On today's episode, Lindsay joins Nick & Seth to talk about what it means to be an athlete who is a servant or slave to Christ. Those two concepts do not seem to fit together at first, but Scripture definitely teaches us that we are to be slaves and servants of Christ, and athletics is no different. Join us as we dive into Scripture and discuss why it is difficult to submit to Christ in sport, and why it is necessary and even a blessing! Want to contact the show? Email CompetingBiblically@gm...
Nov 22, 2022•36 min
Today we read from 1 Peter 2:11-17 and discuss the topic of submission. Why are we called to submit and what does it look like? Want to contact the show? Email CompetingBiblically@gmail.com Podcast Website: https://delawarefca.org/competingbiblically YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz_Ka8NNjCO4_ON9fac_-Q Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068415691306 Instagram: competing_biblically_podcast...
Nov 15, 2022•37 min
The message of Christ is great news for some, and a stumbling block for others. On this episode of the podcast, we read from 1 Peter 2:3-10 and discuss it's implications on our personal and athletic lives. Want to contact the show? Email CompetingBiblically@gmail.com Podcast Website: https://delawarefca.org/competingbiblically YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz_Ka8NNjCO4_ON9fac_-Q Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068415691306 Instagram: competing_bibli...
Nov 08, 2022•33 min
On this episode of the podcast, we continue in 1 Peter as we look at 1 Peter 1:22-2:1. The main theme that emerges is an everlasting motivation. Take a listen! Want to contact the show? Email CompetingBiblically@gmail.com Podcast Website: https://delawarefca.org/competingbiblically YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz_Ka8NNjCO4_ON9fac_-Q Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068415691306 Instagram: competing_biblically_podcast...
Nov 01, 2022•37 min
As we continue our walk through 1 Peter, we spend time in 1 Peter 1:13-2:1 and talk about how to set our minds and have them ready to compete in a way that is holy and pleasing to the Lord. Want to contact the show? Email CompetingBiblically@gmail.com Podcast Website: https://delawarefca.org/competingbiblically YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz_Ka8NNjCO4_ON9fac_-Q Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068415691306 Instagram: competing_biblically_podcast...
Oct 25, 2022•33 min
In this episode we jump into the body of 1 Peter and discuss Peter's call to believers to set their minds on the living hope of the resurrection. How do we compete in a way that reflects this hope? Want to contact the show? Email CompetingBiblically@gmail.com Podcast Website: https://delawarefca.org/competingbiblically YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYz_Ka8NNjCO4_ON9fac_-Q Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068415691306 Instagram: competing_biblically_po...
Oct 18, 2022•36 min
How are we as believers called to live in a non-believe culture? Peter addresses this subject to the early church "dispersed" throughout the area of Asia Minor. During this season of the podcast, Nick, Seth & Pancake will dive into the book of 1 Peter and apply the principles to the modern-day Christian athlete. Join us! Want to contact the show? Email CompetingBiblically@gmail.com Podcast Website: https://delawarefca.org/competingbiblically YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/U...
Oct 04, 2022•32 min
How do we handle failure as Christian athletes and coaches? Why is failure important? On this episode, Seth, Pancake and Blair dive into the topic of failure and discuss what Scripture has to say about how God can use it, and how we should walk through it. Want to get in on the conversation? Join our Competing Biblically Zoom Call on the 1st & 3rd Monday each month! You can register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1N8eKWoMay5Njg4XdKp3CsiH7d9nprAsAXFNSeXJtyL8/edit Want to contact the sh...
Mar 21, 2022•44 min
How does the Bible instruct to handle worldly success? Even though we have redefined what it means to "win," there will still be times when we "win" according to the world, and there is attention, awards, and recognition. How would Christ have us handle such situations? That is what we break down on this episode! Want to get in on the conversation? Join our Competing Biblically Zoom Call on the 1st & 3rd Monday each month! You can register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1N8eKWoMay5Njg...
Mar 14, 2022•40 min•Season 3Ep. 54
On this episode of the Competing Biblically Podcast Nick, Seth & Pancake dive into Philippians 4:11-13 which will be our foundational Scripture for Season 3 of the Podcast. How can we compete with a Whole Heart, New Mind, Strong Will, and Great Passion regardless of circumstances? That is the topic of discussion today and for the rest of this season! Want to get in on the conversation? Join our Competing Biblically Zoom Call on the 1st & 3rd Monday each month! You can register here: http...
Mar 07, 2022•39 min•Season 3Ep. 53
On this Episode, Nick & Seth are joined by Seth's brother Trevor! Trevor shares his story of miraculous healing and how God used sport as a vehicle to give Him the glory. This one will encourage you! Want to get in on the conversation? Join our Competing Biblically Zoom Call on the 1st & 3rd Monday each month! You can register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1N8eKWoMay5Njg4XdKp3CsiH7d9nprAsAXFNSeXJtyL8/edit Want to contact the show? Email CompetingBiblically@gmail.com Podcast Websi...
