Bunch of Flawed Dudes trying to make sense out of this broken planet. Seeking Truth - what works and what doesn't. Making and encouraging disciples via Christ. Striving to be better Servant Leaders, Husbands, Fathers, Neighbors and Colleagues.
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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 Peopleis…
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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 an…
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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. A…
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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 Sm…
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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…
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Yes! You are in! HotRod is in the house! You don't know HotRod? Well you are in for a treat. One of the most unique Christians I have ever met in my life. And he has a new calling, here you go. To support Rod and the FCA, check out... Minnesota FCA hockey home team support page https://my.fca.org/?form=rodschwarze Minnesota FCA hockey https://www.m…
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Normally I say Yes you are in. This one is a tough lift. This one is dedicated to you going through a really tough time and asking Why...here you go... Thank you Chris Brown, guest speaking at SW Church, Indian Wells CA. You can find that one on YouTube. A Heart of Surrender, published on April 6, 2025. You can find the link in the show description…
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If you dig that opening hook, that is Marcus Rogers, 'Best Life'. Support and buy his music. Non-Profits featured in this episode that help the homeless... https://ochn.org/ https://www.overflowshowers.org/ When you live on this broken planet long enough, you will get teed up to help/serve and share with someone. In other words, somebody is going t…
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Yes! You are in. Confession, procrastination is an area of struggle for me. It is. My biggest holes dug have been via procrastination and pride. Here you go... If you dig that opening hook that is Marcus Rogers, Best Life. Please buy his music. Word! Pastor Ricky Jenkins is that Play of the Day. Southwest Church, Indian Wells, Ca. That came from Yo…
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RU a S.E.A.L. in Life? The Importance of Resistance
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16:47If you dig that opening hook, that is Marcus Rogers, "Best Life", please buy his music. Yes! You are in! We are getting Real and Pursuing Truth. Going through some tough times? Welcome to the club. An agnostic makes the play of the day, yeah you heard that right, atheists and agnostics have made the plays of the days. Personally, I love it when sec…
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Yes you are in! Did you get attacked this week? Welcome to the club. For we are guilty of both. Why? You know we are in the Hope and Encouragement business. Part of Hope is learning and understanding flaws yours and mine. Here is your Play of the Day... Thank you Pastor Rick Warren for another mic drop. We don't have an official count yet I believe…
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What Advice Would James from Compton Give His 25 Year Old Self?
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29:59Yes, more wisdom coming your way. James from Compton is back! 3rd episode. I love this brother from another mother. His voice has power. He is tuned into the Ultimate Power Source. He shares what didn't work in life and what did. You get to benefit from it. Share it. Here you go... If you dig that opening hook, that is Marcus Roger and 'Best Life',…
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What Advice Would Gary Give His 25 Year Old Self?
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43:57Yes! You are in! I'd say you are in for a treat. This is way bigger than a snack treat. This is some serious wisdom. Meet Gary Paxton. Former CEO of Dollar Rent A Car. Made a ton of money yet something was missing. He chooses to address the TuesDudesPM, a bunch of 25 year old men seeking wisdom with this them, "What Advice Would Gary Give His 25 Ye…
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There are times in life where you will get Whoa moments. So stunning and amazing that you are gifted to witness and share it. I had one of those this week. Stunning! Since this is a podcast, I'm going to ask you to go to FriDudes.com and check out the video on the blog. Or if you trust me, let me describe it for you. I'm driving my way to MonDudesP…
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Yes, you are in! If you dig that opening hook, that is Marcus Rogers, Best Life. Please subscribe/stream$ that music. I bought his albums and love them. Very strong! Especially if you like high energy/pump up music. How often do you write things down? How about your goals? New Year's Resolutions dead? What actually works? Here you go... This is a l…
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Normally I say Yes, you are in. Definitely thanks for choosing to listen in. Extra thanks when you give us input at FriDudes.com. We hear you. More group and interviews on the way. As for today and the subject of fires, I call Southern California home. Yet even if you live in Alaska this will apply to you. A reflection on fires, you all have them i…
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Marcus R: Going Beyond 1&Done, Part 2 of 2
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30:22Yes! You are in! How are you doing with your New Year's resolutions? 1&Done? More likel NoneDone Per Greg, most people fail their resolutions by January 14th! So you are not alone. What works? Lasting change? Here you go... Yes, thank you again Marcus and the ThursDudes for that priceless nugget. Listener, you are trying to do all these things yet …
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Yes! You are in! What a great way to start the year! Happy New Year! And if you happen to be listening to this in July, you can start in July. You don't have to wait for January to start a new initiative. So how about you? Are you maximizing your God-given gifts for the greater Purpose? Meet Marcus, here you go... Thanks for joining. Yes there is m…
