Grappling With Theology

ARE YOU A PIKER?? If you're giving half effort in warm ups it's time to repent and put in work! I talk about the difference between my last two weight cuts for BJJ competition. Is there a move in wrestling that wouldn't be effective in a street fight?   Email questions to grapplingwiththeology@gmail.com Rate and review us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter   We are part of the Bible Thumping Wingnut Podcast Network. Go to www.biblethumpingwingnut.com for more info go to www.biblethumpingwingnut.com

This episode is a recording from the Wisconsin Deer Season at our family hunting cabin, my Dad is telling old hunting stories to all the young bucks in camp. This is a really fun one, I hope you enjoy it!   Email questions to grapplingwiththeology@gmail.com Rate and review us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter We are part of the Bible Thumping Wingnut Podcast Network. Go to www.biblethumpingwingnut.com for more info go to www.biblethumpingwingnut.com

This week Chloe joins me to talk about dating, youth group, BJJ, and comic books as a tribute to Stan Lee. Chloe is my daughter, she has been training BJJ for 3 years. Email questions to grapplingwiththeology@gmail.com Rate and review us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter We are part of the Bible Thumping Wingnut Podcast Network. Go to www.biblethumpingwingnut.com for more info go to www.biblethumpingwingnut.com Please rate and review us on iTunes. Grace and peace!!

The last Grappling with Theology podcast was October 9th, which means I've been off for a month. This episode will catch you up to exactly what I've been up to and why I HAD to be off for a month. Convictions Fight Promotions event GENESIS: https://youtu.be/Qo1gLSbP5fU Tournament Match 1 No Gi: https://youtu.be/XVR24m_7IJo Tournament Match 2 No Gi: https://youtu.be/o5tKm8Bot4g Tournament Match 1 Gi: https://youtu.be/9kRmcj145Io Tournament Match 2 Gi: https://youtu.be/RNf9LmJ849Y   Email questions to grapplingwiththeology@gmail.com Rate and review us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter We are part of the Bible Thumping Wingnut Podcast Network. Go to www.biblethumpingwingnut.com for more info go to www.biblethumpingwingnut.com Please rate and review us on iTunes. Grace and peace!!

Lear Kirkland is a BJJ blue belt out of Detroit Michigan who wrote and recorded the new BJJ single titled "For The Art." CLICK HERE to hear it on YouTube, please subscribe and leave him some love in the comment feed. We discuss his music, hip hop culture, Christianity, his BJJ journey, and get into some light politics as well. Email questions to grapplingwiththeology@gmail.com Rate and review us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter   We are part of the Bible Thumping Wingnut Podcast Network. Go to www.biblethumpingwingnut.com for more info go to www.biblethumpingwingnut.com Thanks to our sponsor Deus Fight Co. Go to www.deusfight.com for the best Christian Gi's, rash guards and athletic apparel. Use coupon code GWT at check out for a 20% discount. Please rate and review us on iTunes. Grace and peace!!

SPOILER ALERT!!! Len and Chloe debate whether Venom should be considered the worst comic book movie ever made.  Len takes the affirmative position, Chloe takes the negative. Email questions to grapplingwiththeology@gmail.com Rate and review us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter We are part of the Bible Thumping Wingnut Podcast Network. Go to www.biblethumpingwingnut.com for more info go to www.biblethumpingwingnut.com Thanks to our sponsor Deus Fight Co. Go to www.deusfight.com for the best Christian Gi's, rash guards and athletic apparel. Use coupon code GWT at check out for a 20% discount. Please rate and review us on iTunes. Grace and peace!!

On this episode of GWT the discussion revolves around several Jiu Jitsu Times articles, click the links below if you want to reference them: https://www.jiujitsutimes.com/which-is-the-most-difficult-and-most-important-belt-in-jiu-jitsu/ https://www.jiujitsutimes.com/tapping-isnt-losing/ https://www.jiujitsutimes.com/why-every-jiu-jitsu-athlete-should-be-studying-10th-planet-technique/ https://www.jiujitsutimes.com/10-tips-for-out-of-shape-guys-and-gals-who-want-to-start-training-in-bjj/ Below is the link to the closing song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIEoVI2FQ6Y We are part of the Bible Thumping Wingnut Podcast Network. Go to www.biblethumpingwingnut.com for more info go to www.biblethumpingwingnut.com Thanks to our sponsor Deus Fight Co. Go to www.deusfight.com for the best Christian Gi's, rash guards and athletic apparel. Use coupon code GWT at check out for a 20% discount.

