After falling in the digital cracks, this episode is finally released about 6 months after being recorded. We catch up with Shannon Shorter fresh off a trip to China. While he was basically home long enough to wash clothes and hit the road again, he took some time to share about China and look forward to his trip to Egypt. The life of a professiona…

Can you remember your dreams? Do you dream in color? Who controls the alarm clock in your house? There is a lot that happens in this episode. After some brief Super Bowl picks, the conversation about dreams goes all over the place. At the end of the episode Russell shares his idea of a dream guest for the show, which sparks a debate. We also have a…

Kaleb and Abbie McKinnie join the show as we talk about Veterans Day. We start off with a little bit of history like when and why it even started. Stefano and Kaleb were not exactly sure what day it falls on, but they nailed the proper spelling. Then hard hitting reporter Abbie asks Daniel some great questions as they find out a little bit about hi…

We are back with more mistakes and clips that hit the cutting room floor the first time around. Stretching back over the last several months, we hope these forgotten about clips bring a smile to your face! What do you think? mailroom@gpstogod.comBy A Parkway Production

This episode started out being about fears, but Russell steals the show with a story about going to the doctor as a child and with his novel concept for a new type of restaurant. Russell also comes up with a new safety feature for airplanes, because one of his fears is flying. We do discuss some common, and not so common, fears. And there is a very…

Lindy Cunningham shares her story of faith, love, and perseverance. Lindy was on a skiing vacation when a tragic injury changed the course of her, and her family's, life. She was an athletic and active adult, plus a new mother of a 7 month month old, when life completely changed in the blink of an eye. Being life-flighted off a mountain to undergo …

This episode is a doozy! We get into some common conspiracy theories and discuss their likelihood of truth. Did you know there is a secret tunnel in Mount Rushmore? Stefano is determined to see it! Russell has a potentially new theory when it comes to explaining a flat earth. There is also discussion about JFK, the Denver airport, and were the moon…

Ryan Kumar is back with us to talk about some new projects in the works. Daniel gives an update from a prediction Ryan made last time he was on. The guys discuss how to pick stocks and a potential new way of buying stocks in the future. Our conversation turns to new technology like robot butlers, a robotic coffee company, Zach wants flying cars, an…

Stefano and his family took a trip to the theme park Dollywood. In this follow up bonus episode we get to hear his review - what was good, what was not so good, and did he skip out on any rides? There was a video shot on location that gives us some in the moment insight during the trip. Spoiler alert: Stefano's daughter was the bravest in the famil…

We are having some fun in the midst of summer. Russell gives us a brain bender challenge and then Ty phones in with one of his own. All of the guys then tell the 5 survival items they would need to survive on a deserted island. Russell bends the rules slightly and Stefano plays games with himself. Daniel gets called out for being confused in a grou…

We have a real rock star on the podcast this week! Shaun Tomczak played lead guitar for Sidewalk Prophets, and we get to hear what life on the road is like. Jennifer and Daniel learn what numbers on a guitar is all about. We get into some parenting talk like being a taxi service, kids playing multiple sports, and renting musical instruments. Shaun …

We wrap up the book of James in this jammed pack episode. We start with Ty giving a recap of his trip to Savannah, including some Forrest Gump history. Then there is a hot Cheetos challenge / review. We call Ryan's wife Dawn to help settle a debate about peanut butter - is it sweet or savory. Oh, and then we get back to our look at James and discus…

James is a book of the bible that gives some instruction of how to have true faith in God and what that looks like in our daily lives. In this episode we look at the first two chapters and discuss some of those topics. What does our faith walk really look like? Do we count consider hard times as joy? Do we doubt God even as we are praying and askin…

We are kicking this week off with some jokes! Some are better than others, but let's be honest - even a bad joke can bring a smile to your face. Brandon and Daniel face off against Ryan and Stefano to see which team can make the other laugh the most. Think you can do better and make it through without laughing? Good luck!…

Sometimes there is a fracture in a friendship or relationship. In this episode we discuss the process of reconciliation to repair those fractured relationships. We briefly discuss the story of Jacob and Esau, and then get into steps of forgiveness, reconciliation, and restoration. Jennifer and Daniel both share stories of broken friendships which, …

Dana and Jason Morrow share a moving story about how God has carried their family through one of the hardest trials in life - a sick child. Just after their son, Reece, was born they were told there was an issue with his heart. Reece had a heart procedure done at 4 days old, open heart surgery at 13 years old, and a whole lot of details in between.…

