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

Today on the show Gibbs talks with team Lancaster Thunder about the USA men's national team and their win over Bosnia. He also highlights Harry Kane's heroics; he is becoming the most popular Harry in England, for the three lions and Gibbs shares with the team one of his favorite player names in the World Cup. Gibbs discusses the enormous sports moment taking place in Philly and New York over the next month as the World Cup combines with the Major League Baseball All-Star Game and Fanatics fan fest. This is indeed the summer of the sports fan. Gibbs shares a clear list of what Christ accomplished on the cross and how it applies to your life when you trust in Christ. Just like when you a buy a ticket to a sporting event features and rights come with that ticket, when you repent of sin and place your trust in the work of Christ benefits are applied to you as well. You Kane believe that to be true. Enjoy the 4th! USA USA USA. Go Make Plays! We are "Not Just Fans"!

Today on the show Gibbs talks with team Lancaster Thunder about the dramas that unfolded at the World Cup on Monday night June 29. Two games were decided from the penalty spot after 120 minutes of competition and the tension was thick as World Cup dreams were on the line. Gibbs was drawn to thoughts of eternity as he watched the shootout between Germany and Paraguay unfold. He was also taken back to the 1994 World Cup sadness of Roberto Baggio and a memorable miss from the spot in a World Cup final that Baggio still seems to carry with him to this day. Every person on earth has a future appointment with the triune God. Just as a penalty kick is full of tension and confrontation; for those under the wrath of God, that meeting will be fearsome and pressure packed. For those who have repented the joy will be unspeakable and the rewards greater than one can imagine. Penalties or Victories what will be your experience with God on judgement day? What is your experience with the living God right now? Gibbs explores these future and present realities and asks Team Lancaster Thunder what are some moments you carry from your past that it might be time to release? Go Make Plays! We are "NOT JUST FANS"!

Today on the show Gibbs talks with team Lancaster Thunder about the delightful CY Young award competition going on in baseball this season, he discusses the ridiculous 8 start stretch from Jacob Swing&AMisiorowski of the Brewers, Gibbs recaps the NBA Draft and talks about the disrespect of Cameron Boozer, and he gives his list of the GOAT's in 12 different sports and what country they came from as a tribute to the global beauty of sport as we experience this World Cup. Gibbs also discusses the most damaging way a human can swing and miss in life is to deny their need for a Savior. He discusses the good news found in the Bible in 1 Corinthians 15. How many people at your workplace would have to tell you there was a grizzly bear outside for you to go and check it out for yourself? 1 person, 5 people, 100 people? Go Make Plays! We are "NOT JUST FANS"! Make some memories this weekend.

Today on the show Gibbs talks with team Lancaster Thunder about the universal human need for support. Great victories always require great support. Heavy trophies must be lifted by many arms. Gibbs wishes a late Happy Father's Day to all the dad's out there and talks about Jethro and David's mighty men and how they supported Moses and David as they carried heavy responsibilities. Currently the World Cup surges on and you see team and fan spirit on full display. The power of people working together is undeniable. Oklahoma hoists a College World Series Trophy and not one player accomplished that feat alone. Tonight is the NBA draft and teams are looking to add players that create a championship mix. These players entering the league will need support if they are to grow and thrive. Even players in single competitor sports like Wyndham Clark current US Open champion required a caddy and coaches and support from his team to hoist the trophy; he is not alone in his pursuits. Who is in your support network? If you trust in Christ to forgive your sins do you realize you have the Trinity as the foundation of your support? What does that mean for you? Go Make Plays! Remember we are "NOT JUST FANS"!

Today on the show Gibbs talks with Team Lancaster Thunder about two kinds of football. He talks about the phenomenal first week of the World Cup. Fans from all over the world are giving us moments to remember before the stars like Messi, Haaland, Mbappe, and Kane show out on the pitch. This is becoming the summer of the sports fan. From Scotland to Norway to Japan to the streets of New York City we are watching sports fans shine in ways unseen for decades. In the world of American football Gibbs talks about the new contract given to Patrick Mahomes and how that will create problems for the Baltimore Ravens and NFL teams desiring to keep a talented quarterback. Gibbs talks about how the NCAA continues to slog along trying to figure out a mess they created. He talks about the uncomfortable reality of confrontation in life and how the apostle Peter gives us a good example of standing on the truth in Acts 3. Go make plays! We are "NOT JUST FANS"!

