Podcast
FriDudes - Getting Real. Pursuing Truth.
Hosted by DJTommyP413 · EN
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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Theo Von: Wants a New Story
3w ago00:18:39Tap to summarizeYes! You are in! In for a treat from a dude named Theo Von (making his FriDudes debut) and an anonymous caller struggling and wrestling. So if that's you or you know someone like this. I love the rhetorical question: Does this broken planet need more Hope or Hoplessness? Here's some hope; check out how raw this caller and Theo are. So real and rawFriDudes has featured a lot of pastors and very smart people. Theo, that is one of my favorites plays of all time. And special thanks to that caller. To hear the rest of that call, here is the YouTube link...https://youtu.be/CihTN2GQymc?si=V28a0Hn9cIkM4FyZTheo wants a new story. Caller dude sounds like he wants a new story. Anything is possible with God. I think Theo's prayer advice is excellent. He sounds as real as David or Paul. Why do I do what I do? That's what I heard. Inviting him into the areas where he feels he is lying. Most versed listeners, I bet you can relate to that. If your pride allows it. Do you truly want to be healed? Confession, avid listener knows that I'm still working through stuff. We are works in progress until the end. Check Romans 7: 15-20Getting Real. Pursuing Truth. We are in the Hope and Encouragement business.Either you want a new story OR you know who does. Share what works. Share that listen. With my 20+ years of Dudes Ministry and Counseling. Let me share a few more verses that come to heart...James 5:16. That is exactly what you just heard. Confess your sins to one another so you may be healed (a new story).Matt 19:26, Anything is possible with God.I have witnessed countless lives for the better. Where that dude was, where Theo was—they are 100x better. Why? Jesus Christ. You can debate God yet you can't debate results. Caller, the reason that you are down is that I believe you are not living your full Purpose. I know that may sound kinda hokey to some of you. Yet that dude is down. Period. So are some of you. If you have a code then you have a coder and a coder designs for Purpose. Theo is absolutely finding his Purpose. He's getting there. Oh yeah code, you have a code. It's called DNA and you have about 3.2 billion pairs of code that define your strengths and weaknesses. One benefit of AI agents and apps is that it can become clear to you that they are designed for a purpose. So are you. This podcast is full of new stories for better and stronger. They are timelesss. Go back and listen to Aftyn or Gary or the homies from the Central Valley or Scooter or BW going from the crack house to His house. You can debate God, yet you can't argue their results via Christ. Real results. Reals stats for better.Ending on a prayerful Hope note...
Transcribe →Church Hurt
4w ago00:11:23Tap to summarizeYes! You are in! People can be dicks. Yes, even people in church. Why? How? Versed ones. You know the answer: Rom 3:23. We are flawed. Hence, that make church a room full of flawed people. So how do we navigate that?! Here is your Play of the Day...Yes! Dr. Loritts! One of my favorite teachers. Find your favorite voices that motivate me to be more Christ like and less flawed.Here is the YouTube link for the entire message...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMXSBl9R99EIf you go to a bad restaurant. Is that it? Do you really swear off all restaurants?I don't mean to minimize your pain. I have been hurt. Yet I don't want to maximize your pain either. Don't let that hurt become your God. Rom 8:28How does anyone get stronger without resistance? Content in all circumstances. Philippians 4:11-13New International Version11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
Transcribe →BW: SWAT
Apr 1000:12:57Tap to summarizeYes! You are in! Thank you so much for listening and when worthy, sharing! Super fun to see some of those older episodes get further leveraged. For wisdom never ages. A lot of wisdom in those episodes by the Jogging Jesus, BW, Aftyn and so many others. Getting Real and Pursuing Truth. What works in life and what doesn't. If you went to business school, you'll know the term SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats). Well BW has his own version of with a twist and actually spells it SWAT, here you go...
Transcribe →BW: Encore Love
Apr 300:12:21Tap to summarizeYes! You are in! BW is back. Here is his encore message on love. Whether you listen to this before or after Easter. There is no greater love than what Jesus Christ did for you. Your choice whether to accept it and share it or not. Yet you know I love my rhetorical questions, does this broken planet need more love or hate? More love please. Here you go...
Transcribe →Casey: Is your Flock like a Flock of Seagulls or Geese?
Mar 2700:37:18Tap to summarizeYes! You are in! Casey, the Jogging Jesus, my brother from another mother is back! No, he's not Jesus. Of all my brothers over 5 decades, he is one of them that acts most like Jesus. He's not perfect. He simply loves like very few on this broken planet. Special shout out to Creative Love Church in Bloomington, MN. You are a good tree producing good fruit. Oh and listener. If you would like the YouTube link to this. Simply look in this show description. Casey even kinda looks like Jesus. Here you gohttps://www.youtube.com/live/aPuAuMNicm0?si=JS7mYuvpjaKmpSImIs your Flock like a Flock of Seagulls?
