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Craft Brewed SportsKelly Pavlik Talks Boxing, Jake Paul, & Fame | UFC 318 Preview | Wild Sports StoriesWe’re joined by former Middleweight Champion Kelly Pavlik, who breaks down his legendary boxing career, getting his own spot on Youngstown’s Walk of Fame, and weighs in on Jake Paul, the new wave of fight entertainment (MMA, Slap Fight, Bareknuckle), and what it all means for the future of boxing.
Then, Blake Stephenson from Nerds at Nite jumps on to preview UFC 318 and talk all things MMA.
Plus, we hit the craziest headlines in sports this week:
- Pete Alonso wants baseball fights to go full NHL
- Phillies are salty abou...2025-07-161h 55
Drunk On CinemaSidewaysBest Drinking Movies Month continues with arguably the best wine drinking movie ever: Sideways!Listen in as we discuss this confusing film from the early 2000s; and answer some of it's most pressing questions like: what was the point of the movie? Is this the worst bachelor party ever? And Kody shares his experience working with Alexander Payne & Paul Giamatti on The Holdovers (2023)2025-05-1538 minDrunk On CinemaCool Hand LukeDrunk on Cinema is back with Kody's final pick for the 5 films that made him fall in love with cinema; and we are diving into the 1967 classic, Cool Hand Luke. In this podcast we breakdown how iconic Paul Newman and this movie became, give our thoughts on prison life in the 1960s, and mention our favorite TV show, The Golden Girls. 2024-11-141h 13Drunk On CinemaThere Will Be Blood (2007)We are back! And continuing our 5 films that made each of us fall with cinema theme. This time we are diving into Pav's pick; Paul Thomas Anderson and Daniel Day-Lewis's magnum opus; There Will Be Blood. We'll breakdown how incredible this film is, what we think should have happened at the 2008 Oscars, and explain how Daniel Day-Lewis can play multiple parts in a film starring himself. 2024-10-1051 min
NYC lawyer Dmitriy Shakhnevich, In Conversation With...Kelly Pavlik on the boxing business, his career, big fights, Saudi Arabia and Jake PaulDmitriy Shakhnevich, Esq., in conversation with Kelly Pavlik on his life after boxing, becoming a businessman after being a boxer, putting on the biggest fights in boxing, the Middle Eastern involvement in boxing, Jake Paul, how Kelly got involved in boxing, Kelly's path to the world title, fighting Jermain Taylor, life as word champion, the Bernard Hopkins and Sergio Martinez fights, whether boxing is a dirty business and whether Kelly will ever be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.2024-03-2532 min
Conversations The PodcastFormer Boxing World Champion Kelly Pavlik Gives Back To His HometownVideo Available on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC9lFrEMoSH8IvAerUKrCUJA?sub_confirmation=1
In this episode we sit down with Former Boxing World Champion Kelly "The Ghost" Pavlik in his hometown of Youngstown, Ohio. We discuss his mission in giving back to the underprivileged youth in the area. We also discuss the Jermain Taylor fight, getting back into the ring for charity against Jake Paul and fatherhood.
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HyperlinksIs Jesus a socialist?In this episode Mark & David answer the question of the title of this episode directly and then explore their reasons as to how they have come to the conclusion they have. While on that journey of exploration they discuss whether Christians should lean politically one way more than the other, what happens when socialism becomes true communism, and what can learn from the 10 commandments when it comes to politically left ideology.
Here are links to some of the things we talk about in this episode:
The myth of Jesus as a socialist - https://www.w...2023-01-1247 min
The Garrett Ashley Mullet ShowRetrieving Augustine’s Doctrine of Creation by Gavin OrtlundBesides enjoying in-depth discussion with my friends Paul Pavlik and JP Chavez while we all three listened through it together, this book made me curious to read Augustine’s fuller commentary directly. I can’t seem to find a copy online, except from AbeBooks.com where a translation in two volumes published by Paulist Press in 1982, and translated by John Hammond Taylor. It's part of a series called Ancient Christian Writers, which sounds terribly interesting. Volume I and II, Books 1-6 and 7-12, is going for $79.16 plus $22.54 to ship to the U.S. from the Nether...2022-08-051h 01
Classic Music PodcastClassic Music Podcast - January 2022New Year; New Composers as Laurence Lewis hosts our Podcast exploring Paul Wranitzky and Maddelena Lombardini Sirmen on MSR Classics with The Vivaldi Project, Valentin Bibik on Pavlik Records with violinist Milan Pala and collective improvisations with Anna Romanovska, Petr Tichy, Michal Hruby and Hana Blazikova on Hevhetia with their album, I Am One Of Us Forever. Playing Time: 11.10mins.2021-12-1511 min
Strength for Today, Hope for TomorrowJuly 8thPsalm 32:8-9 - I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you. Be not like a horse or a mule, without understanding, which must be curbed with bit and bridle, or it will not stay near you.
