In this special episode, we pause to mark one full year of recording the podcast. What started as a simple idea has grown into meaningful conversations, incredible guests, and a faithful community of listeners. We want to express our deep gratitude to everyone who has supported, shared, prayed, and participated along the way.

Also an important update. We will be taking a short break until May 4th as we restructure the heart and direction of the show. Moving forward, our focus will be more intentional and explicitly centered on Christ. Along with refining the theme and content, we are redesigning the set to reflect that renewed vision.

This is not an ending, but a reset. Thank you for being part of the first year! We are excited for what is ahead!

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In this episode, we continue the Sabbath narrative as Jesus enters the synagogue and heals the man with the withered hand. We wrestle with the audacity of that moment, not just the miracle itself, but the confrontation it created. What does it reveal about hardened hearts, misplaced priorities, and the authority of Christ?

From there, we dive deeper into what it truly means that Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath. If He is Lord over it, then He defines its purpose. We talk about the Sabbath as a gift rather than a burden, how rest is rooted in trust, and what faithful Sabbath practice looks like today. We also discuss how Sabbath rhythms may look different for ministers and those who serve in the church, and why intentional rest may need to fall on a different day during the week.

We close with a practical conversation about worship through tithe, not only financially, but through time, service, and surrender. This episode invites you to examine your rhythms, your rest, and your response to the authority and compassion of Christ.

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In this episode, we sit down with Chris Morgan, Campus Director for the University of Louisville athletic department and a longtime leader with Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Born and raised in Louisville, Chris has served with FCA since 1998, pouring into athletes and coaches at every level of competition. Through the years, he has spoken to college and professional teams including Duke, Kentucky, Indiana, the Carolina Panthers, Cincinnati Bengals, Texas Rangers, Oakland Athletics, and many more.

More than a gifted communicator, Chris carries a deep conviction about calling. As he says, “FCA is not something I do, it is who I am.” In this conversation, we talk about faith in the locker room, discipling competitors, leading on campus, and what it means to see sports as a mission field. It is a powerful look at identity, longevity in ministry, and impacting champions beyond the scoreboard.

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