at the center.