The Man of God

On this episode of the Kavod Family Podcast we dive into this impactful episode with Casey Wilson featuring coaches Sam Vargas and Brian Wilkinson, sharing transformative coaching experiences at Macon Middle School and leading the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) program. Explore the highs and lows of the middle school soccer season, focusing on overcoming fear of failure and striving for ex...

On this episode of the Kavod Family Podcast, Travis Shook, Danny Antoine, Jeffrey Epps, and Casey Wilson discuss the recent fight night between Kavod Boxing and Danny Antoine's Karate. It was a powerful, family-oriented display of both sides' fighters' abilities and respect for their opponents. In the crowd were grandparents, regulars from Kavod, new community members we haven’t had a chance to me...

On this episode of the Kavod Family Podcast, Travis Shook, Danny Antoine, and Casey Wilson discuss the importance of friendship and brotherhood. Together, they provide examples of how brotherhood is found and nurtured through the activities we choose to engage in. Whether it's a demanding workout, the pursuit of a black belt, or racing dirt bikes, each of these experiences serves as a parable for...

On this episode of the Kavod Family Podcast, Travis Shook and Casey Wilson discuss how to be 'Fruitful and Multiply' as God intended. Let your spiritual walk, relationships, job, family, and hobbies all build on each other. Allow fruit to flourish in all areas and raise up disciples. Embrace challenges so that you can learn, grow, and be shaped by your reactions and thoughts. Find out this and way...

On this episode of the Kavod Family Podcast, Travis Shook and Casey Wilson discuss the concepts of Rule and Dominion as God intended them, covering topics like work, service, and leadership. They address questions such as 'What kind of job should I pursue?' and 'Who should I work for?' They also dive into how to correctly replicate your rule and model to your children how it should be done. Find o...

On this episode of the Kavod Family Podcast, Travis Shook, Casey Wilson, and Tom Miller discuss how knowing God is the key to becoming the man a woman would want to marry. Success, children, and a great job all fall short of our greater mission if we do not know God. When preparing for a relationship and considering how it should look, there is no better place to turn than the Bible. Where should...

On this episode of the Kavod Family Podcast, Travis Shook and Casey Wilson talk with guests Dan Finnerty and Deena Bouknight about the new Macon County newspaper, Macon Sense. We learn about how Dan and Deena met, how the closure of one business presented an opportunity to shape the local community through a new newspaper, how God used people exactly where they are to convey a greater message, and...

On this episode of the Kavod Family Podcast, Travis Shook and Casey Wilson begin a series on Biblical advice before marriage. This introduction sets the stage for a multi-episode discussion on character, lifestyle, roles, beliefs, and vision for beginning a family.

Join Travis Shook and Casey Wilson on this episode of the Kavod Family Podcast. Culture is essential; it must be led, filled with sacrificial love, and kept through self-control. A good culture does not come about passively; even more, a Biblical culture does not come through human effort alone. That is why we must seek God's counsel on how to create such a culture at home, work, and in the commun...

Join Travis, Casey, and Danny Antoine for episode three of a three-part series on the Kavod Family Podcast. Every business, every family, every team or community has a culture, and it is our job to shape and direct it in a way that honors the Lord. There are three critical elements that every leader must have in order to shape culture: authority, love, and self-control. This episode is about havin...

On this episode of the Kavod Family Podcast, Travis Shook and Casey Wilson talk culture and leadership. This episode is part two focusing on the nature and effects true love can have on a group of people. What would it be like for a leader to truly desire whats best for his people? What would happen if a group of people were committed to covering eachother rather than exposing one another? What co...

In this episode, Travis Shook and Casey Wilson discuss the importance of intentionally creating a positive culture in various settings, such as the home, gym, or business. They emphasize that culture does not happen naturally and requires intentional effort and leadership. Highlighting the role of being a thermostat, where one sets the tone and atmosphere for others. They give examples of how a le...

