Best Brent & Kirk Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 15 Halo, Part 2 56:19

5h ago56:19

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In which we discuss pegging, Flintstones vitamins, and getting lost in doughnuts. Relevant links: Join our Discord!: https://discord.gg/YKz6z6yQ2e Blog: https://coinopdad.wordpress.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555552117056 Libsyn: https://thegamesthatmadeus.libsyn.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGamesThatMadeUs…

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Sooners Wide Receivers RETURN | Jackson Arnold READY | Temple won't be 30:35

13h ago30:35

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Welcome to Locked On Sooners, the ultimate podcast for Oklahoma Sooners football and basketball fans! Join hosts John Williams and Jay Smith as they break down the latest updates and insights from fall camp. In this episode, we cover: Brent Venables' injury updates on key players and what it means for the wide receiver depth chart and linebackers. …

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Sooners Squash Beef At Fall Camp | Jackson Arnold The Recruiter | Best Summer For Brent Venables? 30:05

4d ago30:05

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Welcome to Locked On Sooners, the ultimate podcast for all things Oklahoma Sooners football and basketball! Hosted by John Williams and Jay Smith, we bring you the latest news, in-depth analysis, and expert insights to keep you informed and entertained. In this episode: Player Availability Reactions: John and Jay react to the latest player availabi…

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Ep. 379: Liberty University, Steven Furtick, Robert Morris, and More 29:05

1d ago29:05

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On today’s program, Liberty University reaches a settlement with former president Jerry Falwell Jr. after years of back-and-forth lawsuits between the two parties. Now, they say they are putting the past behind them. We’ll have details. A small university in North Carolina is beating the odds…while other Christian colleges face closure, this school…

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Expert predicts SHOCKING season for Sooners! Fall Camp questions and watch list season 36:14

5d ago36:14

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Welcome to Locked On Sooners, your ultimate podcast for all things Oklahoma Sooners football and basketball! Hosted by John Williams and Jay Smith, we bring you the latest insights, analysis, and discussions about the Sooners. In this episode, we break down: The Oklahoma Sooners record prediction from J.D. PicKell of On3. Why doesn't it make sense?…

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Sooners Predict UPGRADE This Season | Will OU Beat Up the SEC? | Freshman May See Time Early? 31:22

6d ago31:22

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Welcome to Locked On Sooners, your go-to podcast for all things Oklahoma Sooners football and basketball! Join hosts John Williams and Jay Smith as they dive into the latest buzz around the Sooners. In this episode, we discuss: Why Jackson Arnold isn't the question mark some are making him out to be. What makes this five-star quarterback a confiden…

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Ep. 378: Miles Smith Reads The Ex-Vangelicals 24:18

1h ago24:18

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You may have heard the term ex-vangelical. An ex-vangelical is someone who formerly identified as an evangelical, but no longer does so. The phenomenon has created a sub-genre of books from memoirs – such as those by Josh Harris, Rachel Held Evans, and others — to more journalistic accounts, such as Sarah McCammon’s “The Ex-Vangelicals.” But is the…

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Alabama Legend Hedging His Bet On The OU Sooners? | Oklahoma Ratings Not Rankings | Hot Take Tuesday 32:28

7d ago32:28

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Welcome back to Locked On Sooners, the ultimate podcast for Oklahoma Sooners football and basketball! Hosted by John Williams and Jay Smith, we’re here to bring you the latest news, insights, and expert analysis on the Sooners. In this episode: Greg McElroy's Prediction: We dive into Greg McElroy's belief that the Sooners are a tier three team ente…

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Brent Pella Talks Comedy Career, Single Mom, Mental Health, Psychedelics and Therapy 47:38

18m ago47:38

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Comedian Brent Pella joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Brent opens up about stand-up comedy, his career struggles, growing up with a single mother, bonding with his mom over comedy, psychedelic therapy and how he best takes care of his mental health today.By The Mental Game

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Kirk Herbstreit's Playoff Sleeper, Two-Way Stars, and 2026 Futurecasts 33:15

1h ago33:15

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Welcome to another exciting episode of Locked On Sooners, the ultimate podcast for Oklahoma Sooners football and basketball fans! Hosted by John Williams and Jay Smith, we bring you the latest news, insights, and expert analysis on the Sooners. In today's episode, we react to Kirk Herbstreit's bold call, naming the Oklahoma Sooners a sleeper team f…

