Into The Fight Life

Ever asked yourself: who am I? Our identities can be so fragile as we build our lives on things that are so temporary: fame, winning, politics. What can we do to be more secure and focused as we look for our true identity? THIS MESSAGE Being secure in who we are can seem like an unattainable dream. Sometimes we go from thing to thing and season to season trying to fill that missing piece of identi...

We are back with an exciting and insightful episode of Into The Fight Life! We sat down with one of MMA's top bantamweights, Amari Sengsevanh. THIS EPISODE Amari sells insurance by day and enjoys throwing hands and collecting submissions by night. He's a husband, father and is also eagerly awaiting the arrival of a baby girl. Amari has some of the most exciting finishes and battles in combat sport...

EASTER is more than a holiday, it's the ultimate comeback story. Ever wish you had a comeback story? Maybe life has been knocking you down--hit after hit, punch after punch, barely able to get back up. Can we really have a new beginning, a comeback story, or is it just wishful thinking? THIS MESSAGE Today's Fight Church is all about new beginnings! We'll look at the story of Mary Magdalene and how...

Have you ever felt like you weren't living in God's best? The reality of life often times doesn't match what God says He has for us. It can be frustrating and, more than anything, discouraging! We can sometimes take the foot off the gas and get stuck in the mundane, but God wants us to thrive in the mundane and live a life of victory in His grace and maximize our potential! THIS MESSAGE Today's Fi...

You read that correctly! We're saying goodbye to the one and only Dakota. Our hearts may be sad as we transition into this next season without him, but we also celebrate what God is doing! We stand in Dakota's corner and look forward to what is ahead. But what's next for Cross Choke? THIS EPISODE Discerning God's guidance and direction can be really difficult and can feel like we're one choice awa...

Ever felt like forgiveness was for the other guy, but not for you? We can sure make living in grace more of struggle than it should be, and live life with our head hung in shame and defeat. But God wants us to live in grace-filled victory! THIS MESSAGE Following our message for FC5 about not being good enough, today's Fight Church is all about being good enough! We're not good enough because of an...

What about discipleship? We can think of it as kind of an odd and old word saved for religious folk and pastors. Jesus actually instructed ALL Christians to go and make disciples of every nation and tongue! Wherever we go we are to make disciples along the way. But what does that mean to us fighters? THIS EPISODE Teaching and leading someone in the ways of the Lord sounds scary, and yes... it is....

Ever just felt like you weren't good enough? When we fail it's easy to feel like we're failures. Having a failure-mentality can define our character and infect our relationship with God. "If God has such great plans for me, how can He use me if I'm such a screw up?" Let's talk about how to overcome shortcomings, self-pity and our feelings of inadequacy. THIS MESSAGE Living like we're not good enou...

Ever read your Bible and felt it was confusing, overwhelming and just plain intimidating? So have we! Our Bibles can definitely be a bit scary and hard to understand, but it is possible to grasp it and understand it with the right help, mindset and tools. God wants to make Himself known to you and to all of us. The main way He does that is through His Word: The Bible. THIS EPISODE Reading, underst...

Sometimes life doesn’t make sense, especially when we follow Jesus. Our expectations often times don’t match the reality of our storms. If God is so good then why am I going through what I'm going through? Let's talk about how to make sense of the storms we face. THIS MESSAGE Storms are a part of life and are actually promised by God. But they're not without purpose. God asks us to trust Him throu...

Ever felt your past creep up behind you and nudge you on the shoulder? Our past can remind us of embarrassing moments, moments we'd rather forget, regrets of things we wish didn't happen. We’ve all done things we wish we wouldn’t have. Ever wondered what Jesus teaches about a past we can't change? THIS EPISODE When we begin a relationship with Jesus we’re set free from the chains of our past, but...

Have you ever felt like God just isn't on your side? Maybe you've just been trying so hard but feel like you can't catch a break. Where is God when life doesn't seam to be fair? THIS EPISODE Sometimes it feels like God is fighting against your every move. Your feelings matter, yes. But your feelings aren't always correct. God is not against you, He's a loving Father and knows what's best and can b...

