Shanktification
Welcome to Shanktification: Golf, grace, and the beautiful struggle for perfection.
What happens when our sanctification journey starts to look a lot like a shank?
In this weekly 15-minute conversation, we explore how the game of golf is filled with moments that mirror the gospel message—revealing lessons about grace, humility, perseverance, and growth.
Whether you’re curious about Jesus or have followed Him for years, and whether you love golf or are still learning to love it, you’ll find a place here. The highs, the lows, the frustration, and the beauty of the game all point us toward something deeper.
This isn’t about having it all figured out. It’s about walking the process together—learning, growing, and celebrating the journey as we go.
Episodes
19 episodes
Philadelphia - "Open Doors"
Every golfer dreams of getting the invitation they could never earn—the private course, the impossible tee time, the door they couldn't open themselves.The church at Philadelphia received a powerful reminder from Jesus: some doors only G...
Thyatira - "Band-Aids"
Every golfer has a bad habit they're tempted to overlook because it usually works. Spiritually, we do the same thing. In Jesus' message to the church in Thyatira, He praises faithfulness but confronts the compromise they've allowed to ...
Sardis - "Reflection On Reflections"
A brand-new golf shirt. Expensive clubs. The latest gear. Sometimes it's easy to look like a golfer without actually improving.The church at Sardis had the same problem. They had a great reputation, but Jesus saw a different rea...
Pergamum-"The Breakfast Ball"
Golf may be the only sport where a score can improve without a single shot getting better.A mulligan here. A gimmie there. A forgotten penalty stroke. Before long, the scorecard starts telling a different story than the golf course.<...
Smyrna-"Is That...Rain?"
Every golfer loves the perfect days—the calm mornings, pure ball-striking, and scorecards that cooperate. But not every round is played under blue skies.Sometimes the wind howls. The rain falls. The conditions become miserable. And somew...
Ephesus-"A Love(d) Story"
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...
God Works In Mysterious Trajectories
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 t...
5:24 AM
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.
Bruh...
What if the next generation isn’t the future of the church… but a vital part of it right now?In this episode, we explore the power, potential, and purpose of younger believers who are hungry for something deeper than surface-level faith....
You're Hydrating Wrong
You wouldn’t step onto the course dehydrated… so why are you doing that in life?In this episode, we unpack the idea that preparation matters more than performance—and how being “hydrated” spiritually and mentally changes everything when ...
You Are What You Are
What if the pressure you’re living under… isn’t actually necessary?In this episode, we walk through Colossians 2:6–7 and Colossians 2:15 to uncover a powerful truth: Jesus has already defeated the enemy—and that changes how you live toda...
We Don't Want Fair
We say we want fairness…Until it doesn’t go our way.In this episode, we take an honest look at how quickly we cry “that’s not fair”—while quietly hoping for grace when it benefits us.From the golf course to our faith, this ...
Step Away From the YouTube
You’ve watched the videos. Tried the tips. Listened to every voice.So why are you still stuck?In this episode, we talk about what 2 Timothy calls “itching ears”—and how we chase advice that feels right instead of truth that is...
What Is Your Why?
Is it to win? To improve? To prove something? Or are you just trying not to fail?In this episode, we dig into the deeper motivation behind everything we do—on the golf course and in life. Because your “why” doesn’t just influence your pe...
Hot Dog!
What if your biggest worry in life… was hot dogs?In this episode, I share a surprisingly honest moment with my 4-year-old grandson—when I asked what stressed him out most about Christmas, and he answered: “hot dogs.” It’s funny, but it a...
Augusta is Overrated
Augusta National Golf Club is one of the most beautiful places on earth—but even it falls short of true perfection. In this episode, we look at Romans 8:20–22 and the idea that all creation is “groaning.” If even Augusta isn’t perfect, what doe...
Move Forward By Thinking Backwards
What if the way forward… is actually backward?In this episode, we unpack the power of flipping your instincts on their head. In golf, the counterintuitive move is often the right one—swing left to curve it right, hit down to make it go u...