Welcome to the debut episode of Grace and the Gridiron!

Uncle B and co-host Kenny Tesh are kicking off the season with laughs, hot takes, and a little fantasy football chaos.

We introduce ourselves and share a bit of our fantasy football history—Uncle B’s got stories of heartbreak and rebuilds, while Kenny comes in as the reigning champ and isn’t letting anyone forget it.

Then it’s time to get into 2025 QB and TE rankings: who’s climbing, who’s fading, and which players might just carry—or crush—your season.

Whether you're trying to make a championship run or simply escape the basement of your league, we’re here to help you win… or at least lose with style.

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The Secret of Life

Life doesn’t always get easier—but we can get stronger, softer, and wiser in the process. This episode explores how grace often shows up in unexpected places: in long waits, tough conversations, heartbreaks, and even daily annoyances.

Drawing from James 1:2–4, we talk about how trials aren’t roadblocks to joy—they’re the path to it. When we stop resisting the hard stuff and start walking through it with intention, we grow. Not overnight, but slowly and meaningfully.

You’ll hear reflections on what it means to find peace in the middle of pressure, and how even the grind of everyday life can be sacred when we shift our perspective. Growth doesn’t require perfection—it just asks that we keep going.

Whether you’re in a storm or just tired from the pace of life, this conversation is a reminder: you’re not alone, and grace is already meeting you where you are.

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Introduction Episode Summary:

Welcome to the Grace and the Grind Podcast ( https://graceandthegrind.com )— hosted by your bearded, biscuits-and-gravy-lovin', fantasy-football-failing, heart-forward suburban dad, Brandon Hurst (aka Uncle B).

In this heartfelt first episode, Brandon pulls back the curtain and sets the table (yes, probably with something he cooked from scratch) for what this podcast is all about. He shares:

• The foundation of his faith and how it shapes the show
• A loving, laugh-out-loud intro to his life as a dad, artist, sports nut, and very average fantasy football manager
• Why grace isn’t just a church word—but something we can find right in the middle of laundry piles and 9-to-5s
• What this podcast won’t be (spoiler: no judgment, no theology degrees required, and no pretending to be perfect)
• The three promises this show is built on: love like Jesus, include everyone like kids on a playground, and live out the fruits of the Spirit

Whether you believe in the Bible or you’re just here for the good vibes and great conversations, Grace and the Grind is your invitation to find hope, humor, and healing in everyday life.

And remember:

The best uncles have beards.

And we love y’all like biscuits and gravy.

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