Rick Burgess, host of the newly launched Rick Burgess Show, shares his journey from the beloved Rick & Bubba Show. He addresses the rumors surrounding the change while emphasizing his vision for the new show, balancing humor with serious topics. Together with Bryan Dawson, they delve into the significance of the 'Man Church' initiative for empowering spiritual leadership among men. The conversation also touches on college football's challenges and the pressing need for political change, making for a captivating and insightful discussion.
Rick Burgess is launching The Rick Burgess Show, maintaining its legacy while prioritizing comedy and faith over intensive political discourse.
The Man Church initiative aims to equip men for spiritual leadership by providing structured discipleship in over 2,000 participating churches.
Deep dives
Transitioning from Rick and Bubba to the Rick Burgess Show
The Rick and Bubba show concluded after 31 years, marking a significant transition for Rick Burgess. He expressed pride in the legacy of the show while acknowledging the need for change, emphasizing that both he and partner Bill Bussey were ready to end their partnership on positive terms. Burgess highlighted the importance of maintaining integrity throughout the process, ensuring that no resentment remained between them. He conveyed a desire to pursue new projects and creative endeavors, leaning into his vision for the Rick Burgess show as an opportunity for growth and renewal.
Focusing on Faith and Comedy in the New Show
The new format of the Rick Burgess show prioritizes comedy and faith, steering away from a heavy news-talk focus. Burgess aims to create an engaging atmosphere where humor takes center stage while still delivering occasional updates on current events. He recognizes the tendency of previous shows to delve too deeply into political discourse, which detracted from the light-heartedness that originally resonated with their audience. The goal is to cultivate an environment where listeners can enjoy relatable discussions about everyday life, all framed within a Christian worldview.
Empowering Men Through the Man Church Initiative
The Man Church initiative seeks to challenge and equip men to take on spiritual leadership in their homes and communities. By providing a structured discipleship strategy, the program addresses the unique challenges men face while encouraging their spiritual growth. Since its inception, it has expanded significantly, with over 2,000 churches participating and approximately 40,000 men actively engaging in the curriculum each week. This approach combines high challenge with high equipping, ensuring men are not only motivated but also given the resources they need to fulfill their roles as leaders.
Addressing Health and Self-Discipline
Burgess discussed his personal journey towards better health and self-discipline, acknowledging past struggles with weight and the impact it had on his life and ministry. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing unhealthy habits as obstacles that can hinder one's ability to lead effectively. By adopting sustainable lifestyle changes, including regular exercise and mindful eating, he aims to set a positive example for others. Burgess believes that prioritizing health is essential for fulfilling one's responsibilities and enhancing their overall effectiveness in ministry.
After 31 years, The Rick & Bubba Show has ended. It was a great run, and in those three decades the show became a staple in the Alabama cultural and media landscape, as well as across the Southeast.
At the beginning of the year, host Rick Burgess launched his own show—The Rick Burgess Show—retaining much of the former program’s staff and affiliate stations.
Rumors abound about how and why The Rick & Bubba Show ended and why Bubba isn’t continuing.
Burgess joins Bryan Dawson this week to give the facts and his perspective on the rumors, but more importantly, to cast a vision for The Rick Burgess Show. He explains what’s going to stay the same, as well as what will be different.
Burgess and Dawson go on to talk about Man Church and what Trump’s choices for cabinet positions mean for the trajectory and energy of his second term.
You’ll want to tune in to hear this exclusive interview!
In the week's overtime segment: NIL and the transfer portal are destroying college football. Dawson and Burgess discuss the problem and talk solutions.
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