Scott Writz is an undefeated professional MMA fighter from Wausau Wisconsin, fighting out of Rising Son MMA. He joins me to discuss his upcoming fight on October 13, coaching, wrestling, boxing, weight cutting, and fishing. Oh yeah, Kyle was here too. Email questions to grapplingwiththeology@gmail.com Rate and review us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter   We are part of the Bible Thumping Wingnut Podcast Network. Go to www.biblethumpingwingnut.com for more info go to www.biblethumpingwingnut.com Thanks to our sponsor Deus Fight Co. Go to www.deusfight.com for the best Christian Gi's, rash guards and athletic apparel. Use coupon code GWT at check out for a 20% discount. Please rate and review us on iTunes. Grace and peace!!

Episode 37 is yet another Guys I Roll With show featuring Isaiah "Pit Bull" Pitts. Isaiah is a professional MMA fighter from Wausau Wisconsin, fighting for Rising Son under Lah Thao. We discussed his career and what it takes to be a professional MMA fighter. He shares great, entertaining training and fight stories that you won't want to miss! Email questions to grapplingwiththeology@gmail.com Rate and review us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter We are an outreach ministry of the Bible Thumping Wingnut Podcast Network. Go to www.biblethumpingwingnut.com for more info go to www.biblethumpingwingnut.com Thanks to our sponsor Deus Fight Co. Go to www.deusfight.com for the best Christian Gi's, rash guards and athletic apparel. Use coupon code GWT at check out for a 20% discount. Please rate and review us on iTunes. Grace and peace!!

UFC President Dana White appeared on OBJECTified with TMZ host Harvey Levin. During that interview he ranted about how religion is bad, dangerous, and needs to go away. I examine whether what he says is true and reasonable, or if there is something else Dana should fear. See the whole interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsVaHyXmiKM&t=468s Chapter 8 of Christian Beliefs is examined on Sin. Also answered questions from the Dojo. Email questions to grapplingwiththeology@gmail.com Rate and review us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter We are part of the Bible Thumping Wingnut Podcast Network. Go to www.biblethumpingwingnut.com for more info go to www.biblethumpingwingnut.com Thanks to our sponsor Deus Fight Co. Go to www.deusfight.com for the best Christian Gi's, rash guards and athletic apparel. Use coupon code GWT at check out for a 20% discount. Don't forget about Wrath and Grace! Go to www.wrathandgrace.com for SOLID Christian apparel, music, books and custom screen printi

This episode of Guys I Roll With features Kyle Zimmick, an amateur MMA fighter with an undefeated record training under Lah Thao at Rising Son MMA in Wausau WI. Kyle is a BJJ blue belt, Tae Kwon Do black belt, high school wrestler and Army veteran. We discuss his training regimen, mental toughness, weight cutting, and many other interesting topics. You do NOT want to miss this episode! Email questions to grapplingwiththeology@gmail.com Rate and review us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter We are part of the Bible Thumping Wingnut Podcast Network. Go to www.biblethumpingwingnut.com for more info go to www.biblethumpingwingnut.com Thanks to our sponsor Deus Fight Co. Go to www.deusfight.com for the best Christian Gi's, rash guards and athletic apparel. Use coupon code GWT at check out for a 20% discount. Don't forget about Wrath and Grace! Go to www.wrathandgrace.com for SOLID Christian apparel, music, books and custom screen printing services. Please rate and review us on iTunes. G

Wade Barden is a BJJ Black Belt, owner of Strong Hold Athletics, and organizer of the Mid-West BJJ Immersion Camp. We discuss the camp specifics and details, such as who the instructors are and what to expect as a participant. We also discuss Wade's experience as a business owner, how to handle plateaus, and much more! To learn more about Wade Barden and the Mid-West BJJ Immersion Camp click the links below: BJJ Camp Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Midwestbjjcamp/ Stronghold Athletics Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/strongholdathleticsdeforest/?fref=tag Send Wade a friend request: https://www.facebook.com/wade.barden Email questions to grapplingwiththeology@gmail.com Rate and review us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter   The NikandSi YouTube channel is our NEW podcast partner. If you struggle with takedowns or just want to learn a more violent form of Judo (known as the “Collier Method”), check out their content at https://www.youtube.com/user/NIKandSi   We are pa

Thanks to Wrath and Grace for providing this amazing mix of todays best Christian Hip Hop. Go to www.wrathandgrace.com for more! Email questions to grapplingwiththeology@gmail.com Rate and review us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter We are part of the Bible Thumping Wingnut Podcast Network. Go to www.biblethumpingwingnut.com for more info go to www.biblethumpingwingnut.com Thanks to our sponsor Deus Fight Co. Go to www.deusfight.com for the best Christian Gi's, rash guards and athletic apparel. Use coupon code GWT at check out for a 20% discount. Please rate and review us on iTunes. Grace and peace!!

