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The Course

The Course is a podcast about men in the making. Each episode, we’ll sit down with a man and do one thing: draw out his story. The faith that's shaped him. The battles he's fought. The family he's building. The calling he's trying to finish. Rooted in the gospel of grace.

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    E3 - MATTHEW J. (P1)

    Takeaways:Community EngagementFamily Dynamics Childhood memories and experiencesTransition from homeschooling to public schoolInvolvement in hockey and church activitiesConstruction and carpentry experiencesSpiritual reflections and insights Transformation through faithNavigating personal strugglesEncountering the Holy Spirit Journey of faithTransformationChapters:00:00 Community Engagement and Charity Work36:06 Homeschooling and Family Living Situation46:54 Childhood Memories and Experiences01:14:20 Construction and Carpentry Experiences01:27:37 Encountering the Holy Spirit02:13:40 Journey of Brokenness02:19:30 Spiraling Downward02:25:56 Transition to New Jersey02:40:06 Encounter with the Lord02:51:12 Gratitude and Transformation

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    E2 - BRYANT W.

    TakeawaysFamily and upbringingTransition to college and spiritual journeyThe impact of social media on hobbies and creativity.Discipleship and its impactThe transformative power of marriage Importance ofCommunity and BrotherhoodObedience and Submission to GodChapters00:00 Family and Upbringing09:03 Transition to College13:47 College Experience21:00 Spiritual Awakening43:36 The Influence of Social Media on Hobbies and Creativity01:20:48 The Impact of Discipleship and Transformation01:26:37 College Experience and Friendship01:34:31 Reflections on Career and Faith02:05:25 Prioritizing Solitude and Rest

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    E1 - LINCOLN V.

    TakeawaysGrace and mercy are challenging concepts, and the struggle to fully grasp their depth and significance is ongoing.The pursuit of Jesus and the kingdom of God is contrasted with the pursuit of the American dream, highlighting the tension between worldly success and spiritual growth.We emphasize the importance of spiritual salmon, individuals who are willing to go against the flow and fight for their faith, even in a world that encourages conformity and complacency. Tension between American dream and following JesusImportance of brotherhood and urgency of living a meaningful lifeSignificance of intentional meditation and prayer in deepening one's relationship with GodFocus on finishing the race well and testifying to the gospel of the grace of GodChapters00:00 Experiencing the Gospel Differently48:15 Tension Between American Dream and Following Jesus57:02 Shift from Selling to Serving in the Workplace01:25:27 Significance of Intentional Meditation and Prayer01:31:15 Focus on Finishing the Race Well and Testifying to the Gospel of the Grace of God

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    E0 - PILOT

    Takeaways:Podcast origin storyLife reflections and goalsIsolation and technologyLiving a purposeful lifeChapters:00:00 The Birth of a Podcast16:31 Life Changes and Financial Crisis21:54 Connections and Conversations27:03 The Value of Meaningful Conversations32:10 The Value of Community37:16 Reflections on Life Expectancy44:36 Living a Purposeful Life

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Course is a podcast about men in the making. Each episode, we’ll sit down with a man and do one thing: draw out his story. The faith that's shaped him. The battles he's fought. The family he's building. The calling he's trying to finish. Rooted in the gospel of grace.

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Sam VerMeer

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The Course is a podcast about men in the making. Each episode, we’ll sit down with a man and do one thing: draw out his story. The faith that's shaped him. The battles he's fought. The family he's building. The calling he's trying to finish. Rooted in the gospel of grace.

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