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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