Coach Me Up with Jimmy Dykes & Chris Burke

On this weeks episode of the Coach Me Up podcast, host Jimmy Dykes is joined by Chad Prewett, former Auburn assistant basketball coach and current director of Unite US. Coach Prewett talks about the calling on his life now after 30 years as a successful high school and college coach. The Unite US movement on college campuses is having a major impact on Gods Kingdom, and Chad goes into detail about...

On this weeks episode of the Coach Me Up Podcast, host Jimmy Dykes is joined by Dot Richardson, head softball coach at Liberty University. Coach Richardson led her Flames softball team to an upset win over #1seed Texas A&M in the NCAA tournament, and advanced to the schools first ever Super Regional appearance. Coach Richardson is one of the most decorated softball players in the history of th...

On this weeks episode of the Coach Me Up podcast, host Jimmy Dykes is joined by Tony Buchanan from Entrust Ministries. Tony is a United States Air Force veteran, husband, dad, and teaching pastor in Tennessee. He is currently battling cancer, and has such a powerful testimony about the goodness of God in all circumstances of life. Tony coaches us up on how to respond when life seems to not be goin...

On this edition of the Coach Me Up Podcast, we are blessed to be joined by Gator Harrison from iheart radio. Gator tells us his story of encountering God at his lowest point and how that took him on a path away from chasing the world and towards a path of discipleship. Gator coaches us up on the country music industry and how God is using him to be salt and light where he’s at. Join us!  •••••••••...

On this weeks episode of the Coach Me Up podcast, host Jimmy Dykes is joined by Cade Phillips, a member of the Tennessee Vols men’s basketball team. Cade has an incredible story of a childhood that molded him into a young man who truly has a heart for Jesus. How he learned at a young age the difference between a life built upon temporary pillars, and a life built on the true promises of God. Cade...

On this weeks episode of the Coach Me Up Podcast…. Hosts Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke are joined by Tim Miller, senior pastor at Sevier Heights Chuch in Knoxville Tennessee. Tim has an amazing story of Gods goodness and faithfulness, and the lesson of fully trusting God in the darkest of days. His teaching on overcoming fear in life, the power of what scripture spoken into our hearts can lead us to...

On this weeks special edition of the Coach Me Up Podcast, hosts Chris Burke and Jimmy Dykes are joined by Caleb Freeman, teaching pastor at Fellowship Bible Church in Northwest Arkansas. Easter is a time of celebration and reflection on the resurrection of Jesus, for those who follow him. Caleb does an outstanding job of explaining what exactly occurred on the cross when Jesus was crucified, why t...

On this weeks episode of the Coach Me Up podcast, hosts Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke are joined by former Major League Baseball pitcher Scott Linebrink. Scott talks about his time in the majors and common qualities of the great players of the game . He challenges all of us to have a daily routine to keep our life centered, and explains how many was not created to receive glory. Chris and Jimmy fini...

The reigning Ms. America joins the podcast to coach us up on a number of topics. We learn about the pageant process, how to advance to the Ms. America stage, and all the work that’s involved in preparing. Also, she coaches us up on choosing joy through difficult circumstances and we learn about how a commitment to her best friend has turned into a passion to find a cure for Cystic Fibrosis. ••••••...

On this weeks episode of the Coach me Up Podcast, hosts Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke are joined by Dylan Cardwell of the Auburn Tigers basketball team. Auburn is a 1 seed in the upcoming NCAA tournament and Dylan’s heart for Jesus and others has made a huge impact on that Auburn campus. As a HS senior, Dylan felt Gods calling him to flip the order of where God was in his life and where the pursuit...

Tyler McKenzie, Senior Pastor of Northeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky, joins the podcast to tell us his story and coach us up on a number of profound topics. Topics such as, handling criticism, avoiding the addiction of achievement, and how to read the Bible. His wisdom and passion for God’s ways are inspiring and motivating, and his joy is infectious. Join us. ••••••••••••••••••••••...

On this weeks episode of the Coach Me Up Podcast, hosts Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke are joined by the executive producer of Sports Spectrum and founder of the Sports Spectrum podcast, Jason Romano. Jason tells us how he was called by God to leave a highly successful position at ESPN to enter a position of ministry with Sports Spectrum. He details how seeing his brothers life changed by Jesus ultim...

