God & Kentucky

Episode 51- Adam Whitt, BGHS Golf Coach

Mon, 18 May 2026 17:52:15 -0300

Episode 51, we interview Adam Whitt, Bowling Green High Golf Coach. Adam is a lifelong friend that has a passion for developing young minds. Appreciate all he does for the Bowling Green community.

Episode 50!- Summary of UK Athletics

Thu, 14 May 2026 16:47:30 -0300

Flying solo as we talk current state of UK Basketball and Football. Thank you to everyone who engages. 50 episodes and over 1,500 downloads. Thank you for listening!

Episode 48- Tyler McNamara- Part 2

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:19:11 -0300

My friend and former co-worker at WKU Athletics joins me to share his powerful story on grief and loss. If anyone is dealing with either, Tyler wants you to know you're not alone and feel free to reach out to him. Big thanks to Tyler for having the strength and courage to be so open and honest.

(I apologize this being in two parts. My laptop crashed during recording)

Episode 48- Tyler McNamara- Part 1

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:18:07 -0300

(I apologize this being in two parts. My laptop crashed during recording)

Episode 47- Justin Rowland- On3/Rivals Network

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:54:58 -0300

Justin Rowland joins the podcast again to talk UK Football under new Head Coach Will Stein. We talk recruiting, QB Kenny Minchey, roster, and Justin gives a brief thought on basketball as Tyran Stokes commits to Kansas

Episode 46- Difficult Seasons w/ Guest Jessie Mercer

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:22:58 -0300

No, not sports seasons. Jessie and discuss going through difficult seasons as a family and in our marriage, how we are navigating it, and staying in constant contact with The Lord

Episode 45- Drew Franklin- KSR

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:48:44 -0300

Awesome conversation with Drew Franklin of Kentucky Sports Radio! Drew and I talk about UK Basketball, UK Football, and our shared love of western Kentucky and Venture River!

Episode 44- Adam Luckett, KSR

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:00:15 -0300

It's spring football time in the Bluegrass! Adam Luckett of KSR, and co-host of the 11 Personnel podcast joins me once again to discuss the start of the Will Stein era. If you love UK Football you will want to listen because Adam is the best in the business. Dude knows ball!

Episode 43- Brandon Ramsey- KSR

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:09:03 -0300

We are joined today by Brandon Ramsey of KSR, and the Zoom Action podcast. We talk some March Madness, give our Final Four predictions, and what we expect out of the CATS.

Episode 42- Jessie Mercer- Talking Homeschool

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:06:16 -0400

I speak with my loving wife, Jessie Mercer, and she reflects on homeschooling our kids. After almost 3 years as a homeschool teacher, we talk about what went into the decision, what we have experienced so far, and getting rid of the homeschool stigma.

Episode 41- Aaron Torres- Fox Sports Radio

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:27:08 -0400

Happy to have our guest, Aaron Torres, of national Fox Sports Radio and The Aaron Torres Podcast. We talk about him going from UConn to LA, to writing a book (One and Fun) of the 2009-2010 Kentucky Wildcats basketball team. Also touch on Mark Pope, John Calipari, Dan Hurley and more. Appreciate AT taking time out to chat! (Also, if you're in the Bowling Green, KY/ Nashville, TN area, check out the Circa Sports Book at The Mint in Franklin, KY!)

Episode 40- Brandon Ramsey- KSR

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:47:43 -0400

We talk again with Brandon Ramsey of Kentucky Sports Radio/ON3 Network. Brandon joins to discuss the current state of UK Basketball after a strong run then a shocking loss at home to Georgia. And what is going on with UK recruiting?

Episode 39- Talking Fatherhood and Parenting

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:49:20 -0400

No guest. I talk about raising boys, homeschooling, and a call from the Lord. Ups and downs, Peaks and Valleys.

Episode 38- David Jent- Christ Tabernacle and Venture River

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:10:04 -0400

This episode I speak with David Jent, Outdoors Manager at Venture River Water Park in Eddyville, KY. David talks about his family and upbringing, being the son of a preacher, the growth of Christ Tabernacle (Princeton, KY), and current happenings at Venture River Water Park.

Episode 37- Coach Kevin Wallace- Part 2

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:08:01 -0400

Coach Wallace, former Head Coach of St. Xavier, Bowling Green High, and Warren East High joins again to discuss his retirement, and we have fun talking about some superlatives of his career.

Episode 36- Todd Stewart- WKU Director of Athletics

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:19:34 -0400

Awesome catching up with my former boss, WKU Athletics Director, Todd Stewart. Todd gives us his background, how he got to WKU, and the current state of Hilltopper Athletics in the NIL world. We also reminisce about some of our favorite WKU moments of the last 15 years.

