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The Better Than Well: An Addiction & Mental Health Recovery PodcastEpisode 20 "Ride or Die" a Story of God and Gambling Addiction" - Interview w/ Dave StandleyIn this episode, Michael Prichard interviews Dave Standley. Dave has four years of service in the Navy during Desert Shield and 26 years in law enforcement, Dave has three decades of service in one capacity or another. But just over ten years ago, Dave struggled with a three-year addiction to gambling that placed him on a path of selfishly serving himself above all others. This story highlights how God broke the cycle of addiction in his life and change his life trajectory. Gambling addiction and spiritual awakening are the primary topics of discussion. This is a great episode!!!!
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The Ultimate Ground RulesCertaintyThe words of Paul in Colossians 3:1-17 remind us coaches that in a world of uncertainty, we can be certain.
2020-12-1607 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesYour GiftsQuite often we can fall into the trap of trying to be someone else but God has called us to be who He has created us to be. In order to be an effective coach, we must be ourselves.
2020-12-0906 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesA Thanksgiving ChallengeAll throughout his New Testament letters, Paul demonstrates his thankfulness and challenges us to be thankful, but are we?
2020-11-2503 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesA Wise and Good ShepherdToday we take a look at Psalm 23 and four principles it teaches that can help you become a wise and good shepherd to those under your care.
2020-11-1807 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesPatienceToday we wrap up our fall study of James by looking at the virtue of patience. While everything doesn't always go our way or as smoothly as we would like, James calls on us to recognize the compassion and purpose of the Lord and remain steadfast. This is a lesson our players desperately need as well.
2020-11-1106 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesAn Interview with Dakota WeatherleyThis week I sit down with Dakota Weatherley as he shares his story of God's miraculous work in his life along with the powerful impact of the coaching community.
2020-11-0551 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesTomorrowAs we continue our study in James, we are called to recognize the value of the day that God has given us. Don't miss out on today's opportunity for impact while waiting for tomorrow.
2020-10-2805 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesSelfish GainToday we continue our fall study of James by looking at the concept of selfish gain. This can be a real temptation in the coaching profession but James calls us to be where our feet are in order to maximize our impact.
2020-10-2106 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesTaming the TongueToday our falls study of James brings us to chapter three and the power of the tongue. As coaches, James calls us to recognize the power that our words wield to either build up or tear down those around us.
2020-10-0705 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesPartialityToday we continue our fall study in the book of James by looking at the sin of partiality. How does it apply to our team and our role as a coach? How does the example of Christ drive our expectations?
2020-09-3008 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesAn Interview With Doug JonesToday we sit down with the Athletic Director of Tusculum University Doug Jones as he shares his thoughts on the power of athletics to impact student-athletes.
2020-09-2350 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesBe A DoerWe continue our walk through the book of James with instruction on patience and action. Am I listening for God's voice and when I hear it am I acting upon it? James calls us to that very thing in order that we might display Christ and impact those around us.
2020-09-1607 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesTrials and TestingToday we begin our fall journey through the book of James with his perspective on trials and testing. As coaches, we will encounter them but how will we respond? What do our athletes see?
2020-09-0907 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesAn Interview with Brad Burns - "The Baseball Pastor"Today I sit down with Brad Burns, head baseball coach at Pleasure Ridge Park High School in Kentucky, as he shares his valuable insight into the art of reaching young men through baseball.
2020-09-0243 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesA Call To ActionThe Ultimate Ground Rules returns this fall with a call to action. Coaches are needed now more than ever. How can we best meet the needs of our student-athletes and those around us. This week we focus on Philippians 4:8 as an answer to that question.
2020-08-2606 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesThe Power of WordsToday we speak to the power of words and the impact you can have as your players begin to return to sports activities.
2020-05-2705 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesFearToday's climate is producing a great amount of fear. How as coaches are we supposed to deal with it? Today we look at the examples of Joshua, Joseph, and Jesus for some guidance.
2020-05-0707 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesPurposeToday we look at the important of finding an identity in Christ and not in our ability as coaches or players. Paul points us to our real value and worth in Ephesians 4:1-3
2020-04-3005 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesWisdomToday we look at the importance of wisdom as an aspect of true leadership that a coach must possess. James 1:5-8 provides with the method to acquiring such valuable wisdom.
2020-04-2206 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesTrustToday we look at Psalm 20 and the recognition that it is God alone that warrants our trust. As we abide in Him we can be a trusting voice for our players.
