On this week's podcast, Bryce Johnson and Trip Smith unpack what happens when an NHL or NBA team pulls off a series sweep, and how it parallels quick obedience as followers of Jesus.

They offer their thoughts on the NBA Playoffs and the Draft Lottery, and discuss what's next for the Lakers and Bucks...and the NCAA Tournament expansion.

Plus, the guys break down why we act immediately when we know the right thing to do as we follow Jesus.

Scripture Focus:

Titus 2:11-12 (ESV): "For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age..."

Psalm 119:60 (NLT): “I will hurry, without delay, to obey Your commands.”

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Summary: We unpack the problem of fans selling their tickets to the other team…and how this parallels being okay with a little bit of sin entering in.

This week's conversation centers on a fascinating parallel between sports fandom and faith: Stop Selling Your Tickets.

The episode is inspired by a recent story where Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid expressed frustration after Sixers fans sold their home playoff tickets to New York Knicks fans in 2024, leading to a "home" game that felt like an away game. He's imploring Sixers fans not to do the same thing for this year's series against the Knicks.

• The Ticket Dilemma: Why do fans sell their playoff seats? We unpack how this betrayal negatively affects the team's "home-court advantage."
• The Spiritual Parallel: The show explores how this mirrors our spiritual lives. Just as those who sell their tickets don't think it's a big deal to let a few Knicks fans in, we often compromise our values or allow small "sins" to enter our lives, and by doing so, they can take over. We can't dismiss, overlook, tolerate, or accept sin in our lives or the lives of other believers. We have to be willing to call it what it is and pursue holiness.

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On this week's UNPACKIN' it podcast, Bryce and Trip unpack how no one really knows the future of the players selected in the NFL Draft…and how we can approach our futures with humility.

The NFL Draft is a blast, but before anyone makes judgments or declarative statements about the future, let’s pause with humility and be willing to say, “Who knows”?

We also realize we don’t know what God has in store for us this week or next year. We don’t know what’s going to happen to us, the people around us, or how much longer we’re going to be here.

Verses Discussed:

James 4:13-16

Proverbs 3:5-6

Matthew 6:34

Proverbs 27:1

From the place of "who knows?", the guys still share their opinions about the draft and the decisions teams made!

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