Our hosts are clearly sports fans but they really love Jesus! How has that played out in their lives? Competition is woven through almost every area of life but we see it sometimes at its worst and best in sports. Jon and Jeremy invite us to think a little more deeply about how our character has been shaped through the positives and negatives of competing in sports, business, family, or school, but mostly sports.

The podcast is back for Season 2! In this episode, Jon Stallsmith and Jeremy Nuckolls kick off a series of Summer conversations by taking a journey back in time to ask some personal questions about redirected dreams and the influence of culture on our lives.

In this season wrap up episode, Jon Stallsmith and Jeremy Nuckolls recap where our Lenten journey has taken us and set the stage for it's culmination in Holy Week. Stalls recommends a reading plan through a few chapters in the Gospel of John, so be sure to listen for that and a big announcement in the final minutes of this episode of Grace Around The Table.

Jeremy and Stalls are joined by special guest, Joshua Toepper, to talk about an often misunderstood concept for many followers of Jesus. Find out how c.b. radio lingo, olympic weight lifting, fire, and a bicycle ride can partner with silence to invite that venerable state of mind, body, and soul called solitude.

For some helpful liturgies as you journey through silence and solitude, visit EVERYMOMENTHOLY.COM. Be sure to check out The Liturgy for Sunsets and The Liturgy for Stargazing as a follow up to this podcast episode. **

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We get it. Easter is coming again as a reminder of the hope that celebrating Jesus' resurrection brings, so, why spend the next few weeks holding our own mortality at the forefront of our thoughts? Even if, especially if the idea and practice of Lent is new to you, listen in as Jon Stallsmith and Jeremy Nuckolls discuss some ways this season can draw out repentance that leads to richer life.

Additional Resources for Lent: Every Moment Holy 2023 Lenten Journal

Anthony Briggman is the Board Chair of Grace Snellville's Elders. Listen in to find out more about his story as college professor, early Christian theologian, husband, dad and sports fan. We're sure you'll be blessed by hearing from Anthony about his heart for our church community and what it means to him to serve in this position of leadership.

Dr. Chip Dodd (author of The Voice Of The Heart) is our special guest on this episode. Dr. Dodd was one of the keynote speakers at the 2023 Grace Family Summit where Jon Stallsmith captured a powerful interview with the seasoned counselor. Dr Chip has an incredible track record with counseling Christian leaders and advocating for healthy families. We're excited that he took the time to share some of his hard earned wisdom specifically with our church community. Pro tip: Even if you have to pause and come back later, don't miss any of this important conversation.

To Find out more:

https://www.chipdodd.com/podcast

https://www.chipdodd.com/books

What is your process or tradition for determining how to plan and prepare for the future? In this episode, Jon and Jeremy share some of their successes and failures in trying to discern God's direction for a new year. The soul, the Shema, and fast food all play a role in getting to the heart of what God is calling Grace Snellville to trust him with in 2023.

Happy New Year! In part one of this two part episode, Jeremy and Stalls celebrate some of the high points from 2022 and begin to look ahead to what is just over the horizon for 2023.

Books from this episode include:

• Jon Tyson - The Intentional Father: A Practical Guide to Raise Sons of Courage and Character
• John & Julie Gottman - The Love Prescription: Seven Days to More Intimacy, Connection, and Joy
• Ray Lambert & Jim DeFelice - Every Man a Hero: A Memoir of D-Day, the First Wave at Omaha Beach, and a World at War
• C.S. Lewis - Mere Christianity