Ron Slay joins this week to coach us up on life as a big time hooper and how God kept showing up through his journey. Slay, who is the former SEC player of the year and current SEC basketball analyst, will also teach us about the power of prayer and Christian friendships. Join us as Slay takes us to the Boom Boom room, you have to listen to find out! •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••...

Longtime college head coach, and current University of Kentucky assistant basketball coach, Mark Fox, joins us to talk some hoops and coach us up on “guarding our heart”. We dive into what that practically looks like, as we discuss Proverbs 4:23 and unpack this powerful verse. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• As always we thank our title sponsor  OneCountry.com  for maki...

On this weeks episode of the Coach Me Up podcast, hosts Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke are lined by the chief of staff from the University of Oklahoma men’s basketball program, Tad Gilbert. It’s an important conversation reminding us of the power of one person listening and responding to Gods calling on their life. Tad discussed the path that led him and his wife to serve the people of Molawi , Afric...

On this week’s episode of the Coach Me Up podcast, host Jimmy Dykes is joined by Texas Longhorn Womens basketball coach Vic Schaeffer. Coach Schaeffer was the national coach of the year in 2018 at Mississippi State, and currently has his Texas team as a Final 4 contender in the 2024-25 season. Vic shares with us and amazing story of how his teenage son recovered from a massive brain injury and how...

On this week’s episode of the Coach Me Up Podcast, hosts Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke are joined by Mike Linch, senior pastor of NorthStar Church in Kennesaw, Georgia. Mike discusses the seriousness of sin with a heart driven by love, grace, and truth for our listeners. He gives a game plan for overcoming known sin in our lives, and talks about why we should strive for the abundant life that God ha...

On this weeks episode of the Coach Me Up Podcast , hosts Jimmy Dukes and Chris Burke are joined by one of the all time great College Basketball officials Tony Greene. Tony worked 36 years as a college official, 6 Final 4’s and 5 National Title games. He also served 10 years in the United States Air Force and is currently the assistant coordinator of officials for the Southeastern Conference You wi...

This week on the Coach me up podcast we are joined by Southeast Christian executive pastor Tim Hester who coaches us up on the biblical principles of marriage. A former CEO and father of 12!!! Tim is uniquely qualified to speak on how to love your spouse well within the midst of worldly pressure and parenting stress. Let’s dive in…. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• As al...

On this weeks episode of the Coach Me Up Podcast, hosts Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke are joined by the congregational leader of Fellowship Mosaic ministry in Rogers, Arkansas, Nick Roland. This episode focuses on the question of why does God allow bad things to happen? What should we cling to as believers during our hardest times of life? And what insight can we take from the story of Job. It’s a t...

Pastor and Author Shane Pruitt joins us for this edition of the Coach Me Up Podcast. As a father of 6 and a pastor that serves the youth of our country, Shane coaches us up on a number of relevant topics in today’s culture. Also, we dive into some of the topics from his book, 9 Common Lies Christians Believe. Let’s dive in. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• As always we t...

On this weeks episode of the Coach Me Up podcast, hosts Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke are joined by current Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Reece Weaver. Reece is in her 2nd season as a member of the worlds most famous cheerleading squad, and provides great insight and wisdom on how to be in the world but not of the world, keeping our identity in Christ and not our talents or position, and how God looks...

On this week’s episode of the Coach Me Up Podcast, hosts Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke are joined by Scott Forbes, the head baseball coach at the University of North Carolina. Coach Forbes goes through his 5 pillars of success in the Tar Heels program, talks about the importance of being bold and being prepared in our faith, and coaches us up on what we sow, we will also reap. It’s another powerful...

On this weeks episode of the Coach Me Up Podcast, hosts Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke are joined by former Ole Miss football player KD Hill. KD wore the #38 jersey at Ole Miss and explains what the Chucky Mullins award is all about. KD saw his football career cut short after an automobile accident left him with just one leg, but his faith and belief in the promises of God are obvious in his life. Fu...

On this weeks episode of the Coach Me Up Podcast, hosts Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke are joined by Texas Tech head basketball coach Grant McCasland. Coach McCasland speaks from the heart about how he gave his life to Jesus at a young age, the importance of a life centered on giving not getting, and a great conversation on what can be learned from one of the all time great Olympic swimmers Katie Led...