A deconstructing missionary examines Christian culture against the authority of Scripture
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Whether Recording and performing songs for shows or events, producing, co-hosting alongside legends, guesting on “sheet shows”, or interviewing dozens of wrestlers, Matt Koon has done it all in the world of podcasts, except have his own show, the time is now. Total Engagement with Matt Koon is your weekly immersive wrestling experience. Each episode will feature an interview with an interactive current or former wrestler, as well as weekly segments, surprises, and unique experiences. Tune in ...
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Matt Koon is a wrestling fan who has gotten to live a wrestling fans dream; create music for tv wrestlers, host podcasts with legends, and most importantly make a ton of wrestling friends! Join Matt and one of his Wrestling Friends each week (some you may know, some you might not) as they explore topics in wrestling today, fanship, the IWC, and content creation in a fun conversation. Join us each week for Wrestling Friends with Matt Koon and become a wrestling friend too!
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"If you left the church because you had a bad experience with people, you didn't have a relationship with God, you had a relationship with people." - A really dumb thing to say Let's talk.Por Corey Koon
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46 - My Friend Mike (Episode 3: The one where we sort of debate)
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Post modernism, apologetics, suffering, doubt, the universe, a burrito advertisement, and a debate about the existence of God. Enjoy.Por Corey Koon
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It's often tempting to interpret Jesus through our own cultural lens. But taking an honest approach to who Jesus was will require exiting our culture and stepping into his... if that's even possible.Por Corey Koon
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44 - Joshua Blahyi (aka "General Buttnaked") Interview
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Joshua Milton Blahyi (aka "General Buttnaked"), often referred to as the "Modern Day Saul" has been held responsible for around 20,000 deaths during the Liberian Civil War. But his story doesn't end there. After a dramatic, Damascus Road-like conversion in the midst of the war, Blahyi became a drastically different man with a different outlook on h…
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The fundamentalist literal reading of the Bible leads to some pretty interesting views - one of them being an actual mark that followers of the antichrist receive that destines their souls to eternally serving this beast in hell. Crazy stuff. Unfortunately it's not really true... like at all...Por Corey Koon
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Back in the 19th century, the Dismal Dane went on a rampage against the church with the greatest and most deadly weapon he had - a pen, in the battlefield of his day - the newspaper column. What resulted was an attack that is just as much relevant for us as it was for the Dutch almost 200 years ago.Por Corey Koon
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Don't waste your life. Waste someone else's!Por Corey Koon
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This episode is not about long skirts or grape juice or hell (but we might get there eventually). For now, let's take a moment to go to the core of what fundamentalism is and where we might find it.Por Corey Koon
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Evangelical Christianity is often centered around the gospel message, which is often reduced to words spoken. Is this all that Jesus intended? Is there something missing? Is The Godfather overrated? I'll answer at least two of those questions in this episode.Por Corey Koon
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Tearing apart, criticizing, and demolishing is easy, building is not. So as we are deconstructing elements of our faith, where do we begin the process of reconstructing that which is good? How do we put back together the Lego house, currently scattered across the floor in a million pieces, into something better than before?…
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If you are flying in an airplane and decide to deconstruct it, don't be surprised when you crash. Deconstructing is insanely beneficial for the growth of a Christian, but where's the line? When is deconstruction dangerous? When does deconstruction become demolition?Por Corey Koon
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CM Punk, Soft, Dave, are Elite leaving AEW and more!
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Wrestling Friends- On this episode of Wrestling Friends with Matt Koon Matt answers your questions about Cm Punk, The Elite, CM Punk, Meltzer, Cm Punk, Collision, and CM Punk, Special thanks to this week's sponsor! Manscaped- Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code WR20 at Manscaped.com. FOLLOW AND SUBSCRIBE TO ALL {NEED YOUR NEW LINK TREE} Sto…
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Wrestling Friends- On this episode of Wrestling Friends with Matt Koon YOU are the Wrestling Friend! Its "Ask Matt Anything" and Matt answered a variety of questions from Twitter on wrestling, music, mental health, and more. Plus: Are the Young Bucks WWE bound? All this and more on this episode of Wrestling Friends. Manscaped.Com get 20% and Free s…
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How does an atheist feel when they walk into a store and hear Christian music playing? In this episode, I sit back down with Mike to talk about Christian music. Although not a Christian, he grew up on Steven Curtis Chapman, DC Talk, Kirk Franklin, etc. The conversation leads us into the present, which deepens the conversation far beyond music and i…
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CMFTR headlines AEW Collision. Plus Nick Hausman guests!
