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In this week’s sports news we dive into NFL and college football playoff talk, and we begin looking ahead to the warm spring weather in the midst of the current cold by discussing the National Baseball Hall of Fame voting and counting down the days to Phillies spring training.

In our takeaway portion, we’re reminded by conversations with Texas QB Quinn Ewers and Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard to have our identities rooted in Christ so that we wouldn’t be influenced by what the world says about us, and so that we would walk in step with God’s will.

Scripture References:

2 Corinthians 18

1 Peter 2:9

1 John 3:1-2

2 Corinthians 5:17

Romans 5:8

Corinthians 5:13-15

Ephesians 2:10

Included sports broadcast soundbites courtesy of Stephanie Otey via X, and ESPN.

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In this week’s sports news we talk about where the Sixers and Flyers stand heading into 2025, and celebrate the NFC East Champion Eagles as they look ahead to the playoffs! Additionally, we recap the quarterfinal action of the college football playoffs, including Penn State’s big win over Boise State.

In our takeaway portion, we’re inspired by Boise State head coach Spencer Danielson and how he helped lead players like Ahmed Hassanein to the Lord through his coaching and leadership. This example leads us into a conversation on evangelism, and we’re reminded not to fall into the trap of trying to change people’s hearts on our own - Christ alone has the power to save - we just need to do our part by sharing the Good News with others and come alongside others with love, humility, and a reverence for God.

Scripture References:

Matthew 28:16-20

Mark 16:15

1 Peter 3:15

1 Corinthians 1:17-18

Isaiah 55:11-10

Ephesians 3:20-21

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In this week's sports news we're all about college sports as we highlight the Penn State Women's Volleyball National Championship as well as the college football playoffs as we recap the first round and look ahead to the quarterfinals.

Also joining us on the show is Blake Biscardi of the Saturday Cadence podcast and The Silver Bulletin as he shares his thoughts and expertise on the college football playoffs, as well as his insight in intertwining our sports and day-to-day activities with our faith.

Connect with Blake Biscardi on:
Instagram | X/Twitter | The Silver Bulletin | Saturday Cadence Podcast on X

Scripture References:
Romans 12:2
1 Timothy 4:12
Hebrews 12:1-2

Included sports broadcast soundbite courtesy of Big 10 Network.

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In this week's sports news we recap the Steelers vs. Eagles, the Heisman race, and some recent local sports stories beyond the games, while we also previewed the college football playoffs as the first round is underway.

With several stories relating to leaving a positive legacy and with Christmas coming up, in our takeaway we dive into the example that Christ set for us, and why Jesus came down from Heaven to earth - to serve, to redeem, to save, and to bring a light and hope to the darkness.

Scripture References:

John 12:44

Ephesians 1:7

Matthew 20:28

Philippians 2:5-7

Isaiah 53:5-6

John 12:46

John 3:16-18

Romans 15:13

1 Peter 3:14

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In this week's sports news we talked about MLB free agency and the historic contract of Juan Soto, as well as the latest in high school, college, and NFL football.

We also had a conversation with Zack Gugenheim about college football as we recapped the Penn State vs. Oregon Big 10 Championship game, and looked ahead at the upcoming playoffs.

In discussing college football, we also talked more about the idea of controlling emotions, particularly anger, especially in the context of competitive environments, as we continued our discussion from last week about the several postgame fights in college football a few weeks ago. James and Paul give us a practical look at how we as Christians ought to view and respond to angry emotions when they arise.

Zack Gugenheim's Information:
DiscipleMakers Profile
Twitter/X

Referenced Article from Desiring God:
https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/how-can-we-be-angry-and-not-sin

Scripture References:

James 1:19-25

Ephesians 4:26-27

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In this week's sports news we discuss the Eagles and Steelers and prepare for Penn State football's appearance in the Big 10 Championship against Oregon. In this week's takeaway, we try to make sense of the numerous fights and brawls in last week's "rivalry week" in college football - especially the skirmish between Ohio State and Michigan.

Through examining what happened during those fights, and how a select few players chose to take a knee and pray instead, we see how pride played a role in the fights, and how God has called us to instead be humble and set apart from the world.

Scripture References:

Micah 6:8

Romans 12:2

James 4:10

Philippians 2:3

Proverbs 8:13

Proverbs 11:2

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In this week's sports news we highlight St. Joseph's run to the field hockey national championship, Lehigh's clinching of a playoff berth, Tyrese Maxey's community leadership, the latest on the Eagles, and the Thanksgiving Day football action.

We also have a conversation with Steelers' chaplain Kent Chevalier and his initiative to "Deflect the Glory" through prayer with players and giving back to the community.

DEFLECT THE GLORY SWEATSHIRT LINK: https://deflecttheglory.bigcartel.com/

Kent Chevalier's Website: https://www.teamchevalier.com/


Three Pittsburgh Ministries support by Deflect the Glory hoodies:
Urban Impact Foundation: https://uifpgh.org/
Pittsburgh Kids Foundation: https://www.pittsburghkidsfoundation.org/
Light of Life Rescue Mission: https://www.lightoflife.org/


Scripture References:
Matthew 5:16
Matthew 6:3-4
Matthew 20:25-28

Included sports broadcast soundbites courtesy of ML Football via X, & Sports Radio 94.1 WIP Philadelphia.

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In this week's sports news we highlight local high school sports playoffs, and congratulate the PSAC Champion Kutztown Golden Bears. In pro sports, we recap[ the MLB season awards, some recent history in the NBA, and we look for positives in the Sixers' tough start to the season.

In our takeaway this week, we're inspired by Tyrese Maxey's leadership on the Sixers to look into what the Bible says about leadership, and more specifically, how we as Christians are called to lead according to the scriptures.

Scripture References:

Matthew 5:14-16
Romans 12:2

Included sports broadcast soundbites courtesy of Sports Spectrum Podcast.