Feb 28, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 52
Today we have interview #3 of our interview series this month. In this episode, Noah Given joins Nick & Seth to discuss his journey through sport. Noah is a lacrosse player at Wilmington University. He shares the frustration he experienced through sport and how God has been walking him through it and giving him a new outlook. Want to get in on the conversation? Join our Competing Biblically Zoom Call on the 1st & 3rd Monday each month! You can register here: https://docs.google.com/forms...
Feb 21, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 51
On today's episode we get to talk to Tag Grisham, a Middle School track & cross country coach from Branson, Missouri. Tag shares a unique story about what happened to him immediately after he began listening to the podcast. We also ask him about how his approached to sport has changed and the opportunities that lie before him in the upcoming spring season. Want to get in on the conversation? Join our Competing Biblically Zoom Call on the 1st & 3rd Monday each month! You can register here...
Feb 14, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 50
Over the next few episodes, we are going to be talking to some people who have been walking through the Competing Biblically framework. On this episode of "The Competing Biblically Podcast" we talk to Cam Michalak about his journey walking through the content. We ask him about his greatest areas of growth, and his greatest challenges. We are sure you'll enjoy the conversation! Want to contact the show? Email CompetingBiblically@gmail.com Want to get in on the conversation? Join our Competing Bib...
Feb 07, 2022•41 min•Season 2Ep. 49
On this episode, Blair joins Nick, Seth & Pancake to look back on the past season of the podcast walking through The Handbook on Athletic Perfection by Wes Neal. The crew analyzes the overall themes that ran through the text, as well as specific ideas and quotes that have stuck even after the season is over. This resources has been very influential to us and the Competing Biblically Framework as a whole. We hope you have received as much from as we have! Want to contact the show? Email Compe...
Jan 31, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 48
Lindsay joins us again on today's episode as we wrap up the Handbook on Athletic Perfection by talking about "The Perfect Team Spirit." When we live out "The Doulos Athlete," the perfect team spirit is a natural result. Listen as Nick, Lindsay, and Seth share their thoughts and examples of how we can live out or hinder "The Perfect Team Spirit." Want to contact the show? Email CompetingBiblically@gmail.com Want to get in on the conversation? Join our Competing Biblically Zoom Call on the 1st &am...
Jan 24, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 47
On today's episode, Lindsay joins Nick & Seth to talk about what it means to be an athlete who is a servant or slave to Christ. Those two concepts do not seem to fit together at first, but Scripture definitely teaches us that we are to be slaves and servants of Christ, and athletics is no different. Join us as we dive into Scripture and discuss why it is difficult to submit to Christ in sport, and why it is necessary and even a blessing! Want to contact the show? Email CompetingBiblically@gm...
Jan 17, 2022•36 min•Season 2Ep. 46
On today's episode we continue our conversation with Ben Swarr about pursuing perfection. Nick & Seth join to discuss how we can keep our focus on Christ through all circumstances. Want to contact the show? Email CompetingBiblically@gmail.com Want to get in on the conversation? Join our Competing Biblically Zoom Call on the 1st & 3rd Monday each month! You can register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1N8eKWoMay5Njg4XdKp3CsiH7d9nprAsAXFNSeXJtyL8/edit Podcast Website: delawarefca.org...
Jan 10, 2022•38 min•Season 2Ep. 45
Wrestler and Sports Minister Ben Swarr joins Nick & Seth on this episode to discuss "Perfection through Isolation" from the Handbook on Athletic Perfection. Want to contact the show? Email CompetingBiblically@gmail.com Want to get in on the conversation? Join our Competing Biblically Zoom Call on the 1st & 3rd Monday each month! You can register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1N8eKWoMay5Njg4XdKp3CsiH7d9nprAsAXFNSeXJtyL8/edit Podcast Website: delawarefca.org/podcast...
Jan 03, 2022•38 min•Season 2Ep. 44
On this episode Nick, Seth & Pancake discuss how the very act of competition can be an action of praise to God. We talk more about motivation as well as things that hinder us from worshipping God through sport. Want to contact the show? Email CompetingBiblically@gmail.com Want to get in on the conversation? Join our Competing Biblically Zoom Call on the 1st & 3rd Monday each month! You can register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1N8eKWoMay5Njg4XdKp3CsiH7d9nprAsAXFNSeXJtyL8/edit Po...
Dec 27, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 42
On this episode Nick, Seth & Pancake discuss how the very act of competition can be an action of praise to God. We talk more about motivation as well as things that hinder us from worshipping God through sport. Want to contact the show? Email CompetingBiblically@gmail.com Want to get in on the conversation? Join our Competing Biblically Zoom Call on the 1st & 3rd Monday each month! You can register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1N8eKWoMay5Njg4XdKp3CsiH7d9nprAsAXFNSeXJtyL8/edit Po...
