TFL Revolution Podcast

EASTER is more than a holiday, it's the ultimate comeback story. Ever wish you had a comeback story? Maybe life has been knocking you down--hit after hit, punch after punch, barely able to get back up. Can we really have a new beginning, a comeback story, or is it just wishful thinking? THIS MESSAGE Today's Fight Church is all about new beginnings! We'll look at the story of Mary Magdalene and how she was able to experience a new beginning: from despair to hope, from chaos to purpose. Let's listen in as Pastor Zach teaches about new beginnings. Your comeback story isn't over, it's just getting started! NEXT STEPS Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? You may be wondering what's next in your journey--we're in your corner and want to help! Let us help guide you to your next steps in your walk with Christ. Please connect with our comment card here: tflministries.com/fightchurch ABOUT THE FIGHT LIFE Wherever life finds you, you're not alone. The Fight Life is in your corner, in and out of the cage. TFL is here to support you in all of life's fights and battles. We're here to help you live in grace-filled victory. Our hope is that you will join us online at tflministries.com JOIN US Facebook: www.facebook.com/share/HfxgyukZ1F…?mibextid=QwDbR1 Instagram: www.instagram.com/tflministries?ig…b2toNm1tdXk4eA== Twitter: x.com/tfl_ministries?s=21 Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TFLministries

Have you ever felt like you weren't living in God's best? The reality of life often times doesn't match what God says He has for us. It can be frustrating and, more than anything, discouraging! We can sometimes take the foot off the gas and get stuck in the mundane, but God wants us to thrive in the mundane and live a life of victory in His grace and maximize our potential! THIS MESSAGE Today's Fight Church is all about reaching our full potential in Jesus! Sometimes it feels like Jiu Jitsu. No matter how hard we're trying or training we aren't seeing the results we want. Sometimes it's not about training harder but smarter. And the key to it all: Jesus! Lets listen in as Pastor Zach teaches about the tools Jesus gives us and the small adjustments we can make to make the most of God's promises and live up to our potential. NEXT STEPS Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? You may be wondering what's next in your journey. We are here and want to help! Let us guide you to your next steps in your walk with Christ: tflministries.com/fightchurch ABOUT THE FIGHT LIFE Everything we do as a ministry is to support you living in grace-filled victory in all of life's fights and battles. From podcasting to preaching, chaplaincy at fight events to life coaching, we are in your corner! Our hope is that you will join us online at tflministries.com FIGHT CHURCH Listen to this full service here: https://youtube.com/live/APEcOCZzB8U

You read that correctly! We're saying goodbye to the one and only Dakota. Our hearts may be sad as we transition into this next season without him, but we also celebrate what God is doing! We stand in Dakota's corner and look forward to what is ahead. But what's next for Cross Choke? THIS EPISODE Discerning God's guidance and direction can be really difficult and can feel like we're one choice away from messing everything up. God asks us to take steps of faith and keeps the light green more than red more than we think. Listen in as Pastor Dakota shares how his family discerns God's leading and makes choices through faith. Also, Zach shares more about the future of Cross Choke and what future episodes will look like. Our signature walk out song segment: Death of Me by Andy Mineo. Check it out and consider it for your next walk out! NEXT STEPS Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? You may be wondering what's next on your journey. We're in your corner and want to help! Let us help guide you to your next steps in your walk with Christ: tflministries.com/fightchurch ABOUT THE FIGHT LIFE Wherever life finds you, fighting an opponent in the cage or fighting life itself, you're not alone. The Fight Life is in your corner here to support you in all of life's fights and battles. We're here to help you live in grace-filled victory. Our hope is that you will join us online at tflministries.com JOIN US Facebook: www.facebook.com/share/HfxgyukZ1F…?mibextid=QwDbR1 Instagram: www.instagram.com/tflministries?ig…b2toNm1tdXk4eA== Twitter: x.com/tfl_ministries?s=21 Youtube Channel: / @tflministries

Ever felt like forgiveness was for the other guy, but not for you? We can sure make living in grace more of struggle than it should be, and live life with our head hung in shame and defeat. But God wants us to live in grace-filled victory! THIS MESSAGE Following our message for FC5 about not being good enough, today's Fight Church is all about being good enough! We're not good enough because of anything we have done or earned, but by believing. Jesus has paid the price and made a way, and because of that we have hope. Let's listen in as Pastor Jeff teaches us from the book of Ephesians and Romans. NEXT STEPS Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? You may be wondering what's next on your journey. We are in your corner and want to help! Let us guide you to your next steps in your walk with Christ: tflministries.com/fightchurch ABOUT THE FIGHT LIFE Wherever life finds you, fighting an opponent in the cage or fighting life itself outside the cage, you're not alone. The Fight Life is in your corner, here to support you in all of life's fights and battles, and here to help you live in grace-filled victory. Our hope is that you will join us online at tflministries.com FIGHT CHURCH Listen to this full service here: https://youtube.com/live/oHt1_PptZf8?feature=share