Today on the show Gibbs celebrates the New York Knicks Championship with team Lancaster Thunder. He knows you likely are not a Knicks fans, but appreciates your patience with him. Gibbs talks about the New York Knicks Championship run and admits the happiest Bradley's blooper in this shows history. Simultaneously he is also excited that he does not have to take a blooper about the Hurricanes hoisting Lord Stanley's Cup. Today is a WIN WIN situation on the Pro Fan League Podcast. The Pro Fan League prognostication department was hungry for a championship. Gibbs talks about a recent experience where he witnessed thousands of people raise a hand seeking a breakthrough in their life from God the Father. Are you looking for a breakthrough today? Are you around someone looking for a breakthrough? Are you ready to carry their burdens. Championship teams carry each others burdens. Go Make Plays! Remember we are "NOT JUST FANS"!

Today on the show Gibbs talks with Team Lancaster Thunder about the night OG Anunoby; Knicks forward, became the OG in New York City. The term OG in pop culture pays tribute to someone of legendary status respected by people of all ages. The stunning and tremendous comeback in Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night has set the sports world on fire. The block the tip, the legend combo with a large drink please. Gibbs claims that Jalen Brunson at a minimum moves to Joe Namath levels of sports legend if the Knicks can win the Championship. Gibbs also believes the US men's Hockey team and this Knicks team have put the ball on the tee for the US Men's national soccer team to capture the affections of the country this summer with a strong showing at the World Cup. Gibbs talks hoops and World Cup and encourages Team Lancaster Thunder to have an expanding faith in what the Lord can and will do in the world, in their lives, and through their lives. GO MAKE PLAYS! We are "NOT JUST FANS"! USA USA USA. LET'S GO KNICKS!

Today on the show Gibbs talks with Team Lancaster Thunder about the heavy weight of a clock running down. Watching Game 3 of the NBA Finals or any game for that matter puts time into a clear perspective. We have all had the experience of playing a game you want to win and you see the end of the game quickly approaching. The clock is running down, the outs are quickly piling up, there are only a few plays left. We have all felt that pressure before. Gibbs talks today about the weight of time. There is a sports controversy in the Gibbs house about whether the 150lb dumbbells in Aaron Donald's workout video from last week are real or props. Gibbs believes they are real and heavy just like the idea that time will eventually run out on each of us is in this mortal body is heavy to consider. How are you using the time? 2 Corinthians 6 says the time is NOW for salvation! Let's be active in sharing the good news of Jesus Christ and stirring one another toward fellowship, worship, prayer, and generosity while there is still time to make plays on this broken earth. Would you rather be in the arena for a game or at a neighborhood watch party with your friends? At that party Coke or Pepsi? GO MAKE PLAYS! Remember we are "NOT JUST FANS"!

Today on the show Gibbs talks with Team Lancaster Thunder about NBA finals game 1 and Jalen Brunson's remarkable ability as a closer in basketball games. He is the best closer in New York since Mariano Rivera. Please forgive Gibbs today as he lets his excitement about Knicks basketball ooze across the airways. Gibbs talks about the excitement that an excellent closer can stir in sports and how important finishing well is in sports and life. He talks about Hebrews 12 and how Jesus is the greatest finisher the world has ever seen! Let us run with endurance the race set before us. May we be dependable and finish well by God's grace team Lancaster Thunder. Go make plays! Remember we are "NOT JUST FANS"!

Today on the show Gibbs talks with Team Lancaster Thunder about the Rams trade for Myles Garrett, A.J. Brown being traded to the Patriots, and about Harbor Freight work gloves emerging as batting gloves. Gibbs shares tales of his weekend sporting adventures involving O'Neil Cruz swing a sledge hammer in the batters box at PNC Park and he shares the unexpected location he enjoyed Game 7 of the Western Conference NBA finals from. A lifelong memory was formed. Finally and most importantly Gibbs talks about the greatest trade the universe has ever witnessed and the best part is that trade can and does impact you right now and will forever! Go make plays! Share news of that great trade! Remember we are "NOT JUST FANS"!