FriDudes - Getting Real. Pursuing Truth.

This episode tackles anxiety.  You either deal with it or you know someone that does.  So we best share what works to minimize or eliminate anxiety. https://thetrek.co/pacific-crest-trail/five-ways-hiking-reduces-anxiety/

Yes!  You are in!  For those listeners in the United States, most of us will celebrate 4th of July (our freedom).  250 years.  Is the United States the greatest country in the world?  Let's tackle it...I'll be back... Thanks for tuning in.  When worthy, thank you for sharing.  Is the United States the greatest country in the world?  Let's do a survey.  Avid listener, you know we lov...

Yes, you are in!  Where did God come from?  An excellent Deeper question for your next date night or small group ice breaker or family time.  Inspired by a comment i made on the previous Algorithms episode.  We'll tackle it.  Here you go... Thank you sincerely for clicking in.  When worthy, thank you for sharing.   Avid listener, you know my odd fixation to share Rom 3:23.  For we are all fla...

Yes!  You are in!  Ask anyone if they are religious and the odds are they will say no.  Ask them to see their phone/screen and the algorithms will definitely tells us where each person is religious.  Big data knows exactly where you are religious.  Intrigued, stick around as we dive deeper on algorithms... Thank you again for clicking and listening, reflecting and sharing when worthy.  Ironically,...

Overview of the shortest book in the Old Testament and how a prophecy over 2800 years ago still very much applies to today.  

Yes!  You are in!  Thank you for joining and when worthy, thank you very much for sharing.  Extra thanks for Two Tall for that opening hook.  Extra thanks to ThursDudesPM for bringing it last week.  As for this round, why do you work?  Why are we designed to work and contribute?  Here's your mic drop, your hammer coming from a letter written to Thesselonica... We talked about the importance o...

Yes you are in!  Meet the ThursDudesPM!  A bunch of flawed dudes getting real and pursuing Truth.  If you are in a Bible Study or looking to start one, check out how Brother Ish masterfully initiates and facilitates it.  Note the 'No Forced Agenda/Set of Questions'.  Going with the flow with the Holy Spirit Guide and letting the group breath and reflect.   I notice too many groups forcin...

Yes!  You are in!  I love finding Hope in unlikely places.  Like an ultra racer's documentary.  Meet Max Joliffe and and Cameron Hanes.  Both of these guys have won the Cocodona 250 among other extreme races.  The Cocodona is 250 miles.  Up mountains and over deserts.  So imagine running 10+ marathons with thousands of feet of elevation gain.  Imagine the physical pain.  Here is what they hav...

Do you know what is the Good News? The Gospel? If so, can you share it in less than two minutes?   Lovingly simple. Here's the YouTube version... https://www.youtube.com/shorts/GMTadZx2PME

Yes!  You are in!  Well, this one will definitely be different.  What happens when you die?  Is life a test?  We've tackled those subjects before.  However, I have never done it with video.  Gulp!  So, you get first access.  Bonus, the scientific method and actual math is involved.  What?  Faith and the scientific method and math?  Stick around and I'll explain more. Thank you Two Tall f...

Yes!   You are in!  In for a treat from a dude named Theo Von (making his FriDudes debut) and an anonymous caller struggling and wrestling.  So if that's you or you know someone like this.  I love the rhetorical question: Does this broken planet need more Hope or Hoplessness?  Here's some hope; check out how raw this caller and Theo are.   So real and raw FriDudes has featured a lot of p...

Yes!  You are in!  People can be dicks.  Yes, even people in church.  Why?  How?  Versed ones.  You know the answer:  Rom 3:23.  We are flawed.  Hence, that make church a room full of flawed people.  So how do we navigate that?!  Here is your Play of the Day... Yes!  Dr. Loritts!  One of my favorite teachers.  Find your favorite voices that motivate me to be more Christ like and less flawed. Here...

Yes! You are in!  Thank you so much for listening and when worthy, sharing!  Super fun to see some of those older episodes get further leveraged.  For wisdom never ages.  A lot of wisdom in those episodes by the Jogging Jesus, BW, Aftyn and so many others.  Getting Real and Pursuing Truth.  What works in life and what doesn't.  If you went to business school, you'll know the term SWOT (s...

