The Gospel & Gradebooks Podcast

An Army Ranger’s Return to Prayer

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.

A 1st Grader’s Guide to Fathers & Faith

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.

Fighting Violence With Faith

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.

When Physical Therapy Becomes Ministry with Kyle Rasco

This week, Timm and Jamie sit down with Kyle Rasco, a home health physical therapist assistant whose story hits close to home for a lot of men. Kyle shares what it was like growing up in the church, drifting away from his faith, and ultimately being drawn back in through the love of God and the faithfulness of his wife.
Now, he finds himself on the front lines of real-life ministry—walking into homes where people are hurting, broken, and often at their lowest. This episode dives into purpose, calling, and how God can use your everyday job to make an eternal impact.
If you’ve ever felt like you’ve run too far or wondered how God could use your work, this one’s for you.

Husbands, Suit Up: The Armor of God Isn’t Optional

Summer break is so close Timm and Jamie can taste it—but so is burnout, short tempers, and the temptation to mentally check out at home. In this episode, they get real about what it’s like to finish the school year strong while still showing up as intentional husbands.
Instead of coasting into summer, they unpack what it actually looks like to put on the Armor of God from Epistle to the Ephesians 6—not in a churchy, abstract way, but in the middle of everyday marriage moments. We’re talking patience when you’re exhausted, truth when it’s easier to avoid hard conversations, and leading your home when you’d rather just scroll and shut down.
They break down each piece of the armor through the lens of real-life tension: miscommunication with your wife, lack of discipline at home, spiritual passivity, and the quiet drift that happens when you’re worn out.

Weak Circles Produce Weak Faith

What can a mission to the moon and a weekend at Augusta teach us about our walk with Christ? This week, Jamie and Timm kick things off by breaking down the Artemis II mission and the Masters Tournament, pulling real-life lessons from discipline, preparation, and pressure on the biggest stages.
But the heart of this episode goes deeper—into the people you surround yourself with every day. The guys talk about why godly community isn’t optional for Christian men, how isolation leads to drift, and what it looks like to build a circle that sharpens your faith instead of weakening it.
If you’ve ever felt alone in your walk, struggled to find accountability, or wondered who should be in your corner, this episode is for you.

Faith After The Storm: Stories From Jamaica

What does real faith look like when everything gets stripped away?
In this episode, Timm shares powerful conversations from his mission trip to Jamaica, sitting down with two local men whose lives were deeply impacted by Hurricane Melissa. Nigel opens up about being raised in the church, serving alongside disaster relief teams, and the uncertainty of being out of work while waiting for restoration. Ralph reflects on 34 years in the Jamaican army, how his family endured the storm, and his mission to be a light for Christ in his community.
These are real stories of faith, resilience, and trusting God in the middle of hardship—lessons every Christian man can learn from.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube, and share this episode with someone who needs encouragement today.

Easter Recap and a Humbling Mission Trip

The guys are back together this week, sharing stories from Easter weekend and catching up after some time apart. Then Timm dives into his recent mission trip to Jamaica, where God used unexpected and humbling moments to shape his heart and perspective.
This episode is a reminder that God often does His best work in the moments that stretch us the most. We’re talking faith, humility, and seeing God clearly—even when life gets uncomfortable.
Tune in now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

Following Jesus Is a Reason to Celebrate

Timm is out this week on a missions trip, so Jamie is holding it down solo.
After a full spring break—coaching a softball game, celebrating his dad’s 61st birthday, and getting some much-needed rest with a family beach trip—this episode takes a step back to talk about something we don’t always emphasize enough: joy.
During Holy Week, it’s easy to focus on the weight and seriousness of what Jesus did. And that matters. But it’s not the whole picture.
Because of Christ, we don’t just have forgiveness—we have life. And that life is meant to be lived with joy.
In this episode, Jamie talks about what it looks like to truly celebrate your relationship with Jesus—not just in church, but in everyday life. Not a forced happiness, but a real, childlike joy that comes from knowing who you are and what’s been done for you.
If your faith has started to feel heavy, this episode is a reminder: following Jesus isn’t just something you carry—it’s something you get to celebrate.
Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you get your podcasts.

Guardrails for Christian Men: Staying on Track

Spring break is almost here, and Timm and Jamie are counting down the hours but they’re also getting real about something every man faces: drifting from God.
In this episode, we break down the most common reasons men lose focus in their faith, distractions, comfort, isolation, and compromise, and the guardrails we need to stay grounded. What habits, boundaries, and accountability systems actually help when life gets busy or easy?
This is a practical, honest conversation for men who want to stay consistent in their walk with Christ, even when it’s not convenient.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.