'Pistol Pete' Maravich sharing his testimony of faith in Jesus Christ in 1987 less than one year before his death at the age of 40: "I want all of you to know this tonight about Peter Maravich. You may never have heard of me. It makes no difference. I'm just one person on this earth saved by the grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ. I want you to know this, that the change that came into my life was Jesus Christ. It was not winning. I won all my life. I won every trophy, award, everything you can think of, but every time I won something, I wanted something more. I had to win again. It wasn't money, because money'll buy you everything but happiness. It'll pay your fare at every place but Heaven. Material things—I've driven everything some of you strive for from Rolls Royces to BMWs to Mercedes to Porsches. It wasn't religion because in the name of religion, Jesus Christ was placed upon that cross. And the purest thing about Christianity is the fact that it's your choice. You can't work. You can't earn. I knew that, and I understood it now. I want you to know this. The last thing I'd like to say is this, next week I'll be inducted into the Hall of Fame. I'll get that big ring. In fact, it's a bigger ring than I would have got for the championship, but I'll tell you something about all the awards. They all pale to the glory of Christ and what He's done in my life. It's amazing what He has done in my life. I wouldn't trade my position in Christ for a thousand NBA championships or a thousand Hall of Fame rings or for a hundred billion dollars. There's nothing like the joy of Jesus Christ in your life."

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“I see my identity as a child of God. I know I’m sitting here because of Jesus Christ… I always go back to the building blocks, and to me, that’s the Bible” 👏 - New Las Vegas Raiders HC Klint Kubiak during his introductory press conference

God woke Kid Rock up to write a final verse to “‘Till You Can’t” Once you hear it, it’s like the song was never complete until now: “There’s a book sitting in your house somewhere that could use some dusting off. “There’s a man who died, for all our sins, hanging from a cross. “You can give your life to Jesus, and he’ll give you a second chance… Until you can’t.”

If tomorrow was a gift, what would you do with it? Watch my talk on how to live like you were dying. I was honored to share a bit of my story and inspire the guys at Man School to write their own legacy story. The one who controls the narrative wins. Are you writing your story or is it being written for you? We all have the opportunity to control our own narrative and write our own story. I encourage you to watch this message and reach out if I can help you write your legacy story. youtu.be/udO5ZA0-01E?si=Q9iO…

As a dad, there are moments that stop you in your tracks and remind you why all the early mornings, long drives, tough conversations, and unseen work matter on the journey to manhood. Sending our 16 year old @TheBlaneBatt to @HYROXWORLD Phoenix where he competed with heart, grit, and humility was one of those moments. Third place in the 16–24 age group alongside his teammate Ty Benham is an incredible accomplishment. But even more meaningful to me than the podium is the kind of young man Blane is becoming in the process… disciplined, coachable, grateful, and hungry to grow. We’re deeply thankful for @Shawn_Booth a mentor, trainer, and steady voice in Blane’s life. Your investment goes far beyond fitness. You’re shaping character, leadership, and vision. Grateful as well for BC Block Nashville and the entire community that continues to surround, encourage, and support Blane’s journey. This is just the beginning. Blane’s goals are big: • Compete in HYROX Vegas • Pioneer HYROX NIL opportunities • Launch HYROX Youngstars training for kids ages 8–15 What excites me most isn’t just what he’s chasing, it’s why he’s chasing it. He wants to give glory to God and build something that opens doors for others. Proud doesn’t begin to cover it.

Waking up to the 7th day without power in Nashville, only to see the liberal CEO of @NESpower say in her weak, trembling voice, "Two more weeks." Hey @GovBillLee where are you? We should be seeing you on the ground here. This is horseshit: 👇👇

youtu.be/QePoawDA_48?si=PJ_s… If I Ruled the World, I would instruct the presidents of every media outlet to air this video in prime time. I would instruct every professor in every university to show it in every class. And then, I would freeze every social media account, until the owners of said accounts watched this seven minute public service announcement in its entirety. However, because I don't rule the world, and because I don't really harbor authoritarian tendencies, (I think,) I can only share the wisdom of Mr. Hudson on my personal page and encourage you to do the same. And invite him onto my podcast, at his convenience.

Mothers and children rounded up in their homes and sent back to their violence-ridden countries. Cage-like structures built to house migrant families. 56 migrant deaths in ICE custody. 75% of immigrants detained without a judicial warrant. 87% of detainees with legitimate asylum claims.“Record-setting numbers,” ICE director brags. Another ICE agent, Tom Homan, is awarded by the President for his overseeing of deportations. All of this occurred under Barack Obama, the president who still holds the record for deportations. And yet, there were no riots, no one called Obama Hitler or compared ICE to Nazis, and there were no widespread social media campaigns calling for an end to immigration enforcement. Consider that the chaos you’re seeing is manufactured by bad actors for the purpose of weaponizing your compassion for nefarious ends. It’s time to opt out of the madness and start thinking.

