FriDudes - Getting Real. Pursuing Truth.

Yes!  You are in!  It's that time of year again.  I went back to the Spirit Filled Mountain Top Men's Camp and God blessed me with some new Hope stories to share.  Wow!  So first up, meet Franky.  He has a power story to share, here you go... Thanks again Brother Franky!  The first to boldly step up that weekend!  Life Church in Visalia, CA.  You are a good tree producing good fruit.  Se...

Yes!  You are in!  Thank you for coming back.  Thank you for sharing when worthy.  Thank you new one.  If you listen to the last one with Dr. Loritts, I do have a follow up.  A QC follow up.  I got the pull.  So here you go... Play of the Day, link https://www.pastorrick.com/current-teaching/devotional/who-will-be-in-heaven-because-of-you-2025/series/daily-hope-tv?view=we-are-members-of-gods-famil...

Yes!  You are in!  You ready for a ride?  Buckle up.  Put your trays in the upright and locked position.  Here you go... Thank you Dr. Loritts.  Power teacher.  That's what I call you.  I am so grateful for you.  Listener, if that dude is new to you.  You need to check him out.  You can hear the rest of his message and more at the link below... https://www.youtube.com/live/S6QdJlFxw-s?si=Smr1...

Yes!  You are in!  You ever pray for something and not get it.  Of course.  I always say when you pray your answer will be Yes, No or Not Yet.  An interesting take on that, here you go... Thank you Pastor Rick, on a roll, one of my favorite teachers, if you would like to hear more on that one, simply click on his link in the show description... https://www.pastorrick.com/current-teaching/series/se...

Yes, you are in.  You know that feeling when you lost signal.  It's wild how dependent we've gotten on mobile/internet connection.  When desperate, we have all asked for the WiFi password.  So we tackle something better today.  Your next play of the day.  Here you go... Thank you Pastor Rick, you can hear more of that play of the day at this link... https://www.pastorrick.com/current-tea...

Yes!  You are in!  Do you have a reputation that you want to change?  Not happy with past mistakes.  Welcome to the Club and here is a case study on how to move forward.  Here you go... Yes, thank you, once again, Dr. Lorrits.  You can hear more of him at the Bryan Lorrits podcast.  Simply click on the link in this episode's description... https://www.youtube.com/live/qjpCWov6c0Y?si=2ggetogt4...

Yes!  You are in!  Thank you for sharing when worthy.  We'll see how this one stacks up.  Did you know you are a surfer?  Ok, maybe you've never touched the ocean.  You are absolutely surfing waves called life.  Some waves can be thrills of a lifetime.  Some waves can wreck you, destroy relationships and even you.  Here you go... Thank you Pastor Rick Warren, Daily Hope and Saddleback Ch...

Yes you are in!  I'm a smurf?  You are a smurf?  What in the world does that mean?  One, it means we live on a very broken and brutal planet.  The earth is not perfect and neither are you...why?  Here you go! Thank you Dr. Loritts!  Making his way back and so grateful for teachings.  You can hear more of him at the Bryan Loritts podcast.  That one is entitled 'How to be a Godly Sinner&ap...

Yes!  You are in.  Thank you for clicking in.  When worthy, thank you for sharing.  How does a code exist without a coder?  One of my favorite questions.  Why does your code (aka DNA) have certain strengths?  That is what we tackle today.  Next up, your play of the day and a very familiar voice... Thank you Rick Warren, another play of the day and another excellent series,,"Maximizing Your St...

Yes you are in!  And I'm back.  About 3 weeks investing time with family and friends in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.  Ironically, some of those very loved ones can hold me back.  Even myself.  How about you?  Your play of the day, here you go... Thank you Rick Warren!  Back on the board.  A great series on Naysayers.  You can hear more of that at this link... https://www.pastorrick.com/current-t...

Accountability is Annoying Dr. Loritts brings it again.  You can hear more of that brilliant message at this YouTube link...   https://vimeo.com/1099322108 Marcus Rogers, Best Life, please buy and subscribe to his music. Under construction.  What do you need to have built, rebuilt or renovated in your life?  Who have you entrusted/shared that with?  Are they encouraging you to do so?  Have you tas...

Yes, you are in!  Welcome to Scooter month!  How kind and gracious of Scooter to give us 4 episodes fo getting real and pursuing/sharing truth on what has worked in life and what didn't.  That is wisdom.  That is a gift. Here you go... Cherry on top.  Thank you Brother Scooter, the bold one.   Too late?  You can change at 60, 70. If you are still breathing, you can change for the better. Inju...

