What happens when you slowly drift from what once mattered most?

In this episode, we explore Jesus’ powerful words to the church in Ephesus: “You have forsaken the love you had at first.”Through stories from golf, life, and faith, this conversation unpacks how passion can quietly become routine—and how success, knowledge, and discipline can never replace genuine love for Christ.

Whether you feel spiritually dry, distracted, or just stuck going through the motions, this episode is a reminder that God doesn’t simply want our performance… He wants our hearts.

A thoughtful and challenging conversation about devotion, drift, remembrance, and returning to your first love.

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It was a beautiful day on the golf course. The sun was out, the round was going well, and life felt normal. Then, without warning, a golf ball came screaming out of nowhere.

One second I was enjoying the round. The next, I was on my way to the emergency room with missing teeth, stitches, and a story I never expected to tell.

In this episode of Shanktification, we talk about what happens when life blindsides us. Not just on the golf course, but in our marriages, careers, health, and faith. Sometimes the hardest part isn't the pain itself—it's how quickly normal can disappear.

We'll explore what the book of Job teaches us about unexpected suffering, why God doesn't always explain the "why" behind our wounds, and how faith can hold us together when life hits harder than we ever imagined.

Because sooner or later, every one of us will take a shot we never saw coming.

The question is: What do we do after impact?

Grab your clubs, hop in the cart, and let's talk about the lessons that sometimes arrive at 120 miles per hour.

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There’s something special about being the first one on the golf course.

The dew still clings to the grass. The air is cool and quiet. The sun is just beginning to rise. For a few moments, it feels like the entire course belongs to you.

Most golfers know the feeling, but few of us stop to consider why we love it so much.

In this episode of Shanktification, we explore the peaceful solitude of the first tee time and what it can teach us about our relationship with God. Jesus regularly withdrew to lonely places to pray, yet many of us struggle to spend even a few quiet moments alone with Him. Why is solitude so difficult? What are we missing in a world filled with constant noise, notifications, and distractions?

Join us as we discover how the tranquility of an early morning round points to a deeper spiritual truth: sometimes the most important conversations happen when everything else gets quiet.

Because maybe the reason we love the first tee time isn't just the golf.

Maybe it's the peace.

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