What about discipleship? We can think of it as kind of an odd and old word saved for religious folk and pastors. Jesus actually instructed ALL Christians to go and make disciples of every nation and tongue! Wherever we go we are to make disciples along the way. But what does that mean to us fighters? THIS EPISODE Teaching and leading someone in the ways of the Lord sounds scary, and yes... it is. "What if I do something wrong or teach something that isn't in the Bible?" Discipleship is doable, as well necessary for the health of the church. Pastor Zach and Dakota converse about the importance of discipleship, ways in which discipleship has impacted their lives and what they've learned from discipling others. Let's listen in as they share some ways to make discipleship manageable, less scary and achievable in the context of combat sports. Our signature walk out song segment: MadMen! by Wavorly. Check it out and consider it for your next walk out! NEXT STEPS Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? You may be wondering what's next on your journey. We're in your corner and want to help! Let us help guide you to your next steps in your walk with Christ: tflministries.com/fightchurch ABOUT THE FIGHT LIFE Wherever life finds you, fighting an opponent in the cage or fighting life itself, you're not alone. The Fight Life is in your corner here to support you in all of life's fights and battles. We're here to help you live in grace-filled victory. Our hope is that you will join us online at tflministries.com JOIN US Facebook: www.facebook.com/share/HfxgyukZ1F…?mibextid=QwDbR1 Instagram: www.instagram.com/tflministries?ig…b2toNm1tdXk4eA== Twitter: x.com/tfl_ministries?s=21 Youtube Channel: / @tflministries

Ever just felt like you weren't good enough? When we fail it's easy to feel like we're failures. Having a failure-mentality can define our character and infect our relationship with God. "If God has such great plans for me, how can He use me if I'm such a screw up?" Let's talk about how to overcome shortcomings, self-pity and our feelings of inadequacy. THIS MESSAGE Living like we're not good enough creates a lifestyle of defeat. God has so much more for us than shame, guilt and condemnation. He wants us to live in victory! What are we to do when we're such sinners and living in defeat? Let's listen in as Pastor Zach teaches us from the book of Ephesians. NEXT STEPS Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? You may be wondering what's next on your journey. We are in your corner and want to help! Let us guide you to your next steps in your walk with Christ: tflministries.com/fightchurch ABOUT THE FIGHT LIFE Wherever life finds you, fighting an opponent in the cage or fighting life itself outside the cage, you're not alone. The Fight Life is in your corner, here to support you in all of life's fights and battles, and here to help you live in grace-filled victory. Our hope is that you will join us online at tflministries.com FIGHT CHURCH Listen to this full sermon here: https://www.youtube.com/live/oARkuORo_UQ?si=VjIh0UeFs54TtURl

Ever read your Bible and felt it was confusing, overwhelming and just plain intimidating? So have we! Our Bibles can definitely be a bit scary and hard to understand, but it is possible to grasp it and understand it with the right help, mindset and tools. God wants to make Himself known to you and to all of us. The main way He does that is through His Word: The Bible. THIS EPISODE Reading, understanding, and applying our Bibles is key to living a vibrant and victorious life in Jesus. Yet, it's tough to even know where to start. Pastor Zach and Dakota share about the tools you need to understand what the Bible is, why it's important and how to study it. Let's listen in as they teach some very insightful details all about making your Bible more understanding so you can grow and live in grace-filled victory. Our signature walk out song segment: BLOW by Ed Sheeran, Chris Stapleton and Bruno Mars. Check it out and consider it for your next walk out! NEXT STEPS Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? You may be wondering what's next on your journey. We're in your corner and want to help! Let us help guide you to your next steps in your walk with Christ: tflministries.com/fightchurch ABOUT THE FIGHT LIFE Wherever life finds you, fighting an opponent in the cage or fighting life itself, you're not alone. The Fight Life is in your corner, here to support you in all of life's fights and battles, and help you live in grace-filled victory. Our hope is that you will join us online at tflministries.com JOIN US Facebook: www.facebook.com/share/HfxgyukZ1F…?mibextid=QwDbR1 Instagram: www.instagram.com/tflministries?ig…b2toNm1tdXk4eA== Twitter: x.com/tfl_ministries?s=21 Youtube Channel: / @tflministries