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On this episode of Wrestling Friends with Matt Koon, Matt talks about CMFTR headlining Collision, if Cody was initially pencilled to win at Mania and much much more. Plus Nick Hausman from Haus of Wrestling joins to talk how to create your own space in the crowded field of content creation, plus new shortcomings, brawl out and whether MJF is truly …
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Apologetics is typically an intellectual approach to defending the "faith." Philosophy, logic, science, etc. But is this really what we should be defending? Did Peter know that his encouragement to believers to continue doing what is good despite pushback and persecution would be used to justify arguing with atheists centuries later?…
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Does good faith criticism of AEW exist? Is it allowed to? Plus guest Raj Giri and the Cm Punk announcement!
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Hello Wrestling friends! On this episode of Wrestling Friends, Raj Girl joins the show to talk about founding WrestlingInc.Com, Cody Rhodes, social media, and what AEW can do to improve. Also, Matt gives his opinions on the recent announcement off CM Punk returning, a review of AEW dynamite, and whether or not good faith criticism of AEW is allowed…
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Kate Elizabeth from Fightful! Also, MY bias against THAT journalist.
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Hello Wrestling friends! On this episode of Wrestling Friends, we are joined by Miss Katefabe herself, Miss Kate Elizabeth from Fightful.Com, as we talk about women wrestling fans, women wrestling, jouranlism, and topics of the day including Cody, collision and of course Punk. In addition Matt gives his opinion on watching the new ROh for the first…
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33 - My Friend Mike (A story of deconversion)
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Mike, a pastor's kid who lost his faith while attending Christian college, shares his story, his struggles, and his own unique perspective on Christianity. In this episode, I interview my long time best friend and cousin, the person who has influenced me more than anyone else, the one who taught me how to think deeply, and the person with whom I sh…
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Doubt is authentic. It's real. It's something so many Christians struggle with. But is it good? Does doubt strengthen your faith or weaken it? And should we be praised for doubting or condemned? In this episode, we'll venture into the darkness of doubt, the silence of skepticism.Por Corey Koon
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CM Punk returns, AEW draft, and wrestling friend Corey Ryan Forrester!
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Hello Wrestling Friends! This week on wrestling friends, we are joined by one of Matt's best friends in the entire world, comedian Corey Ryan Forrester! In addition to the conversation about comedy in wrestling, content creation, and what's great in wrestling right now, Matt gives his dumb opinions on WWE momentum slowing, the AEW billion dollar de…
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Colby Corino, a wrestling success story.
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Hello Wrestling Friends! Join us this week as we are joined by a true wrestling success story, Colby Corino. Hear Matt's friend Colby talk about his perseverance over addiction and winning the battle against mental health as he prepares for what is sure to be a long and prosperous wrestling career. Hear tales of being on the road, what hooked him o…
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Cannot wait to get going again! After a season of intellectual and psychological hibernation, I'm back, and things are getting even more awkward... This season we'll get into topics like doubt, apologetics, fundamentalism, worldliness, Satan, The Chosen, and some surprise interviews with friends you won't want to miss!…
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Wrestling Friends Debut Episode! Guest Cameron Hawkins AKA Ceehawk
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Hello Wrestling Friends! Welcome to the first episode of Wrestling Friends with Matt Koon. Join us this week as Matt is joined by The Ringer writer, content creator, and twitter IWC mainstay Cameron Hawkins also known as Ceehawk! Join Matt and Cam as they talk about content creation, representation in wrestling, wrestling fanship, and all points in…
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The Last Episode: FTR with Dax harwood LIVE in LA!