Do you believe that there is a right way to go in this life? Do you believe that there is a right way to understand yourself and the world around you? How you answer these questions is of the utmost importance. If you believe that any way...2021-07-0804 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowJuly 7th1 Timothy 4:12 - Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
There is an expectation that the older someone gets, the wiser they become. Those who are older have experienced more of this world than those who are young simply by being alive longer. It’s no surprise then that we typically see older men and women in positions of authority rather than young men and women. Again, the expectation is that because of their many years, they will do far better wi...2021-07-0704 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowJuly 6thPsalm 86:5-7 - For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you. Give ear, O Lord, to my prayer; listen to my plea for grace. In the day of my trouble I call upon you, for you answer me.
There is no doubt that this world is full of trouble. All you need to do is wake up and within minutes or hours, you will become aware of just how broken this world is. There isn’t a day that goes by that doesn’t bring some sort of h...2021-07-0604 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowJuly 5th1 Timothy 6:6-7 - But godliness with contentment is great gain, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world.
There are many things that we can gain in this life, whether that be financial wealth, material possessions, numerous relationships or anything else. Much of our lives are dedicated to gaining these things, to the point where we give our time and energy to make these dreams a reality. However, what do we do when those things are stripped from us? What do we do with the understanding that we can’t...2021-07-0504 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowJuly 4thJames 1:17 - Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.
When you think of God, what do you think he is like? Is he harsh? Is he distant? Is he loving? Is he good? All of us have ideas in our head about who God is, much of which we base on our experience with God rather than on what the word says about him. Our minds are usually drawn to think on the negative and this...2021-07-0404 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowJuly 3rdPsalm 100:2 - Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing!
There are certain things that are more natural for some people than for others. Whether it’s personality, cultural upbringing, or by example, there are people who express joy naturally, and others who seem joyless, even if they really are joyful on the inside. For the introverted among us, any kind of outward expression can feel forced or uncomfortable. For those of us who are extroverted, holding back can feel the same way.
Wherever you fall on the spectrum of pe...2021-07-0304 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowJuly 2ndExodus 20:8 - Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.
In day to day life, one of the most common phrases you will hear from others is, “I’m just so busy right now.” While we love to take it easy, we often can’t stop working. We fill our schedules with more and more things to do, oftentimes forgetting to rest at all, only to find that we are worn out, run down, and unhappy.
While it is very important for us to work and keep ourselves active, we have a tendency to overdo it. When...2021-07-0204 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowJuly 1stJohn 10:27-30 - My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father's hand. I and the Father are one.
What does it mean to be a sheep? While you may not like to think of yourself in this way, it’s more accurate than we often like to believe ab...2021-07-0104 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowApril 2ndEphesians 4:29 - Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.
One of the most challenging things that we face everyday is using our speech for good rather than evil. What comes out of our mouths will either destroy or give life, and oftentimes it feels easier to just not say anything at all simply to avoid the risk of doing harm. However, God has given us the ability to communicate for a reason, and...2021-04-0203 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowApril 1stPsalm 96:6-8 - Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and beauty are in his sanctuary. Ascribe to the Lord, O families of the peoples, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength! Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; bring an offering, and come into his courts!
Our God is a god of splendor and majesty. These two words are not very common in our everyday speech and so even though we are familiar with them, we may not know what they really mean. Splendor is a word we use to describe someone as brilliant...2021-04-0104 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowMarch 6thPhilippians 4:6-7 - Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
There are many things in this world that give us reason to be anxious. Illness, conflict, parenting, employment, travel, relationships; it seems that just about anything and everything can create anxiety if we let it. One of the problems with anxiety is that it is inherently negative in its outlook. We look...2021-03-0604 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowMarch 5thGenesis 1:27 - So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.
One of the most important aspects of knowing who we are, is this idea that we are people who were created in God’s image. We spend so much of our lives trying to determine who we are, looking here and there for meaning and value. All people want to know that they are valuable, whether that be because of pride or because of feelings of worthlessness. People search and search, longing to fi...2021-03-0504 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowMarch 4thProverbs 11:24-25 - One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want. Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.