Sometimes life doesn't make sense, especially when we follow Jesus. Our expectations often times don't match the reality of our storms. If God is so good then why am I going through what I'm going through? Let's talk about how to make sense of the storms we face. THIS MESSAGE Storms are a part of life and are actually promised by God. But they're not without purpose. God asks us to trust Him through whatever storm comes our way. What are we to do in the storm and how can we be better because of it? Let's listen in as Pastor Zach teaches us from the book of Romans. NEXT STEPS Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? You may be wondering what's next on your journey. We are in your corner and want to help! Let us guide you to your next steps in your walk with Christ: tflministries.com/fightchurch ABOUT THE FIGHT LIFE Wherever life finds you, fighting an opponent in the cage or fighting life itself outside the cage, you're not alone. The Fight Life is in your corner, here to support you in all of life's fights and battles, and here to help you live in grace-filled victory. Our hope is that you will join us online at tflministries.com FIGHT CHURCH Listen to this full sermon here:

Ever felt your past creep up behind you and nudge you on the shoulder? Our past can remind us of embarrassing moments, moments we'd rather forget, regrets of things we wish didn't happen. We've all done things we wish we wouldn't have. Ever wondered what Jesus teaches about a past we can't change? THIS EPISODE When we begin a relationship with Jesus we're set free from the chains of our past, but we don't always forget our past do we? Our new life of hope and victory in Jesus can get clouded and twisted because we can't let the past go. But we can't walk in two directions! Let's listen in as Pastor Zach and Pastor Dakota discuss some very insightful topics all about embracing a new beginning and letting the past stay in the past. Our signature walk out song segment: Toxicity by System of a Down. Check it out and consider it for your next walk out! NEXT STEPS Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? You may be wondering what's next on your journey. We're in your corner and want to help! Let us help guide you to your next steps in your walk with Christ: tflministries.com/fightchurch ABOUT THE FIGHT LIFE Wherever life finds you, fighting an opponent in the cage or fighting life itself, you're not alone. The Fight Life is in your corner, here to support you in all of life's fights and battles, and help you live in grace-filled victory. Our hope is that you will join us online at tflministries.com JOIN US Facebook: www.facebook.com/share/HfxgyukZ1F…?mibextid=QwDbR1 Instagram: www.instagram.com/tflministries?ig…b2toNm1tdXk4eA== Twitter: x.com/tfl_ministries?s=21 Youtube Channel: / @tflministries

Have you ever felt like God just isn't on your side? Maybe you've just been trying so hard but feel like you can't catch a break. Where is God when life doesn't seam to be fair? THIS EPISODE Sometimes it feels like God is fighting against your every move. Your feelings matter, yes. But your feelings aren't always correct. God is not against you, He's a loving Father and knows what's best and can be trusted: He sees the bigger picture. Let's listen in as Pastor Dakota shares insightful topics all around wrestling with God. NEXT STEPS Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? You may be wondering what's next on your journey. We're in your corner and want to help! Let us help guide you to your next steps in your walk with Christ: tflministries.com/fightchurch ABOUT THE FIGHT LIFE Wherever life finds you, fighting an opponent in the cage or fighting life itself, you're not alone. The Fight Life is in your corner, here to support you in all of life's fights and battles, and help you live in grace-filled victory. Our hope is that you will join us online at tflministries.com JOIN US Facebook: www.facebook.com/share/HfxgyukZ1F…?mibextid=QwDbR1 Instagram: www.instagram.com/tflministries?ig…b2toNm1tdXk4eA== Twitter: x.com/tfl_ministries?s=21 Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TFLministries

Ever felt this dilemma? You're a fighter, growing in your faith, yet competing in sport all about beating someone up. Ever wondered what God thinks about your athleticism and love for fighting? THIS EPISODE God has a purpose and a plan for your life. Your athleticism and passion for competition were given to you as a gift. They are gift meant to glorify God, even in the cage and on the mats. Let's listen in as Pastor Zach and Pastor Dakota discuss some very insightful topics all around competing as a Christian in the Combat Sports space. This episode also features our signature walk out song segment: We Goin Up by Steven Malcolm. Be sure to check it out and consider it for your next walk out! NEXT STEPS Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? You may be wondering what's next on your journey. We're in your corner and want to help! Let us help guide you to your next steps in your walk with Christ: tflministries.com/fightchurch ABOUT THE FIGHT LIFE Wherever life finds you, fighting an opponent in the cage or fighting life itself, you're not alone. The Fight Life is in your corner, here to support you in all of life's fights and battles, and help you live in grace-filled victory. Our hope is that you will join us online at tflministries.com JOIN US Facebook: www.facebook.com/share/HfxgyukZ1F…?mibextid=QwDbR1 Instagram: www.instagram.com/tflministries?ig…b2toNm1tdXk4eA== Twitter: x.com/tfl_ministries?s=21 Youtube Channel: youtube.com/@TFLministries?si=yEdiHzjZANu6HH0q

