Alan Welchel has come to believe that life with God is similar to pro wrestling. Yes, you read that right. All the way back in the Book of Genesis, Jacob was rasslin' with God. Now it's our turn. This podcast talks about what we're rasslin' for.
It’s no secret that the professional wrestling has a dark side to the business. The TV Series “Dark Side of The Ring” has provided a fresh look at some of the darkest moments that many wrestling fans are familiar with. Wounds are made in the dark moments and they may stick around a lot longer … Continue reading 013 – Wounds & The Dark Side of The Ring →
The Road to WrestleMania will be ending soon at WrestleMania 35, but this year’s show has not had the usual appeal for many fans. Sometimes we need to be reminded of what we love about past WrestleManias to help us get excited about the next one. Revisiting our own past can help provide perspective on … Continue reading 012 – Looking Back & Moving Forward on The Road to WrestleMania →
After “Stone Cold” Steve Austin won the King of the Ring Tournament back on June 23, 1996, he told the world about Austin 3:16 and the bottom line. Austin’s words took on a life of their own and are still put on T-shirts to this day. Trouble is, we’re probably living with some words that … Continue reading 011 – What’s your 3:16? →
On this episode, Alan talks about how God connected two events he was able to attend on back-to-back Saturday nights in North Carolina: EWF Starrslamm and The Allies Gathering of Men’s Ministries. EWF Starrslamm was a night of great pro wrestling action and one of the highlights was meeting pro wrestling legend George South. At … Continue reading 010 – NC Saturday Nights: Pro Wrestling & Blowing Up Christmas Trees →
Stepping out into new territory always brings new challenges. Endurance, strength and confidence has to survive in order for us to get where God’s called us to go. Sometimes the only way to last is to fire ourselves up! An epic moment in a great match from New Japan Pro Wrestling captures Hiroshi Tanahashi showing … Continue reading 009 – Strong Style Fire →
The Man called Sting came down from the rafters in the battle of WCW vs. nWo and the rest is pro wrestling history. In our lives, we may find ourselves in the rafters and sitting on the sidelines. The rafters can offer protection from the battle, but we’re not meant to stay there if we … Continue reading 008 – Coming Down From The Rafters →
Like Jesus in the Larger Story, a Hero descends at the right time in the battle of WCW vs. nWo. The Man called Sting has his loyalty and character questioned. As a reflection of the darkness surrounding him, Sting’s appearance and personality changes. But the true motives of this story’s Hero are revealed in his actions!
Similar to the enemy in the Larger Story, Hulk Hogan turns on WCW and professional wrestling fans on July 7, 1996 at the WCW Bash at the Beach Pay-Per-View. The New World Order is formed and WCW is in trouble. Chaos begins and nobody’s safe…
As John Eldredge reminds us in his awesome book, EPIC, we live in a Larger Story written by God Himself. Every great story has a beginning where everything seems normal…until an enemy appears! The professional wrestling world was turned upside down when Scott Hall made a shocking appearance on WCW Monday Nitro on May 27, 1996. … Continue reading 005 – The Larger Story and the nWo, Part 1: An Invasion →
Mr. Perfect was an all-time great pro wrestling character, but God never called any of us by that name. Whatever pursuit we may have, trying to reach the wrong goal will only lead to frustration. Matthew 6:33 says to “Seek first the Kingdom of God…”, reminding us that we have to keep our focus on what’s … Continue reading 004 – Not Called To Be Mr. Perfect →
There have been many big-time wrestling matches over the course of history. We’ve been able to witness so many just in our lifetime, but none compare to the wrestling match Jesus had in Mark 14:32-36. Find out why on Episode 003 of the Rasslin’ with God podcast!
The story of Jacob wrestling with God in Genesis 32:22-32 has a lot in common with “Stone Cold” Steve Austin having the match of his life with Bret “The Hitman” Hart at Wrestlemania 13. Check out this episode to find out how these two wrestling matches inspired the Rasslin’ with God podcast!
The long-awaited, much-anticipated Episode One of the Rasslin’ with God Podcast is here! My name is Alan Welchel and I’m excited you’re here. It’s been a long and winding road for me to finally launch this podcast, but the wait is over! I have been blessed with a lot of great people who have helped, … Continue reading 001 – The Rasslin’ with God Podcast is finally here! →
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