Gridiron & The Gospel

Tennessee is a Top-5 team after going on the road and beating Oklahoma. Also, Michigan rallied to beat USC and Baylor snatched defeat from the jaws of victory.
Also this week, George and Brad are joined by Jason Romano, host of the Sports Spectrum podcast, who shares his journey from ESPN to Sports Spectrum, emphasizing the importance of identity in Christ and the impact of faith in sports. The conversation also touches on the significance of community, encouragement, and the upcoming college football games, culminating in a heartfelt discussion about the role of faith in their lives and work.

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George and Brad dive into this past weekend's Georgia vs. Alabama game, analyze both teams' performances, discuss unexpected upsets (Ole Miss), and explore the implications of coaching and player development. They also touch on the importance of craving God's Word, drawing parallels between spiritual growth and the instinctive nature of a baby's desire for milk.

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Paul Putz joins the guys to discuss the opening round of the college football playoff and debate the merit of team selections. They explore the dynamics of the playoff format, the significance of home field advantage, and this week's upcoming playoff round. They also throw out some predictions for the upcoming bowl matchups while emphasizing the cultural impact of these games on college football.

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George and Brad discuss the upcoming quarterfinals of the college football playoff, focusing on the significance of bowl games, the matchup between Penn State and Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl, as well as the strengths and weaknesses of Texas, Arizona State, Ohio State, Oregon, Notre Dame, and Georgia. They analyze each team's performance, potential matchups, and the implications of quarterback changes—particularly for Georgia.

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Bear Rinehart, frontman for NEEDTOBREATHE, joins the show this week to talk about the band's new album, his time playing wide receiver at Furman, his friendship with Billy Napier, and the band's faith journey.
FOOTBALL
In the SEC, Georgia escaped a scare from Ole Miss, Kentucky throttled Florida and LSU couldn't stop Ole Miss. Elsewhere, USC hung on to beat Colorado and Notre Dame won a close one at Duke. Also, the PAC 12 continues to roll toward CFP relevancy.
FAITH
Brad shares what is on his heart, and Bear discusses the new album and what it's like being a Christian in a world-famous rock band and touring with Taylor Swift back in the day.
PICKS
Bear, George, and Brad pick the five biggest games of Week 6.
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