Internet Censorship and Stuff  - Polemics Report for August 7, 2018 On this episode of Polemics Report, JD discusses the ramifications of the almost complete social media blackout of Alex Jones and how it affects Christians and others in the media. He also discusses the fire near Bethel Church and Paula White's lawsuit against her critics. Video of this episode: Hear More Archived Episodes of The Pulpit & Pen Daily Updates & Polemics Report – HERE Visit JD Hall’s Polemics Report Page – HERE Visit JD Hall’s Pulpit and Pen Page – HERE Check Out Other BTWN podcasts – HERE

This week's episode is a review of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast. Joe Rogan is a stand up comic, UFC commentator, podcast host, former host of Fear Factor and was on a sitcom in the 90's called "News Radio." Joe is not a believer, I don't think he would necessarily call himself an atheist, but he's certainly a skeptic. He regularly speaks about religion, and when he speaks about Christianity specifically he often misrepresents what it is that Christians believe, but not because he's being malicious but rather because he is not educated on what it is Christians actually believe. For example, Joe will say that religious people believe without evidence, and that Christianity and science are at odds. We do our best to correct some of his errors. Ultimately, we would really like to have Joe Rogan as a guest on the Bible Thumping Wingnut show to have a discussion about Christian beliefs and specifically about the Bible and the transmission of the New Testament. So Joe, if you are reading this and/or listening to

BJJ Instructor dies while training. Renzo Gracies says BJJ changes lives, is he right? Should White belts learn heel hooks? Also, questions from the Dojo are answered and we discuss "Man" from chapter 8 of "Christian Beliefs." Email questions to grapplingwiththeology@gmail.com Rate and review us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter   GWT is an outreach ministry of the Bible Thumping Wingnut Podcast Network. Go to www.biblethumpingwingnut.com for more info go to www.biblethumpingwingnut.com Thanks to our sponsor Deus Fight Co. Go to www.deusfight.com for the best Christian Gi's, rash guards and athletic apparel. Use coupon code GWT at check out for a 20% discount. Wanna help us grow? Please rate and review us on iTunes. Grace and peace!!

The Martial Arts Nerds is a Facebook group dominated by Traditional Martial Arts. What Happens when BJJ Practitioners question the voracity and effectiveness of TMA's such as Kung Fu, Aikido, etc? Well, it's kinda like kicking a hornets nest. I share my story and describe what happened when I did just that a few weeks ago. Articles discussed: Should Getting your Blue Belt take longer? Something that Pisses Off Upper Belts Email questions to grapplingwiththeology@gmail.com Rate and review us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter   We are part of the Bible Thumping Wingnut Podcast Network. Go to www.biblethumpingwingnut.com for more info go to www.biblethumpingwingnut.com Thanks to our sponsor Deus Fight Co. Go to www.deusfight.com for the best Christian Gi's, rash guards and athletic apparel. Use coupon code GWT at check out for a 20% discount. Please rate and review us on iTunes. Grace and peace!!

I pray that the story of the miscarriage of our baby will be an encouragement to those who have had to suffer the loss of their unborn baby. Email questions to grapplingwiththeology@gmail.com Rate and review us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter  

This week Chloe joins me once again to do a spoiler filled review of The Incredibles 2.  

Here is a link to the article we discussed on what you can learn from watching YouTube fights: https:/https://www.martialjournal.com/i-watched-over-100-fights-on-youtube-heres-what-i-learned/   Email questions to grapplingwiththeology@gmail.com Rate and review us on iTunes Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter   The NikandSi YouTube channel is our NEW podcast partner. If you struggle with takedowns or just want to learn a more violent form of Judo (known as the “Collier Method”), check out their content at https://www.youtube.com/user/NIKandSi   We are part of the Bible Thumping Wingnut Podcast Network. Go to www.biblethumpingwingnut.com for more info go to www.biblethumpingwingnut.com Thanks to our sponsor Deus Fight Co. Go to www.deusfight.com for the best Christian Gi's, rash guards and athletic apparel. Use coupon code GWT at check out for a 10% discount. Don't forget about Wrath and Grace! Go to www.wrathandgrace.com for SOLID Christian apparel, music, books and custom screen printing ser