The Pro Fan League Podcast - Sports Talk From A Biblical Worldview

Today on the show Gibbs talks with team Lancaster Thunder about how Nick Saban credits Miss Terry; his wife, with being a key part of all his success throughout his football career. Gibbs encourages husbands on team Lancaster Thunder to love their wives as the Bible exhorts in the book of Ephesians. Gibbs also encourages young men to consider marriage as a blessing. Gibbs talks about the college football slate; and this week he considers the college football games to be better than the NFL games from a quality standpoint. Gibbs considers the wonders of putting Nerds gummy clusters in a grilled cheese like the New York Islanders and talks about how that pairing reminds him of Dabo Swinney and Brent Venables who seem to be struggling without each other. Finally, Gibbs talks about the false argument around the Dodgers ruining baseball as four of the teams left in baseball right now are among the thriftiest spenders. It takes more than money to win at a high level. Go Make Plays! Remember we are "Not Just Fans"!

Today on the show Gibbs talks with Team Lancaster Thunder about favorite pieces of sports equipment, the ridiculous numbers Jeremiah Smith is putting up on college cornerbacks all over America, and about how sports is a great revealer of worldview. Sports provides excellent stories and narratives and gives the astute observer a clean look at the worldview's that the people involved hold in a very unique way. Gibbs talks about how Satan has been working inside the lie that "God does not care about sports" for a long time in America. Sports are bigger than the game on the field. Sports touches economics, habits, relationships, politics, decision making, religion, and can be an absolute idol factory. Gibbs shares the story of Paul in Acts 26 talking about how he came to repent of sin and follow Jesus Christ. Just as Paul has trusted in Christ, and Gibbs has trusted in Christ, Jesus stands ready to save from sin today if you have not yet trusted in Christ. Go Make Plays! Remember we are "NOT JUST FANS"!

Today on the show Gibbs talks with Team Lancaster Thunder about the greatest month in the sports calendar. Gavin Sheets and Ray Kerr remind us why playoff baseball is so special. Alabama and Mississippi State give us a crisp taste of fall; delightful as apple cider. Blacksburg, Virginia is going to be electrified this evening under the Friday night lights. Gibbs reminds team Lancaster Thunder that October is pastor appreciation month and encourages the Thunder to encourage their pastors and to dive into community life in a local church. Gibbs reviews excellent NFL matchups in the weekend ahead and applauds the Cleveland Browns for wearing brown. Go Make Plays! We are "Not Just Fans"!

Today on the show Gibbs says "THANK YOU" and shares gratitude with team Lancaster Thunder as the show has now surpassed 300 broadcasts and 10,000 total downloads. Gibbs makes his Stanley Cup pick as hockey season begins tonight and the pursuit of Lord Stanley's cup initiates. In addition, Gibbs makes his pre-playoff World Series Pick. Gibbs saw video of Sidney Crosby pushing equipment into the arena and reflects on Jeremiah 4:22 about learning to be wise in right areas. Finally, the football weekend held some unique treasures to be mined from the Box Score. Upon exploration we find the rare battery stat line in Buffalo, BUFF TUFF FLUFF in Mississippi, and is that "The Red Rifle" and Case Keenum playing in Chicago on Monday Night Football? Gibbs needs his BiFocals to be sure. We are cheering for you, go make plays! We are "NOT JUST FANS"!

Today on the show Gibbs talks with team Lancaster Thunder about days of old in the world of sports. Playoff baseball at Wrigley Field and Fenway Park have Gibbs wishing the "House That Ruth Built" had not been turned into a parking lot. The growing amount of mustaches that Gibbs is noticing is making him think of the 90s where John Madden and Pat Summerall made Sunday football memorable week by week. Click here as Madden and Summerall remind us of their greatness in the booth.

Gibbs recently realized they serve toasted grasshoppers at Mariners games and he thought of John the Baptist; who ate locust, and came to prepare people for the coming of Jesus Christ who saves sinners. Finally, Gibbs clarifies the college football games and NFL games to keep an eye on as an excellent menu of football is out in front of us. Go Make Plays! We are "NOT JUST FANS"!

Today on the show Gibbs talks with team Lancaster Thunder about week 2 of the NFL season which saw multiple teams suffer significant losses. Offensive tackles, QB's, receivers, cleats melting, week 2 brought the storm. College football season also puts turbulence on display week to week. Life puts turbulence on display week to week. Gibbs reflects on how we face storms and battles in life. In the Bible in the book of Ephesians; the writer Paul writes that, the Devil is scheming against followers of Jesus. Are you aware of this? Are you also aware that you have been given everything you need to stand firm and to counterattack the darkness. Gibbs talks about the armor of God. Finally, we anticipate the final week of the baseball regular season as the final few teams battle for playoff spots and a shot at raising a World Series trophy. Be Alert. Go Make Plays! We are "NOT JUST FANS"!

Today on the show Gibbs talks with Team Lancaster Thunder about the elite dessert known as the Cannoli, the elite snack known as the Texas Twinkie, he joins the chorus welcoming Bruce the baby bison to Buffalo, and goes on a road trip around the world of sports. Along the way, we applaud a nickname with triple alliteration, the difficult to beat Breanna Stewart, the prospect of a drama filled homecoming at "the grove" in Mississippi, and some early illumination games around the NFL. Toward the end of the journey Gibbs talks about the hope found in Jesus Christ and the glorious kingdom the triune God is building. Sunday's are amazing because of the redeemed saints gathering for fellowship and the preaching of God's word, not because of football! We do recognize football and sports are a lot of fun here at Pro Fan League when held in their right station. Sports are a terrible god. Does the joy of the Lord show in your face? Go Make Plays! We are "NOT JUST FANS"!

Today on the show Gibbs talks with team Lancaster Thunder about what he liked about a sports weekend that gets TWO THUMBS UP! The barefoot kicker, a mean Giants team, Bevo giving the Buckeyes the Hook em, an immaculate inning in Boston, and an audacious beginning to the Pro Fan League survivor pool. In New York the Polar Bear returned to a thunderous ovation. This got Gibbs thinking about names people are known by. God the Father is known by many names in the Bible. Gibbs looks at the "Holy One Of Israel" in Isaiah 43, and encourages Team Lancaster Thunder to take comfort and encouragement from that name. Finally, Gibbs looks at the Sporting News top 140 player in NFL history list and wonders if Derrick Henry deserves to be in the top 70, top 30? What do you think? Go Make Plays! We are "Not Just Fans"!

Today on the show Gibbs talks with team Lancaster Thunder about the 25 year anniversary of September 11 and some reflections about first responders and the role sports played in the days following September 11, 2001. Gibbs recalls the FDNY and NYPD hats, the flyovers, and Mike Piazza's home run. Gibbs discusses the Miami-Florida A&M game and believes those games against FCS opponents need to be stopped. Finally, he discusses the start of the NFL season and expresses appreciation for Barry Melrose of hockey lore and fame. Go Make Plays! Remember we are "NOT JUST FANS"!

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Today on the show Gibbs talks with Team Lancaster Thunder about observations from a college football weekend full of parties on campus, blowouts, new beginnings, and reminders of what makes the sport so powerful. Gibbs also talks about the Lobster Club Sandwich found at the Waldorf Astoria Ballroom Invitational. All the party scenes and delicious food from around the country drew Gibbs to Hebrews 12 where the future of God's people and the reality of the heavenly kingdom is laid out enticingly. The description is not boring or lackluster. What is coming toward the people of God will make the college game day experience seem small and unexciting in the rearview. Come Lord Jesus! While we wait. Go Make Plays! Remember we are "NOT JUST FANS"!