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The Love Better podcast is designed to help you love the right things in the right ways. Love is central to every relationship (good or bad!), and it is integral to knowing God. Each episode explores practical ways to grow your heart and renew your relationships as Christ intends. We let God define love and use the Bible as our foundation. Let's learn to love like Christ and love for Christ. Remember, you are loved, so go... love better!
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What if you could foresee the rise and fall of NFL dynasties? In our latest episode of Turf Talk, we start with a heartfelt reflection on the life of Kyrie Jackson, whose journey from high school star to an NFL hopeful was tragically cut short. We then dissect the ripple effects of Brandon Aiyuk's trade request from the San Francisco 49ers, conside…
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Ever wondered what makes the AFC North the most thrilling division in football? Join us, Scott Shouse and Dewey Vance, as we unpack the intense rivalries, standout players, and strategic masterminds that define this smash-mouth football battleground. This week on Turf Talk, we share our ups and downs in the world of sports betting—from the New York…
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Today we explore the eastern seaboard, the power of the LAT, and the soul work below the water line. This is the last in a ten-part series on learning to love the Lord (and our neighbor) with all our soul. The soul is that part of you that is eternal. After death, after this life, all you will be left with is your soul to carry on into eternity. If…
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Ready to uncover the roller-coaster journey of Trevor Lawrence with the Jacksonville Jaguars? Join us as we explore Lawrence’s breakout sophomore season that led to a playoff appearance and his tumultuous third year marred by injuries and inconsistent support. We compare his trajectory to Daniel Jones and delve into the implications of rising quart…
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One of my goals with this podcast is to introduce an audience I love to people I love. I’d love for you to meet Jordan Shouse. Jordan is a father of four, a preacher in the Dallas Fort-Worth area, and one of the kindest men you will ever meet. He has a heart for people, and an empathetic nature that has only been honed by the journey God has taken …
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One of my goals with this podcast is to introduce an audience I love to people I love. I’d like you to meet Steve Wilkes. Steve Wilkes is a husband, father, Christian, and drug and alcohol counselor. Steve and I talked about addiction in its many forms through a biblical lens. For those listening with children’s ears nearby, we never talk about any…
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Discover the intricate details behind Christian McCaffrey’s monumental contract extension with the 49ers and what it means for his future with the team. We also honor a Giants tight end who has recently retired, sharing his remarkable journey from addiction to redemption, despite recent battles with injuries. Shifting gears to league dynamics, we d…
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Can one player's contract reshape the future of an entire league? Join us as we break down the seismic ripple effects of a top Minnesota Vikings wide receiver's new four-year, $140 million deal with $110 million guaranteed. We'll explore what this means for other standout wide receivers like Jamar Chase, CeeDee Lamb, and Brandon Ayuk as they await …
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The Yalu river, risk versus reward, and the life of a defector. Today, we look at the most important journey you'll ever make. The journey of the soul to God. This is the seventh in a ten-part series on learning to love the Lord (and our neighbor) with all our soul. The soul is that part of you that is eternal. After death, after life, all you will…
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Hey gridiron enthusiasts, Scott Shouse here with my sports-savvy comrade Dewey Vance, and we've just wrapped up a session that's nothing short of a touchdown dance for your ears. Get ready to ride shotgun with us through the wild plays and bold strategies of the NFL's own gladiator arena, starting with the Atlanta Falcons' game-changing acquisition…
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A Prussian-Russian Alliance, a stone that's not actually made of stone, and a reminder that the whole is greater than the sum of it's parts. Today, we look at God's soul structure - the kingdom of God. This is the sixth in a ten-part series on learning to love the Lord (and our neighbor) with all our soul. The soul is that part of you that is etern…
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A late 16th century play, the un-tameable heart of a woman named Kate, and the tiniest mammal on the planet earth. Today, we look at the needs of the soul and God's answer to how to love Him with all our souls. This is the fifth in a ten-part series on learning to love the Lord (and our neighbor) with all our soul. The soul is that part of you that…
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Did you hear the news? April 18, 1930 was an important news day! Today, we will take a look at news, silence, and how to calm your soul. If you are a regular listener, thank you for your patience during my radio silence these last two weeks. Between traveling to Harrisburg, PA to be with the Capital City Christians to a couple of difficult funerals…