Episode 35- Coach Keith Madison- Part 2

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:08:47 -0400

We talk again with former UK Baseball Coach Keith Madison about the upcoming Kentucky Baseball season, outlook and expectations, and also about developing youth athletes in youth sports. Also find Coach's book "Coaching with Purpose" at CoachKeithMadison.com

Episode 34- Ashlee Wilson Quinn- WNKY

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:37:01 -0400

Today we speak with my longtime friend Ashlee Wilson Quinn, host of WNKY 40 Sunrise in Bowling Green, and the first ever female assistant GM of the Bowling Green Hotrods Minor League Baseball team. Ashlee talks about her journey and her passion for her community.

Episode 33- Brandon Ramsey- KSR

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:41:06 -0400

We talk with Brandon Ramsey of Kentucky Sports Radio, and co-host of the Zoom Action Podcast. Brandon joins to discuss the current state of UK Basketball and what issues are plaguing this team. Can the Cats bounce back?

Episode 32- Billy Rutledge- KSR

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:56:15 -0400

First guest of 2026: Billy Rutledge aka BillyRSports joins to talk about his journey from St. Pete, FL, to WKU, to co-hosting The KSR-Preshow, and managing Kentucky Sports Radio.

Episode 30- Van Hiles- Former UK Football player

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:48:50 -0400

We talk to Van about the resurgence of the UK Football program, beating both Auburn and Florida

Episode 29- Keith Madison- Former UK Baseball Coach

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:21:53 -0400

We talk with Coach Madison about his playing career, how he started coaching UK Baseball at such a young age, his ministry in the Dominican Republic, and his new book "Coaching with Purpose"

Episode 28- UK Football Big Win & UK/UofL upcoming

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:55:04 -0400

We talk UK Football's big win over Florida, and Kentucky Basketball takes on Louisville in the Yum Center tomorrow night!

Episode 27- Legacy Center w/ Bryce Davis

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 13:40:27 -0300

Christ Tabernacle Youth Pastor, Bryce Davis joins me again to discuss his other role as Director of the Legacy Center Food Pantry in Princeton, KY.

Episode 26- Lance Parrott, Pastor- Christ Fellowship

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 16:12:12 -0300

Episode 26- Lance Parrott, Pastor of Christ Fellowship in Bowling Green, KY, joins us. We talk growing up, how he heard his calling, his church in downtown Bowling Green, and their different ministries.

Episode 26- Lance Parrott- Pastor, Christ Fellowship

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:42:08 -0300

Episode 25- Adam Luckett- KSR

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:32:26 -0300

We talk with Adam Luckett of Kentucky Sports Radio, the Kentucky Sports Radio Football Podcast, and 11 Personnel Podcast. Adam joins to discuss what chances UK has of upsetting the Texas Longhorns on Saturday night.

Episode 24- UK/Texas Preview, Big Blue Madness Review

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 18:51:58 -0300

We talk UK Football, and our first conversation about UK Basketball as college basketball is firing up!

Episode 23- Thomas Harris- Univ of Arizona

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 11:20:09 -0300

Episode 23- Thomas Harris - Interim Executive Director of Inclusive Learning & Engagement, University of Arizona- We talk Thomas' background at WKU, family, transition to Arizona Athletics, and current position.

Episode 22- Rudy Negrete- Dream Center of LA

Sat, 04 Oct 2025 08:53:28 -0300

Rudy is Outreach Coordinator at the DreamCenter in Los Angeles. We talk his recovery journey, living on Skid Row in LA for 10 years, and his amazing turn around in life.

Episode 21- Van Hiles- former UK and NFL player

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 15:03:05 -0300

We talk with Van Hiles, former NFL and Kentucky Football Defensive Back; 1996 Captain of UK Football. We discuss his journey to Kentucky, the NFL, and the current state of Kentucky Football.

Episode 19- South Carolina game Recap

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 15:08:36 -0300

This sucked.

Episode 18- Kentucky vs South Carolina Preview

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:11:27 -0300

We preview the Kentucky/South Carolina game, and is there reason for optimism from the statistics?

Episode 17- Ryan Lemond- KSR

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 17:56:06 -0300

We talk with Ryan Lemond, Co-Host of Kentucky Sports Radio. We talk Ryan's background in sports media, switching from TV to Radio, Ryan's perseverance through faith during hard times, and UK sports.

Episode 16- Bryce Davis- Youth Pastor

Sun, 21 Sep 2025 13:29:16 -0300

Christ Tabernacle Youth Pastor, Bryce Davis joins me to discuss his journey, teaching and ministering to our youth, faith & family.

