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

MYLES GARRETT PAGING AARON DONALD

Today on the show Gibbs talks with Team Lancaster Thunder about the Rams trade for Myles Garrett, A.J. Brown being traded to the Patriots, and about Harbor Freight work gloves emerging as batting gloves. Gibbs shares tales of his weekend sporting adventures involving O'Neil Cruz swing a sledge hammer in the batters box at PNC Park and he shares the unexpected location he enjoyed Game 7 of the Western Conference NBA finals from. A lifelong memory was formed. Finally and most importantly Gibbs talks about the greatest trade the universe has ever witnessed and the best part is that trade can and does impact you right now and will forever! Go make plays! Share news of that great trade! Remember we are "NOT JUST FANS"!

THE REAL STUFF THE GOOD STUFF

Today on the show Gibbs talks with Team Lancaster Thunder about the upcoming World Cup and the importance of staying connected to reality. In a world increasingly full of artificial experiences the beauty and importance of real is ever increasing. That is part of what could make the World Cup magical in American culture this summer. Gibbs talks about the 1997 free kick from Roberto Carlos of Brazil that makes the sports fan feel something real. The watch parties, the colors, the singing, the World Cup will put sports fans in touch with real experiences this summer. What real experiences can you have in your life this summer? Gibbs encourages sports fans to seek the Lord with all their decision making? Who you should invite to your home to show hospitality? What kind of intentionality will be around your family gatherings? How many dates can you go on with your spouse this summer? Go make plays! Remember "WE ARE NOT JUST FANS"!

LIGHT THE BRUNSON BURNER: FINALS & EXPERIMENTS

Today on the show Gibbs talks with team Lancaster Thunder about three simple words. LETS GO KNICKS! LETS GO KNICKS! Last night the New York "Villanova" Knicks took Gibbs on a journey deep into his sports memory bank to 1999. Not since Gibbs was 12 years old has a Knicks season come together quite like this one. What would need to happen in sports to reduce you to a 12 year old kid sports fan once again? Watching the Knicks hoist the Eastern Conference Trophy a verse from Romans 12 popped into Gibbs mind. He shares some thoughts around anchoring hope to realities that are not volatile and praying for patience in long growth processes. Finally, Gibbs talks about Jacob Misiorowski throwing inflation level gas over the weekend and gives an Isaac Robinson disc golf update. Go make plays! We are "NOT JUST FANS"!

THE BOXSCORE OF LIFE

Today on the show Gibbs joins with Team Lancaster Thunder to express gratitude this Memorial day for the steep price paid for the freedoms we enjoy here in America. Gibbs thank our soldiers and their families for their sacrifices. Gibbs talks about the sudden death of NASCAR legend "Rowdy" Kyle Busch and how combined with Memorial day life can instantly start to feel small and fragile. Gibbs talks about Jesus thoughts on laying down your life for your friends from John 15. What if life had a boxscore? Gibbs talks about the joy of Memorial Day weekend baseball growing up, and the magic found in the sports newspaper boxscore. The NBA and NHL conference finals continue and the level of competition is elite and the pace is fast. Go make plays! Remember we are "NOT JUST FANS"!

DON'T DRIFT FROM WHAT FUELED THE SUCCESS

Today on the show Gibbs talks with team Lancaster Thunder about the power of being singularly focused. Excellent sports moments are all around us in summer championship season. Mitch Marner scored a ridiculous playoff goal last week, Rai wins the PGA Championship, a heavy weight match up in the Western Conference Finals, Game 7 in a Stanley cup playoff all providing excellent viewing for the sports fan. The playoff atmosphere in Buffalo and Montreal has been LIT! In order for a person to reach the lofty heights of professional sports it requires a singular dedication and focus to their craft to get a shot at that success. Often once success is achieved it is easy for people to drift from the habits that laid the foundation for success. As followers of Jesus we cannot drift from the good news of Jesus. Jesus came preaching a message of repentance from sin. We cannot share a different message than one Jesus shared and call it good news. Let us not lose our singular focus on how a person can be at peace with the Triune God. Matthew 6:33 tells us to seek first the kingdom and righteousness, God help us to obey.  Go make plays! Remember we are "NOT JUST FANS"!

