The Pro Fan League Podcast - Sports Talk From A Biblical Worldview

CRAZY THAT INSPIRES

Today on the show Gibbs talks with Team Lancaster Thunder about his Stanley Cup pick, and the crazy inspirational moments when you see someone care deeply about what they are doing. Whether that is a pitcher devastated after a loss or a running back and quarterback willing to throw their bodies into danger for an extra yard; sports fans love to see their favorite players on their favorite teams caring and acting like they they are enjoying the moment. Fans love moments that are CRAZY ON THE REAL! Sports provides common moments of identity and all humans like to feel like they are not alone in their commitments. Seeing maximum effort and passion helps the sports fan feel they are not alone or cheering for a lost cause. Just like a full stadium helps the players feel they are not alone in their struggle against an opponent. Gibbs shouts out the 20 year trio in Pittsburgh Penguin country, and discusses a BBQ platter from LA. Finally, we consider the craziness of the Bible and the message of Jesus Christ. Go Make Plays! We are Not Just Fans!

PLAYOFF BASEBALL SASQUATCH SIGHTING

Today on the show Gibbs talks with Team Lancaster Thunder about the Bonkers nature of sports. The pre-season NCAA football top 10 is shredded and irrelevant, the Baltimore Ravens are nowhere to be found, the Yankees are wondering the streets of Toronto looking for their pitching staff. Max...Max...can you hear me? Gibbs talks about the Connor McDavid extension and the Seattle Mariners playoff menu. SASQUATCH SIGHTING. It would seem there is not stable ground to walk on right now in many areas of the sports world. Praise God our firm foundation is not sports, but the faithful and steady Triune God. Gibbs gives Team Lancaster Thunder some verses to remind us in these volatile days that the Lord can be trusted and never waivers or falters. Go Make Plays! We are "Not Just Fans"!

1 OCTOBER SPORTS COMBO PLEASE

Today on the show Gibbs talks with Team Lancaster Thunder about the showdown in the Bronx and the emergence of Cam Schlittler into Yankee Lore, he discusses Mac Jones and where hurting QB's go for healing in the NFL, he also discusses the excellence of the October sports scene. Gibbs talks about Psalm 36 and where humans can go for healing, refuge, and restoration when life is challenging or mysterious. Will this be the weekend and Pro Fan League Eliminator Champion is proclaimed? Who will the stormy seas of the NFL capsize this week? Go Make Plays! We are "Not Just Fans"!

LARGE MEN AND RUBBER DUCKIES

Today on the show Gibbs talks with team Lancaster Thunder about the chaos in college football, parting gifts from Oregon, and multiple teams in the top 10 in the loser club. He talks about the NFL, difficult injuries, and gives a Pro Fan League Eliminator update. We look ahead to the Playoff Baseball slate that begins TONIGHT! Where will heroes emerge? Gibbs talks about the screen pass to Kadyn Proctor via Alabama/Georgia and how his raw running power drew Gibbs to worship the realest demonstration of power found in the Triune God. Go make plays! We are "Not Just Fans"!

SPORTS MEAT

Today on the show Gibbs talks with Team Lancaster Thunder about the upcoming weekend full of sports meat. The Ryder Cup tees off full of national spirit, Georgia barks at the Crimson tide, the Ducks attempt to fly through blizzard conditions in Pennsylvania, Rebels fight tigers, Chiefs meet Ravens with losing records, playoff battles come to a conclusion in a pivotal final weekend of the baseball season. October the month of sports feasting is coming, but this week offers that tasty little bite of steak before you take the meat of the grill to get you ready for the feast that is coming. This weekend there is also quality free content for men who seek to live life in God honoring ways. You can register for free here https://www.restorationproject.net/. There are many topics to check out. Gibbs talks about hope and enduring with patience, and asking for help. Go make plays! Remember we are "NOT JUST FANS"!

GAME SHIFTING HABITS:LIFE SHIFTING HABITS

Today on the show Gibbs talks with Team Lancaster Thunder about the results from the NFL weekend, the pivotal week as the baseball regular season winds down, and he wonders if Indiana football is for real? The game will reveal the answers. He gives an update on the Pro Fan League NFL Eliminator competition. Gibbs talks about how this past weekend was defined by game changing special teams plays and season altering injuries. Gibbs talks about how humanity benefited from injury to Jesus Christ, "by his wounds we are healed." Gibbs talks through 1 Peter 1:3-23 and discusses how those verses and 1 Peter 2 lay a wonderful framework for an enduring revival. Go Make Plays! We are "Not Just Fans"!

WHO YOU OVERLOOKING?

Today on the show Gibbs talks with Team Lancaster Thunder about Josh Allen from the Buffalo Bills and how he got 0 scholarship offers out of high school. We talk College Game Day, Cal Raleigh and his historic year in baseball, Ohtani's continued dominance, and the main ingredient of a great atmosphere. Gibbs asks who you might be overlooking in your life? Literally every football program in America missed on Josh Allen for two years, then only Wyoming gave him a shot. Is there a Josh Allen in your life you might be missing in some way? Please share the show! Go Make Plays! We are "NOT JUST FANS"!

200 SHOWS: YESSS!

Today on the show Gibbs talks with team Lancaster Thunder about  small milestones in life and the chance to evaluate work well done and enjoy the goodness of that work. Thank you for the time you have spent supporting the Pro Fan League Podcast and being part of Team Lancaster Thunder a team full of people you want on your team. Gibbs gives a Pro Fan League eliminator update, talks about the increasingly mysterious college football landscape, and how NFL fans cannot figure out whether they want to complain about the Chiefs or the Eagles more. We look at Genesis 1 and the good work God did in creation and his kindness to include us in His story. Go Make Plays! We are "NOT JUST FANS"!

SUNDAY IS COMING

Today on the show Gibbs talks with team Lancaster Thunder about why Sunday is a great day. Mike Tirico from NBC says it is because of football, and we agree football is great but it is an inferior opponent to the meeting of God's people at the Sunday meetings! Gibbs talks about Hebrews 10 and not neglecting the fellowship of the saints and why that matters! He talks about an anchored hope in the dark storm of life. Gibbs discusses BADER TOTS, the upcoming college football and NFL schedule, and goes over some games to keep an eye on in this early football season. GO MAKE PLAYS! We are "NOT JUST FANS!"

99% CHANCE OF UNEXPECTED

Today on the show Gibbs presents team Lancaster Thunder with recaps from College Football, the NFL, and the Dodgers interesting meltdown in Baltimore Saturday night, plus the Pro Fan League Eliminator update. GO USF! He also talks about this unexpected Puma shoe, see it here....https://us.puma.com/us/en/pd/fast-r-nitro-elite-3-running-shoes-men/312060?swatch=03 
Gibbs discusses how God is at work in the world through all sorts of events and outcomes and it is easy to see His work through the tiny prism of our own reality and ideas. Gibbs draws team Lancaster Thunder to the story of Abraham who was promised a son but did not believe the promise and tried with his wife to take matters into his own hands. We can learn from crazy outcomes and unforeseen comebacks to trust the Lord more and more! Go make plays! We are "NOT JUST FANS!"