FriDudes - Getting Real. Pursuing Truth.

PAUSE, film review.  For those stubborn like me, who say I lease for this tax advantage and I borrow and have never missed a payment and still want more... Please be honest to yourself here...at least for those married   Has your marriage or life gotten better or worse as your houses got larger and you accrued more stuff?  Has your marriage gotten better or worse as your vehicles have become nicer...

2008 going into 2009, BOOM!  If you want a history lesson, watch the 'Big Short' movie for a crucial history lesson.  The entire United States financial infrastructure almost melted down.  Prior to the collapse, I wasn't paying much attention. I was wondering how people earning far less than us were affording these big houses.  Turns out the banks were handing out mortgages (mainly...

FriDudes:  “We Have a Dream” Special play of the day goes to MLK! You into racial harmony, welcome to the FriDudes family. If you are into loving others, you are in the right place.   Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is one of my favorite speakers ever.  A Christian pastor.  Sure he was flawed like you and me.  God has clearly gifted this man to speak.  It still brings tears to my eyes to this day.   Yo...

Yes!  You are in.  Most people, really, really like money.  Many love it.  To be frank, I've made too many mistakes on this front.  Some of you have already heard this testimony.  For some of you this will be the first time.  It's a painful lesson of mine that will help some of you that like to spend like...I used to...especially our young adults as they become earners.   First, a '...

Yes!  Yes you are back for more Deeper and Stronger.  I love it!  Now You  get super extra credit points for clicking on a podcast that relates to Fasting, part 2.  Which I thought was weird and a waste of time.  Be prepared to be inspired for a deeper/stronger way... Thanks for joining for Part 2.  So what do you think?  Give it a go?  Crawl, walk or run?  Start with a 24 hour?  Scared?  Ok, don&...

Yes!  Yes to you that are pushing for Deeper and Stronger.  I love it!  You already get extra credit points for clicking on a podcast that relates to 'Fasting'.  Which I thought was weird and a waste of time.  Be prepared to be inspired for a deeper/stronger way... Thanks for joining for Part 1.  Good, you want more?  Intrigued, Part 2 on its way.  Unless you are listening to this later...

Yes!  You are in!  Buckle up!  Going back to Dr. Lorrits and an amazing 'Play of the Day' recorded before the latest crap hit the fan in DC.  Here you go... If you dig the Play of the Day, check out the Bryan Lorrits podcast.  This one was published on 1/4/21 Word!  Who or what is your King Uzziah?  Some of you don't know because it hasn't been threatened yet.  Some of you pain...

Yes!  You are in.  We forge ahead with Stronger.  Weight loss plans all over the ads and for obvious reasons.  Most of us weigh our heaviest this time of year.  Here is your play of the day. Whether you want to weigh less or more.  Eat better or less.  Drink less.  Whatever goal that can make you healthier.  I bet if you try Dr. Leman's recommendation, you would be 10X more likely to succeed....

Yes!  You are in and starting off 2021 Strong!  Happy New Year!  And in all sincerity a Stronger New Year.  Strong start, strong Play of the Day, here you go... Whoa and Word!  Thank you Pastor Rick for that strong message and challenge.  Some of you, including myself are in the shallows of life too much.  Truth, we all have areas in life where we need to put "Big Boy Pants" on.  Think y...

Yes!  You are in and into a new series! 'Stronger'', I'm not sure if we'll stick with that label.  But it is pretty clear and defined.  Each day, you are either getting stronger or weaker,  bitter or better. Christmas is now done for most and as the New Year approaches, people love to ask about New Year's resolutions.  A fresh year helps inspire many to make goals...a...

Yes!  You are in!  The Deeper is back.  Casey brings it again and puts a bow on how Daniel connects the greatest give you can ever choose to receive.   Casey also ends this listen on a 'Deep Note' and one of the strongest things he has heard ever with regards to Christmas.  For you that are experiencing a darker Christmas this year, this will hopefully be soothing for your soul.  For thi...

Yes!  You are in.  Back in the day, we used to go to restaurants and we liked it.  This is a priceless recording, in 2019, of several brave kids willing to shine some Light.  My how much can change in just one year.  If you have kids, please listen with them and praying for a Merry Christmas for you.  If it is dark, then you need some Hope and Light.  Praying that you will hear and see the Light f...