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Ep. 377: Former Olympian Casey Converse On Lessons Learned – and Not Learned — From the 1976 Olympic Doping Scandal 44:43

5h ago44:43

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The 2024 Summer Olympics are about to begin in Paris, and that event should be of interest even to those who don’t much care about sports. For one thing, it’s the 100th anniversary of the 1924 Olympics, also held in Paris, in which Christian missionary Eric Liddell won a gold medal. That story was famously recounted in the Academy Award winning mov…

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Expert Says We Are Missing This About SEC Expansion | New DC Speaks Out At OU | Sooner Fan Mail Bag! 32:14

11d ago32:14

32:14

Welcome to another exciting episode of Locked On Sooners, the ultimate podcast for Oklahoma Sooners football and basketball fans! Hosted by John Williams and Jay Smith, we bring you the latest news, insights, and expert analysis on the Sooners. In today's episode, we react to former ESPN College Football Analyst David Pollack's comments that Oklaho…

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Ep. 376: The SBC’s Reversal on Brent Leatherwood, First Baptist Dallas, Life Surge Conferences 23:43

7d ago23:43

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On today’s program, the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission—the public policy arm of the Southern Baptist Convention—fired its president Brent Leatherwood this week…then less than 12 hours later reversed course and said he was NOT fired. We’ll have details. Also, Life Surge wealth conferences draw big audiences with its celebrity speaker lineup a…

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Oklahoma's BEST Position Groups? This OU Group Must IMPROVE! Roster and Scholarship limit changes! 31:50

12d ago31:50

31:50

Welcome to another exciting episode of Locked On Sooners, the ultimate podcast for Oklahoma Sooners football and basketball fans! Hosted by John Williams and Jay Smith, we bring you the latest news, insights, and expert analysis on the Sooners. In this episode, we analyze the best position groups on the Oklahoma Sooners roster heading into 2024. Ar…

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Josh Pate Says OU Sooners Must Watch Out for This | Most Critical Unit? | High Workout Praise! 31:41

13d ago31:41

31:41

Welcome to another exciting episode of Locked On Sooners, the ultimate podcast for Oklahoma Sooners football and basketball fans! Hosted by John Williams and Jay Smith, we bring you the latest news, insights, and expert analysis on the Sooners. In this episode, we discuss Josh Pate's thoughts on the toughest two-game stretch of the season and why t…

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Ep. 375: Carlos Campo on Leadership, Christian Higher Ed, and the Museum of the Bible 28:21

2h ago28:21

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Carlos Campo has one of the most interesting biographies I know about. His parents were entertainers who had hit records and a national profile in the 1940s and 50s. Carlos Campo’s mother was Betty Clooney, who with her sister Rosemary rose to the top of the music industry. That also makes Carlos Campo a part of a family that some consider entertai…

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JT Gray Talks NFL Career, Saints, Injuries, Mental Health and Therapy 30:11

1h ago30:11

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Saints safety JT Gray joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. JT opens up about his childhood, growing up in Mississippi, his big NFL dreams, playing for the Saints, battling mental health struggles, going to therapy for the first time and how he best takes care of his mental health today.…

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Paul Finebaum on Brent Venables! Sooners defense needs to improve this! 32:06

7d ago32:06

32:06

Welcome to another exciting episode of Locked On Sooners, the top podcast for Oklahoma Sooners football and basketball fans! Hosted by John Williams and Jay Smith, we bring you the latest news, insights, and expert analysis on the Sooners. In this episode, we dive into Paul Finebaum's recent comments on Brent Venables and discuss why Venables is on…

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Ep. 14 Halo, Part 1 59:13

7h ago59:13

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In which we plan our narcotics business, spray wasps with soap, and talk about Kirk's farmer tan. Relevant links: Join our Discord!: https://discord.gg/YKz6z6yQ2e Blog: https://coinopdad.wordpress.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555552117056 Libsyn: https://thegamesthatmadeus.libsyn.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Th…

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Oklahoma UNDERRATED in SEC media poll! Sooners All-SEC selections! College Football's BEST RIVALRIES 31:07

15d ago31:07

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Welcome to Locked On Sooners, your ultimate podcast for all things Oklahoma Sooners football and basketball! Hosted by John Williams and Jay Smith, we bring you the latest news, in-depth analysis, and expert insights to keep you informed and entertained. In this episode: SEC Preseason Media Poll: We break down the newly released SEC preseason media…

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Sooners EARN Commitment from future STAR Floyd Boucard! 11:23