2020-04-1505 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesReflectionToday we look at the importance of reflection in our own personal lives as we seek to grow closer to God and have a greater impact on our players.
2020-04-0807 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesPeace In Troubled TimesToday we look at Psalm 46 and it directs us to our knowledge of God to find peace in troubled times.
2020-04-0107 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesEncouragementIn light of recent developments, today we look at Psalm 13 as a guide for dealing with tough times.
2020-03-2507 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesAn Interview With Jeremy SheetingerThis week I sit down with Jeremy Sheetinger, head baseball coach at Georgia Gwinnett College as he shares his thoughts on faith and the development of young men within his program.
2020-03-181h 20The Ultimate Ground RulesAn Interview with Eddie StephensonToday I sit down with Eddie Stephenson, the head baseball coach at Baptist Prep in Arkansas, as he shares his personal faith journey as well as his journey as a coach. Eddie is beyond transparent and offers a ton of insight and value that no baseball coach will want to miss.
2020-03-0455 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesLeading WellOne of the keys to effective leadership is first understanding what effective leadership is not. Today we look at an example of poor leadership in Ezekiel 34
2020-02-2607 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesAn Interview With Josh Liner and Mark ArbogastOn today's episode we step outside the box a little with an interview of Josh Liner and Mark Arbogast of Premier Athletics. While working with various teams across the state of Tennessee these men provide a unique perspective of what makes programs work and coaches effective. They share those thoughts as well as others along they way and coaches are sure to be blessed and encouraged by the information they provide.
2020-02-1954 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesSelf-DisciplineWe all know how important self-discipline is in the life of an athlete but how important is it in our lives as coaches? Is it all we need? Today we answer that question by looking at Galatians chapter 5.
2020-02-1206 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesPersistent PrayerAs we enter a new season, today we offer up a challenge to lift up our players in prayer consistently.
2020-02-0506 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesThe Gift of LifeRecently the sports world was rocked by the loss of Kobe Bryant and while events of this nature are heartbreaking and tragic, they also serve to remind us of the value of the life God has gifted us. Today we look at the gift of life through James 4:13-16, Hebrews 9:27, and Jeremiah 29:11.
2020-01-2906 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesLove God Love OthersToday we look at the importance of Loving God and Loving Others, even in our role as coaches.
2020-01-2209 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesCommitmentToday we look at the true definition of commitment as described by Jesus in Luke 9:23.
2020-01-1507 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesBuilding and PlantingToday we importance of a coach building and planting the young men in under their care through the lens of Jeremiah 1.
2020-01-0807 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesThe Christmas StoryBonus Episode - Enjoy the Christmas Story of Luke two as narrated by my three sons and two nieces. Special thanks to my Dad for producing.
2019-12-2505 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesDutyToday we take a brief look at Luke Chapter 2 and how the sense of duty felt by the shepherd should be shared by us as coaches.
2019-12-1808 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesDoubt and TrustToday on the show we look at the issues of doubt and trust through the lens of Luke 1. Are you a coach that models doubt or one that models trust for your athletes?
2019-12-1108 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesAn Interview with Steve RoofToday we sit down with Steve Roof, head baseball coach at Madison Central HS in Kentucky. Coach Roof brings several years of experience to the table and offers up much wisdom on effectively reaching players as well as strong advice for young coaches.
2019-12-0432 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesTrue ThanksgivingToday we discuss the importance of true thanksgiving and gratitude being modeled for our players.
2019-11-2705 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesThe Greatness of GodToday we take a brief look at Isaiah 40 and the greatness of God. By resting in His greatness, we can provide stability that our players desperately need.
2019-11-2007 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesAn Interview With Michael JohnstoneToday we sit down with Michael Johnstone, a high school baseball coach in California who also serves as the Balkan region director for Go Send Me Global. Michael shares with us some of the amazing ways God can use a coach and specifically how he is working to spread the gospel through the use of baseball.
2019-11-1330 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesA Doer of the WordToday we take a brief look at James 1:22 and what it means to be a doer of the Word as well as how it relates to the role of a coach.
2019-11-0606 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesA Spoiled VesselThe week we take a look at Jeremiah 18 and the ability of God to transform lives through our role as a coach.
2019-10-2305 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesProviding WisdomToday we take a brief look at Proverbs chapter two and the importance of providing wisdom to your players.
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The Ultimate Ground RulesWisdomToday we look at Proverbs 1 and the importance of seeking wisdom while it can still be found.
