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

October 10, 2024

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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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Meet Your Hosts

John Driver is a husband, daddy, writer, and podcaster who has served his community as a minister for over two decades. He has authored, co-authored, or served as the primary collaborative writer for over twenty-eight award-winning books, including the satirical The Ultimate Guide for the Avid Indoorsman (Harvest House) and Not So Black and White: An Invitation to Honest Conversations About Race and Faith (Zondervan). A nerdy humorist at heart, John is a former History teacher who has been featured on Good Morning America and numerous other shows and podcasts. He earned a B.A. in History and an M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. John lives near Nashville with his wife and daughter. https://linktr.ee/johndriver

Jonnie W. is a nationally touring comedian for over a decade, performing at major events, clubs, and churches of all shapes and sizes. Having shared stages with comedians like Nate Bargatze, John Crist, Michael Jr., and Tim Hawkins, Jonnie approaches comedy from an absurdly silly and cerebral angle, combining off-beat standup & music into a unique comedy experience.

Jonnie's special, Live At The Franklin Theatre, was featured on Amazon Prime Video, and his two Drybar comedy specials are viral hits, garnering millions of views, and landing him in their Top Ten most viewed for 2021. He has also been featured on the Grand Ole Opry's Circle Network and is heard daily on Sirius Satellite Radio. Jonnie lives with his wife Curry near Nashville, TN, because that’s where all their stuff is. https://linktr.ee/jonniew