2h ago11:23

11:23

Welcome to another exciting episode of Locked On Sooners, the top podcast for Oklahoma Sooners football and basketball fans! Hosted by John Williams and Jay Smith, we bring you the latest news, insights, and expert analysis on the Sooners. In this episode, we discuss the commitment of 2025 four-star defensive line prospect Floyd Boucard and its sig…

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Paul Finebaum's SEC Take on Oklahoma ahead of 2024 & Peyton Manning's Upcoming Visit 30:42

18d ago30:42

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Welcome to another action-packed episode of Locked On Sooners, the premier podcast for all things Oklahoma Sooners football and basketball! Hosted by John Williams and Jay Smith, we bring you the latest insights, news, and analysis on the Sooners. In this episode, we react to Paul Finebaum's recent comments stating that Oklahoma won't be a problem …

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Ep. 374: Matt Chandler, Robert Morris, and Former Christian Billionaire Bill Hwang 25:37

8h ago25:37

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On today’s program, Village Church Pastor Matt Chandler is under fire after his church hired a man who, in the past, was convicted of child sexual abuse. That man was his father. We’ll take a look. Also, Robert Morris—the Gateway Church pastor accused of abusing a young girl starting when she was 12 years old—is having his radio and tv programs can…

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Jeff Lebby's Insights on Brent Venables, 2025 D-Line Prospect Floyd Boucard Trending Towards OU 31:18

19d ago31:18

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Welcome to another exciting episode of Locked On Sooners, your go-to podcast for all things Oklahoma Sooners football and basketball! Join your hosts, John Williams and Jay Smith, as they dive deep into the latest developments and insights surrounding the Sooners. In this episode, we unpack Jeff Lebby's recent comments about Brent Venables and expl…

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Brent Venables CONFIDENT at SEC Media Days! Venables provides INJURY Updates! HORNS DOWN 4 LIFE 30:31

20d ago30:31

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Brent Venables took to the podium and spoke with confidence about the Sooners entering the SEC. What else stood out from Oklahoma's turn during SEC media days? Oklahoma's head coach also provided an injury update just a couple of weeks ahead of fall camp. What does it mean for position battles next month and who stands to benefit the most? SEC Head…

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Ep. 373: Kirk Farney Discusses Radio Pioneers Fulton Sheen and Walter Maier Their influence on Christian radio still shapes the medium today 30:09

16d ago30:09

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For the past 100 years, radio has proven to be a persistent medium. Television, podcasts, and other digital media have taken their slices of the market, but radio has not gone away. In some ways it is as strong today as ever. About eight in 10 Americans over the age of 12 listen to terrestrial radio in a given week. And as long as there has been ra…

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Greg Sankey addresses EXPANSION talk! Nick Saban speaks on Oklahoma and Texas. OU getting respect 31:32

21d ago31:32

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Greg Sankey addressed expansion and conference realignment talk among other things at SEC media days! Nick Saban had some glowing remarks for Brent Venables and the Oklahoma Sooners and took a bit of a shot at the Texas Longhorns! SEC coaches had some positive things to say about the Oklahoma Sooners and their entrance into the conference. Follow &…

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SEC EXPANSION coming? Sooners got SIZE! BREAKOUT Freshman? 30:48

22d ago30:48

30:48

Welcome to Locked On Sooners, your go-to podcast for all things Oklahoma Sooners football and basketball! Hosted by John Williams and Jay Smith, we dive deep into the latest news, analysis, and insights you need to stay on top of the game. In this episode: SEC Expansion Amid ACC's Demise: We explore the potential additions to the SEC, including Flo…

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Ep. 372: The Village Church Restructures, Another Christian College Closes, California SBC Lays Off Staff 29:04

1d ago29:04

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On today’s program, a South Carolina church is facing fallout after it became known that its pastor is a registered sex offender for abusing a minor. Leaders knew when they hired him, but didn’t alert members. We’ll have details. And, years ago a handful of Dallas-area churches that started as multi-site campuses of The Village Church transitioned …

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Sooners getting ahead of the Salary Cap Era! Toss up games on OU's Schedule? Greg McElroy's Top 25! 30:22

25d ago30:22

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The Oklahoma Sooners are attempting to get ahead of the Salary Cap era coming to college football by collaborating with former Philadelphia Eagles front office executive. What will it mean for roster construction in the new era of college football? @ThatSECPodcast 's Michael Bratton broke down Oklahoma schedule and deemed seven games as toss ups. W…