One of the most common phrases that you will hear people quote is, “It is better to give than to receive.” It is used like some sort of catch all in reminding us that being generous is more important and more enjoyable than receiving generosity from others. However, we don’t always think this way, do we? We can think of generosity as an...2021-03-0404 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowMarch 3rdPsalm 100:1 - Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth!
There are many ways in which we can worship God. We can worship him through reading his word and enjoying time with him in prayer. We can worship him through fasting and meditation or times of silence and solitude. However, in this case, we are called to worship God with a joyful noise.
While we could ask many questions about what this is supposed to look like, the most important thing to understand is that God is meant to be worshipped with intentional...2021-03-0304 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowMarch 2ndProverbs 18:13 - If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame.
Have you ever been having a conversation with someone who responds to you before you even finished your sentence? Have you ever been having an argument, and the other person comes back at you while you are still talking? If you answered yes to these two scenarios, then you have something in common with just about everyone who has ever lived.
People like to talk more than they like to listen, at least, that seems to be the case...2021-03-0303 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowMarch 1stDeuteronomy 6:4-5 - “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.
How many different gods do you think have been worshipped in the history of the world? Some estimate that there have been at least twelve thousand, but it all depends on how you define a god to begin with. For instance, some would say that Hinduism contains thirty three million gods, while others would argue that it is only thirty-three. Regardless, there ha...2021-03-0104 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowFebruary 28thPsalm 52:9 - I will thank you forever, because you have done it. I will wait for your name, for it is good, in the presence of the godly.
After the Hebrews had been saved by God from slavery in Egypt, they began to complain about how hard life had become. Some even wished they could go back to Egypt where at least they knew what to expect with regard to food and lodging. Even though God had done something so incredibly good, the people still became worried and full of complaints. The gratitude that the Hebrews felt...2021-02-2804 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowFebruary 27thHebrews 1:3-4 - He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs.
One of the best things that we can do each day, is reflect on who Jesus Christ really is. We can often forget how amazing he is, how awesome he is, and...2021-02-2704 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowFebruary 26th1 Peter 5:10-11 - And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen.
When you are in the midst of suffering, where does your mind go? Do you find yourself dwelling on the suffering itself, finding it hard to think about anything else? Do you struggle with worrying about how long your suffering might last? If you find yourself feeling more despair than hope when you are...2021-02-2604 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowFebruary 25thRomans 5:9-10 - Since, therefore, we have now been justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God. For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life.
In Christianity you often hear people say things like, “I got saved when I was young” or, “I don’t know if my friend is saved or not.” It’s not uncommon to even hear the question, “How did you get saved?” Wh...2021-02-2604 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowFebruary 24thProverbs 28:13 - Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.
What causes people to hide their sins from those around them? It could be because of a fear of punishment or judgement. It could be because of a desire to keep doing what is wrong, and not wanting to be told to stop. It could be because of the collateral damage that you know others would experience if your hidden sins were brought to life. Whatever the reason, sin is ugly, and we tend to want to...2021-02-2504 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowFebruary 23rdIsaiah 26:3-4 - You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock.
What do you think it would be like to have perfect peace? It’s hard to imagine, isn’t it? Just having peace at all is difficult, but perfect peace seems like wishful thinking, or even an impossibility. We can long for peace in just one area of our lives, like our relationships, but perfect peace, because it is perfect, would need to reach to e...2021-02-2404 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowFebruary 22ndPsalm 77:13-14 - Your way, O God, is holy. What god is great like our God? You are the God who works wonders; you have made known your might among the peoples.
It is good for us to reflect on who God is, especially since there are so many views in the world regarding him. If we want to know God, we have to see how he has chosen to reveal himself in his word. If we don’t look for him there, we may create all kinds of versions of him, worshiping idols in our hearts an...2021-02-2304 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowFebruary 21stJohn 3:16-17 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.
Here we have one of the most familiar verses in all of scripture. Verse 16 has taken the world by storm, and while many are familiar with the reference, it’s fair to say that not as many people know what the verse is, or what it...2021-02-2204 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowFebruary 20thPhilippians 2:3 - Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.
One of the most common flaws in humanity is our natural tendency to think about ourselves before we think of others. The root of pride is one that is hard to dig out and eliminate because it spreads throughout so many areas of our lives. We tend to compare ourselves to others and secretly hope that we come out on top. Let’s face it, humanity has a pride problem.