Dec 20, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 42
On this episode of the podcast, we talk about how to change the negative motivational forces and be motivated by the love of Christ. This is part 2 of the conversation, so go back and listen to Episode 40 if you haven't already. Want to contact the show? Email CompetingBiblically@gmail.com Want to get in on the conversation? Join our Competing Biblically Zoom Call on the 1st & 3rd Monday each month! You can register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1N8eKWoMay5Njg4XdKp3CsiH7d9nprAsAXFNSe...
Dec 13, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 41
Blair Maginnis joins Nick, Seth & Pancake to talk about different sources of motivation in competition. Which ones are unhealthy and how do we find Biblical forms of motivation? Listen and join the conversation! Want to contact the show? Email CompetingBiblically@gmail.com Want to get in on the conversation? Join our Competing Biblically Zoom Call on the 1st & 3rd Monday each month! You can register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1N8eKWoMay5Njg4XdKp3CsiH7d9nprAsAXFNSeXJtyL8/edit P...
Dec 06, 2021•34 min•Season 2Ep. 40
Preparation in important, but it doesn't matter if it isn't put into action. On this episode, Nick, Seth & Pancake dive into The Handbook on Athletic Perfection and the life of Jesus in action during His ministry. How did Jesus approach is day-to-day life and how can those principles shape the way we approach sport? Want to contact the show? Email CompetingBiblically@gmail.com Want to get in on the conversation? Join our Competing Biblically Zoom Call on the 1st & 3rd Monday each month! ...
Nov 22, 2021•38 min•Season 39Ep. 2
Preparation is key to success. Even if we know how we should compete, if we don't take time to prepare our hearts and minds we will be sidetracked and distracted from our purpose of glorifying God by closing the gap between potential and performance. In this episode Nick, Seth & Pancake discuss how we can prepare for practice and game day so that we can compete God's way, by God's power, and for God's glory. Want to contact the show? Email CompetingBiblically@gmail.com Want to get in on the ...
Nov 15, 2021•39 min•Season 2Ep. 38
Where should our focus be directed as Christian Athletes and Coaches? What is our aim? In this episode of the podcast, Nick, Seth & Pancake talk about the goal Competing Biblically Philosophy and how that impacts our play, practice, and preparation. Want to contact the show? Email CompetingBiblically@gmail.com Podcast Website: delawarefca.org/podcast Facebook Page: facebook.com/profile.php?id=10006841569130 Instagram: @competing_biblically_podcast YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCYz_Ka8NNjCO4_...
Nov 08, 2021•36 min•Season 2Ep. 37
Many Christian athletes end up quitting sports, or not exercising their gift to its fullest potential. Why? Because they don't see investment in their athletic abilities as worth their time. On this episode, Nick, Seth & Pancake discuss the Dilemma of the Christian Athlete and share thoughts and insights on this phenomenon. Want to contact the show? Email CompetingBiblically@gmail.com Podcast Website: delawarefca.org/podcast Facebook Page: facebook.com/profile.php?id=10006841569130 Instagram...
Nov 01, 2021•31 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Today on the Competing Biblically Podcast Nick, Seth & Pancake talk about how our lives should look if we are filled with the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 5 lays the groundwork for today's episode. Want to contact the show? Email CompetingBiblically@gmail.com Podcast Website: delawarefca.org/podcast Facebook Page: facebook.com/profile.php?id=10006841569130 Instagram: @competing_biblically_podcast YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCYz_Ka8NNjCO4_ON9fac_-Q Show References: Ephesians 5 The Handbook on Ath...
Oct 25, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Jesus laid out the standard of perfection for us. How are we to begin on that journey of being perfected? During this episode Nick, Seth & Pancake begin the discussion about the Holy Spirit's role in shaping us and leading in our walk with Christ, so that we can be made perfect. Want to contact the show? Email CompetingBiblically@gmail.com Podcast Website: delawarefca.org/podcast Facebook Page: facebook.com/profile.php?id=10006841569130 Instagram: @competing_biblically_podcast YouTube: youtu...
Oct 18, 2021•41 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Now that we have laid out the standard of perfection, where do we begin in our journey to pursue perfection? In the episode Nick, Seth, and Pancake talk about the beginning of a journey with Christ and how faith in Jesus and help from the Holy Spirit can equip and empower us to live a life according to God's Word, by God's Power, and for God's Glory. Want to contact the show? Email CompetingBiblically@gmail.com Podcast Website: delawarefca.org/podcast Facebook Page: facebook.com/profile.php?id=1...
Oct 11, 2021•38 min•Season 2Ep. 33
