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Encore!
Welcome to Encore!—where hope takes center stage. We talk Scripture, culture, and real life with one conviction: God always has more. More grace. More purpose. More life. Lean in—because with God, the encore is always better than the opening act. Encore: the best is still to come.
Episodes
16 episodes
Episode 16: All Things Soccer, Two Different Americas, & Contentment: Philippians 4:11-13
In Episode 16, we look at the ongoing World Cup, America’s relationship to soccer, and what it takes to win. We consider the recent celebration of America’s founding, two differing views of the USA, and what it will be like at our 300th. And Ti...
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Episode 15: America's 250th birthday, "Disclosure Day" Movie Review, and a Focus on Daniel 3:17 & 18
In Episode 15, we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America, and we discuss a Christian’s response to American history, influence, and citizenship. David, Tim, and Donna-Jean give their review of the recent...
Episode 14: Father's Day, Homeschooling & AmblesideOnline's 25th Anniversary Conference, Plus David's Look at Psalm 34:7
In Episode 14, we talk about the impact of fathers on our lives, and why their blessing matters so much to us. Tim and Donna-Jean talk about homeschooling and “Celebrate!” – the 25th anniversary conference of AmblesideOnline that was held in Ga...
Episode 13: Update on a Heart Transplant, Commencement Addresses, and Tim Looks at Psalm 73
In Episode 13, we share what’s “on our minds” (an update on our friend Ernie Zarra and a heart transplant, the meaning of the number 13, and David’s planned trip), what’s “in our world” (it’s graduation season, and the three of us give our own ...
Episode 12: Where Should We Get Our News?, Persecution of Christians in Nigeria, and Memorial Day
In Episode #12 of Encore!, Tim, David, and Donna-Jean talk about media mogul Ted Turner and how he changed the news industry. They pose the question – what news should Christians consume? They then discuss the persecution of Christians in Niger...
Episode 11: Polo & Mother's Day, A Movie Review of "The Story of Everything," and Assassination Culture
In Episode #11 of Encore!, David tells about how he watched his first polo match, and Tim, David, and Donna-Jean discuss the importance of motherhood in the light of Mother's Day. They review the new movie "The Story of Everything" and talk abo...
Episode 10: “A Great Awakening” Movie Review, Sen. Ben Sasse Faces Death, & an Iran War Update
It’s our 10th Episode of Encore! Tim, David, & Donna-Jean laugh at themselves a bit – and then talk about the movie “A Great Awakening,” which tells about George Whitefield and Ben Franklin. David discusses the recent NYT interview with for...
Episode 9: Artemis & Space, SCOTUS Rules 8-1, and A Look At Marriage
In Episode 9 of Encore!, Tim, David, & Donna-Jean chat a bit about Tim’s birthday – and then talk about space exploration, past and present, and what America’s space program means to us today. Donna-Jean gives some context to the recent 8-1...
Episode 8: Spring is Here, Tim & David Sing!, the Crucifixion of Christ, and the Importance of the Resurrection
Welcome to episode 8 of Encore! which is our Easter episode. Tim, Donna-Jean, and David talk about their favorite parts of the spring season, baseball’s opening game, and a new look at understanding nature. The guys surprise us with a song! And...
Episode 7: David & Tim Take the Citizenship Test, War Update, & An AI Primer
In this Extra episode of Encore!, Tim, David, and Donna-Jean discuss "America 250" and some ways to celebrate it. Donna-Jean quizzes Tim and David on civics and gives them the US Citizenship Test. The three review what has been happening this w...
Episode 6: America & Israel Attack Iran, Recap of Trump's SOTU, and Transgenderism in the Courts, the Culture, & the Bible
In Episode 6 of Encore!, Tim, David, and Donna-Jean react to war in the Middle East. They discuss Just War principles, leadership, and the history of how we got here. The three give their take on Trump’s State of the Union address, including bo...
Episode 5: Winter Olympics, Nancy Guthrie's Kidnapping & the Role of the Media, & the State of the Union Address
On this episode of Encore!, Tim, David, and Donna-Jean discuss viewing the Winter Olympics – everything from figure skating to curling, and their memories of the greatest sports event of the last century – hockey’s “Miracle on Ice.” They tackle...
Episode 4: David goes to Mar-A-Lago, Super Bowl Recap, & Valentine's Day
In this episode of Encore!, David tells about his recent trip to Mar-A-Lago: why he was there, who he saw, what he did, and what happened. We give an update on our friend Ernie and his quest for a heart transplant. For Super Bowl LX, Tim, David...
Episode 3: Guest Ernie Zarra, Heart transplant, Immigration, & ICE
Encore! introduces our first guest to the podcast: long-time friend, author, professor, and avid mountain climber, Dr. Ernie Zarra. Ernie joins us from his hospital room as he discusses his wait for a heart transplant and God’s faithfulness to ...
Episode 2: Hamnet, Bible Matters, and Transhumanism
Tim, David, and Donna-Jean introduce a segment called "Out of Our Minds" - what we're watching, reading, and thinking about. In this episode we discuss the movie "Hamnet," and how it intersects Tim and David's lives and Scriptural truth. Donna-...
Episode 1: Welcome to Encore! Intros, Resolutions, & America's Young Men
In this premiere episode of "Encore!," Tim, David, and Donna-Jean introduce the podcast and set the stage for its purpose. Our conviction, after years of ministry, is that God always has more - more grace, more purpose, more life. We introduce ...