So when people are brought together into th...2021-02-2104 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowFebruary 19thMatthew 11:28-30 - Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
These words of Jesus are wonderful and extremely comforting. We all have experienced days where we are worn down to a state of weariness, working so hard that we find ourselves longing for real rest. Unfortunately, it can be hard for us to...2021-02-2004 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowFebruary 18thProverbs 6:22-23 - When you walk, they will lead you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; and when you awake, they will talk with you. For the commandment is a lamp and the teaching a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way of life,
In this proverb, the writer is telling his son how important it is to remember what he and his mother have taught him. It is in this that we see just how important it is for parents to instruct their children in what is good, especially in the...2021-02-1904 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowFebruary 17thEphesians 4:26 - Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger,
When you think about anger, do you tend to see it as a negative emotion rather than a positive one? It would be no surprise if you did, because for the most part, the anger that we experience day to day tends to do more harm than good. How then can we agree with Paul when he writes here that we should “be angry”?
First, think about what typically makes people angry. It could be bitterness, frustration, lack...2021-02-1803 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowFebruary 16thRomans 15:1-2 - We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.
The easiest thing to do when it comes to how we view ourselves and others is to think more of ourselves than we do them. When you put a bunch of people together in a community, you end up with all kinds of people with different personalities and different proclivities. Some may see some things as important and others may...2021-02-1704 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowFebruary 15thPsalm 16:11 - You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
Of all the things that people search for in this life, it would seem that this verse covers the top three. Everyone wants to know what direction they should go to have the best life they can have. Everyone wants to find joy and keep it. Everyone wants to experience more pleasure. You would be hard pressed to find a person who didn’t care about finding these three things, and be...2021-02-1504 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowFebruary 14thRomans 10:17 - So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.
How does someone come to believe in Jesus? What is necessary for that belief in him to take root? In order to believe in anything, you have to know that it exists. You have to be exposed to it in some way. You can’t believe in anything that you have never seen, heard of, or have any awareness of. For intents and purposes, if you have no exposure to something, it might as well not exist to you.
So with th...2021-02-1504 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowFebruary 13thProverbs 12:22 - Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are his delight.
Being honest should be one of the simplest things to do. Think about it. All an honest person does is say what actually happened. There is no embellishment, no twisting of the facts, just a genuine representation of what is real. However, while the idea of being honest is about as logical as can be, the actual practice of honesty seems to stump humanity time and time again.
Why is it that we struggle so much with...2021-02-1404 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowFebruary 12thRomans 8:31-32 - What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things?
What a precious gift these verses are to the body of Christ. In a world where we may face many persecutions and suffering, feel the weight and consequences of our sins, and feel the lack of so many needed things, Paul tells us just how wonderful it is for...2021-02-1304 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowFebruary 11thExodus 20:16 - “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.”
If you have ever had anyone say something untrue about you, then you can appreciate the importance of this commandment. As human beings, we were created to be in honest fellowship with one another, but for all kinds of reasons we can say things about one another that aren’t accurate and the result of doing so can be devastating.
Imagine that one morning you wake up and get in your car to drive to work. You are feeling a bit too tired from stayin...2021-02-1204 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowFebruary 10thJohn 3:16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
If there is one commonality that all human beings share, it is the innate desire to be loved. Maybe we don’t think about it all time, but deep within each one of us is the need for love in our lives. Children want and need to be loved by their parents. Parents want and need to be loved by their children. Relationships may begin with other common interests, but what ca...2021-02-1104 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowFebruary 9thRomans 12:11-13 - Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.
The Bible is full of all kinds of writing, some of which can be hard to understand. There are times when after reading it, you can walk away unsure of what you are supposed to do with what you just read. A lot of times, we just want something practical that we can put into practice as quickly...2021-02-0904 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowFebruary 8thPsalm 34:17-18 - When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.
What are we to do about all of the challenges that each day brings? When chronic illness or pain rears its ugly head and seems unbearable, what do we do? When a close relationship is strained and on the verge of collapsing, what do we do? When you look at your bank account and realize there is nothing left to pay the bills, what...2021-02-0804 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowFebruary 7th1 Peter 2:9-10 - But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Once you were not a people, but now you are God's people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.
One of the most important questions we have to answer in this life is this: who am I? How you answer that question will impact every area of your life for good or for...2021-02-0804 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowFebruary 6th1 Corinthians 2:1-2 - And I, when I came to you, brothers, did not come proclaiming to you the testimony of God with lofty speech or wisdom. For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified.
If you have been a Christian for any number of years and have been a part of a small group or Bible study, you know how times of discussion can go between believers. There are people that seem to have very little difficulty in coming up with something to say, and others who feel like if they...2021-02-0704 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowFebruary 5thRomans 8:35-37 - Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? As it is written, "For your sake we are being killed all the day long; we are regarded as sheep to be slaughtered." No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.