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A trip to the path of totality, a yellow line that changed the world, and the impact of seeing the darkness in ourselves. This week we talk about trials. This is the third in a ten-part series on learning to love the Lord (and our neighbor) with all our soul. The soul is that part of you that is eternal. After death, after life, all you will be lef…
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A poem from the 16th century, a sphere with two heads, four arms, and four legs, and the romance of Disney. This week we talk about soulmates. This is the second in a ten-part series on learning to love the Lord (and our neighbor) with all our soul. The soul is that part of you that is eternal. After death, after life, all you will be left with is …
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Today, we begin a ten-part series on learning to love the Lord (and our neighbor) with all our soul. What's a soul? Let's look at science, R&B, and take a trip to the Sinai Peninsula to find some answers. This series is a part of a broader goal this year to learn to love with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. Jesus says that learning to love…
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A ball of yarn, a warning against minotaurs, and a fashionable reminder. Today, we look at the failings of the heart. Today is the last installment of our series on learning to love God (and our neighbor) with all our heart. Every time that Jesus mentions the greatest commandment, He begins by telling us to love with our whole heart. The heart is t…
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Part of the border between Minnesota and Wisconsin, a natural phenomenon with a touch of mystery, and the question of what to do when it seems like love isn't working. This episode is the ninth installment in a ten-part series on learning to love with all our heart, part of a broader goal this year to study the greatest commandments – to love the L…
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Diptheria, Jeroboam's downfall, and an indomitable will. This week we learn to be brave. This episode is the eighth installment in a ten-part series on learning to love with all our heart, part of a broader goal this year to study the greatest commandments – to love the Lord (and our neighbor) with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. In every …
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A trip to the water's edge, the Spartan's greatest rivals, and two walls that changed the course of history. This episode is the seventh installment in a ten-part series on learning to love with all our heart, part of a broader goal this year to study the greatest commandments – to love the Lord (and our neighbor) with all our heart, soul, mind, an…
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The London Underground, the problem with digitization, and a love worth listening to. This week, we learn to love through grief. This episode is the sixth installment in a ten-part series on learning to love with all our heart, part of a broader goal this year to study the greatest commandments – to love the Lord (and our neighbor) with all our hea…
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A geographical condominium, a lesson in light, and a lot of bad actors. This episode is the fifth installment in a ten-part series on learning to love with all our heart, part of a broader goal this year to study the greatest commandments – to love the Lord (and our neighbor) with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. In every account of the gos…
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This episode is the fourth installment in a ten-part series on learning to love with all our heart, part of a broader goal this year to study the greatest commandments – to love the Lord (and our neighbor) with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. In every account of the gospels, the command to love always begins with the heart… and today I’d l…
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A biblical look at a politicized human trauma. A need for love in the darkest corners of society, and the power of love to redeem the least of these. This episode is the third installment in a ten-part series on learning to love with all our heart, part of a broader goal this year to study the greatest commandments – to love the Lord (and our neigh…
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A gruesome war, the power of a stamp, and Winnie the Pooh This episode is the second installment in a ten-part series on learning to love with all our heart, part of a broader goal this year to study the greatest commandments – to love the Lord (and our neighbor) with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. This week we learn about how to set a se…
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A wolf's journey from suburbia to isolation, the impact of losing your pack, and how to avoid lone wolf syndrome. This week, we are learning to love better by avoiding isolation and leveraging the power of our lone wolf seasons, too. "Remember, you are loved, so go, love better!" New episodes drop on Tuesdays.…
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Herman Gottlieb, the Cats of Gotham, and the wrong roads to love. This week we learn about what love isn't. *note* I will be in Florida next week holding a workshop at the Southwest church of Christ in Lakeland, FL (swcofc.com). If you are in the area, I'd love to see you and say, "Hi!" Times and dates below: Sept 24 - 9am, 10am, and 5pm sessions S…
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