Is Christmas 2020 going exactly as you planned, wished and hoped for?  99.5% of you are saying no.  This is exactly what we tackle today. Word!  Things that make you go hmmmmmm.  If that resonated, and you want to further tackle God's plan for your life.  We have a gift for you.  Hit us up at FriDudes.com at the 'Contact' page, put GtSurf in the message box.  The FriDudes will pay f...

Wondering about wonder or Mary did you know?  Those were the two titles to this deeper series.  Casey aka Jogging Jesus is back and gives his latest message on Wonder.  If you dig the universe, that is wondrous.  Casey ties that in with a Deeper message.  Here you go... Word!  Thank you Casey.  And thank you for checking in.  If you think worthy, thank you so much for sharing this with someone els...

What's Your Stick? For many of you, the Bible sounds like a bunch or fairy tales.  For me, confession, I struggle with certain stories in the Bible.  The Immaculate Conception can be one of them.  That is a trip; for lack of better words.  A baby conceived between a woman and a Holy Spirit is mind boggling.  At least for us humans that think too much.  For some of you, you have the gift of a...

There's a sequel to "What Happens When You Die?".  Yes, a bit ironic.  Remember in previous episodes where I say we are all flawed?  Well, I didn't like the way Part 1 ended.  I went back in to adjust the song and add some additional words of hope and ended up deleting the whole group conversation in the master copy.  The group conversation lives on in the cloud and the podcast...

To be frank, we haven't tackled this subject enough.  What happens after you die?  For those that lost loved ones, this is so important for you to hear.  You need Hope.  You need evidence.  Thus far, we've fallen short on discussing proof of life after death.  Here you go... Word!  We love Hope.  FriDudes are in the Hope and encouragement business. It's one thing for a random podcas...

Yes!  You are in.  Just you and me today.  I know.  They'll be back.  Casey is blessed with work and a deadline.  The other dudes are investing time with their wives and kids.  That is how we roll.   As we reflect and many have given thanks, there are some of you...actually...a lot of you that are struggling out there.  How do I know that?  Well, half of our country is medicated..at least.  W...

Yes!  You are in for a little Thanksgiving Treat!  Levi (9) and Daulton (9) and sweet little Savannah (6) help bring in some smiles and laughter into this episode.  Whether you are listening to this in November or July.  This is a Priceless perspective for everyday.  Here is your "Play of the Day" So sweet!  Thank you Savannah and Daulton and Levi for sharing some light and laughter and...

Yes!  You are in!  We humans love to play God.  We love to judge.  I'm not just talking about atheists either.  Almost all of us.  You frustrated with people judging you?  You like to judge others?  Here is your 'Play of the Day'... Words to reflect and live by.  Matt 7: 1-6 that is.  And please listen to my confession, much easier said than done.  The ego loves to control. Humans l...

Deeper is back and Casey has some deep takes.  If you are willing to look into the mirror and reflect, here you go... Word!  So how are you doing?  Are you encouraging or attacking?  I'm serious with that question for you and I both.  If your ego gets the best of you, welcome to the club which is also the rest of the world.  Have you been mocked for your beliefs in Christianity?  Well, then y...

Yes!  You are in!  We love stories of victory.  Some of you are feeling absolutely broken.  Truth, we are all broken in some way.  Need some encouragement or know someone that does, please share this Play of the Day. Word!  So good.  As the avid listener knows I like to say, easy to debate God.  Very, very hard to argue results.  FriDudes are in the hope and encouragement business!  If you have a...

Whether you are listening to this on 11/11 or many days after, I strive to give thanks everyday for our freedoms and veterans and others that sacrifice for our freedoms.  We have veterans in this FriDude mix and beyond like Milk Man, Peter or Young Buck Matt or the other Matt aka Tattoo Matt or aka Mouthy Matt in El Paso, TX. For the listeners in the U.S. and those outside, here is some food for t...

Accountability is annoying.  You really want to step your game up?  Learn from what works and what doesn't.  This is what we pursue today.  Here you go... Word!  Hard to argue results, right?  When you are stuck and stay stuck, you keep hitting the accelerator and spinning your wheels, the more stuck you get.  What if you had some guys on the back.  Some on the front, pushing and pulling.  Wh...

Deeper.  Some of you are ready to go Deeper.  I don't care how old you are or how long you've been going to Sunday school, there is always something deeper that you can learn.  There is always room for improvement.  We get into more history, Casey brings more, here you go! Word!  So good.  Have you ever considered why certain historical figures or events get debated?  If you really study...