Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess

Whether it’s the Easter Christians or the faithful church attenders whose hearts are cold toward the Lord, we’ve all encountered cultural Christians. They’d check the Christian box on a survey, they’re fine with church, but the truth is, they’re far from God. So how do we bring Jesus to this overlooked mission field? Pastor Dean Inserra of City Church Tallahassee has written "The Unsaved Christian: Reaching Cultural Christians with the Gospel" to confront cultural Christianity with honesty, compassion, and grace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the world struggles to find direction and purpose during this pandemic, Rick & Bubba ask Chris Tomlin to tell the story of how he started out with nothing but a passion for God and went on to change the world. Chris Tomlin is an American contemporary Christian music artist, worship leader, and songwriter who has sold over 7 million records. Some of his most well-known songs are "How Great Is Our God," "Our God," and "Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angel Armies)." Tomlin has received 23 GMA Dove Awards and a Grammy Award and is a long-time friend of The Rick & Bubba Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil Waldrep, author of "Beyond Betrayal," is a pastor and speaker who was betrayed by a colleague and thought he'd never heal the wounds of this broken relationship. Along the way, he discovered God’s solutions to overcoming resentment. Whether you’ve been hurt by a family member, friend, colleague, or trusted leader, you are not alone. Even Jesus was betrayed. You don’t have to let past hurts limit your future relationships — you can move beyond betrayal. Today's Sponsors:Keeps: Don't lose it! Stop hair loss before it's too late. Take action today with a scientific and affordable approach. There's no magic cure for baldness but you can prevent hair loss from happening in the first place. The earlier you take action, the more hair you'll keep. Go to http://keeps.com/bubba to get your first order of Keeps hair loss treatment for 50% off.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rick & Bubba speak with New York Times best-selling author and international speaker Andy Andrews. His latest book, "How Do You Kill 11 Million People? Why the Truth Matters More Than You Think," deals with the importance of knowing our history, the key documents written by our Founding Fathers, America’s core principles, and why they matter now more than ever.Today's Sponsors:Keeps: Don't lose it! Stop hair loss before it's too late. Take action today with a scientific and affordable approach. There's no magic cure for baldness but you can prevent hair loss from happening in the first place. The earlier you take action, the more hair you'll keep. Go to http://keeps.com/bubba to get your first order of Keeps hair loss treatment for 50% off. ExpressVPN: The VPN that just works. Enjoy unrestricted access worldwide. ExpressVPN defeats content restrictions and censorship to deliver unlimited access to video, music, social media, and more, from anywhere in the world. If you visit https:ExpressVPN.com/RickBubba you can get an extra three months of ExpressVPN for free! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rick & Bubba visit with Andy Erwin, half of the filmmaking duo the Erwin Brothers. Together, they strive to create excellent films — not just Christian films. Their movies have all opened in the top ten on opening weekends, including "October Baby," "Moms' Night Out," "Woodlawn," and the 2018 smash hit "I Can Only Imagine." With their upcoming film, "I Still Believe," hitting theaters March 13, 2020, the Erwin Brothers are continuing to bring the light of the gospel to the dark world of Hollywood.Today's Sponsor:CarShield: Get your vehicle covered by the ultimate in vehicle service protection before it's too late. CarShield has affordable protection plans that can save you thousands on a covered repair, including computers, GPS, electronics, and more. With CarShield, you’re behind the wheel of your plan. CarShield has customizable monthly plans with rates as low as $99 a month! CarShield has helped over one million customers! So, drive with confidence knowing you got coverage from America’s number one auto protection provider. Get covered by CarShield today. Call 800-CAR-6000 and mention code RICKBUBBA or visit http://carshield.com with code RICKBUBBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Rick & Bubba visit with the award-winning journalist and author Christopher Sign. They discuss his new book, "Secret on the Tarmac," revealing new details about the hush-hush 2016 meeting between former President Clinton and former Attorney General Loretta Lynch. This explosive meeting cast a negative light over the FBI's investigation into Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server. There is so much that just doesn't add up. Today's Sponsor:CarShield: Get your vehicle covered by the ultimate in vehicle service protection before it's too late.CarShield has affordable protection plans that can save you thousands on a covered repair, including computers, GPS, electronics, and more. With CarShield, you’re behind the wheel of your plan. CarShield has customizable monthly plans with rates as low as $99 a month! CarShield has helped over one million customers! So, drive with confidence knowing you got coverage from America’s Number One Auto Protection Provider. Get covered by CarShield today. Call 800-CAR-6000 and mention code RICKBUBBA or visit http://carshield.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rick & Bubba visit with Dr. Paul Cleveland, a professor of economics and finance at Birmingham-Southern College. He reveals how we ended up with government-run schools, how the Department of Education is useless, and how public systems are accelerating our drift toward socialism. For more about Dr. Cleveland and equipping Christians with history and economics, visit https://boundarystone.orgToday's sponsor:The VPN that just works. Enjoy unrestricted access worldwide. ExpressVPN defeats content restrictions and censorship to deliver unlimited access to video, music, social media, and more, from anywhere in the world. If you visit https:ExpressVPN.com/RickBubba you can get an extra three months of ExpressVPN for free! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Rick & Bubba visit with ESPN College GameDay host Rece Davis and talk about his path from his childhood in Alabama to becoming the host of the most popular college football show. They discuss the dynamic of the College GameDay team and what it's like to host a show on location with the most passionate sports fans on the planet. Rick, Bubba, and Rece also break down the state of college football, including Rece's thoughts on the transfer portal, paying student-athletes, and the hirings of Mike Leach and Lane Kiffin into the SEC. Today's SponsorHome Title Lock: Find out if your home's title has been compromised and Get Protected Immediately. The instant you engage Home Title Lock to protect your home and property title, you are protected by a team of experts and the industry's most advanced technology to monitor title fraud. http://hometitlelock.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Rick & Bubba review the impeachment acquittal of President Donald J. Trump. They tackle the burning question: Where does the truth lie when both sides claim constitutional authenticity? Who were the winners and losers? They also dive into past impeachments, Mitt Romney's political play, and the Iowa caucus results, as well as the fact that "we the people" need to become more educated on the Constitution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Rick & Bubba visit with teammate Michael Helms, aka "Helmsey." Find out how he met the guys and became one of the on-air personalities on the show.  From his completely unexpected path into radio and television to the creation of the "Kickoff Hour," it's been a unique journey of more than a decade on America’s favorite radio show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices