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The Knock Podcast

The Knock Podcast

The Knock Podcast is a raw, real, and hope-filled space where faith meets real life. Hosted by brothers Bobby and Gerrad Kough—two men shaped by pain, purpose, and redemption—this podcast isn"t about religion or perfection. It"s about what God can do through broken people who choose to answer when He knocks. Each episode features honest conversations with guests who"ve faced addiction, loss, identity struggles, success without peace—and found Jesus in the middle of it all. No scripts. No fluff

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Episode 36 -From Rock Bottom to Redemption with Jay...

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2026/04/15

How does a man go from having a "gang file" and face tattoos born out of self-hatred to finding peace and purpose behind a barber chair? In the first half of this powerful two-part episode, Jay Jameson joins Gerrad and Bobby to pull back the curtain on a life defined by "the victim Olympics". Jay shares the raw reality of growing up in a secular home marked by abuse, which eventually led him to seek a sense of belonging in the aggressive, high-octane world of the hardcore and punk metal scenes. For

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Episode 35 - Obedience in the Face of Uncertainty:...

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2026/04/08

What does life actually look like after you say "yes" to the knock? In Part 2 of our conversation with Aaron Shafer, we move past the moment of surrender and into the season of restoration. Aaron gets incredibly vulnerable about the "fruit" of his obedience—specifically how God began to heal the relationships under his own roof. He shares the powerful transition from being a demanding "coach" to his children to becoming a present, loving father. We also dive into a deep discussion on what it truly

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Episode 35: The Prayer that Changed Everything: Aaron...

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2026/04/01

What happens when a professional athlete hits rock bottom and realizes that everything he built was on a foundation of pride? In Part 1 of our conversation with Aaron Shafer, we explore the raw and honest story of his "wake-up call"—a journey from the highs of pro baseball to the crushing weight of personal exhaustion and a failing business. After years of relying on himself and his own talent, Aaron found himself at a breaking point. A blunt, late-night conversation with a friend who told him he

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Episode 34 - The Danger of Idolizing Theology Over...

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2026/03/18

Most men experience the "slow fade"—drifting from God not by a sudden crash, but by slowly elevating their own pride, career, or even their biblical knowledge above a true relationship with Christ. Retired IFBB Pro bodybuilder and mentor Kevin Ford joins the show to discuss the danger of building a kingdom on your own ego. From living the fast-paced "rockstar" lifestyle as a touring Chippendales dancer to chasing accolades on the bodybuilding stage, Kevin experienced firsthand how easily worldly

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Episode 33 — Stop Playing Defense: How to Run Offense...

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2026/03/11

Most men are just reacting to life. They're playing defense—trying to survive the hits and white-knuckling the "I got this" mentality. But a defensive strategy is a losing game. In this episode, former college athlete Alec Wallingsford shares the moment his "best thinking" failed him. From hiding his faith in the locker room to a high-stakes reckoning in a hospital room, Alec breaks down how he had to "fire himself" as the main character of his own life. We're diving into the tactical shift from

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Episode 32: The Exhaustion of Self-Reliance and the...

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2026/03/04

Are you tired of being the one who has to hold everything together? In this special highlight episode of The Knock Podcast, we bring together five powerful stories from Kirby, Travis, Megan, Will, and Darryl, all of whom reached a point where their "best thinking" and careful planning finally failed them. From the pinnacle of professional sports to the middle of a gang shootout, and from the isolation of rehab to the high-pressure world of hyper-vigilant planning, these guests share the exact moment

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Episode 31 — Refining Fire: Spiritual Warfare and...

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2026/02/25

What happens when the "rug gets pulled out" from your business or your personal life? In this episode of The Knock Podcast, we sit down with Steph Allen, founder of The Brotherhood Group, for a raw conversation on what it actually looks like to be "refined by fire." Steph opens up about his journey from living a "double life" as a college athlete to becoming a father and husband who leads his home with intentionality. We dive into the "snake dreams" that both Steph and Gerrad experienced, the

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Breaking the Plateau: Strongman Alex Kelley on Faith,...

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2026/02/18

What do you do when you hit a wall—not just in the gym, but in your walk with God? In this first-ever virtual episode of The Knock Podcast, Bobby and Gerrad sit down with former CU teammate and strongman Alex Kelley to discuss the discipline required to move from "good" to "great." Alex shares his unique journey growing up as a missionary kid in Spain and San Diego, and how his travels to the jungles of Peru and the schools of Uganda shaped his perspective on gratitude. He opens up about the

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Episode 29: The Daily Reminder: Moments of Radical...

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2026/02/11

What happens when you finally stop running and open the door? In this special highlights episode, we journey back through some of the most profound and transformative moments from The Knock. While every guest comes from a different walk of life—from the high-stakes world of business to the bright lights of The Voice—they all reached a singular "fork in the road" where their own strength was no longer enough. We are revisiting these testimonies not just to look at the past, but to provide a daily

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Episode 28: Answering the Knock: Answers on Faith,...

