23 MAY 2024 · Welcome to Church Pew Sports Ep 149 - Harrison Butker & Scottie Scheffler: Undefeated It's rare to have the entire sports world focusing on the words and actions of an NFL kicker and PGA Tour golfer but the last few days have seen Harrison Butker (KC Chiefs) and Scottie Scheffler (World #1 Golfer) thrust squarely in the center of the news cycle for completely different reasons. We're discussing Butker's speech and Scheffler's consistently faith-filled walk and how both men have kept from being canceled in the face of a hostile culture, by living a life above reproach. This week's CPS Starting Host Lineup: Bill Hobson Pastor Paul Miller Doug Halcomb You can also listen to EVERY episode of CPS by visiting https://churchpewsports.libsyn.com/ We would love to hear your thoughts, comments, and questions. Reach out to us at: https://gmail.com Stay connected to Church Pew Sports on Facebook and Twitter @CPewsSports316        

16 MAY 2024 · Welcome to Church Pew Sports Ep 148 - NBA Playoffs - Knicks, Nuggets, and Too Much Spike The NBA Playoffs are bringing the drama and perhaps the next generation of superstars...along with far too many courtside shots of Spike Lee. What are the big storylines and which teams are headed to the Finals? We discuss with special guest, Knicks G League Assistant Steve Miknis and superfan Brian Sharpe. This week's CPS Starting Host Lineup: Bill Hobson Pastor Paul Miller Brian Sharpe Steve Miknis You can also listen to EVERY episode of CPS by visiting https://churchpewsports.libsyn.com/ We would love to hear your thoughts, comments, and questions. Reach out to us at: https://gmail.com Stay connected to Church Pew Sports on Facebook and Twitter @CPewsSports316        

2 MAY 2024 · Welcome to Church Pew Sports Ep 147 - See Thru Uniforms And Other Strange Sports News We start with a really fun update on the world of baseball with Scott & AnnaMarie Holmgren as they continue their tour of every MLB ballpark and then we're exploring the bizarre sports headlines like see thru baseball uniforms, a change in "America's Team," the NCAA going down in flames, and many more! This week's CPS Starting Host Lineup: Bill Hobson Pastor Paul Miller Scott Holmgren Annamarie Holmgren You can also listen to EVERY episode of CPS by visiting https://churchpewsports.libsyn.com/ We would love to hear your thoughts, comments, and questions. Reach out to us at: https://gmail.com Stay connected to Church Pew Sports on Facebook and Twitter @CPewsSports316      

23 APR 2024 · Welcome to Church Pew Sports Ep 146 - I Feel A Draft - Your Guide To The NFL Draft This episode is your complete guide to the 2024 NFL Draft, including predictions about Caleb Williams, JJ McCarthy, what your favorite team needs to do to improve, and the pressure on GMs to never again repeat the Tom Brady mistake. This week's CPS Starting Host Lineup: Bill Hobson Pastor Paul Miller Alex Rauch - GATEWAY Ministry Coordinator at EFCA You can also listen to EVERY episode of CPS by visiting https://churchpewsports.libsyn.com/ We would love to hear your thoughts, comments, and questions. Reach out to us at: https://gmail.com Stay connected to Church Pew Sports on Facebook and Twitter @CPewsSports316        

11 APR 2024 · Welcome to Church Pew Sports Ep 145 - The Masters - A Tradition Unlike Any Other There is no sporting event quite like The Masters. The traditions, the champions, and even the rules for patrons all come together to deliver a remarkable experience. From the Champions Dinner to the instant ejection if you're caught with a cell phone, we're talking all things Masters on this special edition of Church Pew Sports. You'll also hear some powerful words from the #1 player in the world, Scottie Sheffler as he shares his testimony and reminds us that our true identity is found in Christ...and not in what we do for a living. This week's CPS Starting Host Lineup: Bill Hobson Pastor Paul Miller Brian Taylor - Real Golf Radio, live from Augusta You can also listen to EVERY episode of CPS by visiting https://churchpewsports.libsyn.com/ We would love to hear your thoughts, comments, and questions. Reach out to us at: https://gmail.com Stay connected to Church Pew Sports on Facebook and Twitter @CPewsSports316          

4 APR 2024 · Welcome to Church Pew Sports Ep 144 - The Unwritten Rules of Sports Bunting to break up a no hitter. Taking too long of a home run trot. Scoring an empty net goal via slapshot from up close. The list of "unwritten rules" in sports is lengthy and when those lines are crossed, tempers often flare. We're examining those lesser known parts of sports where viral video clips spring up because someone broke a rule that was never put in the rule book. This week's CPS Starting Host Lineup: Bill Hobson Scott Holmgren John Fitzsimmons Matt Shepard - former voice of the Detroit Tigers TV broadcasts You can also listen to EVERY episode of CPS by visiting https://churchpewsports.libsyn.com/ We would love to hear your thoughts, comments, and questions. Reach out to us at: https://gmail.com Stay connected to Church Pew Sports on Facebook and Twitter @CPewsSports316        