Who should I vote for? What are the issues? What do the candidates believe in and stand for? Does my vote even matter? My Faith Votes is an organization that looks to answer these questions and more. On this episode we speak with Laurel Brooks, National Director of Engagement, and she explains the ministry purpose of MFV. We find out why they are s…

Carlos Santiago has done it all. He has stared as the voice of a Disney show, been on a Netflix series, created and performed in a viral video with over 8 million views, sang with Andrea Bocelli, worked with Michael W. Smith, Ed Sheeran, and on and on. Not to mention he has also voiced video game characters and teaches at a college. To go along wit…

Have you ever wondered which animal on Noah's Ark was the strongest? Well we have the answer because we put 16 of the toughest animals on the Ark in a head to head bracket tournament to see which one would be crowned as champion. Do you agree with our picks? Let the debate begin! No animals were harmed during this imaginary tournament.…

It's the conclusion to the greatest animal tournament ever! Who will take home the crown and be the king of the Ark? We started with 16 animals and we will narrow it down to 1 winner in this episode. Grab the popcorn and get ready for the exciting conclusion. and again, no animals were harmed during this imaginary tournament.…

We are back with more never before seen goodies! Some mistakes, some stuff that just didn't make the cut, some fun for everyone! Travel plans, birthday parties, and Ryan almost chokes himself from laughing too much. Like Savannah says, "It's real good!"By A Parkway Production

It's the final episode of the Job series! God shows up in a whirlwind and sets the record straight for several people. We get a glimpse of the creation process as God goes through some of the specifics of his design - measurements of the Earth's foundation, the dwelling place of light, storehouses of snow, the limits of the waves and water, and eve…

There is a major plot twist in the Book of Job this week. A brand new person, Elihu, is introduced and there are questions upon questions with this event. Where did he come from? How long was he listening to the conversation? Where did the conversation take place? Where does he go when he leaves? Did he write the book of Job? Was he right or wrong …

Job makes his final arguments in this episode. As he tries to maintain his integrity, Job continues to plead his case to his friends and change their minds about him. Job also reminds them how respected he used to be and the high position he had achieved. Job searches for answers from God.By A Parkway Production

Does it seem that people who do evil prosper without judgement of punishment from God? Job and his friends have that very discussion and we take an in depth look at what they say. Chapter 25 wraps up the arguments from Zophar, Eliphaz, and Bildad before there is a shift in the story layout.By A Parkway Production

This episode really gets deep with several questions that lead to conversation such as how do you describe Waffle House to someone? Is Butterfinger a top tier candy bar? Ketchup flavored potato chips - yes or no? Where was Job's wife after the start of the story? Did God or Satan perform the acts against Job? We wrap things up with Jesus is the fou…

Brandon and Zach are back with us to continue with our study of Job. We discuss Job's thinking that he is blameless, but still calamity is upon him. However, his hope remains in God even through the worst time of his life. Eliphaz accuses Job of not fearing God, and believing his own truth that he speaks. In the world of golf it is Masters week and…

As we pick up in chapter 8 we get to hear from Job's other two friends that came to visit him - Bildad and Zophar. The conversation turns a little spicy as the friends confront Job and give their views of why so many bad things are happening to him. We kick Ryan out of the studio and bring in two ringers in his place.…

We continue our deep dive into the book of Job, picking up where we left off. This week's episode takes us from chapter 3 through 7. Also, we go back and look at a couple of questions from Part 1 to shine a little more light on those issues. Ryan ends the episode in the most unique way ever! No one said it was a good way.…

We begin a deep dive into the book of Job and look at the familiar story verse by verse. Part one of the series takes us through the first two chapters and sets the stage for this new study. We discuss the things that intrigue us - like how long was it between messengers, Satan knowing Job by name, and why are female donkeys listed among Job's live…

Everybody loses sometimes. How do we handle it - do we lose with grace and learn something, or do we let it affect our attitude in a negative way? In this episode we look at some recent and not so recent loses and how we try to take something positive away. We also get into using the gifts God has given us and are we seeking his will or ours. Your …

Volume #2 of outtakes is here! There are some bloopers as well, but most of this episode are just things that did not make the cut on their original episode. You will get to see some of the conversations that happen while we wait for an interview to start, chit chat before and after an episode, and sometimes things that happen mid-episode that just…

In this episode we discuss understanding scripture for brand new and "old" Christians. We hit on why there are different details in different books of the Bible when they are telling the same story. All four of us share tips on how to better understand scripture, and we also discuss how our kids keep us accountable. Do we read the Bible to check a …

