Endure Training Center
The goal of the ETC is to equip you with practical ways to apply Biblical truths to your every-day life.
Our mission: Encourage you to find and fulfill your purpose by developing a Christ-centered approach to Faith. Fellowship. Fortitude.
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Episodes
55 episodes
55. Local Roots, Global Reach: Are You Gifted?
We're joined again with Rich Tuttle--founder and president of Nudge Ministries. Michael and Rich explore the significance of spiritual gifts within the Christian faith. They discuss the importance of discovering and utilizing these gifts, the p...
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Season 3
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Episode 55
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52:53
54. Can Peace Really Change Your Life?
Why the Quietest Choice Might Be the Most Powerful. Join Rick and Michael as they explore what it means to walk in peace in a world that rarely slows down. At the heart of their conversation is the importance of spending time in God’s ...
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Season 3
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Episode 54
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46:07
53. For They Loved the Praise of Men
Join us as we explore the importance of keeping perspective in understanding God's Word, emphasizing the need for personal reflection and conviction when reading the Bible. The main discussion focuses on the passage from John 12:43 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 53
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53:55
52. The Power of True Friendship
Today we explore the significance of true friendship and how it relates to faith and vulnerability. They discuss the challenges of maintaining deep connections, the Biblical perspectives on friendship, and the importance of community support in...
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Season 3
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Episode 52
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53:15
51. Pursuing the American Dream Makes Sense...
Life is often a grind. We rise. We work. We eat. We sleep. We accumulate. We repeat until we've achieved some variation of the "American Dream." In our society, this makes perfect sense.We work until we do not want to work or do not have...
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Season 3
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Episode 51
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41:33
50. Finding Your Place in the Body of Christ
We are all created in God's image, and part of this foundational truth means we long for identity and belonging. As followers of Christ, one place we should find this is in our local community/local church. Unfortunately, this isn't always the ...
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Season 3
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Episode 50
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1:03:57
49. The Light Shines in the Darkness
Winning. For some people, it's everything. But what happens when the notion of winning bleeds over into our faith and relationship with Jesus Christ? Is it good, or healthy, to see "winning" as the central purpose of our faith?Rick and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 49
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47:56
48. Why Elections Can't Solve Our Deepest Need
Prayer, specifically for elections, is a widely debated topic in the church. Oftentimes, Christians draw dividing lines based on their political parties, platforms or persons. The body of Christ can have a difficult time understanding anyone wi...
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Season 2
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Episode 48
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43:51
47. Would Jesus Engage in the Cultural Wars?
Michael and Rick explore the concept of culture wars through the lens of Jesus's teachings. They discuss the relevance of the parable of the Good Samaritan and the story of the Woman at the Well, emphasizing the importance of compassion, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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1:08:47
46. Did You Watch the Paris Olympic Opening Ceremonies?
There's likely a chance that you've heard some of the buzz surrounding the Olympic opening ceremonies in Paris in July 2024. Rick and Michael share some candid thoughts on what the world saw, and more importantly, they discuss one quest...
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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44:43
45. Is Diet an Indicator of Your Spiritual Maturity?
The Apostles Peter and Paul both wrote letters comparing our spiritual maturity as Christians to food (milk and meat). As believers, what we consume and how we respond to situations is an indicator of our overall spiritual maturity. This episod...
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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1:09:33
44. Do You Truly Understand the Condition of Your Heart?
Much like tending a garden or farming crops, living a life of enduring faith takes a much intentional work. Rick and Michael explore nuanced truths that Jesus lays out in the Parable of the Sower (Luke 8). It can be tempting to quickly read thi...
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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1:00:59
43. Is it Wrong to Have Low Expectations?
We live in a world full of high standards, high expectations, and high demands. While well intentioned, this mentality can drive an unhealthy pace in life. It's human nature to highlight our strengths, but when is the last time you ...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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53:27
42. Using Your Gift to Make a Difference
We are all uniquely gifted and talented by God. In 1 Corinthians 12, Paul tells us about the different types of spiritual gifts. When we understand our spiritual gift(s), we can then discern with the help of the Holy Spirit how to apply and use...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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23:40
41. How Do I Develop Sound Fundamentals?
Fundamentals are the building block for any endeavor in life. Whether it’s sports, academics, or work — if we want to excel, we must master the fundamentals. But what about your faith? Are you Stagnate? Bored? Do you know the 5 fundamentals for...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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54:46
40. Why is Kingdom Living Upside Down?
Building off their last conversation "Are You Looking for a King?", Michael and Rick discuss the importance of choosing which kingdom to operate in. There are temptations of the world to live and abide by earthly principles—which typically mean...
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Season 2
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Episode 40
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48:19
39. Are You Looking for a King?
Whether we realize it or not, we all crown elements of our lives king. These kings can represent things like safety, stability, popularity, gratification—and while they may not be inherently bad or wrong, these cannot sit higher in our li...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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50:22
38. Our Journey to the 100 Mile Ultra-Marathon...and Beyond
We're On the Podium (again) with Josh Peterson, where we talk about our collective journey to the 100 Mile Ultra-Marathon. The path to an ultra is long and difficult, filled with plenty of highs and lows. During our conversation, we also talk a...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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1:01:38
37. What Does it Take to Endure and Finish the Race?
We're On the Podium with Gene Davis -- 1976 Olympic Bronze Medalist and 3x All American (4th, 1st, 3rd) in 1965-67 out of Oklahoma State. Gene and his wife Frances joined Athletes in Action in 1968, and have have since taken the Gospel around t...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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49:14
36. Are you Driven or Faithful?
Finding the right balance in life can be a challenge, but understanding the difference between being DRIVEN and FAITHFUL is really important. Rick and Michael look at Genesis 11-12 as a starting point for discussion, and have some honest ...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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51:46
35. A Relationship Model for Life and Ministry
We’re On the Podium with Reverend Rich Tuttle — founder of Nudge Ministries. We focus our discussion around the importance of relationships as a way to share the love of Christ in our daily interactions. Tune in to learn about the ESPN, HS + HS...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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56:51
34. Why am I anxious? (Part 2: Focus)
Today Rick Parsons joined the discussion, and we continue on a series about anxiety. We talked at length about the dangers and trappings of worrying about material things at the cost of losing focus on the heart of God. There is great joy in pu...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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46:21
33. Why am I anxious? (Part 1: Distracted)
We discuss the path to genuine peace and rest amidst the chaos of life. Join me as we explore the story of Mary and Martha from Luke 10, learning how to balance serving and doing with nurturing our personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Disco...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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14:05
32. Recharging to Reengage: Making a Difference
The daily demands of “real life” can be exhausting. This leaves some of us looking forward to down time or vacation with family and friends. While the vacation life is awesome, it’s not supposed to be our end goal or highest desire. Learn about...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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1:50
31. What are the traits of a great leader?
Discover the inspiring story of Daniel, a phenomenal leader mightily used by God. Learn about the three traits that caused him to stand out and fearlessly stand before kings. We close with ways you can apply these traits to your every day life,...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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9:17