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2026/02/04

What happens when you're called to lead but still feel like you're "in the process" of growing? In this special solo episode of The Knock Podcast, Bobby takes the mic to answer a compilation of questions sent in by listeners. From the "imposter syndrome" of leadership to the practical challenges of raising a family in a "loud and busy" world, Bobby offers a raw and transparent look at his own journey of faith. Bobby breaks down the "Canoe Analogy"—a powerful warning for parents against just

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Episode 27: YOKED: Why Physical Strength Without...

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2026/01/28

What happens when a man has all the physical discipline in the world but lacks a spiritual foundation? In this episode of The Knock Podcast, Bobby sits down with the show's first-ever repeat guest, Justin Northern, to discuss the explosive growth of YOKED—a movement designed to pull men out of isolation and into intentional leadership. Justin explores the "softening" of the modern church and why men are often left feeling unchallenged. He breaks down the crucial difference between sacrifice (a

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01:23:59

Episode 26:Finding Focus in the Fog: A Story of...

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2026/01/21

In this episode of The Knock Podcast, Bobby and Gerrad sit down with Danielle Fogarty, a professional wedding photographer who spent years chasing "gold stars" and professional validation. Danielle opens up about the exhaustion of the "hustle"—shooting 45 weddings a year while maintaining a "picture-perfect" exterior—and how a season of profound "stillness" through motherhood and grief finally brought her to a place of true surrender. The conversation centers on the defining "valley" of her life:

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01:24:28

Riding the Wake of Grace: Success Off the Water

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2026/01/14

In this episode of The Knock Podcast, Bobby and Gerrad sit down with four-time world champion wakeboarder Kirby Liesmann for a powerful conversation about what happens when the pursuit of worldly excellence meets the radical grace of God. Kirby opens up about the "crash and burn" moments of his professional career—navigating the performance anxiety he called "the cook" and the vanity of the pro circuit—and how answering "the knock" led him to a life of total surrender. He shares the incredible

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Behind the Mic — What God's Revealing Through This...

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2026/01/07

In this episode of The Knock Podcast, Bobby and Gerrad sit down for a real, unfiltered conversation after hearing nearly 20 testimonies. They talk through the common threads they keep seeing—how so many stories begin with control, collapse into anguish, and ultimately lead to the same turning point: a desperate need for the presence of the Holy Spirit. As they reflect, they also unpack why testimonies don't just impact the audience—they've become a weekly reminder of where God pulled them from, and

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01:08:18

Grace After the Fall with Darryl Brown

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2025/12/31

In this episode of The Knock Podcast, hosts Bobby and Gerrad sit down with their second out-of-state guest, Darryl Brown, joining from California. Darryl shares how his faith foundation began with a powerful example in his grandfather—a longtime pastor whose greatest desire was that his family would know Jesus. But like many, Darryl had to move from inherited faith to a personal relationship with Christ, and his path took him through identity struggles, construction culture, and a painful descent

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Keeping Christ at the Center of Christmas

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2025/12/24

Bobby and Gerrad come together for the first annual Christmas episode of The Knock Podcast—no guest this time, just the two brothers sharing a fun, honest conversation about the season. They kick things off with classic Christmas debates (real vs. fake trees, worst gifts ever, favorite songs), a few laughs, and real-life moments from what the holidays look like in their homes right now. At the heart of the episode, Bobby and Gerrad shift the focus to what truly matters—keeping Christ at the center

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01:30:45

From Diagnosis to Deliverance with Jacob Gaspard

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2025/12/17

In this powerful episode of The Knock Podcast, we sit down with Jacob Gaspard, our first out-of-state guest, who flew in from south Louisiana after feeling a clear call from God to be obedient. Jacob shares his raw and unfiltered journey from a broken childhood, addiction-filled environments, divorce, and spiritual distance… to a moment that would completely change his life forever. After being diagnosed with a degenerative form of muscular dystrophy and told he had only years to live, Jacob

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01:30:41

Overcoming Isolation Through Faith with Dr. Megan Malone

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2025/12/10

In this episode of The Knock Podcast, we sit down with chiropractor, wife, mom, and follower of Christ Dr. Megan Malone to talk about the silent battles so many women face—miscarriages, postpartum struggles, hormonal transitions, and the shame that often comes with them. Dr. Megan shares how God led her into women's reproductive health through her sister's endometriosis, how He's now stirring her heart to serve women in perimenopause, and why these physical transitions are deeply spiritual moments

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The Day God Got a Hold of Me with Travis Zessinger

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2025/12/03

In this episode of The Knock Podcast, we sit down with Travis Zessinger — a husband, father, and familiar face at Project Power — to unpack the story behind a life that looked "full" on the outside but felt empty on the inside. Travis opens up about spending more than a decade in the "lukewarm" phase of faith, believing in God but never truly knowing Him. What changed everything wasn't a rock-bottom moment, but a quiet conviction that something deeper was missing. With encouragement from brothers

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01:31:07

When Honesty Leads You to Jesus with Mark Joe

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2025/11/26

In this episode of The Knock Podcast, we sit down with Mark Joe, whose journey runs from prison cells and compulsive lying to radical honesty, real repentance, and a bold life with Jesus. Mark shares how a moment of clarity in solitary confinement—simply deciding to stop lying—became the first step God used to completely redirect his life. From there, he describes years of searching for truth, developing a deep prayer life, reading Scripture, and eventually being wrecked by God's grace in the back

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