NAMES FULL OF THUNDER

Today on the show Gibbs talks with team Lancaster Thunder about the unique power of a name. NOW INTRODUCING...STANDING 6 FT 6 from the UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA....You fill in the blank! MICHAEL....Names have an amazing and mysterious power attached to them. Michael Phelps, Jerry Jones, Ray Lewis, Ken Griffey Jr., the list goes on and on and on. When you hear these names what comes to your mind, what emotions are evoked? In the same way, what values and emotions are built into your name? What do people experience and feel when your name rings in their ears? Gibbs extols the Name above ALL names; Jesus Christ from Philippians 2 in the Bible. Gibbs also talks about what outcomes he would like to see in the building dramas involving Giannis and Lebron. Go Make Plays! We are "NOT JUST FANS"!

VICTOR NEEDS DENNIS RODMAN

Today on the show Gibbs talks with Team Lancaster Thunder about an Alex Caruso interview where the two time NBA champion shared observations on how he knows whether or not a team has the ingredients to win a championship. Gibbs shares those ingredients and applies them to daily life. Gibbs talks about Wembanyama and his UFC tryout over the weekend and how the Spurs need to provide him with some protection on the court. Gibbs also discusses how Israel rejects God as king in 1 Samuel 8 and shares some thoughts around our own opportunities to obey or rebel day by day in life. Go Make Plays! We are "NOT JUST FANS"!

DR. ICE & DR. ACE

Today on the show Gibbs talks with team Lancaster Thunder about how the world of sports is rapidly transforming in multiple ways. Everything is measured and analyzed. Golden Tempo is not pursuing the Triple Crown because of his level of effort at the Kentucky Derby. Duke is pursuing its own licensing with Amazon. As soon as young person suffers an injury we quickly take them for X-rays with the next game in mind. Speed, efficiency, and analysis happen quickly and naturally every day. Are we losing the wonder of life as we pursue efficiency and speed? Does Golden Tempo want to pursue the Triple Crown? Have we forgotten that for most kids their favorite part of youth sports is half time oranges and post game ice cream? Never underestimate the healing properties of a hug from mom, and encouragement by name, Ice, Ace braces, and some rest. May we never lose the wonder of Jesus Christ and his power to save, heal, and make well. Happy Mother's Day! Go Make Plays! We are "NOT JUST FANS"! Recover Wonder!

YOU WON BOAST IN CHRIST - YOU LOST BOAST IN CHRIST

Today on the show Gibbs talks with team Lancaster Thunder about this past weekends Kentucky Derby, exciting games 7s, and whether or not hot dogs are a compatible platform for caviar. Gibbs also gives some of his sandwich Mt Rushmore thoughts. The Kentucky Derby provided two minutes of racing excitement and after the race an even more incredible four minute learning experience from historic jockey Jose Ortiz. Ortiz won the Kentucky Double this past weekend making him the ninth jockey to accomplish the feat of winning the Oaks and Derby in the same weekend. His message to young people on what it takes to accomplish great feats was outstanding, measured, and full of wisdom post race. Gibbs reviews the components he shared during his ride along interview after the race. Gibbs also talks about how fast events in life can change, and shares two of his favorite Bible verses around boasting in knowing God above all else; throughout both great success and great hardship. Do you view your knowledge/understanding of the triune God and your sins being forgiven as the most important pillars in your identity? Go make plays! We are "NOT JUST FANS"!

ENOUGH IS A FEAST

Today on the show Gibbs talks with Team Lancaster Thunder about the current complexity of the world of sports. As playoff basketball and hockey rage onward sports is increasingly saturated with content. How much time do sports fans have to give to watching sports? Uncomfortable conversations percolate around the downfall of LIV golf, gambling in sports, academics and paying players, the expansion of the NCAA tournament, safety in the NFL, youth sports, and the shape shifting landscape of media rights. The water quickly boils in the world of sports. Gibbs talks about how all of this points us back to needing to seek wisdom and faith as we face mysterious times full of trial in sports but more applicable in life. Gibbs sends team Lancaster Thunder to the weekend with a sandwich Mt. Rushmore question to ponder. Go Make Plays! We are "Not Just Fans"!