Don't worry about being left behind in your spiritual walk. God knows your heart and wants us to know that in each one of our spiritual journeys, that its a distance race, and that it will take time to mature your faith. Support the showBy Dean Thornton

God knows us, and He softens our hearts so that we can see our sins, which enables us to repent to Him, so we can live our lives free of regret. Support the showBy Dean Thornton

Jesus wants us as believers to show humility and kindness towards our fellow man just like He did when He washed the disciples feet. It is that type of selflessness and love He wants us to show on a daily basis. Support the showBy Dean Thornton

On today's episode we have 2x Olympic Triple Jump Gold Medalist, 4x World Champion, and 7x Diamond League winner Christian Taylor on on the show. We talk about his faith journey as well as an amazing athletic journey as he prepares for another Olympic run this year. Support the showBy Dean Thornton

It is good to thank God for all of the things He has brought us through in all of our journeys. We have to be able to look back and understand where we have been in order to understand where God is taking is taking us too. Complaining about the blessings He hasn't given us, will keep us from seeing what He potentially has in store for us. Support t…

Being close with God, fills our heart with both joy and peace, and we should take that joy and let people see it, and take the peace to calm our minds and heart. Support the showBy Dean Thornton

It is important that as believers we fill our hearts with The Word of God, to be able to have His love, grace, and mercy so that we can help share that to others who may need to be encouraged. We know how God’s kind words have comforted us in our troubles, so it makes it even more important that we share that. Support the show…

Life can drain us both physically and spiritually, leaving us feeling like we have no energy to do another task or be there for a loved one. The Lord wants us to feed off His Word and call on Him daily in order to regain that strength that we need to go about our day and week. Like a battery life will constantly drain us, but with the Lord as our c…

It's important as believers that we do not get discouraged in growing in our faith, or even in our physical well being. The Lord sees our hard work being done for Him and He will honor us with blessings in time. Support the showBy Dean Thornton

When those with good judgement receive knowledge, they want to continue to actively seek it to gain wisdom. Support the showBy Dean Thornton

It is important as Christians to develop a strong faith that can endure not just through the good times but also the bad so that you can continue to grow strong, and go the distance. Support the showBy Dean Thornton

It is important that we constantly seek the Lord for His help and guidance, and He will deliver us from our struggles, and renew our spirit. Support the showBy Dean Thornton

God wants us to grow both in wisdom and understanding, so that we can show humility in our actions to others. Support the showBy Dean Thornton

It is important that as believers, that we are not hesitant with asking the Lord for help. Be humble and confident, He is our Heavenly Father, and is waiting to accept us and help us with anything that we may face. Support the showBy Dean Thornton

When you feel the pressure of life’s issues bearing down on you like a defensive back, continue having faith in God protecting you with his offensive line, while also showing you His plan. Support the showBy Dean Thornton

It’s important that as believers that as we start off this new year, we ask God to teach us His laws, His understanding, and direction as we tackle what’s ahead of us. We need His mind and the proper guidance, to be able to turn our hearts towards what He wants and not for our own selfish gain. Support the show…

As we start off this new year, we can't let ourselves fixate on the problems we have faced in our lives or in society , and try to fix them ourselves. God has seen us battling in the wilderness, He has seen what we are facing, we have to give up that control to Him. He is our light for us to be able to see in order to get out of that wilderness. Fo…

This Christmas, keep in mind the true Christmas Story, of Christ's birth. God provided for His son Jesus and for His mother Mary and Father Joseph, during times of uncertainty and danger during Christ's birth, and all the way up to when He was fully grown and made the ultimate sacrifice for our sins. God is doing the same for all of us as believers…

Jordan graduated from Kennesaw State University where she was a 10x Conference Champion and 4x All-American in NCAA Division I Track and Field. Jordan competed at the NCAA Championships, USA Championships, the Thorpe Cup in Germany x2, The National Women's Decathlon Championship x2, and the Open De France. She also just earned a Bronze Medal at the…

Understanding that God is with us through our life journeys, through the ups and downs, and the dark times. We can't hide from God, but we also have to know that when we are struggling, we aren't alone, He is ready to guide us and to provide us strength. Support the showBy Dean Thornton

During this holiday season, keep in mind to show Gods love in helping those who may be struggling. We can’t keep Gods love all to ourselves, it’s important that we share it, and show it. Support the showBy Dean Thornton

We conclude celebrating our 100th episode month with our returning guest former Cleveland Indian, my dad, Andre Thornton. We talk about how God wants us to show thankfulness, hold each other accountable in our faith, and how an athlete can move on once it’s time for their athletic career to be done. Support the show…

Thanksgiving is a time for thankfulness, and what better way as believers to show our thankful hearts is to give praise back to the Lord for all that He has done for us. Not just in prayer but in songs of praise in communion with others. Look at what God has done in your lives today, and show your thankfulness with songs of worship. Support the sho…

Welcome listeners, we celebrate our 100th episode month with having Marshall Softball Head Coach Morgan Zerkle on the show with us today. Morgan is from West Virginia, and went to Marshall University where she earned All-American honors as a shortstop in softball. She was Conference Player Of The Year, and Conference Regular Season Champion in 2017…

Contentment for believers is understanding that God is walking by your side providing for you, and giving you what you need when you need it, and finding peace in that. Support the showBy Dean Thornton

Making big plans like moving, can take a tole on you mentally and physically. That is why it is important to have God at the center of your plans, so that when things get too much, you can listen for His voice to guide you. Support the showBy Dean Thornton

Adversity can hold us back and even lead us away from God, but God is still ready and waiting to accept us back, and to give us help when we ask for it. He strengthens us to overcome that adversity so that we can have our own comeback season. Support the showBy Dean Thornton

Whether you are facing strenuous challenges on or off the field of play, the God can prepare you to face them and give you the strength to come through them. Keep your eyes on Him and not on the struggles. Support the showBy Dean Thornton

When society shows a lack of God's love and grace with each other, know that when you call on God, He will show up for you no matter the situation. Support the showBy Dean Thornton

When God gives us a gift to pursue, He also provides us skills and helps guide us on how we should use and grow that gift. Support the showBy Dean Thornton

Marcus Farris joins on the show today. We talk about his veteran non-profit work with Mission 22, his faith, his time in the military, and sports. Marcus Farris is an author, counselor, health coach, and Army Reserve officer. He currently works full-time for the veteran non-profit, Mission 22 as the Post Traumatic Growth Director. In his time away …

In today's episode we discus the importance of "staying on the path of purity", and living by God's Word. Keeping His scripture on our hearts will keep our minds off of what is happening in the world, and focused on where God is guiding us. Support the showBy Dean Thornton

On the outside our bodies may take hits that may harm us negatively, but on the inside of us, our faith is still keeping us strong to take those hits because God is fighting for us. We have faith in a Heavenly father that is unseen, but He sees us every single day and knows what we are going through and has blessings waiting for us in the end. Supp…

God wants us to have a cheerful heart that has hope in Him, a broken spirit can hurt us emotionally and physically. Turn to Him for His help so you can then give out His love. Support the showBy Dean Thornton

Everyone deals with hesitation in certain moments at times. We face tough challenges daily, it's important to continue to keep our focus on God so that He can show us that when we push through those indecisive times, He can give us our blessing. Support the showBy Dean Thornton

In this weeks episode we take a look at God's covenant with Abraham, and how God chose Abraham to be "the father of many nations," and how the promise should encourage us, with how God gave us a promise in His sacrifice, and resurrection of His son that gives us eternal life. He will continue to show us His love and everlasting grace. Support the s…

Athletes aren't defined by wins/losses, or by how fans and analysts view them. Athletes are people just like you and me, they are made perfect in God's image just like the rest of us. No matter the outcome of a sporting competition, God's love is ready and waiting to lift us up. Support the showBy Dean Thornton

There will be times when God is not happy with our sin, that anger is only temporary, because He is ready to help us get back on the right track and fix those those struggling areas of our life. His everlasting love for us never fails. Support the showBy Dean Thornton

My friend Dr. Randy Vince joins us on the show today. We talk about faith, sports, his journey as a doctor and much more. Tune in to this weeks episode. Dr. Vince recently began a new position at University Hospitals and Case Western Reserve University as an assistant professor of Urology and the Director of Minority Men’s Health. He was born and r…

When burdoned with dealing with at home projects you need to get done, just remember Gods creation story, and how He made life, and you specifically. On that seventh day He rested and saw all that He created was good. Know that when you complete your project, you will also be happy in knowing you finished and that you also did good. Support the sho…

God does not want us to become weary in doing good and spreading His love to others, but to be encouraged in knowing that giving out that love is the same love that He has showed us in His sacrifice. Support the showBy Dean Thornton

God wants us to not be hot headed, but slow to listen and to speak. Stay away from the evil desires of this world, and be humble in The Word. Support the showBy Dean Thornton

Johnathan Drayton joins us on the show this week. Johnathan is a Christian philosopher and an aspiring Lawyer. He Triple majored in college in : Philosophy, History, and Political Science. He loves Jesus and enjoys unpacking the Word of God through serveral different lenses. He has his own biblical podcast called 'The truth of the matter is' with h…

Evil is all around us, it is important to be able to call on God during those times where it attacks us, He will comfort us, and will destroy our enemies. Support the showBy Dean Thornton

Wisdom is not easy to learn at times but is essential in order to grow in understanding. Fathers take part in raising their kids with wisdom, love , and instruction, which all came from our Heavenly Father. Happy Fathers Day! Support the showBy Dean Thornton

Christ gives us His power and grace in our weaknesses. Support the showBy Dean Thornton

Finding peace in knowing that God is always with us, and under His protection. Support the showBy Dean Thornton

Andy Howard joins us on the show today. Andy for 20 years has served in ministry as a youth pastor and marriage ministry pastor. Andy is an advocate for mental health awareness as he has known the heaviness of depression himself. At his heaviest Andy weighed 345 lbs and his wife Tiffany weighed 317 lbs. Together, they have lost over 350 lbs combine…

Understanding that as believers our faith is anchored in Christ and that His sacrifice secures our future with Him. Support the showBy Dean Thornton

A mothers love comes from God, and her care for her children and family is God also watching over them. Support the showBy Dean Thornton