In 2016, they called us bigots for supporting Trump In 2018, they called us misogynists for defending Kavanaugh In 2020, they called us grandma killers for questioning masks and racists for critiquing BLM In 2022, they called us cruel for celebrating the overturning of Roe In 2024, they called us fascists for voting for Trump In 2026, they’re calling us Nazis for supporting perfectly legitimate immigration enforcement In every single case, we have been correct. Hilary would’ve been a disaster as president, Kavanaugh helped us overturn Roe, masks were useless, BLM is fraudulent, pro-life laws have saved thousands of babies’ lives, and I thank God every day Kamala Harris isn’t in office. And, today, deportation of illegal immigrants is completely righteous and good and should be able to be done without tragically violent conflict. Stand firm

I don't talk about this a ton, but now feels right... I used to be a journalist covering human trafficking on the US Mexico border. I’ve crossed the border illegally covering migrants and cartels countless times. I saw young women in the morgue after they were raped and brutalized in Juarez. I saw a man get stabbed by a coyote in the gut, a terrible way to die. I know the sound a human makes when it happens. I knew a kid Neftali Fuentes who crossed 100 times helping others not die in the desert across Arizona. I’ve seen cartel wars play out on the streets of Juarez, bodies dangling from over passes. I’ve been held at gun and knife point before. Those who say open borders are humane have no idea what they’re talking about. You live in an air-conditioned suburb that might as well be an ivory tower. Do not tell me what we do now is virtuous; it is cowardice. I hope we do what is right, which is secure the border, stop criminals from profiting off of misery, and help support local governments to be better, like El Salvador. I know borders and the separation of humans feels sad and impossible. But if you don’t understand this, yet you’ve never been to the border, never spoken to border patrol, never seen the many crosses of raped women in the desert, maybe get down off your high horse and try to understand the US can only have sanctuary cities... if we can keep the place a sanctuary.

It’s 2020 all over again. Well-meaning Christian women are being duped by emotionally evocative messaging and images on Instagram. If you’re not in this female demographic, you have no idea how strong this strategic propaganda campaign is. The pressure to repost social justice talking points to signal that you’re a good, empathetic person. Mindlessly repeating the narrative is rewarded, while critically thinking —especially out loud —is punished venomously by friends, followers, and family members who will shame you for lacking compassion. Even women who call themselves conservative Christians are echoing the perspective of left-wing outlets, insisting that Trump is going too far in his immigration enforcement. It’s like they don’t remember that these are the very same outlets who lied to us about George Floyd, COVID, and pro-life laws. It’s good to have compassion. We should always feel sad about loss of life. But we cannot allow our compassion to suspend sound judgment. Women, we have the ability to use discernment and think clearly. We do not have to use emotion to make important policy decisions. Don’t be swept up by this campaign targeting us. Use your mind, ask smart questions, and stand strong

The fact that Paul was directly referring back to Matthew 24:29-31 makes both the pretrib rapture and preterism impossible.

There goes my life… this morning I woke up to this famous @kennychesney song in my head and it hit me that our daughter Hayden is starting her last semester in high school. Like any good dad I put the song on in the kitchen at 5:30am and in no time we were both crying and she had to go fix her makeup! Dads, the days can be so long raising kids, but the years are so short. Be intentional with the days you have left with your kids. Create margin, put scheduled family time on your calendar, be engaged, and look up from your device so you don’t miss a moment. Send a text or tell them you love them, TODAY! Here’s the text I sent her this morning… “There goes my life, there goes my future, my everything” you have 228 days left at home. Let’s make the most of them together. I have 228 short devotionals written for you that lead up to you going to college. Here’s Day 1 Hayden, before you were ever my daughter, you were God’s. I want you to start these days knowing this: nothing about your future scares me because He goes before you. My job is to love you, protect you, and prepare you but His job is to lead you. And He’s the best at it. Love, Dad

This isn't failure. It's FATHERHOOD. youtube.com/shorts/vmeHoQ6KA… via @YouTube

We still can’t believe our family got to be included in @whistlindiesell latest video and what an absolute blast it was. From the moment we arrived, it was non-stop laughter, controlled chaos, and one unforgettable experience after another. Getting to see how these videos are made and being part of something so entertaining as a family is something we won’t forget anytime soon. If you haven’t watched it yet, check out the full video here: youtu.be/gvxPSOTWcdo?si=Ql39… Huge thanks to WhistlinDiesel and his team for including us and making it such a memorable day. This is one we’ll be talking about for years. #FamilyExperience #WhistlinDiesel #BehindTheScenes

Every Christmas Eve, our family does one thing before presents are opened, meals are shared, or traditions are enjoyed. We give. Because long before we ever received anything under a tree, we received the greatest gift of all… Jesus Christ, born for us. Last Christmas Eve, while walking through Walmart, we met Clyde “the Glyde.” We didn’t know his story, but we knew God put him in our path. We stopped, talked, prayed, and blessed him as a family. Today, one year later we intentionally connected again. We hugged. We prayed. We gave. And our hearts were reminded why we do this every year. Give before you receive. Bless before you’re blessed. Serve before you celebrate. If you’re wondering where to go this Christmas Eve, here are some of our favorite places: •Walmart •Laundromats •Waffle House Places full of people the world often passes by but God never does. Take your family out this Christmas Eve. Let your kids see generosity in action. Let them experience the joy of giving because Christ first gave Himself for us. “Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!” — 2 Corinthians 9:15 Merry Christmas from the Batt family. May we never forget the reason we give… before we receive.

We’ve learned this as a family: experiences outlast presents. For Heather’s birthday, the gift wasn’t something to unwrap—it was a night with Lauren Daigle. Not just a concert, but the kind of moment you don’t forget… standing backstage, getting to be in her huddle, praying together before she walked out on stage. And at Christmas, instead of more stuff, it was another memory Lady A live at the Ryman Auditorium. A sacred room. Timeless music. A shared experience we’ll talk about for years. Presents fade. Memories compound. If you’re deciding how to love the people in your life well then give them moments. Give them stories. In the words of Daddy Saturday… be INTENTIONAL and make it EPIC! Give them the gift of an experience.