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In this episode, the guys discuss the place where wisdom begins, with the fear of the LORD. What is it? Why should we do it? How can we get started?

Fear of the Lord Proverbs | Proverbs 1:7 | Proverbs 9:10 | what is the fear of the Lord | Presidents Cup picks | Trust in the Lord with all your heart | Proverbs 3:5-6 | Bible Caddie Wise Up Series

Topics in this episode:
- Congrats to David Ford on getting married to his bride Hailey!
- Presidents Cup picks and the hardest guys to leave off
- Mailbag: ball striking when your shadow is out in front of you, going all in on golf at a young age, and how professional golfers stay faithful to a local church
- The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction (Proverbs 1:7)
- The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight (Proverbs 9:10)
- To fear God is to know God. To begin to know Him as He really is. To receive Him as He really is. To respond to God as He really is.
- You can have an MBA from Harvard, a Theoretical Physics degree from Cambridge, a Law degree from Oxford, or be a Rocket Scientist from MIT, but if you do not fear the God of the Bible, you cannot be truly wise.
- The most important thing about you is what you think when you think about God (AW Tozer)
- The low view of God entertained almost universally among Christians is the cause of a hundred lesser evils everywhere among us (AW Tozer)
- Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look at God (Exodus 3:6)
- Woe is me! For I am lost; for I am a man of unclean lips (Isaiah 6:5)
- To fear God is to love God as God (Joel Beeke)
- The fear of God is what is left of the storm when you have a safe place to watch right in the middle of it (John Piper)
- The LORD by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding he established the heavens (Proverbs 3:19)
- The king's heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord; He turns it wherever he will (Proverbs 21:1)
- If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness, that you may be feared (Psalm 130:3-4)
- Tis grace that taught my heart to fear, and grace my fears relieved (Amazing Grace, John Newton)
- Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths (Proverbs 3:5-6)
- The fear of the Lord is hatred of evil (Proverbs 8:13)
- Whoever walks in uprightness fears the Lord (Proverbs 14:2)
- And this is eternal life, that they know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent (John 17:3)
- Recommended reading: Knowing God by JI Packer, The Holiness of God by RC Sproul, Delighting in the Trinity by Michael Reeves

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In this episode, the guys interview Kyle Porter, one of the great writers in golf. After recapping the Tour Championship and reviewing the big stories of the year, the guys discuss suffering, adoption, and being faithful to fulfill the work the Lord has called you to.

Kyle Porter is one of the great writers in golf. After writing for CBS Sports for 12 years, he launched Normal Sport, a golf media company that uses humor and humanity to make the daily fan's personal experience of golf feel meaningful.

Topics covered:
- First ever Bible Caddie Member Guest at Big Cedar Lodge in Branson, Missouri in May of 2027
- Kyle Porter, one of the great writers in golf, launched Normal Sport, a golf media company that uses humor and humanity to make the daily fan's personal experience of golf feel meaningful
- Scottie Scheffler wins the Tour Championship. Since January 1st 2024 he is at 3.2 strokes gained per round. The next closest is Rory at 2.1.
- Age 28 to 30 seasons: Scottie had 18 wins, three majors, a Players, and 3.16 strokes gained per round. Tiger same age had 18 wins, four majors, and 3.04 strokes gained per round.
- Lowest scoring averages in PGA Tour history: number four all time is Webb Simpson 2021 at 68.06
- Rory defending at the Masters and his quote that the Career Grand Slam did not satisfy him like he thought it would
- I thought the Grand Slam would fulfill me. It echoed the Tom Brady quote of is this all there is?
- You have made us for yourself O Lord and our hearts are restless until they find their rest in you (Augustine)
- LIV Golf: LIV shook the tree and all the money came out
- Presidents Cup picks
- Kyle came to faith in seventh grade through a faithful homeschool basketball coach in Houston, Texas
- Kyle's wife was 36 weeks pregnant when their daughter died. Delivered her and buried her five days later.
- The Lord is near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34)
- It transformed how serious I was about the gospel. It transformed my marriage forever.
- What the ministry we are called to in those specific scenarios: it is okay just to be there and just to sit there and just to be present
- Kyle's wife said there are two things I will not be participating in: becoming a missionary and adopting. Three years later they had adopted.
- All these kids are the Lord's and I am just sort of a custodian of them for this season of time
- Colossians 4:17: see that you fulfill the ministry that you have received in the Lord
- Subscribe to Kyle's newsletter Normal Sport and follow him on X

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In this episode, after recapping the BMW Championship and previewing the Tour Championship, the guys consider the topic of wisdom from the book of Proverbs. The command is clear: Get Wisdom! Hardly anything is more relevant, more valuable, or more beneficial to our lives.

We are continuing our study in the book of Proverbs. Proverbs was written mostly by Solomon to instruct us in right thinking that leads to right action so that we might live in right relationship with God and others in the real world.

