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We Love Our Team

Randy Freking and Jack Greiner

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Join Jack Greiner and Randy Freking and their guests for a podcast devoted to the Cincinnati Reds. They will answer the existential question of why so many people love the Reds or as the song goes, why are so many people batty about Cincinnati? Our podcast will feature Reds fans from far and wide. Our guests will include well known people who are Reds fans, including authors who have written books about the Reds, celebrities who are long time Reds fans, social media Influencers, and other ot ...
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Real people. Real Topics. Real Stories. Join Trevor Tyson, a long-time mental health advocate and media personality, for interviews that invite you into conversation, education, and inspiration. You’ll hear the perspectives of musicians, authors, and dreamers from all walks of life. Each guest shares their real stories of overcoming obstacles, chasing their passions, and finding wholeness in this broken world. Wherever these episodes find you, chances are that you’ll hear a little of your ow ...
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Join us as we talk to Nick Greiner about what it takes to write Christian rap and hip hop, as we sample through some of his original music. Nick also shares his testimony of how he came to Christ and received deliverance from a demonic stronghold in his life. You won't want to miss this episode. Follow Nick and his encouraging prayers on Instagram …
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In this fascinating episode, which was recorded before the 2024 season, Randy and Jack interview Mike Suter, a lifelong Reds fan and the father of major league pitcher Brent Suter who signed with the Reds in January, 2024. They dive into Brent's journey to the major leagues, from his time at Moeller High School in Cincinnati, at Harvard, and his dr…
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In this episode we coming to you live from Arad, Romania as we talk to a friend of the podcast, Phil Ianchici on his experience in moving to Romania to serve as a longterm missionary at a new church plant. We discuss the biggest cultural differences between Romanians and Americans, and things that the Romanian church both in the East and in the Wes…
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Reds fan and Ohio Governor, Mike DeWine discusses his lifelong love for the Cincinnati Reds and his early memories of the team. He recalls the 1956 Reds team and players like Ted Kluszewski, Johnny Temple, and Roy McMillan. Governor DeWine shares a story about his father attending the 1939 World Series and throwing a silver dollar to his friend to …
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Dennis Janson, a revered television sports reporter, shares his journey into sports broadcasting and his early experiences with the Cincinnati Reds. He discusses the evolution of TV sports coverage and the impact of technological advancements. The conversation also delves into personal anecdotes and connections with notable sports figures. 'DJ" sha…
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Jim Borgman, a Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist and creator of the cartoon strip Zits, joins the podcast to discuss his love for the Cincinnati Reds. Growing up in Cincinnati in the 1950s and 60s, Borgman was immersed in Reds fandom from a young age. He recalls listening to games on the radio with his dad and going to Crosley Field for t…
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Mike Zilliox, an IT professional and lifelong Reds fan (and Randy's neighbor!), joins the podcast to discuss his Reds fandom and his Twitter account @TitanicStruggle, where he shared funny, interesting, and controversial quotes from retired Reds announcer Marty Brennaman. (Randy and Mike are co-authors of "@Titanicstruggle: The Best of Marty Brenna…
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In this second episode in our short series on Demonization, we take a look at what open doors can allow for demonic inroads into a Christian's life. For a look at the notes Raffi wrote up for this episode click here. For more listening: De Vorba Podcast's Interviews with Cristian Barbosu (RO only) Episode 91 Episode 92 Episode 93 Demonology Series …
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In this conversation, Greg Rhodes, a lifelong Reds fan and author, joins the We Love Our Team podcast. They discuss Greg's love for the Reds, his experience as the executive director of the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum, and his role as the official Reds historian. They also reminisce about their favorite players and memories from Crosley…
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Nick Clooney - famous Cincinnati broadcaster and local icon, joins Jack and Randy to share his Reds fandom from the late 1930s to the present day. A captivating discussion touching on long forgotten names from the 1940s, Grady Hatton, the integration of baseball, how fans "watched the radio" before TV broadcasts of the Reds, Waite Hoyt describing t…
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From Pirates Fan to Reds Fan: Beryl Love, Editor and Vice President of news at the Cincinnati Enquirer, shares his experience as a Reds fan. He discusses his split allegiance between the Reds and Pirates, his favorite players including Willie Stargell, Roberto Clemente, Dave Parker, and Johnny Bench, and his memorable moments at Riverfront Stadium.…
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In today's episode we scratch the surface on whether Christians "can have demons", by taking a step back and examining the biblical argument for possession and demonization. Tune in for next week's Part 2! For a look at the notes Raffi wrote up for this episode click here. For more listening: De Vorba Podcast's Interviews with Cristian Barbosu (RO …
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In this episode of the We Love Our Team podcast, Jack Greiner and Randy Freking interview John Erardi, a former sports writer who covered the Cincinnati Reds. They discuss John's background as a sports writer and his experiences covering the Reds. They also talk about John's favorite interviews, the challenges of being a fan and a writer, and memor…
