Baseball and the Bible
Fun podcast discussing baseball and baseball training. We will also be getting into the Bible and doing weekly devotionals.
Episodes
52 episodes
The Ultimate Teammate & Mammoth Home Runs
What does it truly mean to be a great teammate? In this episode, we explore one of the most powerful transformations in baseball history, the story of David Ross, a backup catcher who went from being labeled a self-focused player to being hoist...
From Gridiron To Dugout
What does it look like to trust God when your dream falls short? This episode takes us on a journey through the story of Tim Tebow, one of the most decorated college football players in history, who walked away from the NFL and picked up a base...
Joy That Doesn't Budge
What does it really mean to have joy that does not fade when the pressure mounts or the season gets long? In this episode, we explore one of baseball's most unlikely sources of spiritual inspiration: a journeyman outfielder whose laugh went vir...
No Room For Fear
What happens when fear threatens to sideline us for good? In this episode, we explore the remarkable story of a pitcher who took a 100-mile-per-hour line drive to the face and somehow found the courage to return to the mound just five weeks lat...
The Van Man
What does it look like to step away from the noise and find God in the quiet? The story of Daniel Norris challenges us to reconsider what we truly value. A professional baseball player with a multi-million dollar signing bonus chose to park a d...
Embrace the Thorn
What do you do when everything falls apart and the dream you worked your whole life for starts slipping through your fingers? That is the question at the heart of this episode, and it is one that goes far beyond baseball. We explore the remarka...
Unashamed of the Gospel
What does it look like to be unashamed of the gospel in a world that often rewards silence? This episode takes us straight to the heart of that question through the story of Gunnar Henderson, a young MLB star who refused to wait for permission ...
Never Too Far Gone
What happens when someone seems to have everything the world says should bring happiness, yet still feels completely empty inside? That is the question at the heart of this episode's devotion, drawn from the life of Darryl Strawberry. His story...
Keep Rising
The journey of resilience and perseverance takes center stage in this powerful message about never giving up, even when we face our darkest slumps. Through the story of Cody Bellinger's dramatic fall from MVP to struggling hitter and his remark...
Always Grateful
At the heart of this message lies a profound truth about gratitude in the midst of adversity. Through the story of baseball player Royce Lewis, we encounter a powerful example of maintaining joy and thankfulness even when circumstances seem dev...
Triple Threat
This episode reminds us of a profound truth that echoes throughout Scripture: we are all essential parts of one body. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 12:21, we explore how a rare triple play executed by the Atlanta Braves in 2023 perfectly illustrat...
Hall of Fame Generosity
This episode beautifully weaves together America's favorite pastime with timeless biblical principles, reminding us that generosity is far more than writing checks or making donations. Drawing from 1 Timothy 6:18 and the example of baseball leg...
Take The Leap of Faith
This episode explores the tension between waiting and acting in our faith journey through the lens of baseball's greatest base stealer, Ricky Henderson. Drawing from Ecclesiastes 11:4, we're challenged to recognize when patience becomes paralys...
Walk It Out
In a world that constantly pushes us toward instant gratification, we're reminded through the example of Juan Soto that true excellence requires patience and discipline working in harmony. The wisdom of Proverbs 14:29 comes alive as we watch a ...
Rocky Mountain Rise with Troy Johnston
What does it truly mean to persevere in our dreams while maintaining faith through the darkest valleys? This powerful conversation explores the intersection of athletic pursuit and spiritual endurance, reminding us that our journey is never jus...
Hope on the Hill
At the heart of this episode lies a powerful truth about where we place our hope. Through the story of Tyler Holton, a relief pitcher who faced setbacks and roster cuts, we discover what it means to anchor our lives in something unshakeable. Th...
Down but not out
In this powerful exploration of perseverance and faith, we journey through one of baseball's most improbable comebacks to discover profound spiritual truths about never giving up. The 2004 Boston Red Sox faced elimination, down three games to n...
Parker Byrd Conversation Pt. 2
This powerful conversation takes us through an extraordinary journey of faith, resilience, and divine purpose that challenges everything we think we know about God's plans for our lives. At the heart of this testimony is the profound truth foun...
Parker Byrd Conversation Pt. 1
In this powerful conversation about faith and baseball, we discover the profound truth that our goals and ambitions must be rooted in something greater than ourselves. The discussion reveals how writing down our goals and declaring them boldly ...
Riding the performance roller coaster
In a world that constantly measures our worth by performance and achievement, we find ourselves on an exhausting roller coaster of self-validation. Through the lens of baseball and the example of Paul Goldschmidt, we're challenged to examine wh...
Is Mike Trout back?
The conclusion of 2 Samuel presents us with powerful truths about leadership, consequences, and repentance that resonate deeply in our modern lives. As we journey through these final chapters, we encounter David's continued struggles with the f...
42
This powerful reflection weaves together two seemingly different stories - Jackie Robinson's groundbreaking courage in baseball and King David's devastating moral failure - to teach us profound truths about character, consequences, and redempti...
3 Homerun robberies???
This episode beautifully weaves together the excitement of baseball's opening weeks with the profound lessons found in 2 Samuel chapters 1-10. Just as we witness young players like Jordan Walker and Konnor Griffin stepping into their destined r...
Jesus Won
The Easter message reminds us that what looks like the end is never truly the end when God is involved. In Matthew 28:1-7, we encounter the powerful declaration: 'He is not here. He has risen, just as he said.' This statement transforms everyth...
The Ultimate Walk-Up: Jesus Enters Jerusalem
This Palm Sunday reflection invites us to witness one of history's most profound moments of misunderstanding and hope. As we journey through the Gospel accounts in Matthew, Luke, and John, we discover Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey—not...