2019-10-0907 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesSpiritual BattleToday we look at Psalm 18 and four key concepts to help us as we face difficulty, trials, and spiritual battles.
2019-10-0206 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesThe Right Approach To DisciplineToday we look at appropriate discipline on a sports team through the lens of Matthew 18.
2019-09-2510 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesWhat Really MattersToday we take a look at Acts 20:24 as Paul describes what determines his life's real value. His answer has direct implications on our job as a coach.
2019-09-1807 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesThe Power of InfluenceToday we take a brief look at the influence of Moses' mother in Exodus 2 that provides encouragement to coaches as we seek to have a positive influence on our athletes.
2019-09-1110 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesA Pattern For ServiceToday we take a look at 2 Kings 6:1-4 which reveals to us a pattern a service: how we should go about our job as a coach in order to have the greatest impact.
2019-09-0406 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesThe Importance of an ExampleToday we look at the importance of examples in light of Hebrews 12:1-2 and how as coaches we can be encouraged by others.
2019-08-2807 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesSpending Time vs. Investing TimeToday we look at Jesus' command to love one another in light of how we use the time we have been given.
2019-08-2105 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesIntentionalityToday we look at the importance of intentionality in our personal walk with Christ and how it can affect our role as a coach.
2019-08-1405 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesWhat's The Point?This week we go all the way back to Genesis 1:1 to discover the point of the biblical story and the point/purpose of our role as coaches.
2019-08-0708 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesAn Interview With Steve SmithToday we sit down with Steve Smith, pitching coach at Auburn University, as he discussed his journey in faith, how it has impacted his coaching, and what today's player needs most from a coach.
2019-07-2451 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesAn Interview With Phill ShallenbergerPhill Shallenberger, head baseball coach at Cairn University, talks about his personal growth this past season and his approach to pursuing growth with his players.
2019-06-2034 min2019-05-3104 min2019-05-2206 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesPreparationToday we take a brief look at the idea of preparation in the context of the big picture.
2019-05-1505 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesAppropriate ReflectionA look at the importance of reflection after the completion of a season all while recognizing the complete sovereignty of God.
2019-05-0805 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesStaying GroundedA look at Psalm 1 and how we as coaches can stay grounded in our why.
2019-05-0106 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesFanning Your Gifts Into FlameA quick look at 2 Timothy 1:6-7 and how it applies to the role of a coach.
2019-04-2404 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesDisappointment and The Big PictureToday we take a brief look disappointment and the big picture. As believers how should we respond? John 11 and the story of Lazarus provide some insight.
2019-04-1705 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesI Didn't Sign Up For ThisToday's episode examines how Scripture directs us to respond to situations that are not quite what we expected them to be.
2019-04-1006 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesDealing With AngerDealing With Anger - a look at three guiding principles that Scripture presents in order to deal with anger.
2019-04-0306 min2019-03-2708 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesAn Interview With Jason KlattWhile baseball is in full swing, we branch out today as we talk with Jason Klatt, head football coach at Mead HS in Colorado. Jason discusses his strategy for developing young men and the importance of preparing them to be sent out into the community to make a difference.
2019-03-2138 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesBiblical Manhood Through The Lens of PaulToday we conclude our look at Biblical Manhood by looking at the command of Paul to be alert, stand firm, act like a man and be strong, and above all do everything out of love.
2019-03-1306 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesBiblical Manhood Through The Lens of JesusToday we continue our look at Biblical Manhood by looking at the example of Jesus.
2019-03-0607 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesAn Interview With Eric BorbaThis week we sit down Head Coach Eric Borba from Orange Lutheran HS in California as he discusses his strategies for impact with his players and the importance of a high school coach.
2019-02-2839 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesBiblical Manhood Through the Lens of DavidToday we continue our look at the importance of Biblical Manhood through the lens of King David.
2019-02-2006 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesBiblical Manhood Through the Lens of JobToday we continue our look at the importance of Biblical Manhood through the lens of Job.
2019-02-1310 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesAn Interview with Rob HooverToday we talk baseball with Rob Hoover, head baseball coach at Daniel Boone HS in Gray, Tennessee. Coach Hoover shares his thoughts on the importance of a coach as a model, accountability within a program, and his own personal definition of winning.
2019-02-0633 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesBiblical Manhood Through the Lens of AdamMany young men today are looking for the answer to the question, "What does a real man look like?" Today, we attempt to answer that question through the lens of Adam.
2019-01-3010 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesThe Value of LightLight is a theme all throughout Scripture and in Philippians 2:12-18 Paul shows us as coaches the importance of being a light to those we have an opportunity to influence.