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In this episode of the We Love Our Team podcast, hosts Jack Greiner and Randy Freking welcome guest Sridhar Pappu, a lifelong Reds fan and author. They discuss Sridhar's Reds fandom and how it developed, with a focus on the 1987 Reds team. Jack, Randy, and Sridhar also touch on trades in Reds history and the impact of certain players. The conversat…
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We talk to David Chis about his ministry work in missions as well as deliverance. We talk and discuss the question of whether Christians "can get demons" and if so, what influences can allow open doors for the demonic to enter. Stay tuned as we discuss these questions and more in our new little series on the demonic in the coming weeks! Books that …
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Amanda Brennaman, a spokesperson for Laura's Lean Beef and wife of former Reds broadcaster Marty Brennaman, shares her love for the Cincinnati Reds and her experiences as a fan. Growing up in Ashland, Kentucky, Amanda listened to Reds games on the radio and attended games with her family. She became a fan of players like Pete Rose and Paul O'Neill …
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Barbara Smith, President of Cincinnati based Journey Steel, joins Jack and Randy to discuss her Cincinnati Reds fandom. The youngest of eight children, Barb was a young girl who watched her father play in minor league Negro baseball, and became a Reds fan in the early 1970s when she attended a game at Riverfront Stadium and wanted her own "flag"! (…
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We invite "The Cashmere Couple" Elizabeth and Joshua Kaminski on the show to discuss how they met via an online dating app, their experiences with online dating, as well as their advice and wisdom on today's millennial dating culture. We discuss the effects that Christian purity culture had on a generation, as well as even some observations of how …
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Jack and Randy talk Reds with Cincinnati's Mayor, Aftab Pureval, before Cincinnati's 2024 Opening Day. The Mayor discusses his Reds fandom, his admiration of Chris Sabo and Barry Larkin, catching a foul ball on his first Opening Day as Mayor, the importance of Reds baseball to Cincinnati, the betting scandal of Shohei Ohtani, and his 2024 season pr…
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Betsy Ross, former ESPN anchor and lifelong Cincinnati Reds fan, joins Jack and Randy for an enjoyable episode that will make you laugh, think, and maybe cry. Betsy grew up as a sports fan - thanks to her mother. After breaking in, Betsy recalls working with former Red Rob Dibble at ESPN, her love of the Cincinnati Reds Opening Day holiday, her Not…
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Join us in this conversation recorded at Winterfest 2024 with Eddie and Simida Sfrengeu! We revisit our Season 1 conversation and talk about life, discipleship, and lessons learned along the way. And most importantly, the proper way to prepare a BLT sandwich. You won't want to miss this! Share your thoughts with us! Don't miss a single episode by s…
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Kirk, Randy, and Jack discuss Kirk's Cincinnati Reds baseball memories, Davey Concepcion, Barry Larkin, keeping score as a young Cincinnati Reds fan, Major League Baseball rule changes, Matt McLain, Elle De La Cruz, TJ Friedl, Jake Fraley, Scott Rolen, Jonathan India, Eric Davis, Barry Bonds, Glenn Braggs, Paul O'Neil, Oakalnd A's, the 1990 World S…
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Join Jack Greiner and Randy Freking as they discuss their Cincinnati Reds fandom, Pete Rose, Johnny Bench, Tony Perez, All-Star game memories, and why so many people love the Cincinnati Reds; or, as the song goes, why are so many people batty about Cincinnati? Cincinnati's finest steakhouse and seafood restaurant! Win a $50 Gift Card from Prime Cin…
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A new podcast devoted to the Cincinnati Reds. And we're going to try to answer the existential question of why so many people love the Reds or as the song goes, why are so many people batty about Cincinnati? Our podcast will feature Reds fans from far and wide. Our guests will include authors who've written books about the Reds, celebrities who are…
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Join us with this special episode recorded at Winterfest 2024. We sit down with Robert Martin and let him share his heart with all of us, from divine moments that he has seen in ministry to personal ones that he has had with the Lord, as well as his own observations of the American Romanian community. You won't want to miss it. Share your thoughts …
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"We are living in a material world and I am a material girl," were the words of Madonna back in 1985. Is this a problem that we still deal with today? We continue our second week of discussions on the American Dream, and the prevalent problem of materialism in our day and age. Do we have as people have undiagnosed problems with greed? Or are we all…
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Today we talk about the American Dream, its creation, and what it means for us today. Have we turned the dream into a consumerist nightmare? And what does this all have to do with the Stanley Tumblers? Tune in to find out. Resources: "The Toxic War on Masculinity" by Nancy Pearcy "Eve in Exile" Documentary by Canon Press "Our Consumer Society" Docu…
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We've got great things coming for you all in Season 3. Stay tuned for next week's first episode! Share your thoughts with us! Don't miss a single episode by subscribing to the podcast! Please leave us a rating or review if you liked this episode. Buy a mug! https://www.lovegodtee.com/shop/p/time-for-the-soul-mug Follow us on: https://www.timeforthe…
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This is our last episode for Season 2! We reflect back on our year and do some reminiscing, and talk about some of the things God has been doing in our lives as well. Join us! Sermon that Liana mentions here. Pastor Elias Jinar's new Youtube page. Join our Time for the Soul mailing list! Sign up for Raffi's weekly newsletter. Attend the Altars conf…
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We are back with the second half of our discussion with missionaries John & Raluca Tirla. In this episode we talk about what sustained zeal without burnout looks like, the truth about the effectiveness versus costs of short-term mission trips, and pursuing a purpose-driven life. We also get to hear some more testimonies of Afghan refugees coming to…