25 MAR 2024 · Welcome to Church Pew Sports Ep 143 - Making Sense of March Madness It's non-stop basketball as the NCAA March Madness Tournament enters the second week, filled with fantastic drama and storylines. Small schools pulling upsets, free throws deciding games, 94 replay reviews in the final 2 minutes, the Women's Tournament more popular than ever, and all of us wondering how our brackets could go so terribly wrong. We're talking about all things March Madness this week! This week's CPS Starting Host Lineup: Bill Hobson Pastor Paul Miller Kurt David You can also listen to EVERY episode of CPS by visiting https://churchpewsports.libsyn.com/ We would love to hear your thoughts, comments, and questions. Reach out to us at: https://gmail.com Stay connected to Church Pew Sports on Facebook and Twitter @CPewsSports316        

16 MAR 2024 · Welcome to Church Pew Sports Ep 142 - Coaching Chaos and Leadership Lessons For Everyone With these turbulent times among coaching staffs in college and the pro ranks, we're looking at the upheaval from a unique angle - what it says about the profession, the sports culture, and the similarities to church culture. If you're a fan of "leadership content," this episode of CPS is definitely for you! BONUS: We've got a special incentive for those who listen to the entire show. Details in the pod! This week's CPS Starting Host Lineup: Bill Hobson Pastor Paul Miller You can also listen to EVERY episode of CPS by visiting https://churchpewsports.libsyn.com/ We would love to hear your thoughts, comments, and questions. Reach out to us at: https://gmail.com Stay connected to Church Pew Sports on Facebook and Twitter @CPewsSports316    

5 MAR 2024 · Welcome to Church Pew Sports Ep 141 - Spring Training Special with Dan Dickerson of the Detroit Tigers We're honored to be joined by the voice of the Detroit Tigers, Dan Dickerson, to explore the wonders of Spring Training not only for the Tigers but across the league. How seriously do managers take the outcome of games? What are all those scouts doing? What's the vibe in spring vs regular season? We explore a wide range of questions with one of the premiere voices of the game and whether you're a Tiger fan or root, root, root for another home team, this is one fantastic conversation! Here are the links to the 2 books Paul Miller mentioned during the 3 Minute Message: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+life+you%27ve+always+wanted&crid=1L6HCU2FCFCJ5&sprefix=the+life+youve%2Caps%2C113&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_14 https://www.amazon.com/Spirit-Disciplines-Understanding-Changes-Lives/dp/0060694424/ref=sr_1_1?crid=31BXACHKSGGYW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.QBCsa6uwAlW_am6yctnkZq3Tc0o5_9uF3A-kShj451xWmxrwvc0SMue6x4gYk-JxnH2agr41pUwzDMekxeFCZqqjINp8YFc5lQq5QwSllfN5nMFJgLe8d2kqdZWj37qCUQ1xbBTlYXRep8c6FwHpKkdRIgslYwSxM8uWwoS9pClSrzmOEDM5BxvFLPRxjlLnGijWP6blYF864W96quExoGq_TTGnhVfU9yUlGAacGpE.4emHcGzbsrFVMQIrNJD5xKYlJnW2ynHDPsnZ776oec4&dib_tag=se&keywords=spirit+of+the+disciplines+dallas+willard&qid=1709607371&sprefix=spirit+of+the+%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-1 This week's CPS Starting Host Lineup: Bill Hobson Pastor Paul Miller Scott Holmgren You can also listen to EVERY episode of CPS by visiting https://churchpewsports.libsyn.com/ We would love to hear your thoughts, comments, and questions. Reach out to us at: https://gmail.com Stay connected to Church Pew Sports on Facebook and Twitter @CPewsSports316    

20 FEB 2024 · Welcome to Church Pew Sports Ep 140 - Is The NBA Still On YOUR Radar? No more football means it's time to take in some basketball and that means checking out the NBA. But is the NBA still on your radar? Based on the feedback from All Star Weekend, hoop fans are less than thrilled with the product being presented by the professionals.  This week on CPS, we're catching up on the lead NBA storylines and prepping you for the second half of the season - even if you didn't know the first half had already happened. This week's CPS Starting Host Lineup: Bill Hobson Pastor Paul Miller Pastor Sam Burke Ryan Slocum You can also listen to EVERY episode of CPS by visiting https://churchpewsports.libsyn.com/ We would love to hear your thoughts, comments, and questions. Reach out to us at: https://gmail.com Stay connected to Church Pew Sports on Facebook and Twitter @CPewsSports316