How does it feel when someone just schools you? What about when life seems to school you? Let's talk about how to train to win the fight of our lives. THIS MESSAGE The battle of our every day is real, spiritual and invisible. The odds are stacked against us and it's a battle we can't win alone. How can we possibly stand our ground and live the fight life in overwhelming, grace-filled victory? Let's listen in as Pastor Zach teaches us from the book of Ephesians. NEXT STEPS Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? You may be wondering what's next on your journey. We are in your corner and want to help! Let us guide you to your next steps in your walk with Christ: tflministries.com/fightchurch ABOUT THE FIGHT LIFE Wherever life finds you, fighting an opponent in the cage or fighting life itself outside the cage, you're not alone. The Fight Life is in your corner, here to support you in all of life's fights and battles, and help you live in grace-filled victory. Our hope is that you will join us online at tflministries.com FIGHT CHURCH Listen to this full sermon here: youtube.com/live/i6zkg12xtmk?si=WEOZslkh8RKyODoT

Does God care? Ever wondered if God actually hears your prayers? Or, ever wondered why God doesn't answer your prayers while others may share and celebrate how God answered one of theirs? THIS EPISODE God cares and God wants you to converse with Him. He is trustworthy and is a perfect Father. When it comes to prayer. You have to start somewhere! Let's listen in as Pastor Zach and Pastor Dakota chat about prayer and share insights to deepening your prayer-faith. A fan-favorite returns with the improvised Cross Examination. Dakota and Zach take turns improving one minute sermons, interviews and stories. No episode is complete without a walk out song. This episode features: Put Your Weapon Down by Trip Lee. Be sure to check it out and consider it for your next walk out! NEXT STEPS Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? You may be wondering what's next on your journey. We're in your corner and want to help! Let us guide you to your next steps in your walk with Christ: tflministries.com/fightchurch ABOUT THE FIGHT LIFE Wherever life finds you, fighting an opponent in the cage or fighting life itself outside the cage, you're not alone. The Fight Life is in your corner, here to support you in all of life's fights and battles, and help you live in grace-filled victory. Our hope is that you will join us online at tflministries.com JOIN US Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/HfxgyukZ1FcggXWi/?mibextid=QwDbR1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tflministries?igsh=MXkwb2toNm1tdXk4eA== Twitter: https://x.com/tfl_ministries?s=21 Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/@TFLministries?si=yEdiHzjZANu6HH0q

Celebrate Easter with TFL! We're so glad you're here. We'll be streaming live monthly on our website, Facebook page and Youtube channel. We are here for you, believe in you and are in your corner. Let us know what you think of Fight Church and how service was for you at tflministries.com/fightchurch

Ever felt like the stress was too much, and no matter how may Hawaiian Punches you had, it just didn't take the edge off? Well, you're not alone! Dakota, Zach AND his wife Katy, talk about the day to day stress of life. From family obligations to the highs and lows of emotions, to competing and living the fight life... often times the fight life can become the stress life. Listen in and learn some way to conquer your stress, steward it, and live life to the fullest! We are so thankful for you joining us here. Please don't hesitate to reach out and join us on our website: tflministries.com.

Ever felt like a failure? Maybe you took a risk and it didn't work out. But you were trying to do something positive! Or maybe you actually made a bad choice, people got hurt, and you're frozen in regret. However you failed, positive or negative, it's so easy to call the grave of failure our home. So how do we climb out of the grave and stay out of the grave? Join Dakota and Zach on a great episode as they discuss three ways to live life to the fullest and overcome failure! As always, we are in your corner! Check out our website and connect with us there: tflministries.com.

What if I fail?... How can I ever try again?... I will fail! Dakota and Zach are back with an absolutely packed episode! We all face fear, we all face pain. If we are to thrive, grow and live a life glorifying God we must leverage and steward opportunity in such a way that we make the most of pain and fear by taking risks. We are in you corner and want to help however we can in your walk with the Lord and life of risk! Be sure to comment and visit us at tflministries.com.

To holiday or not to holiday? Is it okay to celebrate Halloween as a Christian? Ever felt judged by the church for trick or treating, or feel like you need to hide behind your mask for real as you bring your kids door to door? Well what about Christmas? Isn't it obvious? Well... maybe it isn't. We want to dive in with you and see how to navigate this holiday season! We are in your corner! Be sure to visit us at tflministries.com.

Dakota and Zach are back! Whew, it's been a minute. Marriage, computers, job changes, ministry changes... but hey, we're here and we're in your corner! And we're glad you're here! Enjoy this episode and visit us at tflministries.com.

Welcome back! What a joy to be here with you again. This episode is full of all the things that make Cross Choke what it is: a message of hope wrapped in a lot of laughs! Dakota and Zach are also joined by one of their newest Cross Choke Podcasters, Jake Duran. Journey with the team as they take a look at common misconceptions regarding the Gospel. Learn how to better articulate the right words to capture God's heart when sharing your faith and how to better sharpen your skills. Their insight and experience is sure to encourage and challenge you. Please keep sharing and spreading the word about Cross Choke. We are so happy you're here with us! Timestamps for you: 00:45 - Welcome 4:37 - Can Opener 15:14 - Undisputed 46:58 - Cross Examination 54:56 - Walk out Song of the Week 56:29 - Banana Split 1:05:26 - Neck of the Woods 1:07:27 - Look Into It 1:08:55 - Verse of the Week 1:10:06 - Outro and Patrons 1:12:16 - Bloopers As always, thank you for being a valued part of TFL and the CC family! You are an amazing advocate of our ministry and for the Kingdom. Please let us know if you have any prayer requests or help with a question, we are in your corner!