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What do SEC cancellations mean for OU-Michigan? Florida State, Clemson making Big (12) mistake. 30:31

26d ago30:31

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Georgia and UCLA are canceling their home-and-home series that was to be played in 2025 and 2026. Does that signal a nine-game conference schedule is coming for the SEC? Could that mean trouble for Oklahoma's 2026 matchup with the Michigan Wolverines? Florida State and Clemson are reportedly in preliminary talks with the Big 12. That would be a Big…

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What makes a blue blood, a blue blood? Finebaum says Oklahoma's on the way back! OU team to watch! 32:12

3d ago32:12

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Taking a look at what makes a blue blood in college football. Oklahoma is certainly a blue blood program, but who's missing from Andy Staples list of blue blood programs. Paul Finebaum says Oklahoma's on the way back. Where are they heading as a team and can they join the ranks of the elite? Are the Oklahoma Sooners the most watchable team in colle…

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Ep. 371: John Inazu Wants Us To “Learn To Disagree” 28:14

3d ago28:14

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We live in a polarized time. People with whom we disagree are not just wrong, but evil – or so we (and they) often think. John Inazu thinks that posture towards those with whom we disagree is neither helpful nor biblical. He thinks empathy, curiosity, and love – both loving our neighbors but also loving our enemies – is both a biblical approach, an…

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Where did the Sooners rank in Josh Pate's future rankings? Oklahoma's back 7 No. 1 in SEC! 30:36

28d ago30:36

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The Oklahoma Sooners have a bright present and future, so where did they land in Late Kick Show with Josh Pate's top 15 programs over the next three seasons? Phil Steele loves the Oklahoma Sooners back seven on defense. Where does it and Oklahoma's other position groups rank among SEC schools? Jay reacts to the commitment of Omarion Robinson to OU …

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Emma Brooks Talks Modeling, Bullying, Suicidal Thoughts, Anxiety and Mental Health 55:53

22d ago55:53

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Model Emma Brooks joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Emma opens up about her big modeling dreams, growing up in Louisiana, being bullied in high school, becoming a model in LA, battling suicidal thoughts, social media body shaming and how she best takes care of her mental health.…

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Supplemental - 90s Rock & Other Nonsense 39:13

5d ago39:13

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Oh shit, we forgot to record anything! Relevant links: Join our Discord!: https://discord.gg/YKz6z6yQ2e Blog: https://coinopdad.wordpress.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555552117056 Libsyn: https://thegamesthatmadeus.libsyn.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGamesThatMadeUsPodcast Thanks to Kevin McLeod for the them…

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Jackson Arnold has something to prove in 2024. Omarion Robinson commits! Sooners miss on 4-Star OL 31:02

29d ago31:02

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Jackson Arnold comes in at No. 10 in the SEC QB Rankings from @ThatSECPodcast . Does it make sense? The Sooners earn a commitment from 2025 four-star safety Omarion Robinson! Brandon Hall gets another big win on the recruiting trail! Oklahoma missed out on four-star offensive lineman Lamont Rogers. What does it mean for the Sooners moving forward? …

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Oklahoma Sooners among college football's top earners! Danny Stutsman an All-American! Who's Next? 29:56

1M ago29:56

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Oklahoma Sooners among the top earners in college football, dispelling the notion that they don't have the revenue to compete with the top programs in the nation. What does it mean for Oklahoma's future? Danny Stutsman was named to the Walter Camp preseason All-American first team. What can we expect from Stutsman this year as the Sooners defense h…

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Paul Finebaum's key games for the Oklahoma Sooners! Josh Pate States there's no gap between OU and Texas 29:51

1M ago29:51

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Paul Finebaum highlighted a pair of games that will be key for the Oklahoma Sooners in 2024. Are there other matchups that will be significant for the Sooners? Josh Pate dispelled the notion that there's not much of a gap between Oklahoma and Texas, if there ever was one to begin with. OUInsider at Rivals' Parker Thune issued a FutureCast for four-…

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Ep. 370: “Jesus Calling” Study by PCA is a Gift to the Church 10:50

1M ago10:50

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The book, “Jesus Calling,” has sold more than 45 million copies, but it has been the object of criticism from its first publication date in 2004 until now. The Presbyterian Church in America’s decision to do an in-depth study of the book is a gift to the broader Christian church, presenting the opportunity to settle controversies about the book onc…

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Oklahoma AD take a shot at Lincoln Riley? Cortez Mills commits to Sooners! OU has a top WR group 30:35