The love with which we are loved by Christ is a love that we will never lose. It’s important for us as Christians to remember this truth. Once we have been adopted by...2021-02-0604 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowFebruary 4thPsalm 139:11-12 - If I say, “Surely the darkness shall cover me, and the light about me be night,” even the darkness is not dark to you; the night is bright as the day, for darkness is as light with you.
There are times in this life when we feel surrounded by an overwhelming darkness. Some people feel it when experiencing depression, fear or anxiety. Others feel like they are in darkness when something terrible happens to them and they aren’t sure which way is up or down. Whatever situation brings the darkness into your life, it can...2021-02-0503 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowFebruary 3rdActs 5:29 - But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men.
How we respond to those in authority matters tremendously in this life. We are told in 1 Peter that for the Lord’s sake we should submit to those in authority over us, even in situations that are not optimal. We are told to pray for our leaders and to honor them. If we aren’t careful, we may find ourselves thinking that there is never a time where we disobey the authorities God has given us, and yet this is what we see in...2021-02-0304 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowFebruary 2ndPsalm 34:15-16 - The eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous and his ears toward their cry. The face of the Lord is against those who do evil, to cut off the memory of them from the earth.
In this Psalm we see a contrast between two types of people, the righteous and the evil. One experiences benefits from the Lord while the other receives his wrath. Think of how different the response is. For one person, God sees them and hears their cries for help. For the other, his face is against them and he...2021-02-0204 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowFebruary 1stRomans 12:14-16 - Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight.
A common theme that we see reiterated time and time again in the New Testament is this idea of doing good to those who do evil against you. Our natural tendency is the opposite, which is why Jesus was so clear in explaining that the idea of “an eye for an ey...2021-02-0203 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowJanuary 31stPsalm 37:3-4 - Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness. Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
There are so many things that we can put our trust in. We put our trust in our health that our bodies will get through one more day. We trust that our cars will take us to where we need to go. We trust that our friends and family will be there for us when we need them. Sadly, no matter how firm those things...2021-02-0104 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowJanuary 30thPhilippians 2:4 - Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.
Of all the things that Christians are called to, the greatest is that we would love one another. One of the ways that we do that is through service. We go out of our way to help each other, looking for ways to honor and do good to one another. If possible we even try to meet needs that may arise, giving up our time, energy and finances to help a fellow brother or sister out.
2021-01-3103 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowJanuary 29thIsaiah 43:5 - Fear not, for I am with you; I will bring your offspring from the east, and from the west I will gather you.
Fear is a powerful thing. It seems that there is no shortage of things in this world that can bring us to a place of fear. Maybe it’s receiving bad news regarding your health, or maybe you find yourself in a situation that could bring you trouble or pain. Fear can often come from uncertainty as well. Each day is full of opportunities to be afraid, and yet as Christians we ar...2021-01-3004 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowJanuary 28thRomans 12:17-19 - Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.”
One of the hardest things to do in this life is to respond well to all of the various evils that come against us each day. The most challenging of all is when other people hurt us, espe...2021-01-2804 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowJanuary 27thPsalm 119:14-16 - In the way of your testimonies I delight as much as in all riches. I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways. I will delight in your statutes; I will not forget your word.
The word “delight” isn’t a word that we use very often anymore. We might say that we enjoy doing something, that it makes us happy, or we simply just say that we love it. But the word “delight” is an important word, and it brings with it a sense of comfort, peace and satisfaction. To delight...2021-01-2804 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowJanuary 26thIsaiah 43:25 - I, I am he who blots out your transgressions for my own sake, and I will not remember your sins.
One of the best parts of a book or movie is when all hope seems lost, the enemy is about to win, and then out of nowhere someone appears to save the day. One of the greatest examples of this is in J.R.R. Tolkein’s second book in the Lord of the Rings, the Two Towers. The free peoples are defending Helm’s Deep against an unstoppable army of orcs and trolls. They figh...2021-01-2703 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowJanuary 25thLuke 23:43 - And he said to him, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.”
Imagine that you were the thief on the cross that day. You had committed a crime deserving of death and there was no getting out of the punishment coming your way. The cross was coming, and there was nothing you could do about it. Think of the anxiety that you might feel about the moment that the nails would pierce your hands and feet. How severe must that pain be on its own, you wonder. But then you...2021-01-2604 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowJanuary 24thProverbs 15:16 - Better is a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble with it.