Catch up with Dakota and Zach in this fun and interactive episode! The TFL team looks back on the season and the highlights of what God has done and the doors He's opened. Also enjoy a new resource the team has: Pod Decks. See what Dakota has to share in this improved segment about what the best thing was that ever happened to him and what new skill Zach has been learning. We think you'll enjoy it. The bloopers at the end are sure to make you grin as well… or cringe? Thank you for being a valued part of TFL and the CC family! Please let us know if you have any prayer requests or help with a question, we are always available on social feeds ! In our offseason we are committed to providing exclusive content on Patreon through our podcasts, blogs and posts. We love you all! Join us for one dollar a month at patreon.com/tflministries

It can be tricky navigating a relationship, especially one where your goal is to keep God in the middle. In this episode, join Zach and Dakota as they share their past relational experiences, what worked and what didn’t, and what they learned. Be challenged to reevaluate your relationship through a different lens. If you aren’t in a romantic relationship, then perhaps this episode will help you be prepared if a relationship is something you desire someday. What a blessing to have you here as a valued part of TFL and the CC family! Thank you for joining us and for being an advocate of our ministry and for the Kingdom. Please let us know if you have any prayer requests or help with a question, we are always available through messenger! We love you all!

Thank you for joining us in this very vulnerable and challenging episode. Dakota and Zach share honestly about some of their struggles and where they currently are in life, as well as some of the things they've overcome. We can all benefit from balanced vulnerability and learn from others as we relate to their struggles. This is an episode you don't want to miss! You are so valued as a part of TFL and the CC family! Thank you for joining us here and for advocating for our ministry and the Kingdom. If you ever need prayer or help with a question, we are always available through messenger. We love you all!

He's baaaack! Bogey graciously accepted another invite to join us again on another CC. In this exciting and thought-provoking episode we discuss a new season of life that Bogey finds himself in. If you are going through change or aren't welcome to change, this is a great CC made just for you. Also, enjoy our new segment called Cross Examination.

It does doesn’t it?… Well, sometimes it does. For a lot of us we feel leadership is a heavy burden with unrealistic expectations put on us. It can make us wonder how we ever got into such a place of influence and desire to regress and hide. In this episode of CC, join Dakota and Zach as they guide you through the keys to longevity as a leader. Learn ways to encourage those you lead and stay the course. Thank you for being a valued part of TFL and the CC family! We love you all!

Have you ever considered the consequences of your beliefs as an atheist? As a Christian, have you ever attempted to defend your faith with logic and reason rather than personal experience? In this episode, Dakota and Zach explore different perspectives of the atheistic world view and the responsibility of the Christian to know why they believe the things they believe. It’s important to know how to explain faith in a meaningful way to someone whom may be hostile to the Christian faith. Enjoy listening to this heavy topic through a joyous episode filled with plenty of laughs! Thank you for being a valued part of TFL and the CC family! We love you all!

We are back with season 4! We had a lot of fun recording this episode and chatting about Enneagrams. We dive into the study of Enneagrams and how, with a deeper understanding of them, they can be used to better understand yourself and others. If you aren't sure of your Enneagram, here is a link to a free test: assessment.yourenneagramcoach.com Thank you for being a valued part of TFL and the CC family! Gain access to more content by joining us on Patreon: patron.com/tflministries.

“I just want things to get back to normal.” Have those words entered your mind during this year? Maybe you’ve heard that statement within your family, workplace or academy. This year has been wholly an inconvenience to our day to day living and future plans. Relationships and finances have experienced extreme strain, combined with political unrest, the result is a society left wondering what ever happened to the things that were. It’s easy to just want things back to normal. What if things never go back to normal? What if we’re not meant to go back to normal? And what if none of this took God by surprise? In this season finale, Dakota and Zach discuss possible positives of this forced change we're all experiencing. Be challenged as the Cross Choke team looks to the Bible for examples of uncomfortable changes that weren't accepted immediately but ended up being for the better. Bellow, you will find timestamps for your convenience: 00:45 - Welcome 08:28 - Can Opener 14:58 - Undisputed 41:36 - Walk out Song of the Week 43:07 - Verse of the Week 43:29 - Look into it 45:34 - Outro and Credits 46:31 - Bloopers Thank you for being a valued part of TFL and the CC family! In our off season we are going to continue to provide CC+ episodes and CP for all of our Cornerman at patreon.com/tflministries! Join us there for continued and exclusive content. We love you all!