1M ago30:35

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Making the rounds with the media on SEC Day 1, Joe Castiglione dropped a quote that alluded to the idea that Lincoln Riley wasn't up for life in the SEC. Brent Venables is ready for life in the SEC. Oklahoma Sooners pick up another blue-chip wide receiver commitment, this time from four-star prospect Cortez Mills out of Florida. Emmett Jones contin…

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Jeffery Simmons Talks NFL Career, Titans, Single Mother and Men's Mental Health 35:16

11d ago35:16

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NFL star Jeffery Simmons joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Jeffery opens up about his childhood, being raised by a single mother, his sadness of not having a dad in his life, chasing his NFL dreams, men's mental health, playing for the Titans and how he best takes care of his mental health.…

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Sooners officially in the SEC! Darius Afalava commits to OU! Jackson Arnold, Jaden O'Neal shine! 30:40

1M ago30:40

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Sooners move into the SEC! What are we looking forward to in Oklahoma's new conference home. Oklahoma earns a commitment from 2025 Rivals four-star offensive lineman Darius Afalava! What does he bring to the table? How does he fit for on Bill Bedenbaugh's offensive line? Several more decisions are forthcoming this week. Where does Oklahoma stand wi…

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Ep. 369: Giving Up, More on Robert Morris, Denominational News from the Christian Reformed Church Robert Morris, Anglicans, and Nazarenes 30:07

1M ago30:07

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On today’s program, the Christian Reformed Church synod have voted to suspend leaders within the denomination who approve of LGBTQ lifestyles…their message: repent or disaffiliate. We’ll have details.Also, ministries continue to distance themselves from megachurch pastor Robert Morris after a woman claimed he abused her starting when she was 12 yea…

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Sooners freshmen safeties will make an impact! 2025 SEC Recruiting rankings. EA Sports ratings! 30:18

1M ago30:18

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The Oklahoma Sooners have a strong group of freshmen at safety. Reggie Powers was included in On3's top 10 freshmen safeties ahead of the 2024 season. What does the talented four-star prospect bring to the field and how much of an impact will Powers, Jaydan Hardy, Michael Boganowski, or Mykel Patterson-McDonald make this season in a deep safety roo…

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Sooners among teams with a chance to win title! Sean Hutton commits to OU! EA Sports Horns Down Out? 29:04

1M ago29:04

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The Oklahoma Sooners are one of the top seven teams in the nation in blue-chip ratio according to CBS Sports. What does it mean for the Sooners moving forward? What does it say about Brent Venables and his staff? OU adds preferred walk-on Sean Hutton, an offensive line prospect out of Lewisville, Texas. What does he bring to the table? NCAA made ru…

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What kind of impact will David Stone have in year 1? C.J. Nickson commits! OU adds Ailana Agbayani 28:20

1M ago28:20

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The Oklahoma Sooners have arguably the best freshman defensive lineman in the country heading into 2024, but what kind of impact will David Stone have for the Sooners? Can Jayden Jackson break into the rotation along the defensive interior? 2025 four-star defensive end C.J. Nickson commits to the Oklahoma Sooners. What does Nickson bring to the tab…

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Ep. 368: A Few Thoughts About Christian Higher Education and Cornerstone University 13:06

1M ago13:06

13:06

Christian colleges and universities are in a tough spot. Spiraling costs and shrinking demographics, plus technological and other cultural concerns, are putting unprecedented pressure on them. We’ve reported on the closures of many Christian colleges here at MinistryWatch, and our reporting has barely touched the magnitude of the problem. According…

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Sooners earn commitment from 2026 4-Star QB Jaden O'Neal. What's up with the O-Line? 1Oklahoma Unite 28:07

1M ago28:07

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The Oklahoma Sooners picked up a commitment from 2026 four-star quarterback Jaden O'Neal! Seth Littrell is off to a great start as Oklahoma's offensive coordinator. What does O'Neal bring to the table? New co-host, Jay Smith and John Williams break down his commitment to the Sooners. With official visit season coming to a close for the summer month…

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Alyson Stoner Talks Child Acting, Eating Disorder, Suicidal Thoughts and Rehab 1:05:33

1M ago1:05:33

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Actress Alyson Stoner joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Alyson opens up about her acting career, becoming a Hollywood star as a child, struggling with her eating disorder, checking in to rehab, battling suicidal thoughts, creating her company Movement Genius and how she best takes care of her mental health.…

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