Kavod Family Podcast hosts Travis and Casey, along with guest Danny Antoine, discuss their plans for a new facility, which will offer activities for all ages, including martial arts, cheerleading, volleyball, and potentially pickle ball.  In the current Kavod Fitness facility, they offer a variety of classes, including CrossFit-style classes for all ages and fitness levels. They also provide perso...

Sam Vargas & Bryan Wilkinson currently coach the boy's soccer team at Macon Middle School in Franklin, North Carolina. Bryan Wilkinson was born and raised in England, playing soccer as a youth and eventually moving across the pond to play in the States. During college, Jesus radically changed Bryan's life. Now, he uses coaching and teaching S.T.E.M. to influence children positively. Bryan and...

On this episode of the Kavod Family Podcast Robbie Tompa (FHS track coach and Kavod Family staff) and David Forkner (former athlete, father, and coach) join Travis and Casey to talk about community sports.

It's a blue-collar business building God's Kingdom - Stamey's Performance. On this episode of the Kavod Family Podcast, Casey Wilson joins Jeffrey Epps and small business owner Joel Anderson to talk about work, family, Jeeps, and the mission of God. Joel owns Stamey's Performance and Elite Truck Accessories, a full-service auto shop and parts store in Franklin, North Carolina. www.stameyperformanc...

In this episode, Travis, Casey, and Tom Miller discuss forgiveness from both secular and biblical perspectives. They emphasize the importance of forgiveness in relationships, noting that it is necessary for healthy and fruitful connections. They discuss how forgiveness is often overlooked or avoided due to discomfort or a desire for revenge. They highlight that forgiveness has a deeper significanc...

On this episode of the Kavod Family Podcast, we share a unique testimony that was given at a Macon County Youth Football event in Franklin, NC. The local FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) partnered with Kids & Pros to host a one-day football camp where former NFL players encouraged our children and the parents. The recording is from Bobby Butler, Atlanta Hawks Alumni and co-founder of Kid...

Faith is at the center of the Christian life. It's a word that means belief, trust, and conviction, and when it roots itself in a person's heart, it demands action. You might say that faith is the thread God weaves into the heart of every believer. It was with Abraham when he took his family to a new land. With Moses when he crossed the Red Sea. With David, Johnathan, and eventually Paul, Peter, J...

Tune into the Kavod Family Podcast for a conversation with Travis Shook, Casey Wilson, and Jeffrey Epps. Coaching is far more than imparting skills; it has to do with developing a person. True discipleship and proper coaching look a lot more like fatherhood. Jeffrey Epps is a boxing coach who uses his platform to mature young men and women for the future. He is a Christian man and a coach who want...

Happy Independence Day!!! Join your hosts, Travis, Casey & Danny Antoine, as they dive into American History, including the run-up to July 4th, 1776. This episode is an exciting conversation about the founding of our nations and, more importantly, the values the people believed in.

In this podcast, hosts Travis Shook and Casey Wilson interview Robert Jessup, a Franklin High School teacher, a performer with the Overlook Theatre Company, and a father of five adopted children. Jessup shares his journey from being a student intern to becoming a teacher for the past 18 years, highlighting the importance of building relationships with students and staying in touch with them even a...

Discipleship is a lifestyle. It's not a block of time, a day a week, or a program we sign up for; it's a mindset that encompasses everything in life. Join your host, Travis, Casey, and Jeffrey Epps, to hear how Jeff has used his everyday career to pour into the lives of many in our community. God is using boxing as a platform to develop young men and women into mature adults. What would it look li...

Father's Day is here, and we have a great episode with your hosts, Travis, Casey, & Danny Antoine. Men need simple, straightforward advice, the kind of wisdom they always remember. That is what the Bible gives us in Ephesians 6:4, and that is what your hosts and this episode are about. There is explicit instruction for fathers regarding what we SHOULD and SHOULD NOT do with our children. This...

What posture should all fathers have towards their children, even their lost children?  What is God's attitude towards us, even when we have wasted our lives?  Join your hosts (Travis, Casey, Tom & Jeff) as they go through the story of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15), a parable far too familiar for many of us.  The Prodigal Son is a story of compassion, love, forgiveness, and restoration. It&#3...