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On THIS The Final episode of FTR with Dax Harwood, you get to hear FTR with Dax LIVE! YES, this is our live show from LA. Enjoy it, laugh along and hear from Dax and Matt's well as guests Cash, Spears, Wardlow, Hobbs, and Sapp. Its a special day full of special memories and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Love yall. Tune in NEXT week for a …
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ON this episode of FTR With Dax Harwood, Dax tells the complete story of his battles with Anxiety and makes an announcement about the future of the show. Special thanks to this week's sponsors! Factor- Head to FACTORMEALS.com/FTR50 and use code FTR50 to get 50% off your first box Butcher Box- Get free Chicken Thighs for a Year and $20 off your firs…
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The State of Pro Wrestling
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On this week's episode of FTR With Dax Harwood, Dax gives his thoughts on the state of the pro wrestling business in 2023 including reaction to recent critiques by Bret Hart, the WWE sale, and the AEW ALL-In show at Wembly stadium (and the match Dax would book if he could.) Of course Dax also talks on FTR's triumphant win on AEW television to becom…
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Tag Team March Madness! A Champ is crowned, PLUS March Madness omnibus!
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On this episode of FTR with Dax Harwood, Dax takes through the entire 64 team field of the Greatest Tag Teams of All Time culminating in a never before heard Elite 8, Final Four, Championship match, and Winner!!! Special Thanks to our sponsors: MANSCAPED Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code FTR at Manscaped.com. That’s 20% off with free ship…
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Bret Hart: The Steve Austin Feud!
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On this episode of FTR with Dax Harwood Dax talks about one of his favorite wrestlers in one of the high points in their career. Of Course, we are talking about Bret Hart, and on this episode we cover Brets career from his comeback in 1996 through his feud with Stone Cold Steve Austin which culminated in their fabled double turn match at Wrestleman…
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Triple H
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Today on FTR with Dax we talk all about Dax's relationship na views of one of the most pivotal figures in wrestling history, Triple H! All the way from the first time Dax saw him wrestle, all the way through the last time they talked, it's a rare and fascinating insight into one of the most powerful men in wrestling. Special thanks to this week's s…
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Revival vs. American Alpha, and WHO could be next for FTR?
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This week on FTR With Dax Harwood, Dax talks about potential future opponents for FTR, we do a watchalong of American Alpha vs. Revival from NXT Takeover Dallas, and we get our March madness down to a sweet 16. It is a JAM packed episode, and we finalize plans for the LIVE show in Los Angeles March 30th. Get your tickets at FTRwithDax.Com! Special …
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FTR RETURNS & TAG TEAM MARCH MADNESS!!
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This week on FTR With Dax Harwood, DAX talks about FTR’s return to AEW at Revolution 2023! How he felt, how iy happened, and what the future might hold. But thats not all! It’s Tag Team March Madness! Dax has made a 64 team bracket and you are invited to follow along at Linktree.Com/FTRwithDax and we go through the very difficult first round of wha…
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The Rise and Fall of THE PINNACLE.
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This week on FTR With Dax Harwood, Dax talks about a can’t miss faction that kinda did, The Pinnacle. Hear about the beginnings and why it was put together all the way through the Stadium Stampede match, with every detail along the way explored and revised with stories behind the scenes all along the way. Included are stories about the Blood and Gu…
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Dax Reviews WWE Elimination Chamber and Mercedes in NJPW!
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On this episode of FTR with Dax Harwood, Dax reviews a WWE live event, the latest Elimination Chamber, as well as three matches from NJPW battle in the valley, including the return of Mercedes Monet, FKA Sasha Banks! Every match of Elimination Chamber from both chamber matches as well as three matches from the latest NJPW event starring the return …
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The Usos!
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This week, on FTR with Dax Harwood, Dax talks about a couple young men who he thinks may go down as the greatest tag team of all time, Jey and Jimmy, The Usos! From talking about being part of wrestling's most legendary family, to talking about their future, Dax goes in depth on the feud between The Usos and The Revival in the WWE in the summer of …
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Full Gear 2020 - The Young Bucks vs. FTR I !
