Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess

Jay Payleitner is the author of "The Next Verse: What You Never Knew About 60 of Your Favorite Bible Passages." Today we see so many verses of the Bible on bumper stickers, tattoos, and inspirational social media posts. But so many of these verses should not stand on their own. If taken in pieces, one could argue that the Bible says "there is no God" and "do not judge." Jay's book is an easy read...

Stacy Lyn Harris is an author, chef, TV host, and mother of seven kids. She has her own show on the Outdoor Channel, passed the bar exam, and homeschooled all seven of her kids. She doesn't wear a cape, but sometimes she wears an apron. Hear how Stacy lives off the land and teaches her children to do the same on this episode of Rick & Bubba University! Sponsors: Tommy John is here to keep you comf...

Singer and worship leader Charles Billingsley has just recorded an album drawing from the hits of Broadway, big band, smooth jazz, and the Great American Songbook, and that's okay. God gave us the gift of music, and some "secular" songs can be enjoyed by Christians and used to draw non-Christians to Christian recording artists. Charles joins us from the road, and he will be backed by full live orc...

As a former NFL fullback and chaplain of the Dallas Cowboys, author and speaker Jonathan Evans does not believe in the "Prosperity Gospel." Jonathan knows we live in a fallen world and that if you are in the Lord's army, you should expect a battle sometimes. Suffering is part of being a Christian, but Jesus does not ask us to do what he has not already done. In this world you will have trouble, bu...

Fox News host and author Ainsley Earhardt firmly believes in the importance of raising children with self-worth. This belief goes against much of what we hear today, as society continues to devalue human life. Ainsley brings an incredible message of love in her latest book, "I'm So Glad You Were Born." Love your children. Talk to them. Read to them, and maybe start with her latest book! Don't miss...

Fox News anchor Steve Doocy could easily let the stress of his fast-paced life wear him down. But even with his busy schedule, his family members taking on the White House press secretary, and his wife's cancer diagnosis, Steve has been able to find his happy. Since his wife's recovery, Steve and Kathy have focused on the importance of having fun and spending time together and even released three...

Bob Cornuke has been labeled the real-life Indiana Jones. He doesn't carry a whip with him on his adventures around the world, but just biblical knowledge. Bob has traveled the globe in search of Noah's Ark, the real Mt. Sinai, and the Ark of the Covenant. His findings have been documented by National Geographic, CBS, ABC, Fox, and more. Dig deep and find that biblical faith can be supported by ev...

Political adviser, author, and commentator Dick Morris says Donald Trump will run for office in 2024 and win. Dick says he and the former president have spent hours talking and strategizing about "The Return: Trump's Big 2024 Comeback." Dick is so confident that that's actually the name of his latest book! Learn why this legendary political adviser is so sure of the country's future in this episod...

Will Mason, founder of Mason Music, learned to play classical piano as a kid in the typical "boring" way. He truly fell in love with music once he picked up a guitar and got to choose the songs he would learn to play. He went on to join a band, get signed by Epic Records, and tour the country. Will Mason now spends his time as CEO of Mason Music, which offers music lessons in a totally unique way....

NASA's newest rocket, the SLS or Space Launch System, will be the most powerful rocket ever flown. It will provide an unparalleled heavy-lift capability for space exploration, and David Beaman, NASA SLS director of engineering and integration, couldn't be more excited. NASA has worked to improve and perfect what has been accomplished in the past, and this decades-long effort will culminate in the...

Ken Harrison is a former Compton police officer and has had his fair share of close calls. But after a jet ski accident, Ken found himself in a hospital bed waiting to receive test results that would tell him whether he would live through the night. In that moment, even though he considered himself to be a "good Christian," Ken knew he had wasted his life. Ken went on to become the CEO of Promise...

Gregg Phillips is one of the lead researchers for the documentary "2,000 Mules" and is dedicated to stopping the fraud we've seen in previous elections. He calls for simple changes like cleaning up the voter rolls and eliminating privately funded drop boxes. Gregg has looked at our system and declares the U.S. to be a third-world election power. This has to change. Learn from the past and fight fo...