Yes!  You are in!  BW is back.  Here is his encore message on love.  Whether you listen to this before or after Easter.  There is no greater love than what Jesus Christ did for you.  Your choice whether to accept it and share it or not.  Yet you know I love my rhetorical questions, does this broken planet need more love or hate?  More love please.  Here you go...

Yes!  You are in!  Casey, the Jogging Jesus, my brother from another mother is back!  No, he's not Jesus.  Of all my brothers over 5 decades, he is one of them that acts most like Jesus.   He's not perfect.  He simply loves like very few on this broken planet.  Special shout out to Creative Love Church in Bloomington, MN.  You are a good tree producing good fruit.  Oh and listener.  If y...

Yes!  You are in!  Well, I was supposed to interview Spirit Filled Matthew and he got busy.  Many are the plans of men yet God's plans will prevail.  Pro 19:21.   That is a very important lesson to learn when your plans do not go according to plan.  That would help solve a lot of anxiety too.  Be prepared that your plans won't always go according to plan.  So what did God have planned fo...

Yes!  You are in!  Why does accountability often lack in community and friendship groups?  Because accountability is annoying.  I've been fired multiple times for following up.  In fact, my two most recent cases, they are now both dead.  Not from me.  From choices.  Here you go... Ok, bonus episode as God willing I'm scheduled to interview Spirit Filled Matthew today.   As for a hard loo...

Yes!  You are in!  Your Mission Field Is Out There.  What does that mean?  Here is blog post and photo to explain more... https://www.fridudes.com/post/your-mission-field-is-out-there-velinda

Yes!  You are in!  Thank you new ones.  Thank you returning ones.  I got some key updates for you.  Some things that you can hold me accountable for.  Yes you.  Here you go... Avid listener, you know I had some rough seas lately.  Welcome to humanity!  For we all have tough times, John 16:33. I've also had some amazing answers, Rom 8:28. Giving God thanks for what is worthy, Phil 4: 6-8. On t...

Yes!  You are in!  We have another BW Holy Ghost Nugget for you!  This one is on discipline.  Confession, I have been working on this.  So have most of you...for it is a constant process.  Check Rom 3:23.  I have yet to meet a perfect Christian on this broken planet.  My biggest area of need has been finances.  Avid listeners know that.  You can find my dirtiest dirt and confessions in the summer...

Yes!  You are back!  So is BW.  He has another nugget for you.  Oh, hey there first timer.  What's a BW Holy Ghost Nugget?  You frustrated with this broken planet?  You ever ask why?  Me too.  Here you go...

Yes!  You are in.  I hope you had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.  On this side, not so Merry and Happy.  I am content...there is a big difference.  Yet life isn't always happy and merry and the wise will give thanks for what is worthy. Check Phil 4: 6-8.  I lost a dear Brother James from Compton.  He has 3 episodes on this platform.  You can simply go to Fridudes.com, click blog and...

Yes!  You are in!  Meet Young Buck Andy.  Gen Z and full of Hope!  Why?  On this broken planet full do doom and gloom, depression and anxiety?  Skeptic will scoff.  So we just share what works.  That is exactly what Andy did.  19 years old.  Sorry in advance for the kitchen staff banging around.  they are just doing their jobs.  Yet this convesation is priceless.  Well minus me trying to anticipat...

Yes!  You are in!  How powerful are these brothers from Life Church, Visalia, CA?  Special thanks to Bold Franky, Rubben and now Rudy.  The father of Ruben.  And you want to talk about getting real?  Check out how he comes out swinging, boldly sharing the darkness of where he was.  Here you go... Wow!  Thank you Pastor Rudy!  Father of Ruben.  Listener, skeptic, think about where they were (hopele...

Yes!  You are in!  You like power stories of redemption?  Of course you do, that's why most of you are here.  For we are in the Hope and encouragement business.  Next up, Ruben.  Bold, courageous Ruben!  He is also part 1 of an amazing father/son story.  Here you go... Wow!  Thanks again Brother Ruben!  Thank you for taking a leap of faith with Loco Tomas.  Sorry, third person speaking there....