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Yes! You are in! Merry Christmas! For many this can be a season of indulgence. Confession, I will be eating some fun food. Confession, I also love eggnog. Shhhhh. And today we are going to talk... health and fasting. Haha! Leave it to a calling by Greg and answer by the Jogging Jesus, oh and if you dig that intro check out Marcus Rogers and his son…
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Yes! You are in for seconds with Resilient Richard. First time? Back up one episode if you will. What gifts from God, these Dudes have been from the Central Valley of California. Do you love or need a story of Hope and redemption? Me too! As I love to ask the skeptic, does this broken planet need more Hope or Hopelessness. Hope, here you go... Wow!…
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Yes! You are in! Meet Resilient Richard. About 20+ years ago, he was on his deathbed. So he and those involved thought. What happened? Glad you asked, here you go... https://www.behindthewalls.com/ https://www.fridudes.com/post/giving-thanks-for-visalia-caBy DJTommyP413
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Yes! You are in! Meet Daniel the Faithful. Why Faithful? Let me tease this, you listen to what happened to Daniel and then I'll ask you. Would you still go to church after this happened to you? Would you stop believing in God? Daniel didn't. He kept going and now he's realizing Rom 8:28. It is quite and amazing testimony. It stopped me in my tracks…
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Yes! Casey is back. Back again! The Jogging Jesus going Old School and sharing lessons from thousands of years ago that are still so relevant to today. Our land does need some healing. Here you go... Opening Song: "Your Peace Will Make Us One" by Audrey Assad, give her some love and buy/support her music.…
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Yes! You are in! Rogelio the Real is back! Rogelio is a gift from God. Thank you dear Brother for being so real and bold. Sharing Truth on what didn't work in your life and what did. Talking tattoos and past decisions and further reflections. Thanks again my dear Brother Rogelio. Getting Real and sharing Truth. A shout out to Rogelio's sister. You …
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Yes! You are in! Meet Rogelio the Real. Powerful Paul blazed the trail getting Real. Enter Rogelio and he flat out brings it. Getting Real...sharing what didn't work in life. Pursuing and Sharing Truth on how is life got way better. Buckle up, here you go...By DJTommyP413
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Yes! You are in! Meet Powerful Paul. My name for him. He struggled with porn and co-dependencies. Now free and stronger. We tackle what works. Getting Real and Pursuing Truth. God put him on my path up the top of Pali Retreat near Big Bear, CA. Showed me a good tree producing good fruit, ironically quite a few from the region of Visalia, CA. This o…
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From Drug Dealer to Hope Dealer: Victory In Christ Gilbert
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39:08Yes! You are in! Meet Brother Gilbert aka Gilberto. He was dealing drugs. Now he's dealing Hope. If you like success stories, case studies, results, getting real and pursuing Truth…I'm stoked to share part of his story with you. Here you go... Thank you my dear Brother Gilberto of Victory in Christ Church, Indio, CA. A beacon for Christ. Shining Ma…
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Reflections and some Deep Takes from some of the most beautiful places on this earth. For pics and vids, go to... https://www.fridudes.com/post/sequoias-to-sierras-oh-myBy DJTommyP413
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Misty, Donna and Compassion Cafe: Another Abundant Life and Overflow Story
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20:03Yes! You are in! It's been awhile. Where have I been?! In the mountains! Yes, epic trip to the Sequoias, Sierras, Yosemite, Tahoe. Some of God's masterpieces. That will be a future episode. For now, some more good fruit from good trees. Another Abundant Life and Overflow story that must be told. Do you love inspirational stories? Life change? Impac…
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Robert R: An Overflowing Hope and Another Abundant Life Story
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12:45Yes! You are in! Thank you!! You are in for a treat. For I get to introduce you to a very special person: Robert. He was hopeless, homeless and hooked on fentanyl. What turned things around for him? Here you go... Thank you Robert, what a shining Light! Think about that. Hopeless, homeless and addicted to fentanyl. Now full of Hope. Jesus Christ in…
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Yes! You are in! We are all wrestling with something. How do I know that? Rom 3:23. For where there are flaws, there is friction. So how do we solve this? Here you go... Dr. Lorrits, back for another play of the day. You got to Name it to Tame it. Brilliant! If you would like to hear more of that play and I highly recommend it, check out the Bryan …
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Italy or Bangladesh? Navigating Unmet Expectations in Your Life
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12:33Yes! You are in! Once upon a time, we did an episode called 'Expectation - Reality = Disillusionment'. Odds you are disillusioned somewhere in life right now. Or you know someone that is, so this 'Play of the Day' is for you. Whether you are married or not, this applies. You went into something thinking one thing. And now it is quite another. Here …
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Gil: Another Abundant Life Story...from tragic loss to Hope
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12:21Yes! You are in! If you've been rocked with a loss, this one is for you. If not you, then give it a listen and you'll know who could be strengthened by another Abundant Life story. Meet Brother Gil. Here you go...By DJTommyP413
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Yes! You are in! Meet Beto, my back up brother. Literally, he helps me back up the Overflowsshowers.org trailer into place at the Compassion Cafe at Abundant Life Church in Indio, CA. Better yet, he shines Light. Check out his story...here you go...By DJTommyP413
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James from Compton and Cathy the Versed: Married in an Unlikely Gated Community