Olivia Biven- University of Louisville Sports Marketing

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 16:50:44 -0300

Episode 15- Olivia Biven - Assistant AD, Brand & Creative Services- We talk Olivia's background at WKU, family, transition to UofL, and current position

Olivia Biven- UofL Sports Marketing

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 16:38:48 -0300

Episode 15- Olivia Biven - Assistant AD, Brand & Creative Services- We talk Olivia's background at WKU, family, transition to UofL, and current position

Episode 14- Charlie Kirk, Faith, & Family

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 13:33:00 -0300

Jessie Mercer joins me to discuss Charlie Kirk's assassination and what Charlie stood for, and also touch on Charlie's broader views impacting faith & family.

Episode 13- Brad Sowell

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 16:45:35 -0300

Brad is an attorney in Bowling Green, KY, and Executive Director of Victory Lane Sober Living. We talk his recovery journey, how he's using his story to help others, and we talk UK Football.

(Again, sorry for the audio issues. Some of it is a little muffled, but it's a great story nonetheless)

Episode 12- UK/Ole Miss Review

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 13:05:20 -0300

We review the frustration that was the Kentucky/Ole Miss game, and is there any hope for the UK offense going forward?

Katalin Brown- Christ Tabernacle

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 16:27:18 -0300

Episode 11- Christ Tabernacle Prayer Team & Greeting Team Leader. Hear Katalin's story of being a single mother, moving to the United States, and hear how God has moved in her life.

Justin Rowland- Rivals/On3 Network- Episode 10

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 12:06:31 -0300

Justin Rowland joins to talk about family, faith, and of course UK Football!

Episode 9- Trey Huntsman- Kentucky Roadshow

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 16:02:42 -0300

Episode 9 hosts Trey Huntsman, manager of Kentucky Roadshow cardshop off Romney Rd. in Lexington. Trey talks Kentucky Roadshow, faith, family, and of course... UK

Episode 8- UK beats Toledo to open the season

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 16:39:31 -0300

Quick reaction on UK's 24-16 win over Toledo in the 2025 season opener

God & Kentucky- Episode 7- Mark Spader- BGHS Football Coach

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 16:02:54 -0300

Bowling Green High head football coach, Mark Spader, joins to talk about following Coach Kevin Wallace at BGHS, his current run that includes 3 State Championships, and the upcoming season

God & Kentucky- Episode 5- Wendell Vanvalin- Recovery Minister

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:55:57 -0300

I speak with friend and pastor, Wendell Vanvalin, recovery pastor at Broadway United Methodist in Bowling Green, KY

God & Kentucky- Episode 6- Kevin Wallace- St. Xavier Head Football Coach

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:42:02 -0300

Coach Wallace joins to talk about his upcoming 40th and final season, and reflects on his career at Warren East, Bowling Green, and the transition to St. X.

God & Kentucky- Episode 6- Coach Kevin Wallace- St. Xavier(KY) Football Head Coach

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:21:39 -0300

Coach Wallace joins to talk about his upcoming 40th and final season, and reflects on his career at Warren East, Bowling Green, and the transition to St. X.

God & Kentucky- Episode 5- Wendell VanValin- Recovery Ministry BUMC

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 13:07:48 -0300

Wendell VanValin is the recovery ministry pastor at Broadway united Methodist Church in Bowling Green, KY. We talk Celebrate Recovery, Grief, Abuse, and Healing

God & Kentucky- Episode 4- Landon Hampton, Meteorologist and creator of @wxornotbg

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 17:30:33 -0300

God & Kentucky focuses on Faith, Family, and all sports and happenings of the Bluegrass State (UK, WKU, Murray State...yes, even Louisville)

God & Kentucky: Episode 3- Matt Morrison, Pro Security and former Associate AD with WKU Athletics

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 13:35:36 -0300

God & Kentucky focuses on Faith, Family, and all sports and happenings of the Bluegrass State (UK, WKU, Murray State...yes, even Louisville)

God & Kentucky: Episode 2- Pastor Troy Jent Christ Tabernacle, Princeton, KY

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 18:32:49 -0300

God & Kentucky focuses on Faith, Family, and all sports and happenings of the Bluegrass State (UK, WKU, Murray State...yes, even Louisville)

God & Kentucky- Episode 1- Justin Adams, Nurtured Land Farms

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 11:11:32 -0300

Justin comes on to tell us about Nurtured Land Farms (Princeton, KY) and how his faith led him to this calling. nuturedlands.com

God & Kentucky focuses on Faith, Family, and all sports and happenings of the Bluegrass State (UK, WKU, Murray State...yes, even Louisville)