Talk About That

Talk About That

John Driver and Jonnie W

Why Battle Language in Scripture Needs to Be Handled with Care (Plus Plane Crashes, Redshirts & Loving Our Enemies)

October 10, 2024   ●   42 min

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John looks bad in volleyball shorts and talks to a coconut. Meanwhile, Jonnie ponders the origin of the “redshirt freshman” in football and why the Beatles’ biggest hit was almost a song about breakfast. 

Plus, a conversation about the subtle difference between a wise person and a fool. 

Today’s episode is NOT sponsored by Oatmeal: “Tastes 45% better than it looks.”

Take a journey with us through these important topics:

  • John and Jonnie W. discuss the origin of the term "red shirt" in football, speculating it might be related to blood or injuries.
  • Ohio State football and coaching strategies
  • The challenges faced by young quarterbacks and the pressure of living up to expectations.
  • John and Jonnie W. discuss the metaphorical nature of the armor of God and how it should be understood in a broader context.
  • Reminisce with us about our time in youth ministry and the challenges of leading young adult ministries.
  • John and Jonnie W. discuss the rules and techniques of fastpitch softball, including the windup and the leg kick.
  • The societal pressures of hair loss and the options available for treatment, plus other absurd vanity measures like calf implants and hair transplants.
  • Loving Enemies and Christian Identity: resolving conflicts within the body of Christ and loving those who hate us.
  • Plus meteorite strikes, amazon crash survivors and more!

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A Prayer for Unity in the Church This Christmas - Your Daily Prayer - December 22

It’s easy to take offense when someone hurts you, or you’re frustrated with where you are in life, and it seems as though everyone around you is thriving. But, when we take an honest look at ourselves and see how God loves us (1 Corinthians 13), we realize we have no right to hold any grudges against our brothers and sisters.

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