Have you had a chance to check out the documentary "Bye Bye Barry" on Amazon Prime about Barry Sanders yet? We watched it, and we thought it was absolutely amazing! It got us thinking about the similarities between the way Barry played football

Music Festivals

Nov 24th, 2023 47m 21s

Electronic music culture encompasses various genres such as trance, techno, drum and bass, house, and dubstep. However, is the Electronic Dance Music (EDM) culture only about the music? In this episode, pastors James and b.Side share their expe

The Hollywood Family

Oct 26th, 2023 44m 47s

There are a lot of definitions and descriptions of what “family” means now. Many people believe that the entertainment industry is partially to blame for all the confusion about an issue that should be simple. In this episode titled, “Hollywoo

Bold Predictions

Oct 5th, 2023 36m 12s

It's hard to deny that the world is in a state of turmoil. The cost of living is increasing globally, and natural disasters are causing significant loss of life. There are ongoing wars, rumors of more conflicts, and governments are struggling.

NFL Player Salaries

Sep 12th, 2023 30m 45s

Football is officially back, and if you’re a fan, we all heard A LOT about the “value” of NFL football players, especially in relationship to their contracts. We saw quite a few players get paid INSANE amounts of money. We also saw other player

Hollywood Hypocrisy Exposed

Aug 31st, 2023 29m 3s

It's no secret that controversy in Hollywood has been exposed for a long time, particularly with the hypocrisy that often emerges. In this episode of the Slingshots & Swords Podcast, we will explore the growing popularity of the LGBTQ+ movement

The California Exodus

Aug 31st, 2023 30m 52s

In this episode of the Slingshots & Swords podcast, we explore how Christian men handle challenges from politics, education, and healthcare affecting families and churches. Is it best to fight or to retreat? We delve into the "California Exodus

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Welcome Trailer!

Aug 31st, 2023 1m 14s

On this podcast, we're discussing daily life circumstances in our homes, schools, and workplaces, to understand the spiritual implications we face every day in those areas, training our bodies, minds, and hearts to fight the good fight of faith

Episode 40 - Community

Mar 9th, 2023 1h 59m

“Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their efforts. For if either falls, his companion can lift him up; but pity the one who falls without another to lift him up.”– Ecclesiastes 4:9-10Life is so much better when we do

Episode 39 - Serving Your Ears

Feb 6th, 2023 1h 59m

“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve…”Too often we associate serving others simply as a “church-ministry” thing, or even a socially-good thing. However, if we find ourselves serving, or thinking of serving in these

Episode 38 - Christian Music

Jan 6th, 2023 1h 55m

A new year always brings change. For us, it's BIG TIME CHANGE! We have a whole new format with a whole lot more music, and the same quality of Good News and Biblical perspective to feed your soul with encouragement. In this episode, we have a n

Episode 37 - A Funky Christmas Story

Dec 13th, 2022 1h 7m

For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given…Din Daa Daa, Doe Doe Doe! Ok, so that last part is not in the Bible. But in this last episode for the year, we had to tell our version of the Christmas Story. Get out of your house shoes, and

Episode 36 - When Does Life Begin?

Nov 30th, 2022 31m 57s

One of the touchiest, most controversial, and emotionally-fueled issues in the U.S. right now. The 2022 election enabled American citizens to publicly declare their stance on abortion-related issues, especially in California. The chief issue th

Episode 35 - How To Share Your Faith

Nov 9th, 2022 33m 59s

Take your unsaved friends/family to…fill in the blank. Whatever you filled in, is typical of how the modern church equips us as believers to share our faith. But, have we seen an improvement in church growth or communities thriving in the work

Episode 34 - A Fruitful Life

Oct 26th, 2022 32m 29s

When it comes to being a Christian, are we supposed to be “good people,” or are we supposed to be Godly people? What’s the difference, right? We know that the world is filled with “do’s” and “don’ts” that are supposed to define what it means to

Episode 33 - Ego Trippin’

Oct 5th, 2022 31m 29s

A lot of people today emphasize that we need to love ourselves, implying that loving ourselves, will help us treat others well. Is that what the Bible teaches?The Bible actually teaches that we’re supposed to “deny ourselves.” This phrase “den

Episode 32 - Competition

Sep 26th, 2022 31m 27s

We love competition, don’t we? In our culture today, we push competition for everything, not just sports. If we fail in competition, we can learn from mistakes and grow. If we succeed in competition, we often use that success to measure our own

Episode 31 - Social Sharing

Sep 9th, 2022 31m 56s

Some Christians will tell you that social media is trash from the devil, and to stay away. Some Christians will tell you that social media is a mission’s field, filled with people that are ripe for the Gospel. Which is it?If you’ve ever wonder

Episode 30 - Talking To Your Kids

Aug 19th, 2022 33m 8s

Is it awkward talking to you kids about certain things? Do you struggle having meaningful conversations with your kids about deep and serious life issues? Are you comfortable talking to your kids about the Bible, and answering questions they mi

Episode 29 - Increasing Talent

Aug 3rd, 2022 32m 44s

Can you sing? Can you dance? Are you an athlete? Can you draw? Do you have savvy business sense? Do you have talent?These are some of the common things we might think of when the word “talent” is brought up. Maybe you think about other talente

Episode 28 - How Were You Shaped?

Jul 20th, 2022 33m 38s

In the Netflix Original series “Squid Game,” all soldiers served particular roles to facilitate the game. There were lots of them, but each of them had a certain job to do, in order to make sure the game went smoothly. Is it possible that the L

Episode 27 - The Key To Being Blessed

Jul 6th, 2022 32m 17s

Culturally speaking, it seems that the Biblical concept of a blessing, simply describes a situation where we get what we want. Are true blessings set aside for professional athletes, business moguls, or people who catch big breaks as influencer

Episode 26 - Understanding Tragedy

Jun 15th, 2022 37m 23s

In the last two years, we’ve all experienced a pandemic and global shut-down. We’ve seen wars erupt, where people have had to leave their homes and livelihoods, fleeing to other countries as refugees. We’ve seen more mass-shootings with people

Episode 25 - Church

Jun 1st, 2022 30m 23s

Do I even need to go to church? How do I find the right church for me? Too much hypocrisy in the church? The Barna Group has stats showing that people across-the-board, don’t really care about church as much these days – Christians included. Is

Episode 24 - How To Know God’s Will

May 14th, 2022 31m 2s

Lots of people say things like, “God has a reason,” or “Everything has a purpose.” Have you ever wondered what God’s reasons and purposes are, for you specifically?Even though the Bible doesn’t give us insight into EVERY detail of life, it DOE