SPECIAL OFFER: Join us at our White Belt tier for $3 a month and we will send you a complete NLT Bible. If you already have a Bible, then consider it as a gift for someone you know. Visit us here: patreon.com/tflministries. This offer will only last for one week from the time this episode goes live (Nov 9, 2020). Ever felt like you were missing what it takes to go to the next level? Whether in BJJ, ministry, the workforce or any other form of leadership, God wants our goal to be all about brining glory to Him—it's our very reason for being. We all have tools and abilities that make us unique and we're to surrender them to God, thus bringing Him Glory. This is what it means to go to the next level. It’s a pretty easy concept to understand: whatever we do or say, we are to do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father. (Colossians 3:17) But what if it goes deeper than what we do or say, but to who we are? In this episode, follow along with Zach and Dakota as they journey through how to be most effective in our purpose of life and how it all starts with being transparent and fully surrendered to God. Let’s go to the next level. Bellow, you will find timestamps for your convenience: 00:45 - Welcome 04:31 - Can Opener 06:54 - Submission of the Week 13:19 - Undisputed 52:23 - Banana Split 54:15 - Walk out Song of the Week 55:11 - Verse of the Week 55:33 - Look into it 56:47 - Outro and Credits 58:44 - Bloopers Thank you for joining us for this Epsiode. Be sure to catch us next week on Patreon for Cross Choke+! Have a great day.

In this packed episode, Dakota and Zach are joined by a great friend and coach: Bryan Deats! Listen in as Bryan shares about his depth of training and experience as a coach. He shares about overcoming hindrances to training such as character, environment as well as overcoming injuries. Also, Bryan tackles a huge question: What is the most important submission? Be sure to buy some award-winning, wing sauce mix at wingredient.com. We enjoyed answering your question on our Submission of the Week segment! We talked about the upcoming PS5 and our most anticipated games. Also, what are Dakota’s family traditions—is it his yearly beard trimming? Bellow, you will find timestamps for your convenience: 00:45 - Greetings 07:37 - Can Opener 09:28 - Undisputed 1:00:43 - Walk out Song of the Week 1:01:26 - Submission of the Week 1:17:11 - Neck of the Woods 1:17:43 - Look into it 1:18:34 - Verse of the Week 1:19:26 - Outro and Credits 1:20:22 - Bloopers Thank you for being a valued part of TFL and the CC family of podcasts! We love you and are in your corner. If you would like to support our show and unlock access to exclusive content please join us at patreon.com/tflministries.

How can you find better success on the mats? Zach and Dakota evaluate training tips and tricks on how to improve your submission success. From mentality to intent, Zach lays out a progression of control to apply to your game, the first of which being controlling yourself. If we are wanting to control another person we must first control ourselves, especially our emotions. We can’t expect to submit our opponent if we haven’t first submitted ourselves and have developed a sense of self-control and self-awareness. Everything in Jiu Jitsu is rooted in the stability of your own wellbeing. It starts inside. When that is submitted you will find a lot more success in submitting others. There are plenty more take-aways and lessons to learn from this episode. Embrace your Jiu Jitsu journey and be careful comparing to others. If there was no belt system, would you still train? In Submission of the Week the CC team answers a question asking: was Jesus really divine while on earth or did He lay aside His divinity for a season? Dakota and Zach have a great discussion about this—a must listen! Also, how hard is it to hit an Imanari Roll to Heel Hook? Zach shares his insights on how to properly set one up and what some other options are from that position. Our featured Walk Out Song of the week is from KB’s new album, Libre (feat. Tommy Royale). Book of the Week is Lead so Others can Follow by Jim Bradford. And our Verse of the Week: John 3:20-21. Time Stamps: 00:45 - Greetings 06:40 - Can Opener 08:23 - Submission of the Week 22:46 - Undisputed 45:10 - Walk out Song of the Week 46:05 - Book of the Week 47:29 - Verse of the Week 47:58 - Outro 48:41 - Bloopers Thank you for joining us for this episode. Join us next week for Cross Choke+ on patreon.com/tflministries.

In this episode of laughs and challenges, Dakota and Zach had planned on an interview with a very special guest that didn’t quite come to fruition. So, Zach, the Lone Ranger himself, takes the opportunity to share a message that has been on his heart for a while: Don’t Fear! Also, join in as we introduce a new segment called “Submission of the Week”. In this new segment any questions, comments, corrections and concerns submitted will be read and discussed by the Zach and Dakota. You can submit questions in any way you’d like, including carrier pigeon. But anything submitted through Patreon will take priority! Time stamps: Greetings: .43 Can Opener: 5.13 Undisputed: 7.16 Walkout Song 21:16 Book of the Week: 22.00 Submission of the Week: 23:28 Verse of the Week: 33:11 Purple Belt Sponsors 33:42 Bloopers: 34:32 Like always, please leave us a review on your podcast service of choice and consider joining us on patreon.com/tflministries to unlock more content including Cross Choke+ and Cross Punch, additional podcasts exclusive to Patreon. Thank you for joining us for this episode! We will catch you next time!