For many people the more they have, the happier they think they will be. If you have a large house or even two or three, then you are living “the good life”. If you have the car you’ve always wanted, wear expensive clothes, eat the best food from the world’s top chefs, and have the admiration of a multitude of people, then you might think that you have attained the pinnacle of success in life. This is the d...2021-01-2504 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowJanuary 23rdGenesis 9:6 - Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed, for God made man in his own image.
Human life is precious to God. After God had created so many incredible things, his culminating act was creating Adam out of the dust of the earth and breathing life into his nostrils. Adam was born into the world through the creative acts of God, but he was different from the other life that God created. Adam was made in the image of God, as was Eve after him.
To be made...2021-01-2304 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowJanuary 22ndProverbs 9:8 - Do not reprove a scoffer, or he will hate you; reprove a wise man, and he will love you.
Have you ever had someone mock you to your face? Maybe when you were younger a kid at school liked to make fun of you, or maybe you were the kid who made fun of others. Even in adulthood you may have had someone insult you or say something degrading to you that really stung. How are we to handle such people when these things happen?
Sometimes people respond by becoming defensive, arguing why...2021-01-2303 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowJanuary 21stEphesians 6:16-18 - In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,
In this last section of Paul’s explanation of the armor of God, he gives us two items for defense and one that can be used for both de...2021-01-2104 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowJanuary 20thProverbs 31:30 - Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.
There are many reasons that our culture praises women. We praise them for their inner strength. We praise them for their emotional depth. As this verse says, we also praise them for their charm and beauty. Whether it be in movies, television or the world of fashion, it would seem that a woman’s external appearance is one of the most important pieces of who a woman is. We don’t like to say that identity is wrap...2021-01-2104 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowJanuary 19thLeviticus 19:18 - You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against the sons of your own people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord.
Think of all the ways that you love yourself everyday. You take care of your body by keeping it clean. You brush your teeth so that they don’t rot. You keep yourself warm and protect your body by getting dressed. You even dress yourself a certain way so that you look presentable so that you don’t feel like a fool. You feed yourself multiple meals thro...2021-01-1904 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowJanuary 18th1 Peter 3:18 - For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit,
Many are familiar with the story of the suffering of Jesus Christ. His death on the cross is so well known that we see references to it in everything from movies and television to clothing lines and jewelry. It’s not uncommon to see people with a cross necklace or even a cross tattoo. The cross is a familiar image throughout much of th...2021-01-1804 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowJanuary 17th2 Chronicles 16:9a - For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to give strong support to those whose heart is blameless toward him.
In the book of Jonah, the prophet that the book is named after is told by God to go to the city of Nineveh and declare what God wanted them to hear. Nineveh was a terrible city, where the people who lived there were so corrupt that they did not even know their right hand from their left. You would think that Jonah, being a prophet of God...2021-01-1804 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowJanuary 16th1 John 1:8-9 - If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Have you ever been in denial over something that has been brought to your attention? Maybe it was a mistake that you made or perhaps someone made you aware of a character flaw that you hadn’t noticed before. Whatever it was, denial happens as a sort of defense mechanism against having to think ab...2021-01-1604 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowJanuary 15thPsalm 25:5 - Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long.
One of the most important aspects of a person’s childhood is their education. What we all learn in our early years is of the utmost importance because of how it shapes us and molds us for our adult life. What we learn must be true, or we risk going down unhelpful paths later in life.
There was once a mother who joked about what might happen if she ta...2021-01-1504 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowJanuary 14thRomans 3:23-24 - for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus,
Having standards is important in life. While many don’t like tests or like to be held to a certain standard, it is necessary for us to have them. If you are learning something in school, there is a standard level of understanding you need to have in your subjects in order to pass each class and graduate. If you want to advance in your ca...2021-01-1404 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowJanuary 13thProverbs 22:1 - A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold.
In this proverb, we see a contrast between two things that we can possess. One is an abundance of money or wealth, and the other is being seen as a righteous person in the eyes of others. What do you find yourself desiring more? Perhaps you think it would be great if you could have both at the same time. In this case, the writer of this proverb sees one as better than the other. Why...2021-01-1304 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowJanuary 12thPhilippians 2:9-11 - Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
How does someone become famous in the world? Usually it is because they have done something great that stands above the normal achievements of everyday life. Their name becomes known through word of mouth and various forms of media, and if...2021-01-1204 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowJanuary 11thRomans 4:5 - And to the one who does not work but believes in him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted as righteousness,
How do you know that what you are doing in this life is good and right? How do you determine whether something is moral or not? Is there a standard righteousness to which all people are called to, or can we as human beings define righteousness on our own terms? Throughout history humanity has come up with all kinds of differing views on what is right and wrong, and that continues into today...2021-01-1104 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowJanuary 10thPsalm 37:23-24 - The steps of a man are established by the Lord, when he delights in his way; though he fall, he shall not be cast headlong, for the Lord upholds his hand.