Ever felt this dilemma? You're a fighter, growing in your faith, yet competing in sport all about beating someone up. Ever wondered what God thinks about your athleticism and love for fighting? THIS EPISODE God has a purpose and a plan for your life. Your athleticism and passion for competition were given to you as a gift. They are gift meant to glorify God, even in the cage and on the mats. Let's...

How does it feel when someone just schools you? What about when life seems to school you? Let's talk about how to train to win the fight of our lives. THIS MESSAGE The battle of our every day is real, spiritual and invisible. The odds are stacked against us and it's a battle we can't win alone. How can we possibly stand our ground and live the fight life in overwhelming, grace-filled victory? Let'...

Does God care? Ever wondered if God actually hears your prayers? Or, ever wondered why God doesn't answer your prayers while others may share and celebrate how God answered one of theirs? THIS EPISODE God cares and God wants you to converse with Him. He is trustworthy and is a perfect Father. When it comes to prayer. You have to start somewhere! Let's listen in as Pastor Zach and Pastor Dakota cha...

Celebrate Easter with TFL! We're so glad you're here. We'll be streaming live monthly on our website, Facebook page and Youtube channel. We are here for you, believe in you and are in your corner. Let us know what you think of Fight Church and how service was for you at tflministries.com/fightchurch

Ever felt like the stress was too much, and no matter how may Hawaiian Punches you had, it just didn't take the edge off? Well, you're not alone! Dakota, Zach AND his wife Katy, talk about the day to day stress of life. From family obligations to the highs and lows of emotions, to competing and living the fight life... often times the fight life can become the stress life. Listen in and learn some...

Ever felt like a failure? Maybe you took a risk and it didn't work out. But you were trying to do something positive! Or maybe you actually made a bad choice, people got hurt, and you're frozen in regret. However you failed, positive or negative, it's so easy to call the grave of failure our home. So how do we climb out of the grave and stay out of the grave? Join Dakota and Zach on a great episod...

What if I fail?... How can I ever try again?... I will fail! Dakota and Zach are back with an absolutely packed episode! We all face fear, we all face pain. If we are to thrive, grow and live a life glorifying God we must leverage and steward opportunity in such a way that we make the most of pain and fear by taking risks. We are in you corner and want to help however we can in your walk with the...

To holiday or not to holiday? Is it okay to celebrate Halloween as a Christian? Ever felt judged by the church for trick or treating, or feel like you need to hide behind your mask for real as you bring your kids door to door? Well what about Christmas? Isn't it obvious? Well... maybe it isn't. We want to dive in with you and see how to navigate this holiday season! We are in your corner! Be sure...

Dakota and Zach are back! Whew, it's been a minute. Marriage, computers, job changes, ministry changes... but hey, we're here and we're in your corner! And we're glad you're here! Enjoy this episode and visit us at tflministries.com.

Welcome back! What a joy to be here with you again. This episode is full of all the things that make Cross Choke what it is: a message of hope wrapped in a lot of laughs! Dakota and Zach are also joined by one of their newest Cross Choke Podcasters, Jake Duran. Journey with the team as they take a look at common misconceptions regarding the Gospel. Learn how to better articulate the right words to...

Catch up with Dakota and Zach in this fun and interactive episode! The TFL team looks back on the season and the highlights of what God has done and the doors He’s opened. Also enjoy a new resource the team has: Pod Decks. See what Dakota has to share in this improved segment about what the best thing was that ever happened to him and what new skill Zach has been learning. We think you'll enjoy it...

It can be tricky navigating a relationship, especially one where your goal is to keep God in the middle. In this episode, join Zach and Dakota as they share their past relational experiences, what worked and what didn’t, and what they learned. Be challenged to reevaluate your relationship through a different lens. If you aren’t in a romantic relationship, then perhaps this episode will help you be...

Thank you for joining us in this very vulnerable and challenging episode. Dakota and Zach share honestly about some of their struggles and where they currently are in life, as well as some of the things they've overcome. We can all benefit from balanced vulnerability and learn from others as we relate to their struggles. This is an episode you don't want to miss! You are so valued as a part of TFL...