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Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess

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Angels and demons are real, and the Bible tells us exactly how to approach their existence. This is not about Bigfoot, space aliens, or the Loch Ness Monster. This is about encountering the supernatural. Come along as we search for the truth, hear stories from people with firsthand experience, and win the spiritual war going on around us on this premiere episode of "Strange Encounters."

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Ep 68 | Does Every Vote Really Count? | Alabama...

Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess ·

2021/03/06

Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill knows many people in the country think the last election was not legitimate. He knows secure and transparent elections are the foundation of democracy and freedom. By removing 1.3 million invalid voters, John has worked to ensure that Alabama has one of the best voter rolls in the nation. He's taken on activist judges and fought to uphold voter ID laws. He's addressed the problems of the Dominion Voting System and fought nationalized voting laws. He's been

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Ep 67 | The Adventures of Casio Kid

Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess ·

2021/02/27

When comedian Casio Kid decided to call Rick & Bubba when he was a 15-year-old fan listening to the radio, he didn't know it would be the start of something that would change the direction of his life forever. He would work his way from an internship with Rick & Bubba, to the local comedy club stage, to being a recurring character on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, to hosting his own radio show and podcast. But there's a lot that happened in between! Check out this episode of Rick & Bubba University

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Ep 66 | Everything We Know About COVID | Dr. Michael...

Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess ·

2021/02/20

Do lockdowns work? Is the vaccine safe? How accurate are COVID-19 tests? Was COVID-19 made in a lab? Dr. Michael Saag, director of the Division of Infectious Disease at UAB, joins us this week to discuss all things COVID as we begin to look toward the light at the end of the pandemic tunnel. Dr. Saag's research with HIV and other infectious diseases is world-renowned and uses science, not politics, to get to the truth. Get the answers to your COVID-19 questions in this educational episode of Rick &

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Ep 65 | The Revival of 'Promise Keepers' | Ken Harrison

Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess ·

2021/02/13

The largest event to occur on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., was a Promise Keepers event in 1997 where 1.4 million men gathered to worship God, repent, and pray for the country. This was the peak of the Promise Keepers movement. After an incredible run of events through the 1990s that included selling out 27 NFL stadiums in one year, Promise Keepers found itself heavily in debt and without direction. Today, Ken Harrison, a former police officer and retired businessman, has answered God's

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Ep 64 | Greatness Isn't About Football | Gene Chizik

Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess ·

2021/02/06

Even though Coach Gene Chizik won a national championship, he knows greatness has nothing to do with the game of football. The most important things he taught his athletes were not about the game. Coaching is what he did, but it's not who he is. Chizik's identity comes from his faith, his family, and the lasting impact he has on those around him. Check out this episode of Rick & Bubba University to hear Chizik's take on his years at Auburn, Cam Newton, Nick Saban, Tom Brady, and the true meaning of

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Ep 63 | 'You Are So Worth It' | Lauren Sisler

Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess ·

2021/01/30

ESPN sportscaster Lauren Sisler is passionate about telling the stories that make sports more than just games. But Lauren has an amazing story of her own. She grew up with a loving, supportive family who helped her pursue a gymnastics scholarship. Everything changed when she received a call from her dad saying that her mother had just passed away. Only a few hours later, Lauren's father also passed away. Lauren ran from the truth of what happened to her parents for years before gathering the

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Ep 62 | Bear Bryant Changed His Life. God Transformed...

Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess ·

2021/01/23

Before he played linebacker for the Green Bay Packers, and before he totally gave his life to Christ, Rich Wingo found himself sitting alone in the office of Alabama Coach Bear Bryant. Rich Wingo was being kicked off the team. It was this moment that would change Rich's life and set him on a course to play professionally in the NFL. Years later, even though he had found worldly success, Rich had lost his love of the game and was searching for happiness and purpose. Sitting alone in the Green Bay

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Ep 61 | We Played Right Into Their Hands | Graham Allen

Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess ·

2021/01/16

Veteran, author, and host Graham Allen knows the storming of the Capitol building played right into the hands of Democrats. The incident will be used to label all conservatives as unhinged, violent, and dangerous. It will be used to silence Trump and anyone who supported him. We already see Big Tech selectively severing accounts and platforms at will. Graham Allen knows that if you want to win an election, you need social media. Therefore, Big Tech owns the government. We must fight to preserve our

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Ep 60 | Blind with a Vision | Author John C. Wilburn

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2021/01/09

Author John C. Wilburn's life drastically changed during his freshman year of college when doctors discovered a large tumor in his brain. While this led to him losing his eyesight, he never lost his vision. He still pushed and fought for what he wanted in life while using God as his guide. John C. Wilburn joins this episode of Rick & Bubba University to talk about what it's like being a blind author and poet and how it feels being Calvin "Speedy" Wilburn's dad. Don't miss it! Sponsors: Gabi takes

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Ep 59 | COVID Can't Keep James Gregory Down

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2020/12/12

Comedian James Gregory has been entertaining crowds for decades, and he doesn't plan on stopping any time soon, as he has yet to cancel any comedy dates. Although some were canceled for him by state or local ordinances, and James says that's OK too. At the age of 74, he is admittedly at higher risk, and he takes all the precautions he can, but he is still going to live his life. "You can't just stare at the wall," says James. "Plus, people tell me I look better with a mask on!" Don't miss this