Christian fiction author and book coach K.L. Gilchrist joins the podcast to share her story, and give some advice to aspiring writers. We discuss things like how long does it take to write a book and is writers block a real thing. We also talk about spiritual issues such as are you disguising your faith from others? How and where does God speak to …

Fuz Rana, President and CEO of Reasons to Believe, joins the podcast to discuss the troubling issue of human trafficking. Fuz has seen first hand the traumatic effects of trafficking, and has also seen what the Gospel can do to drastically change the lives of those affected. We also hear what it was like growing up in a house with a Muslim father a…

Our most controversial guest ever.....someone who leads music in a church! Worship pastor J. Robinett stops by to give us a behind the scenes look at what goes in to leading worship music. We talk about differences in large and small churches, volunteers vs. paid performers, and contemporary vs. traditional church music. We also discuss some new ma…

What is the currency of tomorrow going to look like? What is an NFT and how will we be using them in the future? Cryptocurrency - what is it, how do I get it, where can I use it? We get into all of this and more with Ryan Kumar. His businesses have been featured in Forbes and other notable outlets. Ryan helps explain what the future of money could …

We take a look at some life hacks to see see if they actually work or not. Some we actually try out ourselves to get some real results. It may be a little bit of a mixed bag, but the fun never stops. Ty and Savannah join us to give some fresh perspective. They also show us how you can eat a cupcake in one bite. Sit back, relax, and take notes on ho…

This episode is a small sample of some of our bloopers and mistakes. There are also some outtakes of things that just didn't make the final cut from past episodes. Of course there is a lot more that could be on here, but we hope you enjoy some of the silly stuff we don't get to share every week!By A Parkway Production

This one is pretty simple - we set up a couple of cameras and microphones, hit record, and Brooke and Andrew Phillips treated us to an acoustic Christmas mini concert. There is also a special guest appearance for a song or two. Crank up the volume and sing along! Merry Christmas!By A Parkway Production

In this episode we look at the events around the birth of Jesus. This is not a deep dive study episode, rather we look at things that peak our interest around the Savior's birth. How did Joseph and Mary deal with an unexpected pregnancy, staying in a manger, King Herod seeking to kill Jesus, wise men traveling, and more. We also hear examples of ho…

James Jones won the Super Bowl with the Green Bay Packers. He also was homeless for the first 15 years of his life. James shares how he overcame his environment to become a world champion, and tells how some special people helped him along the way. We also talk about why the NFL changed 2 rules because of James, winning the Super Bowl, coaching you…

Joe and Yvonne Bruce are with us and share a few stories from their time as overseas missionaries. They served separately on multiple continents all around the world for decades. But God was also working to bring them together to serve as a married couple. We hear stories of mostly unreached peoples high in the mountains, having to learn multiple l…

It is all Thanksgiving stories, traditions, and more stories here. We have two in studio guests, as well as three call in guests that all share some Thanksgiving traditions. We also take a look back at how Thanksgiving got its start, and ask some trivia along the way. The episode wraps up with us going around the table to share some of our own memo…

The title says a lot on this episode. Brittany Howren is back and her husband, Adam, joins us also - kind of. They let us reveal the gender of their baby to them and the rest of the world. We also follow up on some more details of Brittany's story from the last time she joined us. We also make a wish come true for our friend Amanda Mundy. A future …

We really step things up with our guest Commissioner Brad Turner, a cabinet member of the Governor of Tennessee. Well, we pretty much stay the same but Brad brings some class. He also brings some knowledge of faith in politics, helping those who are most in need, and a great story of how God has worked in his and his family's lives. We also get som…

There is so much to unpack in this episode that you may need a roadmap. Andrew Phillips is back and this time he is joined by his sister, Brooke. They discuss working together at a family business, and performing together as musicians. Brooke talks fashion, being a social media fashion influencer, and she gives us a peak inside her shoe closet (WOW…

Episode 50 brings it! We have our first call in guest and it is a two for one special! Breaking news.....someone is having a baby! Stefano literally wants to shock people that come by the studio while we record. And he is also attacked by another animal while taking out the trash. Ryan gets called out for movies he still has not seen and using his …

Ryan is back after an extended break and he is still trying to shake off the baby brain fog. Brad Jenkins is the founder of Until They Know, a ministry that serves the people of the Dominican Republic. He tells some of the hardships the people face there - human trafficking, modern slavery, and more. We also get some insight into parenting and what…

Jesus thought parables were an effective teaching tool. They have withstood the test of time and are sill applicable today, so we touch on 4 of them and how they relate to us today. We give an update on the special guest that Ghosted us, but in reality his return episode aired before this one. Divine Science with Hugh Ross (Episode 47) was worth th…