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Men Don't Run In the Rain with Rick Burgess

Jul 16, 2025
Rick Burgess, author of 'Men Don't Run in the Rain' and host of the Rick Burgess Show, shares heartfelt stories from his father, a humble football coach. He reflects on lessons of accountability and perseverance, urging young men to embrace traditional masculinity amidst modern challenges. The discussion highlights the importance of personal narratives in spiritual growth while humorously critiquing soccer as a 'communist plot.' Burgess concludes with a powerful call to faith and a reflection on father-son legacies.
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ANECDOTE

No Excuses in Rain Game

  • Rick Burgess shares a story about his father not tolerating excuses in a rainy football game.
  • His father demonstrated accountability by rejecting excuses for poor performance in equal conditions.
INSIGHT

Repentance Requires Ownership

  • God meets you where you are but expects growth beyond that point.
  • True repentance requires owning your sin, not making excuses or adopting victimhood.
ADVICE

Grace Upholds the Standard

  • Grace means showing compassion without lowering God's standard.
  • Maintain the standard but show grace as people are moving toward it.
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