Yes! You are in!  Part 3 of Scooter, he keeps bringing the boldness and wisdom.  Sharing more on what worked after about 50+ years of suicidal thoughts.  Does this world need more hope or hopelessness?  Some of you need to break some chains.  Some of you know somebody that needs to break some chains.  Here's some more Hope to share... If you dig that opening hook, that is Marcus Rogers, Best...

Yes, you are in!  Scooter is back for Part 2.  If you haven't heard Scooter yet, back up one to Scooter, Part 1.  On this one Scooter shares how a young son helps him see different.  Here you go... Thank you Scooter!  Bold and brave.  1 Peter 3:15.  Could you share like that?  Hit us up at FriDudes.com and let's get your testimony lined up to help others...just like Scooter. I've he...

Yes you are in for another treat!  Meet Scooter!  We say here at FriDudes that we are in the Hope and encouragement business.  For about 60 years, Scooter was suicidal and lost.  He enjoyed the motorcycle and the party yet something was missing.  What could that be?  Well, here you go... Website references mentioned during the Scooter episodes... https://www.brokenchainsjc.com/ Scooter's Anti...

Yes!  You are in!  Bill Bohline is back!  Some of you ask who is Bill Bohline?  Well, one of my favorite teachers ever.  And he has a mic drop for you and me.  Check this out...here you go... Thank you Pastor Bill Bohline and Hosanna Church in Lakeville and several campuses around the south metro of the Twin Cities of Minnesota.  That was my home church for about 20 years until God called me to th...

Yes!  You are in!  Are you a strong man?  Are you a strong woman?  What is a strong man?  Whoa, lot's of questions.  That's what we do here.  Getting Real and Pursuing Truth, oh and if you dig that opening hook, that is Marcus Rogers, Best Life, please buy/subscribe his music, here you go... Thank you Robert D. Wooten, making his debut as the play of the day on FriDudes.  NPHX not your d...

Yes!  You are in!  Have you been judged lately?  This broken planet has gone bonkers on judging each other...super fueled by biased media and algorithims to feed you only one side of a story.  Everyone is convinced they are correct.  So how do you stand out?  If you are so brave, here you go... Thank you Kenton Beshore, guest speaker at SW Church in Indian Wells, CA.  Kenton is one of my favorite...

Yes!  You are in!  Just like Mother's Day, Father's Day can be a tough time for most.  For many of you did not have the best parents.  How do I know that?  I ask...plus Rom 3:23.  Yet there is a solution that some of you leverage that can guarantee you have the Ultimate Father.  Here you go... If you dig that opening hook that is Marcus Rogers, best life.   Ok, reflection time.  Good dad...

Yes, you are in.  People do peoplish things.  Got the pull to share more.  BTW, if you dig that opening hook that is Marcus Rogers, Best Life, please buy, support his music, here you go... Thanks for listening.  If worthy, thank you so much for sharing.  FriDudes are in the Hope and Encouragement business.  Last time, I checked, yes, this broken, frustrating planet needs some more Hope. So people...

Yes!  You are in!  Does this world need more Hope or Hopelessness?  Yes, I do love that rhetorical question.  As for the FriDudes and others that meet everyday of the week, we are in the Hope and Encouragement business.  Part of Hope is getting the wisdom to draw from the ultimate source.  For you have all been betrayed by someone.  For People do Peopleish things...here you go... If you dig that o...

Jogging Jesus is back!  Versed listener, you know the blessing that is coming.  New listener, you are in for a treat.  Special thanks to Creative Love Church in Bloomington, MN for this one.  You are a blessing to Casey and he is a blessing to you.  I love God's design and plan.  What a gift to share!  If you find yourself in Bloomington, MN, check out and support this beacon.   Before we rol...

Yes!  You are in!  I got a funny for you.  I went legit LOL on this one.  Yes, Mother's Day is done, yet for some of you, you shouldn't be done...loving, here you go... Once again a secular source to help me point to Biblical Truth.  The Half-Assed Morning Show making their debut.  What a life long accomplishment for them.  Yes, that is tongue in cheek.  And you can find more on that on...

Thank you Dr. Bryan Loritts, another play of the day.  Thank you Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, TX, for hosting and sharing.  We both agree.  Bryan is an annointed speaker for a season such as this.  I strongly encourage you to listen to the rest of that message.  Simply click the YouTube link in the show description or search "Your God is Too Small" and Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship...

Yes!  You are in.  A lot of hate out there.  How about you?  Do you love or hate more?  Christians, this play of the day will be a big challenge for some of you?  Here you go... Thank you Marcus Rogers for that opening hook, Best Life.  Please support, buy, subscribe his music.  I do via Apple.   Thank you Pastor Rick Warren for another/countless play of the day.  You can hear more of that listen...