Transcribe →Two Tall aka Aftyn: Iron (Beautiful Chaos)
Mar 2000:31:19Tap to summarizeYes! You are in! Well, I was supposed to interview Spirit Filled Matthew and he got busy. Many are the plans of men yet God's plans will prevail. Pro 19:21. That is a very important lesson to learn when your plans do not go according to plan. That would help solve a lot of anxiety too. Be prepared that your plans won't always go according to plan. So what did God have planned for you and me? Two Tall! Aftyn. What a bright light! Oh and that new opening hook, that is him! Here you go...
Transcribe →Ola
Feb 2700:09:52Tap to summarizeYes! You are in! Why does accountability often lack in community and friendship groups? Because accountability is annoying. I've been fired multiple times for following up. In fact, my two most recent cases, they are now both dead. Not from me. From choices. Here you go...Ok, bonus episode as God willing I'm scheduled to interview Spirit Filled Matthew today. As for a hard look in the mirror, accountability is so annoying. This is why our accountability groups lack so much. We will avoid accountability. It's human instinct. It adds friction. As for the deaths, brutal. Both died to what we were trying to tackle. As for me, avid listener, you know I'm flawed. My dirt is all over it. In fact, I added another accountability brother and he was in my face. I'm further working on my financial plan. Getting rid of other debt that I have been procrastinating on. Are you good at procrastinating? Depends on what it is right? I'm too good at procrastinating. I confess. It is why I am where I am today. If you want the full story, go back to the summer of 2020. We don't just need accountability partners. You've heard me mention Ola. I forgot to put the link in the last episode. You can find it right here in the show description page...https://ola-by-gcross-surf-3f7a020f.base44.appIt is still in beta stage. Yet, listeners get early access. It works. In fact, it works very well. New users should check the in-app guide and read the prologue, which better explains where I dug my holes. Matt 22: 36-40. Ultimately, that's all that matters. As for Loving God with all your heart and soul, that does mean coming clean. You honor your Abba by following His Word. Yes, you and i trip up. Check Rom 3:23. It why we all need Rom 8:1. Yet part of our journey is to honor our Lord with correction. Repentance means to turn. We all need to run at times. Oh and loving your neighbor includes tough love. Not rude love. Tough love means lovingly telling someone what they need to hear versus what they want to hear. want to hear. If you see someone drinking themselves to death or cheating on their spouse, you can't be down with that. That does not honor your Heavenly Father or your neighbor.
Transcribe →Your Mission Field Is Out There: Velinda Episode
Feb 2000:12:31Tap to summarizeYes! You are in! Your Mission Field Is Out There. What does that mean? Here is blog post and photo to explain more...https://www.fridudes.com/post/your-mission-field-is-out-there-velinda
Transcribe →Epiphanies and Affirmations out of Tough Times
Feb 1300:09:02Tap to summarizeYes! You are in! Thank you new ones. Thank you returning ones. I got some key updates for you. Some things that you can hold me accountable for. Yes you. Here you go...Avid listener, you know I had some rough seas lately. Welcome to humanity! For we all have tough times, John 16:33.I've also had some amazing answers, Rom 8:28.Giving God thanks for what is worthy, Phil 4: 6-8.On the horizon, Spirit Filled Matthew and more dudes like them sharing their hard fought lessons and why they have Hope.Special shout out to Tanner, my twenty something old coach. Yes, I'm not kidding on that. He's pushing this from audible to video. Shot first pilots and now refining. Fear!Special shoutout to Pastors Chris and Josh of Wellspring church in Indian Wells, CA. That is my home church and had some major epiphanies and affirmations. Got something called DeepHikesDeepBikes coming your way. In fact, you are going to have the opportunity to join us on some of those. When in trouble, hit your knees, pray and flat out ask God. Then seek wise counsel. You will get answers...sooner or later.Oh bonus share, check out Ola, an app fueled by GCrossSurf, it is in beta and we would love your feedback. If you are looking to better incorporate deeper, planning and accountability...check out Ola. Here is the link...https://ola-by-gcross-surf-3f7a020f.base44.appEnding on a prayer note...
Transcribe →BW: Discipline
Jan 3000:10:58Tap to summarizeYes! You are in! We have another BW Holy Ghost Nugget for you! This one is on discipline. Confession, I have been working on this. So have most of you...for it is a constant process. Check Rom 3:23. I have yet to meet a perfect Christian on this broken planet. My biggest area of need has been finances. Avid listeners know that. You can find my dirtiest dirt and confessions in the summer of 2020. Another confession, you may have noticed that I took a break around the holidays. I dried up. When I stopped publishing, other things dried up. So God sends BW and these timely messages. Coincidence? I think not. Here you go...
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