Cross Choke is back for Season 3! We are honored to serve you with challenging and personal content to help you grow in your walk with God. If you look on social media, glance at the news, discuss current events with friends and family, it's obvious the increased level of unrest in our society today. Does unrest define you? Has the weight of the unknown and the fear of security been taking its toll on your health? If so, in this episode we discuss what it means to regain rest and peace and learn to live in it consistently. If unrest doesn't define you then perhaps you'll learn a few things to help those around you whom are in unrest. Also join in on listening to Dakota's amazing and embarrassing story in our segment Banana Split. Check out our new intro and outro sounds. Get a copy of this episode's book of the week on Amazon. And, lastly, be sure to catch your custom fighter nickname! We give a chance at the end of this episode for you to open up to God in your own way and start your relationship with Him if you haven't already. If you respond and say yes to that invitation, please send us a message so we can celebrate with you and help you grow in your journey with Him and also send you your own Bible. Another exciting announcement is we are now on Patreon! Through Patreon we are giving additional and beneficial content alongside the Cross Choke you already know and love. This includes a brand new and additional podcast called Cross Choke+, allowing access to listen in each week rather than biweekly. Another podcast added to the TFL catalog exclusively on Patreon is Cross Punch, a monthly "ask me anything" podcast. Also, receive early, ad-free access. Unlock a private Cross Choke community, voting privileges, behind the scenes content and much more. Through your Patreon subscription as a TFL Cornerman not only are you gaining access to Patreon-exclusive content and perks (White, Blue and Purple Belt Tiers) you're also helping TFL reach the unreached of combat sports with the truth of Jesus. As a Patron you're becoming a part of proclaiming, investing, planting and resourcing competitors everywhere whom are looking to grow in their faith. Thank you for your support and love. Without you, TFL and Cross Choke wouldn't be what they are. Become a Cross Choke Patron here: patreon.com/tflministries

Welcome to Cross Choke! We are so happy you have found us. Here we discuss topics such as combat sports, music, current events, Christianity and so much more. No matter where you are in your faith, walk in life, whatever occupation; Cross Choke is here to challenge you to live a better life. Be sure to check us out at TFL ministries.com and support us as patreon.com/tflministries

In this exciting and fun season 2 finale, Dakota and Zach are joined by one of their best friends, Jake Duran! Be challenged as Jake shares about his time oversees and what God has been teaching him. Keep watch for two PSN gift cards that will be read throughout the podcast. First come first serve! Cross Choke will be back in August for season 3. We appreciate any of your feedback and suggestions for future shows. Please visit us at tflministries.com. We'll catch you next time!

Ever felt off balance in your relationship with God? Does what you know about Him match what you are experiencing on a daily basis? In this episode, Zach and Dakota unpack ways in which we can get off balance in our relationship with God and how to regain balance within it. Also, the team is joined by a very special guest: Abbi Reitan, Dakota’s wife! She's the first woman to make an appearance on Cross Choke and adds a balanced perspective and a level of joy to the conversation. Remember to leave us a review on your podcast service of choice and visit us at tflministries.com.

Dakota, Zach and their special guest, Bogey Valdez, discuss communication techniques, racism, bigotry and what justice means. With vulnerability and a sincere heart, Bogey shares insights into his 8 years as a peace officer in Salt Lake City. Be challenged in your view of police officers and what the balance of justice is. Bogey also shares what would be his walkout song if he were to compete in the cage, and also his book of the week. Also, check out Micah 6:8 and Isaiah 41:13 as they are both our verses of the week. Fusion Fight League returns to the Majestic Valley Arena, in Kalispell on June 27 at 7pm MST. This event has been approved by all authorities and will comply with all of Montana's Phase II social distancing guidelines. Tickets are on sale on their Facebook page and there is also a livestream paper-view available at Fite.tv. We want to say a special thank you to our podcast sponsor Wingredient. With every purchase made in the next 30 days, wingredient is donating 5 dollars to Convoy of Hope. Support this great cause and get some amazing wing sauce while you’re at it. wingredient.com Please leave us a review on your podcast service and share this episode with anyone you feel it would benefit and check out all things TFL at tflministries.com. Remember that love is the answer and love is eternal. Live in love.

