GPS to God

After falling in the digital cracks, this episode is finally released about 6 months after being recorded. We catch up with Shannon Shorter fresh off a trip to China. While he was basically home long enough to wash clothes and hit the road again, he took some time to share about China and look forward to his trip to Egypt. The life of a professional athlete is very busy, but Shannon tells how he s...

Can you remember your dreams? Do you dream in color? Who controls the alarm clock in your house? There is a lot that happens in this episode. After some brief Super Bowl picks, the conversation about dreams goes all over the place. At the end of the episode Russell shares his idea of a dream guest for the show, which sparks a debate. We also have a special guest appearance by Lily!

Kaleb and Abbie McKinnie join the show as we talk about Veterans Day. We start off with a little bit of history like when and why it even started. Stefano and Kaleb were not exactly sure what day it falls on, but they nailed the proper spelling. Then hard hitting reporter Abbie asks Daniel some great questions as they find out a little bit about his time in the Army.

We are back with more mistakes and clips that hit the cutting room floor the first time around. Stretching back over the last several months, we hope these forgotten about clips bring a smile to your face! What do you think? mailroom@gpstogod.com

This episode started out being about fears, but Russell steals the show with a story about going to the doctor as a child and with his novel concept for a new type of restaurant. Russell also comes up with a new safety feature for airplanes, because one of his fears is flying. We do discuss some common, and not so common, fears. And there is a very special surprise guest to get things started! mai...

Lindy Cunningham shares her story of faith, love, and perseverance. Lindy was on a skiing vacation when a tragic injury changed the course of her, and her family's, life. She was an athletic and active adult, plus a new mother of a 7 month month old, when life completely changed in the blink of an eye. Being life-flighted off a mountain to undergo life saving surgery was just the beginning or her...

This episode is a doozy! We get into some common conspiracy theories and discuss their likelihood of truth. Did you know there is a secret tunnel in Mount Rushmore? Stefano is determined to see it! Russell has a potentially new theory when it comes to explaining a flat earth. There is also discussion about JFK, the Denver airport, and were the moon landings real. Then we get into some of Russell's...

Ryan Kumar is back with us to talk about some new projects in the works. Daniel gives an update from a prediction Ryan made last time he was on. The guys discuss how to pick stocks and a potential new way of buying stocks in the future. Our conversation turns to new technology like robot butlers, a robotic coffee company, Zach wants flying cars, and a pizza making robot. How will jobs change with...

Stefano and his family took a trip to the theme park Dollywood. In this follow up bonus episode we get to hear his review - what was good, what was not so good, and did he skip out on any rides? There was a video shot on location that gives us some in the moment insight during the trip. Spoiler alert: Stefano's daughter was the bravest in the family! The guys also get into a little discussion comp...

We are having some fun in the midst of summer. Russell gives us a brain bender challenge and then Ty phones in with one of his own. All of the guys then tell the 5 survival items they would need to survive on a deserted island. Russell bends the rules slightly and Stefano plays games with himself. Daniel gets called out for being confused in a group text. Then Russell tells a story about traveling...

We have a real rock star on the podcast this week! Shaun Tomczak played lead guitar for Sidewalk Prophets, and we get to hear what life on the road is like. Jennifer and Daniel learn what numbers on a guitar is all about. We get into some parenting talk like being a taxi service, kids playing multiple sports, and renting musical instruments. Shaun shares a heart wrenching story about the loss of h...

We wrap up the book of James in this jammed pack episode. We start with Ty giving a recap of his trip to Savannah, including some Forrest Gump history. Then there is a hot Cheetos challenge / review. We call Ryan's wife Dawn to help settle a debate about peanut butter - is it sweet or savory. Oh, and then we get back to our look at James and discuss how the tongue is a fire and can lead to all kin...

James is a book of the bible that gives some instruction of how to have true faith in God and what that looks like in our daily lives. In this episode we look at the first two chapters and discuss some of those topics. What does our faith walk really look like? Do we count consider hard times as joy? Do we doubt God even as we are praying and asking for something? Can we really lie to ourselves mo...

We are kicking this week off with some jokes! Some are better than others, but let's be honest - even a bad joke can bring a smile to your face. Brandon and Daniel face off against Ryan and Stefano to see which team can make the other laugh the most. Think you can do better and make it through without laughing? Good luck!

Sometimes there is a fracture in a friendship or relationship. In this episode we discuss the process of reconciliation to repair those fractured relationships. We briefly discuss the story of Jacob and Esau, and then get into steps of forgiveness, reconciliation, and restoration. Jennifer and Daniel both share stories of broken friendships which, to this point, have had different outcomes. We als...

Dana and Jason Morrow share a moving story about how God has carried their family through one of the hardest trials in life - a sick child. Just after their son, Reece, was born they were told there was an issue with his heart. Reece had a heart procedure done at 4 days old, open heart surgery at 13 years old, and a whole lot of details in between. Hear how God has answered prayers and been with t...

Who should I vote for? What are the issues? What do the candidates believe in and stand for? Does my vote even matter? My Faith Votes is an organization that looks to answer these questions and more. On this episode we speak with Laurel Brooks, National Director of Engagement, and she explains the ministry purpose of MFV. We find out why they are supported by a large number of public figures, and...

Carlos Santiago has done it all. He has stared as the voice of a Disney show, been on a Netflix series, created and performed in a viral video with over 8 million views, sang with Andrea Bocelli, worked with Michael W. Smith, Ed Sheeran, and on and on. Not to mention he has also voiced video game characters and teaches at a college. To go along with his angelic voice, he has perfect hair as well....

Have you ever wondered which animal on Noah's Ark was the strongest? Well we have the answer because we put 16 of the toughest animals on the Ark in a head to head bracket tournament to see which one would be crowned as champion. Do you agree with our picks? Let the debate begin! No animals were harmed during this imaginary tournament.

It's the conclusion to the greatest animal tournament ever! Who will take home the crown and be the king of the Ark? We started with 16 animals and we will narrow it down to 1 winner in this episode. Grab the popcorn and get ready for the exciting conclusion. and again, no animals were harmed during this imaginary tournament.

We are back with more never before seen goodies! Some mistakes, some stuff that just didn't make the cut, some fun for everyone! Travel plans, birthday parties, and Ryan almost chokes himself from laughing too much. Like Savannah says, "It's real good!"

It's the final episode of the Job series! God shows up in a whirlwind and sets the record straight for several people. We get a glimpse of the creation process as God goes through some of the specifics of his design - measurements of the Earth's foundation, the dwelling place of light, storehouses of snow, the limits of the waves and water, and even the constellations of the stars. Behemoth, the f...

There is a major plot twist in the Book of Job this week. A brand new person, Elihu, is introduced and there are questions upon questions with this event. Where did he come from? How long was he listening to the conversation? Where did the conversation take place? Where does he go when he leaves? Did he write the book of Job? Was he right or wrong in his assessment of Job and his three friends? Al...

Job makes his final arguments in this episode. As he tries to maintain his integrity, Job continues to plead his case to his friends and change their minds about him. Job also reminds them how respected he used to be and the high position he had achieved. Job searches for answers from God.

Does it seem that people who do evil prosper without judgement of punishment from God? Job and his friends have that very discussion and we take an in depth look at what they say. Chapter 25 wraps up the arguments from Zophar, Eliphaz, and Bildad before there is a shift in the story layout.