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On this episode of FTR with Dax Harwood we cover Full Gear 2020, where in addition to talking about each match and the event as whole, a deep dive is done on the entire build up to the FTR - Bucks match and a examination of that match between those two mighty teams. Included is Dax's thoughts in retrospect about his own behavior, thoughts, and feel…
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Brooklyn Takeover 2
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On this episode of FTR with Dax Harwood, Dax goes over the entire NXT Brooklyn 2 takeover card and does a watch along of the first televised meeting between DIY (Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano) and the Revival. Included in this episode are the finale words on Road Dogg, what he thinks about Sami Zayn's rise to the top, and the finish of the Broc…
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AEW Debut
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*Donate to the family of Jay Briscoe at jaybriscoe.com* On this episode of FTR with Dax Harwood, Dax talks about the debut in AEW of FTR, formerly the Revival! Hear the entire story of how Dax felt about Cody Rhodes saying "FTR,", the Bucks and Cash Wheeler exchanging "The World will Rejoice" tweets, their WWE release, controversy about the tradema…
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*This Episode was recorded before the tragic and untimely death of Jay Briscoe. We have decided to let the show run "as-is." Dax has a statement at the beginning of the episode regarding the tragic passing of Jay.* On this episode of FTR with Dax, we explore one of the most "what could have been" factions in wrestling history, "FTRKO." Of course it…
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The Revival Begins!!
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On this episode of FTR with Dax Harwood, Dax talks about the beginning of The Revival. When they met, why they teamed, what they did and all the stories in between! Included are stories about winning the titles for the first time, what people in developmental didn't like them, who did, and who gets credit for their name and the origin story of The …
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Dog Collar
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On the second episode of FTR with Dax, we bring a very compelling, funny, and even emotional episode as Dax talks about what has become already a legendary encounter, Briscoe's vs. FTR, Dog Collar match, from Final Battle 2022. Never have you heard this kind of a breakdown from a wrestler so recently removed from a match, not to mention THIS match.…
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FTR with DAX Debut Episode! Ep 1: PUNK
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PUNK It's the debut of what has certainly been the most talked about new wrestling podcast, FTR with Dax! On this special debut outing Dax talks about a man he has teamed with, wrestled against, and became good friends with over the past year. That is the polarizing wrestling legend, the best in the world, CM PUNK. Dax talks about being a fan of Pu…
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This Thursday, RIGHT HERE, Dax Harwood is bringing you an entirely different type of wrestling podcast. A current wrestler, in the prime of his career, talking about all of the moments he has participated in, and all of the moments that shaped him as a wrestler. He is outspoken, opinionated, polarizing, and one half of what many think is the greate…
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On the final episode of The Gentleman Villain Podcast (without) William Regal We say goodbye to our beloved show and wish Mr. Regal only the very best.. but THEN we introduce the newest podcast co-hosted by Matt Koon, announce who it is with, and this very special wrestler in the prime of his career makes a run in and answers a few fun questions ab…
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After spending almost a year in Liberia, I'm back in the states and my brain is a scrambled egg. Culture shock, freezing rain, and dark days have left me in a state of muddled confusion. But I finally managed to squeeze out an episode. I recorded a version of this episode that was scripted, but I found it rather boring and wooden. So I plugged the …
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On this, the second to last Gentleman Villain WITHOUT William Regal episode ever, Co-Host Matt Koon reads Mr. Regal's "Do's and Don'ts of Professional Wrestling", which is as chock full as you'd expect of wise and useful information you probably won't hear anywhere else. Also on this episode, a follow up on the MJF storyline, and another clue about…
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Mr. Regal in AEW
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Today's episode is Gentleman Villain WITHOUT William Regal.Join Matt Koon with guest Jon Alba as the cover Mr. Regal's run in AEW, his exit, the information we now know about Mr, Regal's future, as well as the future of the podcast. It's a fun episode where we drop a couple of hints about a brand new podcast as well as the AEW run of the Gentleman …
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Lord of the TV Title again, again AND again!
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This week on Gentleman Villain, Mr, Regal talks about his last three TV title reigns as only he can do. Hear all about the magical time in WCW, as well as the wide variety of folks he had to wrestle to defend that title. Of Course, it being Mr. Regal, there might be a story or two mixed within, and that is what makes it the Gentleman Villain the po…
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Megasode!!! Claudio, Mox, and MJF
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Celebrate Thanksgiving with Mr Regal as we share three recent episodes involving people very much in Mr. Regal's life in one way or another the past few months. Claudio, Mox, and MJF from their respective episodes of GV. Were there clues, were there signs? Listen today to find out and have an amazing Thanksgiving!!BLUE CHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when…
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When the gospel becomes an instrument of cultural colonization, missions ceases to be missions.Por Corey Koon
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