In this community-chosen topic, follow Dakota and Zach as they discuss where they aren’t balanced and what they do to find balance. With their common-sense approach, evaluate what may need adjusting in your own life and apply their four principles of balance appropriately. Some of the verses they pull their principles from are: John 5:2-6, Ephesians 5:15, Proverbs 16:9, Matthew 11:28. How can Zach overcome his patchy beard? Why did Dakota never clip his nails? And Gary Vee makes a surprise visit! Please leave us a rating and visit us at tflministries.com/cornerman.

May the 4th REMAIN with you! From Star Wars and Odin, to competing with a team and bloopers galore at the end of the end, Cross Choke delivers on all levels in this packed episode! Join Dakota and Zach as they discuss the importance of a good cornerman and who the ultimate Cornerman is. Be challenged to view God in a new and enlightened perspective that matches the God of the Bible. If He is in your corner, what kind of Cornerman is He? What does it matter? Please join our TFL Cornerman team at tflministries.com/cornerman.

In this very special episode, Dakota and Zach are honored to be joined by one of their closest mentors, friends and pastors: Randy Lindgren. Join them as they discuss why Randy chose to be a minister, what would be his walkout song, and what is the best advice he could give to a new minister just starting out. This is a fun episode as well as very insightful and full of knowledge. Be sure to leave Cross Choke a review and rating on your podcast service of choice!

BONUS EPISODE! In this fun and packed episode Dakota and Zach discuss what it means to make the most of time spent with God. What about when we have the opportunity to, why is it that we fear along time with Him? Also, what are your thoughts on Batman Returns with Danny DeVito?

Corona Virus is real as is the panic associated with it. How are Christians to react? Where is God in this? Do we get more toilet paper? In this episode Dakota and Zach discuss truths behind what may be seen as unjustified suffering and why the God of the Bible would allow something like the Corona Virus spread across the globe. If you need prayer please visit us at tflministries.com/prayer. It's a confidential way to share what is on your mind and heart, and a way for us to stand with you in prayer.

So, what is a Cross Choke anyways? Join Zach and Dakota as they improv an episode through the origins of Cross Choke and how it's roots grew from The Fight Life Ministries. Learn and apply to your life the ways in which we are all called to answer the fight. From daylight savings to the Corona Virus, this episode covers a lot! Don't forget to let the Cross Choke team know your thoughts on posting every week! tflministries.com

In this PACKED episode Dakota, Zach and Alex Sexton discuss ways to be a better dad, how to learn from failure and how to start a pyramid scheme. Learn more about our special guest, Alex, and what his motivation is in life, the struggles that brought him to Christ and how he started his business. Remember to leave us a review on your podcast service of choice!

Cross Choke is back! Season 2, Episode 8, is packed with nostalgia, truth and laughs! Looking forward, Dakota and Zach set the tone and anchor on what it should always be: the Bible. Listen and learn some ways to properly handle the Word of Truth. Remember to be a part of the show by submitting questions and suggestions at tflministries.com/podcast. Follow us on social media to stay up to date on all things TFL!

Season finale! Dakota and Zach wrap things up with an episode packed full of laughs, sound theology and every segment available! The team asks the question: If Jesus isn't on the cross or in the grave, where is Jesus now? Also, why does it matter to us? A special thank you to the amazing Cross Choke community. We will be returning in January 2020. Remember to give us your feedback on season one at tflministries.com.

There is so much begging for our attention during the Christmas season and it's easy to be distracted from what we can all overlook and take for granted: why Jesus came. Open you Bible and follow along with Dakota and Zach and see what the Bible has to say in regards to the Savior's birth! The team announces a new segment called "Your Neck of the Woods!" Also, ask permission before tackling someone's baby. ;) tflministries.com/podcast

Dakota and Zach are joined by a very special guest, Isiah Rodriguez! Together, the Cross Choke team discusses what it means to have a positive work environment. What was Dakota’s first job? How important is money to Zach? Is Isiah the employee every business wishes they had? Most importantly, is it pronounced roofing or roofing? Learn and apply ways to make the workforce a better place for you and those who are with you. Be a part of the show at tflministries.com/podcast.

In this packed episode, Dakota and Zach discuss ways in which we can develop a higher self-esteem through biblical perspectives and personal experiences. What does God desire for us within self-esteem? How do we balance confidence and humility? Is the God of the Bible truly the only genuine source for a positive self-image and self-self-esteem. The Cross Choke team also introduces a new segment called Banana Split! Remember to be a part of the show at tflministries.com/podcast.

Learn more about your hosts in this fun-filled episode! How did TFL start? How did Dakota come to know Jesus? Find out how Zach is officially an organic hipster who only likes their "last album". Aslo, discover why Dakota has a secret obsession over Vin Diesel.

Want to know more about Dakota and Zach? Check out part one of our interviews! Pineapple on pizza? Favorite R6 operator? We share some fun questions and details about our walk with Jesus. Also, new segments 50/50 and Banana Split are introduced. Please be a part of the show at tflministries.com!