2019-01-2308 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesGetting DirtyA look at John 13 and the importance of getting dirty for the sake of our players.
2019-01-1608 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesThe Importance of TrainingTraining is important because the skills we seek rarely come by chance. Paul teaches this very principle to Timothy and urges him to train for godliness.
2019-01-0906 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesA New Year and New OpportunitiesWith the new year comes new opportunities. However, new opportunities can lead to pressure, struggle, and doubt. In the book of Joshua, God promises that we don't have to take on new opportunities alone.
2019-01-0207 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesA Special Christmas MessageA special early release of our Christmas and New Year's message. Often we think about the gift of Jesus Christ in terms of Luke 2 but that isn't where the story begins.
2018-12-2307 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesAn Interview with Steve MerrimanToday we dive into discussion with Steve Merriman, AA pitching coach in the Colorado Rockies organization. Steve shares his journey through coaching as well as his passion for building strong relationships that have the power to change lives.
2018-12-1949 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesA Look ForwardSuffering and Failure are no fun. However, they are a necessity for growth. As Paul reminds us, during these difficult times we have a gospel that provides a future hope.
2018-12-1205 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesA Blueprint For LeadershipEffective leadership is essential for any athletic program, but what does it look like? Today we discover its blueprint within 2 Timothy 2:2
2018-12-0507 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesWhat is Your Vision?A coach's vision is vital to the success of a program, but what is the right vision? The week we take a look at Jesus' vision and how it can apply to the vision of a coach.
2018-11-2808 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesAn Interview With Ryan McGinnisAn interview with Ryan McGinnis - Athletic Director and Head Baseball Coach at Kimberly High School in Wisconsin discussing the purpose of coaching, what players need the most, and practical advice for young coaches.
2018-11-211h 02The Ultimate Ground RulesA Useful VesselGod desires to use you as a useful vessel in your role as a coach. But how can one become a useful vessel? Today on The Ultimate Ground Rules.
2018-11-1413 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesPersistence and DetailPersistence and Detail - A look at The Parable the Lost Sheep and The Parable of the Lost Coin in Luke 15
2018-11-0707 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesThe Importance of HumilityA look at the importance of humility through the examples of Jesus and John the Baptist.
2018-10-2507 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesPrayer and Your ProgramA Look at Luke's emphasis on Jesus' prayer life and how it applies to your program.
2018-10-1709 min2018-10-1004 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesWhat is Your Foundation?What is Your Foundations? What is the Foundation of Your Program? A brief look at Matthew 7:24-27
2018-10-0305 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesThe Role of Authority - Ephesians 6:1-4What do you think of when you hear the word authority? Better yet, what are your players being taught by your exercise of authority? A look at Ephesians 6:1-4 today on The Ultimate Ground Rules.
2018-09-2606 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesAre Your Actions Worthy of Imitation?Are your actions worthy of imitation? A look at 1 Corinthians 11:1 and Paul's command to "imitate me as I imitate Christ"
2018-09-1908 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesAn Interview with Ryan Presnell - Head Baseball Coach Elizabethton High SchoolWhat is your ultimate goal as a coach? Today we sit down with Ryan Presnell as he provides an inside look at Elizabethton baseball, his motivation for coaching, as well as solid advice for young coaches.
2018-09-1233 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesDo Your Actions Match Your Words?Do as I say... Not as I do... We have all heard the saying but how often does it apply to us? Today we look at 1 John 1:5-7 and its impact on the believer, the coach, and the athlete.
2018-09-0508 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesChasing The Big WinHave you ever found yourself chasing that big win or even thinking I can't wait for… you fill in the blank… only to come to the realization that it is never enough?Today on the Ultimate Ground Rules
2018-08-2907 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesThe Power of the TongueHave you ever stopped to consider the power of your words? What about the generational impact that they can have? Today on The Ultimate Ground Rules.
2018-08-2206 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesThe Ultimate Ground Rules Episode 2Life is full of ups and downs. When in the valley, where do you go? How do you encourage others? Do you ever question, where is God? Today on episode two we look at Exodus 6 and the faithfulness of God.
2018-08-1310 minThe Ultimate Ground RulesUltimate Ground Rules Episode 1Have you ever felt inadequate or not quite up to the task at hand. In Exodus 3 & 4, Scripture shows us that Moses felt the same way. What was God's response? Find out in this episode of The Ultimate Ground Rules.
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