Topics covered:
- Wyndham Clark wins the BMW Championship in decisive fashion
- Tour Championship at East Lake preview and picks. They are playing for $40 million this week in Atlanta.
- What's more valuable than winning the FedEx Cup? We will find out today in Proverbs.
- Lady Wisdom and Lady Folly: two rival ladies who are both trying to allure the simple and win them over to their path
- Wisdom cries aloud in the street, in the markets she raises her voice (Proverbs 1:20)
- The woman Folly is loud, she is seductive and knows nothing (Proverbs 9:13)
- The Lord by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding he established the heavens (Proverbs 3:19)
- We want to eat what we want to eat and not gain weight. We want to scroll on our phone for hours and not feel dull. But we live in God's world and that is not the way the world works.
- Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, for the gain from her is better than gain from silver and her profit better than gold (Proverbs 3:13-14)
- Wisdom is better than jewels and all that you may desire cannot compare with her (Proverbs 8:11)
- Wisdom will come into your heart and understanding will guard you, delivering you from the way of evil (Proverbs 2:11-12)
- Long life is in her right hand, in her left hand are riches and honor. Her ways are ways of pleasantness and all her paths are peace (Proverbs 3:16-17)
- For whoever finds me finds life and obtains favor from the Lord (Proverbs 8:35)
- The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight (Proverbs 4:7)
- How to get wisdom: repent and believe the gospel, take God at His Word, ask Him for wisdom, and walk with the wise
- If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him (James 1:5)
- Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm (Proverbs 13:20)
- Next week: Special Guest!

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In this episode, after recapping Scottie's dominant win in the first playoff event, the guys introduce a brand new series in the book of Proverbs called Wise Up! There is hardly a more practical book in the Bible, especially for men.

We are starting a brand new series in the book of Proverbs. Rather than providing some introductory comments to get acclimated, we are going to get right into the book and let Proverbs introduce itself.

Topics covered:
- Congrats to Webber on being named Assistant Captain for the Presidents Cup team!
- Bible Caddie is hiring a Digital Content Producer in Nashville. Go to the career tab on biblecaddie.com.
- Scottie wins in dominant fashion in the first playoff event in Memphis. Started the day with a 2 shot lead and won by 8.
- If he wins player of the year he'd join Tiger as the only one to win it 5 straight times
- Congrats to Stewart Cink on his 5th win of the year and Jack Whaley on winning the US Am at Merion with his dad on the bag
- BMW Championship at Bellerive preview and picks
- We are starting a brand new series in the book of Proverbs that we are calling Wise Up!
- The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel (Proverbs 1:1)
- Outside of Jesus Christ, Solomon was the wisest man to ever live (1 Kings 3:12, 10:23)
- God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding beyond measure, and breadth of mind like the sand on the seashore (1 Kings 4:29)
- He also spoke 3,000 proverbs, and his songs were 1,005 (1 Kings 4:32)
- Proverbs are short, memorable sayings that give us guidelines for godly living
- Proverbs are principles not promises. If we expect them to function as promises, we will leave ourselves vulnerable to discouragement and despair.
- These are not just wise sayings. They are God's sayings. They tell us how life really works in His world.
- Biblical wisdom is right thinking that leads to right action so that we live in right relationship with God and others in the real world
- The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction (Proverbs 1:7)
- In him are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge (Colossians 2:3)
- Jesus became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption (1 Corinthians 1:30)
- Topics this fall: wisdom, fear of the Lord, humility, sexuality, speech, self control, family, friendship, work, money, plans, and the gospel in Proverbs

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Episode 174 | Get in the Game! | Matthew 9:36-38

In this episode, after a summer recap the guys welcome Jason Stubblefield, Bible Caddie's Director of Groups, to unpack Matthew 9:36-38. They invite the listeners to join them in carrying the good news about Jesus to the world of golf.

We are continuing our study in the Gospel of Matthew. Jesus Christ, the promised Messiah, the Son of the Living God, preached this message to show His followers what it looks like to be a disciple in His invisible kingdom as we live everyday lives in the real world.

Topics covered:
- We are back! Five weeks off and what the Lord has been teaching us this summer
- Webb's summer: mission trip to Czech Republic with Providence Church planting new churches through sports camps
- Ben's summer: time with Alistair Begg in Ohio, Senior British Open in Scotland, and hosting 20 boys for a night in the Word around Ecclesiastes 2
- William's summer: first ever Bible Caddie event in the Czech Republic at a country club outreach
- Romans 8:1 has captured Webb's attention afresh this summer: there is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus
- The Way of Repentance by Chris Braun: repentance as a way of life and an invitation into the refreshment that God has for us
- Starting next week: Bible Caddie is headed into the Old Testament for the very first time with the Book of Proverbs
- Whatever day of the month it is, read that Proverb. Just slow down on it. Find 2 or 3. Meditate on them.
- The big push for today's episode: we want you to get in the game with us to carry the good news about Jesus to the world of golf
- Matthew 9:36-38: when Jesus saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd
- He saw past the quarter zips and bank accounts and posturing. He saw the brokenness and the hurt and the sin and the shame.
- The harvest is plentiful but the laborers are few
- Over 150 million golfers in over 200 countries and well over 100 million who don't know Jesus
- Romans 10:14-15: how are they to hear without someone preaching? How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news.
- Bible Caddie Featured Groups: local Bible study groups that partner with the Bible Caddie Podcast to carry the good news of Jesus to your golf community
- Over 200 groups in 34 states and 4 countries
- Roughly 35% of featured group leaders are leading a Bible study for the first time ever
- The Word of God does the work. Isaiah 55: when God's Word is proclaimed, it never returns void.
- Pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest (Matthew 9:38)
- Here is your formal invitation: get in the game with us to carry the good news about Jesus to the world of golf

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