The Gospel & Gradebooks Podcast

Discipline isn’t always exciting. Most of the time, it simply means doing what needs to be done, even when we don’t feel like doing it.
This week, we’re talking about what biblical discipline actually looks like in everyday life. Scripture shows us that faithful men and women aren’t built in a single moment. They’re shaped through consistent choices, small acts of obedience, and the decision to keep showing up when motivation disappears.
We also get honest about the areas where we struggle with discipline ourselves and talk about how the habits we build in our faith, families, health, work, and everyday lives shape who we are becoming.
You don’t have to change everything overnight. Sometimes you just have to stop waiting until you feel like it and do it anyway.

Most teachers don’t realize the incredible impact they have every day, but Mark Wooten’s story proves you can be a transformative force in students’ lives at any age. At fifty-five, Mark decided to leave a successful corporate career and step into education, discovering a renewed purpose and a deepening faith he never expected. His journey shows it's never too late to make a meaningful difference, and that faith, perseverance, and a little courage can redefine your season of life.

Jacob Johnson, head of school at Glenwood Christian School, shares how God used unexpected detours; from childhood in Crawford, Alabama, to a path that nearly led to aviation, to shape his calling in education and faith. In this conversation, he talks about identity, spiritual growth, and the power of planting seeds in students’ lives every day.If you’re a parent, educator, or believer, this episode will encourage you to trust God’s timing, lead with purpose, and keep pointing people to Christ.

Most men underestimate the power of surrender—the secret to transforming their lives, families, and influence. Mitchell Dean's story is proof: from a rebellious athlete to a devoted follower of Christ, he found true strength when he let go of control and asked Jesus for everything.In this episode, Mitchell shares how God used even the darkest moments—anger, brokenness, despair—to shape him into a man who now passionately influences coaches and young athletes for the Gospel. You’ll discover how true power unfolds when we stop white-knuckling life and start relying on the Holy Spirit. Mitchell unpacks the biblical truth that strength isn’t found in self-confidence, but in divine dependence—something every man desperately needs today.

On July 30, 2025, Collin Long's life changed in an instant.
While working at a golf course in Auburn, Alabama, Collin suffered a traumatic brain injury that left doctors fighting to save his life. Airlifted to UAB Hospital in Birmingham, he underwent emergency surgery to remove part of his skull, repair a broken leg, and begin a battle that would stretch over months of rehabilitation in Jacksonville, Florida.
This week, Collin is joined by his mother, Amy, to share their story for the first time on the podcast. Together, they reflect on the terrifying moments after the accident, the countless prayers offered on Collin's behalf, the long road to recovery, and the ways God faithfully carried them through every step.
Their story is one of perseverance, hope, and the mercy of God. If you've ever questioned where God is in the middle of suffering, this conversation is a powerful reminder that He is present—even in life's darkest moments.
We pray this episode encourages you to trust God's faithfulness, no matter what you're facing.

77 episodes. Countless conversations. One faithful God.
Over the last two years, we've had the privilege of sitting down with pastors, teachers, Army Rangers, law enforcement officers, coaches, and everyday men who have shared how God changed their lives. But as we looked back, we realized something—we've never really taken the time to tell our own stories.
In this episode, Jamie and Timm hit reset and share their personal testimonies. From childhood and family influences to struggles, failures, seasons of growth, and moments that shaped their faith, we talk about the journey that brought us to where we are today.
We also reflect on God's faithfulness through marriage, fatherhood, loss, ministry, and the unexpected path that led to this podcast.
Our prayer is simple: that our stories point you to the One who has been writing them all along.

Last week, Carson Moore shared stories from combat deployments, Army Ranger training, and the moments that brought him back to depending on God. This week, the conversation shifts from the battlefield to the home front.
Carson joins Jamie and Timm to discuss how serving as an Army Ranger shaped his approach to being a husband and father, and how becoming a husband and father changed the way he led and cared for the soldiers under his command. He shares lessons on leadership, sacrifice, responsibility, and what it means to protect and serve both your family and your team.
The guys also talk about Carson's injuries, life after the Army, what's next for his family, and even tackle an important question every man has an opinion on: the best pizza.
It's a lighter conversation than Part 1, but one packed with wisdom for husbands, fathers, and men seeking to lead well wherever God has placed them.

This week on the Gospel & Gradebooks Podcast, Jamie and Timm sit down with Sergeant First Class Carson Moore for Part 1 of a powerful two-part conversation. Carson shares what life looked like growing up in church, why he walked away from his faith as a teenager, and how his path eventually led him into the United States Army and the elite world of Army Rangers.
From airborne training to multiple combat deployments, Carson opens up about intense moments from overseas, the pressure of special operations, and the reality of carrying fear, loss, and responsibility in life-or-death situations. He also shares the moment he remembers praying again for the first time in years and how he slowly began depending on God once more in the middle of chaos.
Next week in Part 2, Carson gets even more personal as he talks about marriage, fatherhood, and what it looks like to come home from war and lead a family well.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

School’s out, and Nae is back on the mic with Jamie and Timm for one of the most honest and fun episodes yet. Nae looks back on her favorite parts of 1st grade, shares what makes a great dad, and talks about the little things kids notice most from their fathers.
The conversation turns into a powerful reminder for Christian men and fathers: your presence matters more than perfection. Through the eyes of a child, the guys talk about love, encouragement, faith at home, and the responsibility dads have to lead their families well.
Then Nae delivers one of the simplest and strongest truths of the episode… getting to heaven starts with trusting Jesus.
If you’re a father, husband, teacher, or man trying to lead your family with faith, this episode will encourage you.

This week, Timm and Jamie sit down with Reggie Lewis to hear the incredible story of how God shaped every step of his journey. From serving as a police officer, to working in corporate America, to stepping into one of the hardest battles facing Columbus, GA, Reggie shares how faith led him back to his community with a mission bigger than himself.
The guys talk about violence, brokenness, purpose, and what it looks like for Christian men to stop complaining about the darkness and actually step into it. Reggie opens up about leadership, obedience, and the burden of trying to bring hope to hurting neighborhoods while keeping Christ at the center of it all.
This is a conversation about calling, courage, and trusting God even when the work feels impossible.