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.