Chris Mohr is a former punter for the NFL and the Alabama Crimson Tide. During his NFL tenure, Chris appeared in three consecutive Super Bowls with the Buffalo Bills. Unfortunately, Chris never won football's top prize, but he doesn't let that get him down. Have a blast with Chris Mohr as he shares his football story on this episode of "Rick & Bubba University"! Sponsors: Tommy John is here to kee...

Travis Taylor is a scientist, engineer, author, TV host, and investigator. He has diplomas and a long work history that show he is as legit as you can get. Yet he can't explain some of the things he has witnessed and documented at Skinwalker Ranch. Take a deep dive into the unknown world of UFOs, UAVs, portals, aliens, and all things paranormal with Travis Taylor on this episode of Rick & Bubba Un...

The world has fallen into chaos, and Mike Shelby saw it coming. Fuel and food shortages. Russia. China. Global political unrest. In response, Mike drew upon his military experience and founded "Forward Observer," an intelligence services company specializing in global and local threat intelligence, trend analysis, and conflict monitoring. Mike equips others to be prepared, not scared. Look forward...

Athletes in Action founder Dave Hannah has dedicated his life to spreading God's love around the globe through sports. Since 1966, Athletes in Action (AIA) has been helping competitors find a relationship with the One who truly satisfies, join a community where they are valued beyond their success, and use their platform to make a difference in the world. AIA now has a global presence in over 60 c...

After 28 years of The Rick & Bubba Show, there are so many stories of crazy on-air antics. Join the guys as they look back on Fat Flight, when they broadcasted live from a helicopter and landed in several cities to greet crowds across the state. And don't forget the Million Pound March, when Rick & Bubba led a thousand fat people in a protest march along a planned route of one city block. Catch th...

Here's the truth: Americans need to pull their children out of public schools, as they have become institutions for indoctrination, not education. Actor and filmmaker Kirk Cameron joins us to talk about how he put faith, family, and freedom back in his children's education and shares the multitude of resources available to help parents do the same. Learn about his latest documentary, "The Homescho...

Mike Pereira has a long history of determining the rules of the game of football. He spent years at the NFL and Fox Sports and now holds the position of head of officiating at the USFL. As the league wraps up its first season since 1985, Mike tells us how the USFL exceeded expectations in TV ratings, live audience attendance, and quality of gameplay. How will it continue to improve in this next se...

Newly hired Jacksonville State University head football coach Rich Rodriguez is taking the job right as the Gamecocks transition to NCAA Division I football. He has been named conference coach of the year five times in three different leagues and brings over 30 years of collegiate coaching experience to Jacksonville State. He knows he and his team have what it takes. Hear his thoughts on the trans...

It's not Buddhism. It's not Islam. Pastor Barry Chesney says America's fastest-growing religion is secularism. The growth of the religiously unaffiliated in the U.S. has led to the loss of morality and the consequences that come with it. A secular worldview reasons that there is no God, which means there is no binding authority over anyone. And as we see, that leads to chaos. Don't miss this episo...

When national champion football player and firearms instructor Richard Shinn went turkey hunting one day in rural Alabama, he didn't know that day would change his life forever. Upon hearing a turkey call out, Richard didn't adequately bug-spray himself, as he was in a hurry to get into the woods. Later, soon after eating pork ribs, a near-death allergic reaction sent him to the emergency room. Ri...

It seems alien encounters happen in more places than just the deserts of New Mexico. UFO researcher and author Philip Mantle studies UFO sightings in the United Kingdom. Philip looks at the facts like police reports and evidence in his search for answers. Join Rick & Bubba as they hear Philip detail unexplained cases from the other side of the pond on this episode of Rick & Bubba University. Spons...

Dan Parker was a lifelong drag racer until 2012, when a catastrophic accident left him completely blind. He felt lost and without purpose. He thought about giving up, but decided that quitting wasn't an option. He then set out to become the world's fastest blind man. He did this first on a custom motorcycle he designed and built; then Dan customized a Corvette that allowed him to drive and reach s...

It's Holy Week, and Rick and Bubba share their testimonies and get honest about the good and bad that have come from their decisions to either follow or run from the hope and redemption found in Christ. While other religions are about what you are required to do, Christianity is about what has been done. It is finished and Christ conquered death. That is indeed good news. Don't miss this faith-aff...