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Ep 58 | Life in the Swamp | Sean Spicer

Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess ·

2020/12/05

Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer knows you have two choices when you work in the swamp that is Washington, D.C. You can either get swallowed up by it, or you can rise above it. Immoral behavior can't be excused as just playing politics. Our actions determine who we are. Trust, loyalty, integrity, the truth. We have a choice. Sean tells us his firsthand experiences and shares his thoughts on the legitimacy of the election and where the country goes from here. Don't miss this episode of

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Ep 57 | The Tough Questions with Rick & Bubba

Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess ·

2020/11/21

This week we flipped the script and let callers ask Rick & Bubba the tough questions. When does the Bible call us to obey or disobey the government? What is true leadership? How does God work through tragedy? Has there ever been a fight behind the scenes of the show? Find out the answers to all this and more in this special episode of Rick & Bubba University! Sponsors: Boll & Branch: All of Boll & Branch sheets, towels, and other products are crafted from pure, organic cotton that’s ethically made

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Ep 56 | Colors of Character | Steve Skipper & Don Keith

Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess ·

2020/11/14

As a young man growing up during the civil rights movement, Steve Skipper had abandoned his dream of becoming an artist and was headed down a path of destruction. After robbing a home, Steve was celebrating and doing drugs with his fellow Crips gang members, when a man approached Steve and his gang with a message: God has a plan for your life, He has given you a gift, and you can use this gift to glorify God. Steve was shaken and soon found himself sitting in the back pew of a church when the pastor

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Ep 55 | By Ballot. Not By Bullet | Mike Huckabee

Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess ·

2020/11/07

You are being told a lie. You are being told that the group you are part of determines your worth. But the Constitution says you have worth as an individual, endowed by your Creator. You are being told capitalism is based on greed. But in reality, capitalism has allowed the U.S. to grow and become the most generous country on Earth. This country affords maximum liberty to reach maximum potential through personal responsibility, not through victim mentality. In these contentious times, don't buy the

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Ep 54 | Shifting from Pro-Birth to Pro-Life | Guest:...

Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess ·

2020/10/31

What do we mean when we say pro-life? We must be against infanticide, but we can’t stop there. As Christians, we should believe in the sanctity of life in every aspect. Not everyone is called to adoption, but you can fulfill God's command to care for the orphan and the widow in other ways. Christ came to give us life and life abundantly. If we want the world to see the love of Christ in us, we have to support women in crisis pregnancies, widows, orphans, and those with special needs. Herbie Newell,

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Ep 53 | The Worship Problem | Chuck Hooten

Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess ·

2020/10/24

Worship leader Chuck Hooten was tired of worship being something that happened only on Sunday morning. He saw churches worrying more about logos and egos than about people and prayer. Worship is not saying true things; it is becoming true things. As more and more churches commercialized, Chuck saw that the Western church was at a crossroads. So Chuck took a sabbatical, sold everything he owned, and packed his wife and four daughters into an RV to refocus on God's purpose for Christians. We were made

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Ep 52 | Raising Up Dreamers | Shelia Erwin

Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess ·

2020/10/17

How do you raise Christian kids who have dreams that seem beyond their reach? Shelia Erwin has two sons named Jon and Andy Erwin whose films have grossed more than $100M worldwide. By asking God for guidance, Shelia found how to cultivate her children’s gifts and help them find their purpose and reach their dreams ― no matter how impossible they seem. When we give Christ unlimited control of our parenting, we learn that Jesus is a better parent to our children than we can ever hope to be. Find

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Ep 51 | Beautifully Broken | Paige & Josh Wetzel

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2020/10/10

In 2012, the lives of Paige and Josh Wetzel were changed forever when Josh stepped on an improvised explosive device while on deployment in Afghanistan. From the moment it happened, Josh was aware of it all and never blacked out from the pain. In an instant, he became a double amputee, and after Paige received a phone call telling her the news, they knew their life would be different. They were broken. This is when God showed up. Josh's recovery as an amputee and their recovery as a couple became a

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Ep 50 | Before Christians Vote | Pastor David Platt

Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess ·

2020/10/03

During a service at McLean Bible Church where he serves as pastor, David Platt got a phone call telling him that President Trump was on his way with a request that the church pray for him. Minutes later, the president was standing on stage and David was praying for the leader of the free world. The aftermath of that day showed David that even the church is not immune to today’s toxic political climate. As Christians, what is our response to a worldly government? David Platt's latest book, "Before

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Ep 49 | When Mercy Found Me | Rhett Walker

Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess ·

2020/09/26

Even while growing up as a pastor's kid, Grammy-nominated artist Rhett Walker wasn't always living for God. But when Rhett found himself at the age of 17 with a pregnant girlfriend, it was obvious he had to make a change. He had to go from just knowing about God, to actually knowing God. This is an amazing story of redemption, responsibility and revival. In 2012, Rhett's breakout song "When Mercy Found Me" climbed up the Billboard charts and was nominated for a Grammy Award. Catch Rhett Walker's new

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