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

Today on the show Gibbs talks with Team Lancaster Thunder about the ongoing debate in the WNBA over whether men identifying as women should be allowed to compete in the league. Over the weekend two former NBA players applied new pressure to the WNBA by declaring for the 2027 WNBA draft. Don't be confused by the basketball and business mixed into the cocktail, that only disguises the true nature of this contest. This is a truth contest, not just a basketball contest. The Bible is thrown to the bench in the conversation at the peril of society. What do you believe about the foundations of truth? Gibbs talks about a video from the Miami Hurricanes football "legend camp" where Coach Cristobal is talking about lifelong brotherhood! If you have trusted in Jesus Christ do you take comfort and pride in your eternity long brother and sister hood as part of the body of Christ? Do you talk about it? Think about it? Do you show love for the body of Christ in both word and deed? This week is the field of dream games in Iowa and the turn toward the final stretch before playoff baseball is beginning to materialize. Gibbs shares thoughts around the top 15 in the preseason coaches rankings in the first released college football poll. Go Make Plays! We are "NOT JUST FANS"!

Today on the show Gibbs talks with Team Lancaster Thunder about some leadership principles that have been helpful over the years. Over the weekend we saw leaders in the international soccer community oppose FIFA and their monetization plan. Similar to the opposition to the Champions Super League a few years ago. Leaders standing up for what is right and good even if it may be unpopular is part of the job description.  You are a leader. At a minimum you are responsible for leadership of yourself. Gibbs talks about Psalm 23 and some leadership lessons he has learned over the years from the occupation of shepherding and how it applies to sports and life. Shepherds have two main objectives in order to keep sheep healthy and productive. 1) Create a safe environment for the sheep to thrive 2) Take the sheep to healthy grazing and clean water. That is the core of good shepherding and the simplest form of the mission. Where is the green grass and clean water for your leadership responsibilities? What does it look like to create an environment where people feel safe physically, mentally, and spiritually so they can thrive? In order to create these environments the shepherd needs to know the sheep well and the shepherd needs to be accountable for the sheep and the journey to where he is leading them. When you see the "C" on a jersey, the captain patch on a players arm, the green dot on the helmet, all these are signals that an individual is responsible for the green grass, the fresh water, and the safe environment for thriving. Hungry, scared sheep don't eat. Go Make Plays! Remember we are "NOT JUST FANS"!

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Today on the show Gibbs talks with Team Lancaster Thunder about the 3 year anniversary of Unitus apparel. He talks about Freedom found in Christ from Galatians 2:20,21. Gibbs shares some random but interesting Friday sports facts; who knew a coke bottle and tobacco juice were great tools for bat maintenance, and he applauds the adults in the room questioning FIFA's recent money grab plans. Finally, he reviews the ice cream Sunday football team building model and questions the disrespect from Madden 27 toward Saquon Barkley and his juke-ability and speed. Gibbs talks about what and who is catching his attention as we move into NFL pre-season. Go Make Plays! We are "NOT JUST FANS"!

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Today on the show Gibbs talks with Team Lancaster Thunder about Kerry Wood stirring nostalgia and exciting the Wrigley Field faithful with a ridiculous pitch over the weekend during a Savannah Banana's game. Wood toed the rubber on the mound with no real warmup and delivered an unbelievable behind his back strike. This reminded Gibbs about the story of doubting Thomas found in John 20 of the Bible. Wood you believe in Jesus? Gibbs discusses the festivities at the Baseball Hall Of Fame in Cooperstown and asks Team Lancaster Thunder what sports Hall of Fame they would visit if given the opportunity? Gibbs shares some initial ideas on the upcoming college football season and how the theme of 2026 seems like mystery, change, and massive construction projects. The sport is slimy as a muddy football but enchanting as Friday night lights and good BBQ once the games actually begin. Go Make Plays! We are "NOT JUST FANS"!

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Today on the show Gibbs talks with Team Lancaster Thunder about an interview he recently heard with former NBA player J.R. Smith around money which Smith now considers wasted from his time in the league. Smith talks about how his mindset was messed up when he was in the league. Smith is now exploring and challenging others what it might look like to function out of a new and different mindset focused on the impact they could have on their communities. Gibbs talks about Romans 12:1-3 from the Bible and considers how God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit renew the mind when someone repents of their sins. Is the World Cup trophy the most prestigious trophy in sports? How do you rank the trophies? For the first time 3-D printed cleats soccer cleats were used in a professional soccer game. The Atlanta Braves have refrigerated cup holders at Truist field, Gibbs needs a witness around that experience. Next week we will be exploring Ice Cream Sunday football team building and applying its methods to this upcoming NFL season, while also launching into College football review, and the MLB trade deadline. We are "NOT JUST FANS"! GO MAKE PLAYS!

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Today on the show Gibbs talks with Team Lancaster Thunder about his favorite memories from the World Cup tournament and congratulates Spain on a hard earned trophy, he discusses being "fountains not drains" a quote from the Philadelphia 76ers new President of Basketball operations about what he is looking for in the players he wants on the roster, and Gibbs discusses the various destinations Lebron James is rumored to be interested in playing. Gibbs talks about 2 Corinthians 9 and Paul's encouragement to be intentional and cheerful givers and gives a list of some characteristics of what being a fountain looks like in life. Gibbs also reviews lessons learned from watching Steph Curry and Bryson Dechambeau's "Break 50" episode on YouTube. Finally, he asks Team Lancaster Thunder what criteria they would use to build an NFL Top 100 player list for this year list? Go Make Plays! We are "NOT JUST FANS"!

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Today on the show Gibbs talks with Team Lancaster Thunder about the nostalgia he felt from seeing the simple term "Click Clack" on the side of an Under Armour football cleat, and how he was unexpectedly emotional during the 5th inning fireworks Sandlot tribute during the MLB All Star game. The impact of the past on the present is mysterious and powerful. Gibbs discusses Jaylen Brown and his recent interview detailing his decision not to hire an agent because the players union offers the same resources. Gibbs talks about wisdom and asks team Lancaster Thunder to consider how they seek council? Who do you take advice from? Is the Bible informing how we are seeking to live out our lives? Gibbs talks about Proverbs 18:1,2. This is a huge weekend in sports centered around the World Cup Final, the Fanatics Fan Fest, and the British Open. Enjoy the competitions, Enjoy your families, Enjoy the presence of the Lord in your life. Go Make Plays! We are "NOT JUST FANS"!

Today on the show Gibbs talks with Team Lancaster Thunder about the Home Run Derby festivities from Philadelphia. Childlike joy can be hard to find in a world full of struggle and pain. Last night when a kid caught a Schwarbomb and had a spontaneous group hug jumping up and down with his family that was fun to watch. Do we have childlike faith and joy in Jesus Christ? When an All-Star player slows down to take time with fans we appreciate it, when they don't it is easy to be critical. The opportunity that baseball All-Stars have to bless is equal to the opportunity in front of you and I today. How will you seize the moment? Be like Jordan Walker, six straight shots on his final out. Gibbs talks about the Iron-Man bat, starts dipping his toes into the waters of football season, fantasy football, and offers this question to team Lancaster Thunder; who would you have quarterback your college football team, Vince Young, Baker Mayfield, or Tim Tebow? Gibbs feels Tebow is disrespected often in the world of college football. Go Make Plays! Remember... We are "NOT JUST FANS"!

Today on the show Gibbs talks with Team Lancaster Thunder about what we can learn from Roger Federer sitting alone in the royal box at Wimbledon this past week. His love for the game, his desire to encourage the players, and his devotion were all attention grabbing. What are you devoted too? Gibbs talks about the upcoming home run derby in Philadelphia and is curious from Phillies fans if they would have preferred Schwarber or Harper in the derby? Also what sporting event ticket would you buy with $10,000? Gibbs talks about the Home Run Derby championship necklace featuring a mini-Liberty Bell and the excellent innovation the Seattle Seahawks made for their players on the recently distributed Super Bowl Champion Rings. As followers of Jesus and those loved by God may we be devoted in our obedience to God's word and undivided in our awareness of the love of God and in our love for God. Go Make Plays! Remember we are "NOT JUST FANS"!

Today on the show Gibbs talks with Team Lancaster Thunder about Belgium paving the country roads of Team USA in a fizzling ending to a sizzling start for the men's national team. It was a little bit of a picture of the whole July 4 weekend which saw the country enduring record heat culminating in tremendous storms which put a damper on the highly anticipated fireworks celebrating 250 years of the USA being a country. This sums up the Men's soccer team in the test against Belgium as well. Do not lose heart USA Badlands Booker still chugged a gallon of lemonade in 21 seconds at the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating party and the strawberry's and cream at Wimbledon are still fresh and ready for consumption. Would you rather eat Strawberry's and Cream at a sporting event or Hotdogs, Chips, and Lemonade? American Football approaches. Best of all we can boast in the cross of Christ as Paul expresses in Galatians which never runs out or disappoints. GO MAKE PLAYS! Remember we are "NOT JUST FANS"!