Baseball and the Bible
Fun podcast discussing baseball and baseball training. We will also be getting into the Bible and doing weekly devotionals.
Episodes
35 episodes
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...
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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...
Caves, Crowns, and Crossroads
The story of David and Saul in 1 Samuel chapters 24-31 presents us with a powerful study in restraint, mercy, and trusting God's timing. We witness David facing not one, but multiple opportunities to seize the throne by force—to take matters in...
The Making of a KIng
In this powerful exploration of 1 Samuel chapters 16-23, we encounter one of Scripture's most compelling truths: God looks at the heart, not outward appearances. As we journey through David's anointing and his confrontation with Goliath, we're ...
The Rise of King Saul
This episode takes us on a powerful journey through 1 Samuel chapters 8-15, where we witness Israel's pivotal transition from judges to kings and learn timeless lessons about obedience and the condition of our hearts. The central message revolv...
Listen Up! God is Calling.
In this exploration of 1 Samuel chapters 1-7, we encounter powerful themes of faithfulness, obedience, and God's sovereignty that speak directly to our modern lives. Hannah's story opens our hearts to the beauty of keeping promises to God, even...
Baseball is Back!
In this powerful reflection on spiritual vigilance, we're reminded that protecting our hearts is much like a catcher guarding home plate—it requires constant attention and intentionality. Drawing from Proverbs 4:23, 'Above all else, guard your ...
Second to One
In a world that constantly demands our attention and celebrates self-promotion, this episode challenges us to embrace a radically different approach to life—one captured perfectly in John 3:30: 'He must become greater, I must become less.' Thro...
Open to the Call
What does it truly mean to put the team before ourselves? In this exploration of selfless service, we encounter the remarkable story of Mookie Betts, a baseball superstar who willingly stepped away from his mastered position in right field to p...
Nobody bats a thousand
In this powerful exploration of grace and human imperfection, we're reminded through Romans 3:23 that none of us 'bat a thousand' in life. Just as Bobby Witt Jr., one of baseball's brightest young stars, only gets a hit about one out of every t...
With great power comes great responsibility
What does it mean to steward the gifts God has given us? This conversation invites us into a powerful reflection on responsibility and purpose through the lens of Aaron Judge's remarkable platform. Drawing from Luke 12:48, we're reminded that '...
Why NOT me?
In this powerful exploration of faith and resilience, we encounter the remarkable story of Parker Byrd, a young baseball player whose dreams were nearly shattered by a devastating accident. At just 14, he had already committed to play Division ...
Too Stubborn to Quit
In this powerful exploration of faithfulness and maximizing our God-given talents, we encounter Luke 16:10's timeless truth: 'Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much.' Through the inspiring story of David Eckstein—...
Happy New Year!!!
As we step into a new year, we're reminded that spiritual preparation is just as important as setting goals for our physical and professional lives. The powerful message from Ephesians 6:11-17 calls us to put on the full armor of God—not just o...
Big Mac and Goals
In a world that constantly pushes us toward vague aspirations and unfocused ambitions, we're reminded through Acts 20:24 that true purpose comes from finishing the race God has set before us. The Apostle Paul's declaration—that he considered hi...
Christmas and Hot Stove
In this episode, we're reminded that Christmas is about far more than the sweet image of a baby in a manger—it's about the ultimate sacrifice. John 15:12-13 calls us to love others as Christ loved us, and the greatest love is laying down one's ...
Baseball Chatter and Baseball Cards
In our journey of faith, we often find ourselves bombarded by well-meaning voices telling us what to do, how to act, and where to focus. This exploration of parental coaching from the sidelines serves as a powerful metaphor for our spiritual li...
Episode 10 - Winter Training
This unique training session reminds us of a powerful truth found in 1 Timothy 4:8: while physical training has value, godliness holds promise for both this life and the life to come. As we watch these baseball drills unfold, we're invited to c...
Episode 9 - Talking baseball with Tony and the boys
In this powerful episode, we discover how God can use our deepest passions to draw us into relationship with Him, even when we don't yet know His name. Through Tony's remarkable testimony, we see a young athlete who found identity and purpose i...