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Join us in this first half of our conversation with missionaries John and Raluca Tirla! We discuss how they each were called by God to enter the missions field, how they met, and how the Lord led them to have a special place in their hearts for the Afghani refugees. We discuss what their day-to-day looks like, hear heartbreaking testimonies of pain…
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In today's episode we sit down and chat with David Popovici on his and his family's ministry work in a majority Muslim country and what missions work looks like in that area of the world. David also shares his testimony with us of how the Lord radically transformed his life, as well as his heart and burden for the modern church. You don't want to m…
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How do you know that the person you're dating is God's will for you, how do you know if it's the "right" person but the "wrong" time? Is it harder to date nowadays than it was in years past? Tune in as our male panelists answer your questions on singleness, dating, and marriage! Resources mentioned in the podcast: Chip Ingram's 10 Questions to know…
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You asked, and the women answered! Thank you to all our listeners who submitted their questions pertaining to marriage, singleness, and the dating process. Join us as we sit down and have some real talk with Nicky and Georgiana about all of these things and more in this special extended episode. Tune in next episode for the men's responses! Intro M…
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In today's conversation we discuss what we see as challenges that the modern church is facing in light of culture, the spirit of the age, and across generational gaps. We point out things that we've observed in our own churches as well as discuss ideas that Christian cultural commentators have also brought up. Share your thoughts with us! Don't mis…
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In this special edition of the Menzies Research Centre Watercooler podcast, Senator Jacinta Price joins Freya Leach to address the concerns of young Australians about enshrining an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice in the Constitution. Senator Price, known for her work on Indigenous issues, provides her insights as a Shadow Minister for I…
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We continue our conversation with Daniela Kovacs as she shares the story of how she met her husband, and how God took the both of them through a decade-long period of infertility in their marriage. We believe that Daniela's story of hope, faith, and perseverance will encourage us in our own similar or different stories of waiting, no matter what th…
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In today’s episode we sit down with Daniela Kovacs, co-author of “Daily Altar”, as she shares her life story of growing up in a broken home and in the Eastern Orthodox religion, and how Jesus chased her down and brought her to saving faith in Him! You won’t want to miss this testimony. Visit their website, Buy “Daily Altar” on Amazon or wherever yo…
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In this episode we answer a listener question on what the biggest differences between the Romanian Pentecostal and American evangelical church are. We cover what we enjoy about both church contexts, as well as dig into things that we believe both could improve on, and what a healthy Christ-centered church looks like in the end. Share your thoughts …
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In this series of Watercooler podcasts, we’re attempting something big: to define the virtues that unite Australian Liberals in the 21st century. Our starting point is the We Believe statement issued to mark the 10th anniversary of the Liberal Party in 1954. Each episode examines one of the 17 We Believe statements to discover the abiding Liberal v…
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How do you recover from heartbreak? What criteria do I need to keep in mind when choosing a godly spouse? Is missionary dating okay? Join us as we have a roundabout conversation with Pastor Elias Jinar on heartbreaks, relationships, and the pursuit of marriage as he joins us for the second time on the podcast! Share your thoughts with us! Don't mis…
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In the True Believers podcast series, Nick Cater revisits the 1954 We Believe statement which attempted to articulate the key Liberal Party virtues. In this episode, he is joined by Australia's 28th Prime Minister, The Hon Tony Abbott, AC, to discuss the influence of government policy on character, individual freedom and the confidence needed to re…
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In this episode of the Watercooler podcast, David Hughes welcomes Scott Yung, an education entrepreneur and advocate for Robert Menzies' vision for Australia. Scott shares his inspiring story of starting from humble beginnings in Sydney's Waterloo, growing up in a Housing Commission, and attending a public selective school. He worked his way up the…
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This is Part 3 and our final episode in our mini-series with the Jagenbergs. We started with Adam's testimony, then moved to Liz's (and a bonus episode from her sister), and we are now ending with how the Lord brought the two of them together in marriage. Tune in for this final chapter of God's work of redemption, healing, and grace...truly a love …
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In this bonus episode we hear from Corina Lasc as she describes the years of faith, hope, and intercession that she went through as she prayed and interceded for her sister during her time of trial. This is a bonus episode to "From Ashes to Redemption: the Testimony of Liz Jagenberg. Share your thoughts with us! Don't miss a single episode by subsc…
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Welcome back listeners! We are looking forward to Part 2 of our three part series with the Jagenbergs. In this episode we hear Liz's testimony of how God brought her through two abusive relationships and revealed His deep love and redemption to her in the midst of pain and suffering. This is truly a beautiful story of God's grace, mercy, and eterna…
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