Fight in the Shade
Two guys figuring out how to honor God in marriage, fatherhood, work, play, and every other time and place we find ourselves. Be prepared for random quotes from movies, plenty of shots at our brokenness, laughter, 80s references, and attempts to discover the Holy in all of life.
Episodes
69 episodes
Hebrews 9 (E69)
The Freedom to Worship! Alan & Shawn skip over the first part of Hebrews 9 to talk about the freedom we should all feel to worship Christ. Shawn shares his experience from the recent Charis Men's Retreat involving sobbing and snot bubbles. ...
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Season 5
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Episode 69
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41:30
Hebrews 8 (E68)
Finally back together after plenty of crazy scheduling, Alan & Shawn pick up with Hebrews 8...'a shadow and copy of heavenly things' and 'better promises' are two of the themes discussed in this episode.
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Season 5
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Episode 68
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52:23
Hebrews 7 pt2 E67
Alan & Shawn finish the discussion on the supremacy of Jesus to the old covenant and priests. In this episode, the guys remind you not get caught alone, without community and most importantly, without Jesus! This sets up a grea...
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Episode 67
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37:14
Dear Baby God E66
God wants to use you for something BIG! Prepare the Way!Alan & Shawn talk about the large cast of unlikely characters in the Christmas story. Zechariah & Elizabeth are too old and barren, Mary is too young, JTB spends time in the wi...
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Episode 66
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If You're Not First, You're Last E65
Alan & Shawn follow the examples of JTB & Jesus and turn this worldly claim, "If You're Not First, You're Last," upside down for the Kingdom of God. How are you laying your life down for others this Advent season? JTB &...
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Episode 65
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Dr. Quinn & Medicine Woman E64
JTB keeps watch for the Expected One even while he is imprisoned! This level of vigilance developed out of his faithful practice of his faith. Did you make a list of people and situations as suggested in Episode 63? If so, have you prayed over ...
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Episode 64
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Does Anyone Want to Go Fast? E63
Welcome to Advent 2024! Alan & Shawn borrowed a little from the movie Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby for this year's theme. Follow along with the guys as they look at the role John the Baptist (JTB) played in preparing the way ...
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Episode 63
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Thanksgiving 2024 E62
Alan & Shawn joined by Drake discuss their Thanksgiving plates and the potential meaning behind those choices. Plus, Alan learns that Zoom doesn't care about his feelings...when the clock runs out, the recording ends.Fight in the Sh...
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Episode 62
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34:56
Hebrews 7 pt1 E61
Jesus a priest in the Order of Melchizedek - what does that mean?! Hebrews 7 has a great tie into the Jewish traditions of the High Priests and their work in the Temple. The guys just tiptoe into that part of the conversation. However deep into...
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Episode 61
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56:29
Hebrews 6 pt 3 E60
Alan, Shawn and Drake into the final push of Hebrews 6.
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Episode 60
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34:44
Hebrews 6 (pt 2) E59
Alan & Shawn welcome Drake Holmes to Fight in the Shade as they discuss the impossibilities of finding faith again after walking away from God. Drake brings his youthful perspective and a growing hunger to serve the Kingdom to the conversat...
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Episode 59
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27:59
Hebrews 6 (pt 1) E58
Time to get off the Spiritual Milk Bottle! This challenging section of Hebrews 5 & 6 forces believers to examine whether or not they continue to mature in the faith or remain stagnant.
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Episode 58
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46:14
Hebrews 5 E57
Rolling through the end of Hebrews 4 into 5, Alan & Shawn get into the rising theme of the new priesthood Jesus fulfills.
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Episode 57
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42:38
Hebrews 4 E56
There's no greater source for Truth in our lives than the Word of God. Hebrews 4 calls the reader to enter into the rest of the Lord and not to miss out on following Him. Alan & Shawn discus how the Word of God changes our lives when we mak...
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Episode 56
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47:59
Hebrews 3 (E55)
After a busy season, Shawn finally got back to editing and uploading episodes! No, Alan did not wear any crazy socks for the wedding, but it was a beautiful night! Listen as the guys discuss Jesus, the Great High Priest and the Apo...
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Episode 55
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51:59
No King in Israel 2
As this crazy season on the Book of Judges wraps up, Alan & Shawn plan on releasing some new content for late summer 2024. This episode is dedicated to dear Harold LaGrone who faithfully kept up his fight in the shade until 93 ...
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Episode 10
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No King in Israel
"In those days Israel had no king; all the people did whatever seemed right in their own eyes." Judges 17:6 spells out the recipe for disaster Israel used to bring further conflict, ruin, and paganism to their lands. Judges 17 &...
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Episode 9
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42:30
Delilah - Finally!
Finally the saga of Samson's life concludes with his relationship with Delilah. Alan & Shawn revisit the problem of Samson being driven by his eyes. Revenge - lust - brokenness!Thank you for listening to our 50 Episode!
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Episode 8
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41:18
Jawbone
Time to pickup your jawbone and resist evil!What are you doing to help make the Kingdom of Heaven a reality on earth?Alan & Shawn continue through the exploits of Samson.
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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56:59
Judges - Samson's Keys to a Crappy Marriage!
Judges 14 - Samson's story teaches us what not to do when building a relationship to last. Plus, Shawn tries to convince Alan to get an Instagram account! (Again!)
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Episode 6
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56:01
Judges - A Stumbling Block for No One
Judges 13 - Samson's parents pray for a child. More importantly, they pray for their child and the life he will lead. How do you prepare for your future and for your children's futures?
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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