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41:57Yes! You are in! In for another treat! James from Compton is back! This time with his bride, Sister Cathy the Versed. My nicknames for both of them by the way. Terms of endearment. What good can come out of Nazereth? A LOT! Compton? A LOT! An unlikely meeting in an unlikely gated community. Reads like many Bible stories. Least likely doing amazing …
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John from Mecca and the Sunday School $ Teacher Challenge
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30:55Yes! You are in! Meet John from Mecca, my brother from another mother and one of the most interesting people you'll find in the Coachella Valley of California. Odds are that you dig money. Preface, I'm not a fan of the prosperity gospel. It's clear that God doesn't give us everything you/I want. Yet how much do you trust? Can you out give God? Mayb…
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Yes! You are in! Father's Day on the way or not past as you hear this. Bottom line, odds are you had a sucky dad. Even the best earthly dads are flawed. Yet this isn't a downer message. It is meant to be encouraging. Here you go... Short and sweet on this one. Bottom line, you do have a perfect Father. Most of you get that. Most you still need to b…
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At times, my wife seems obsessed with Facebook Marketplace. Ok, she's not obsessed...normally. It is not her idol. She does love good deals. So in a way, I should be grateful for that. Better that then insisting on going to boujee shops on El Paseo. So one Sunday morning my wife is eyeing some CA beach prints. She already asked to stay home and str…
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Yes! You are in! Do you get anxious? Do you have a child that get anxious? That is what we tackle in this episode. Getting real and pursuing Truth. Here is your Play of the Day... Interesting! Things that make you go hmmmm. We don't shy away from science or math on this podcast. And we don't shy away from secular or even two atheists talking to poi…
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Deep Hikes: An Adventure to Fortify Faith and Hope...in the Driest of Conditions
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18:06Do you get away to pray? Pray for more than an hour straight? Deep Hike? Or prayer walk? Run? The MonDudes are going through Matthew right now. We read Matt 15 and Jesus getting away caught my eye. When times get tough, how often do you get away to pray and reflect? Get away as an adventure, whether that be in a boat or out into the desert, mountai…
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Yes! You are in! As promised, more shares, testimonies and interviews. ThursDudesPM Troy is back and telling his deeper story of hopeless to Hope. Is that you? Giving God thanks for this Dude and his courage to share and your willingness to listen. Here you go...By DJTommyP413
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As hate and cancellation roil over U.S. campuses, there are others that shine love and peace. At the end of the day, isn't that what most of us hope for Peace and Love? Respect, dignity? The Tale of Two Campuses. In the Phoenix area of Arizona you can find two of America's largest campuses. Arizona State University (145k+, around 80,000 across camp…
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Yes! You are in! Confession, I've been dragging my heels on this one. Why? An atheist is back for the play of the day. Yet, once again, it points to Biblical Truth. Here you go... Bill Maher, two weeks in a row?! The Pharisees and religious hypocrites are outraged. Yet I greatly appreciate people who tackle tough subjects. For your ratings can also…
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Yes! You are in! Ready to get uncomfortable. I didn't think so. This play of the day is a doozy. I'll let it speak for itself and then we'll break it down. Here you go... Whoa! Dang! Some of you are thinking, what are you doing playing an atheist on the play of the say. First, not the first time we've had an atheist on as the play of the day. Why? …
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Yes! You are in! I used to complain about the homeless. What's wrong with them? Why don't they get a job? Do you wonder the same thing? How did we get here? Here you go... Greetings from Encino, CA. That's where one of my daughters calls home. About 15 miles away is Beverly Hills where my wife was getting some testing done at Cedars Sinai. If you h…
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Yes! You are in! The news is full of sucky news. For we live on a broken planet. So how do we possibly have Hope? Here you go...By DJTommyP413
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Yes! You are in! Work. Most of us complain about it. Yet very interesting play of the day. The correlation of free time and depression. Make sense, if you are living life and feel like you are not fulfilling a purpose, that can be depressing and empty. Here's the good news. You do have a purpose. You are here for a reason. Here you go... Thank you …
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Yes! You are in! Some of you are oh wow Bill! And some of you are who's Bill? Either way, you are going to be blessed. Bill is one of my favorite teachers and speakers. We believe the Lord led you here, to this message, here you go... Thank you Bill Bohline, what a gift! Thank you Nancy and family, founding members and all contributors to the ongoi…
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Thank you Dr. Lorrits! That is getting real and pursuing Truth. How do you handle when things don't go your way? Prayers not answered? That is key part of the test of life and Faith. If you would like to hear more of that play of the day, check out the Bryan Lorrits Podcast, that episode is entitled, "Jesus, Bread of Life...John 6", published on th…
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Yes! You are in! Noe works his way to the play of the day and he talks about the dangers of the prosperity gospel. Why do you get sick? Tough times? Here you go... Thank you Pastor Noe Garcia, you can find more of that play of the day at the NPHX podcast, entitled "Faith in the Storm" published on the 2nd of March 2024 For the avid listeners, you k…
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