When we wake up each morning, most of us have some sort of plan or schedule for our day. We think about what we are going to do, where we are going to go, and what we would like to accomplish. More often than not, we can find ourselves getting so caught up in our little world, that we can forget that as...2021-01-1104 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowJanuary 9thJohn 15:5 - I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.
There is an age old philosophical question that goes like this, “What came first, the chicken or the egg?” In order to answer the question we need to think about the order of things by asking another question. “Is it possible to get an egg without a chicken to lay it?” Through a basic understanding of how the world works, we would say, “No”. An egg comes...2021-01-0904 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowJanuary 8thIsaiah 53:6 - All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned—every one—to his own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.
If someone were to ask you, “What kind of animal are you like?” what do you think you would say? Some people might think of themselves as a strong animal like a lion or a bear. Others may see themselves as being similar to an intelligent animal like a dolphin or a primate. It’s probably fair to say that if asked this question, most of us would resp...2021-01-0804 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowJanuary 7thRomans 5:6 - For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly.
There are two words used in this verse to describe humanity, neither of which we would typically want someone to use when talking about us. The first is the word, “weak”, and the second is the word, “ungodly”. Weakness is not something that we like to admit, because when we are weak, it means that we are unable to do certain things that we otherwise should be able to do. Weakness indicates that something is missing or lacking, and when we hear...2021-01-0704 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowJanuary 6th1 Timothy 2:1-2 - First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.
Each and every day we wake up to a world that is chaotic and loud. It is a world where people often choose evil over good and revel in what is shameful. How are we to live our lives in a world like this without being swept up in all of that ourselves...2021-01-0604 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowJanuary 5thJanuary 5th
Proverbs 15:1 - A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
If you’ve spent any time with a group of children, you’ve probably seen what happens when two or more of them disagree on something. Rather than calmly talking through the issue, their voices get louder and louder, and the tone of their voices can change quickly to being very pointed and harsh. They don’t realize they are doing this, of course, because what matters most in that moment is being right, or proving the other person...2021-01-0504 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowJanuary 4thJohn 3:36 - Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him.
The lives that have been given to us are short. It seems that the older you get, the more you realize the brevity of life and the more you begin to think about what comes after. This precious life that we have is not only short, but fragile as well. It doesn’t matter where you live, how much money you have, who you know, or how advanced the me...2021-01-0404 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowJanuary 3rdPsalm 118:13-14 - I was pushed hard, so that I was falling, but the LORD helped me. The LORD is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation.
Can you remember a time when you felt the kind of pressure that the psalmist wrote about in these verses? In his case, he had been surrounded by enemy nations who were seeking to destroy him. Not many of us can relate to that exact situation, but we all have seasons in our lives when we feel as though we are being pushed around and knocked over...2021-01-0304 minStrength for Today, Hope for TomorrowJanuary 2ndJohn 3:3 - Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.”
What does it mean to be born again? When Jesus said this, it was during a conversation with a man named, Nicodemus. Nicodemus was as confused as he could be. He was a Jewish religious leader and teacher, but upon hearing these words, he was dumbfounded. Even as a spiritual leader, his mind went immediately to how physically impossible it was for a person to be born a second time.
Nicodemus was wait...2021-01-0204 min
Strength for Today, Hope for TomorrowJanuary 1stPsalm 55:22 - Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.
What burdens do you find yourself bringing with you today? Perhaps some terrible circumstance came into your life yesterday that is weighing heavily on you. Maybe it’s some long standing difficulty that you’ve been unable to get rid of. Whether that be chronic illness, broken relationships, depression, anxiety, habitual sin or anything else; burdens are hard to bear because at the very least they are simply heavy and cumbersome and at worst their effect can stretch into...2021-01-0103 minDrunk On CinemaVasity BluesWith football now officially back the boys saw it fitting to discuss a gem of a football movie. They travel back to the 90's and visit West Canaan Texas, the setting of Brian Robbin's," Varsity Blues." Starring Jame Van Der Beek, Jon Voight, and Paul Walker, Kody and Tyler discuss the impact of this film and how our view of concussions have changed since. 2020-09-211h 04
2020 FFPC Pros Vs. Joes Fatboy Slim League #4Your hosts Eric Balkman and David A. Gerczak broadcast the 2020 Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC) Pros Vs. Joes League #4 Fatboy Slim draft. Forming the Pros tonight are Establish The Run's Evan Silva, Peter Overzet and John Paulsen from 4-for-4, Rotoballer's Josh Hayes, Jeremy Browand from Dynasty Football Factory and Fake Pigskin's Shane Hallam. Those Pros will battle tonight’s Joes field of 2020 FFPC Main Event players Paul Dietzman, Frank LaPrade, Robert and Robbie Russell, Todd Pavlik, Matt Groth and Chandler and Dalton Suprina. Catch the live draft board at YouTube.com/HighStakesFantasyFootball. Plus, Balky and Dave answer your calls, emails, tweets and more...2020-08-031h 53
Selling Disruption ShowExecutive Forecasting For Sustainable Growth with Dr. Paul J. PavlikBudgeting is a very important component of every business, yet it is often overlooked. Dr. Paul J. Pavlik has seen this problem as a businessman and an analyst of healthcare practices and other entrepreneurial businesses. Giving fresh insights, Dr. Pavlik talks about something that has never been discussed – the importance of financial acumen to creating a disruptive business. He believes that a business must be salable at any point in time, therefore it is important to know the numbers. He also touches on the need for leaders to have financial reports in order to have a forward view. This ex...2018-10-2929 min
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Summitview Community Church PodcastThe Community, the Machine & the Battle After a one month sabbatical, Pastor Paul Pavlik speaks about three things worth thinking about based on his time away. This all leads to gratefulness that God sent Jesus into the world, and our celebration of that for Advent. 2017-12-0349 minSummitview Community Church PodcastSabbatical Announcement & Praying Through Scripture Paul Pavlik explains plans for taking a sabbatical during the month of November, followed by a practical teaching on how to pray through passages in the bible. 2017-10-0139 min
ATG RadioATG RADIO presents "KELLY PAVLIK & FRIENDS"Tonight we keep the Youngstown express freight train known as former undisputed world middleweight champion KELLY "THE GHOST" PAVLIK returns for the 4th time in 5 consecutive shows.
Tonight Kelly Pavlik will be joined by his friends and former world lightweight champions BRANDON "BAM BAM" RIOS and PAUL SPADAFORA as they talk boxing and basically let all hell break loose.
Kelly Pavlik has been entertaining the listeners on ATG Radio every time he joins the crew. Imagine what will go down when he good friends join along.
We will also be joined by undefeated light middleweight prospect ZACH COOPER who returns to the...2013-05-2100 minATG RadioATG Radio presents "Spadafora-Frankel Pre-Fight Extraganza"Tonight on ATG Radio we present the Roy Jones presents Spadafora-Frankel tele-press conference extravaganza.
On tonight's show we welcome former undisputed middleweight world champion KELLY PAVLIK as our very special guest co-host as we welcome fellow world champion and boxing legend ROY JONES JR.,who is promoting this Saturday nights mega event at the Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort in Chester, West Virginia. This event is being broadcasted live on iPPV powerhouse www.GFL.tv
Also joining us is the main event competitors of the evening, undefeated former world champion PAUL SPADAFORA and his extremely tough opponent for the evening ROBERT FRA...2013-04-0200 min
GRADY BREWER-PLUS ALEXANDER VS MATTHYSSE ROUNDTABLEVeteran Fighter Grady Brewer Joins Us For An In Depth Interview! Will talk about Brewer's future after his 4th round tko upset victory over then unbeaten Contender Fernando Guerrero on Espn 2 Friday Night Fights! Also, Erislandy Lara's manager Luis De Cubas calls in to talk about Lara's upcoming fight with Paul "The Punisher" Williams July 9th on HBO! And last but no least Female Fighter Chevelle Hallback stops by to talk about her new gym which will open this friday june 24 in Tampa, Florida. Plus, Recap for Alvarez/Rhodes and Broner/Litzau as well as Preview, Debate, and Predictions for the Devon...2011-06-232h 56
Letter from America by Alistair Cooke: The Bush Sr Years (1989-1992)Richard Paul PavlikThe spontaneous walkabouts of Mr Gorbachev, and an aborted attempt on the life of President Kennedy by Richard Paul Pavlik in Palm Beach, Florida in December 1960.1990-06-0114 min
Letter from America by Alistair Cooke: The Bush Sr Years (1989-1992)Richard Paul PavlikThe spontaneous walkabouts of Mr Gorbachev, and an aborted attempt on the life of President Kennedy by Richard Paul Pavlik in Palm Beach, Florida in December 1960.1990-06-0113 min