Description: Who are you really working for when you clock in every day? In this episode, brothers Bobby and Gerrad Kough unpack the difference between selfish ambition and holy ambition. They dig into the Greek word behind selfish ambition, which described hired hands working only for what they got out of it. They also cover Gerrad playing football for a paycheck, what it means to work for two different bosses, and why enthusiasm literally means "God within." The takeaway: your heart posture decides which boss you serve, and real fulfillment only comes from Christ. Scripture mentioned: James 3:16, Romans 12:11, 2 Corinthians 5:9, John 13 Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:21 Welcome Back 1:34 Selfish vs Holy Ambition 2:15 What Do You Die To Daily? 5:13 James 3:16 and Hired Hands 9:13 Football for a Paycheck 11:02 Working for Two Bosses 14:47 Enthusiasm Means God Within 21:55 The Porsche That Didn't Satisfy 27:47 Your Coach, Your Playbook If this story stirs something in you, pray on it. If you're searching for more, lean in. Because God is always knocking. The question is: will you answer? YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheKnockPodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RHnXYNOrJi4H0VSxMD9V8 Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knockpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.knock.podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579074172725  

Would your coworkers know you follow Jesus if you never said a word? Bobby and Gerrad sit down with Matt Granados, founder of Life Pulse, bestselling author of Motivate the Unmotivated, and coach to teams at Google and the U.S. Air Force. They get into whether revival is actually showing up at work, why successful men grind through anything that pays but run from what God asks, and why hypocritical Christianity is cured by true Christians. Matt closes with a three step reset for when you've been a stumbling block: repent, slow down, and pay attention to the trail you leave. Scripture mentioned: 2 Corinthians 13:5, Romans 5:3-4, Romans 8:1, Romans 12:2, Ephesians 6:16, Colossians 3:23, Ecclesiastes 6:3, Psalm 127:4, James 2:19, Matthew 7:16, John 10:27 Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:21 Matt Granados is back 1:42 Wild at Heart: warriors or pleasure seekers? 4:31 Would your coworkers know you're a Christian? 6:21 Keeping perspective in seasons of struggle 9:50 Is revival real? 12:59 When Christianity becomes cool 16:40 Discernment, judgment and loving people anyway 19:20 Jesus can come into your cubicle 22:37 The hypocritical Christian problem 24:09 Being the light without saying a word 27:22 Hard things that pay vs. hard things God asks 29:22 The Ferrari vs. the family 33:54 Would they want what you have? 37:06 What to do if you've been a stumbling block 40:52 Conviction vs. condemnation 45:20 Gratitude when you hate your job 51:55 Your job is an assignment 53:09 Do people feel loved when you're there? 57:47 Stay humble and willing to be wrong If this story stirs something in you, pray on it. If you're searching for more, lean in. Because God is always knocking. The question is: will you answer? YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheKnockPodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RHnXYNOrJi4H0VSxMD9V8 Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knockpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.knock.podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579074172725  

Show notes Bobby and Gerrad get real about seasons of struggle: why they happen, what God might be doing in them, and how to keep perspective when you're in the thick of it. They walk through the story of Job, break down the difference between God testing you and the struggles we bring on ourselves, and call out the prosperity gospel lie that your health and wealth measure your faith. Gerrad shares what God showed him through losing their dad, and the brothers close with three practices that help them hold on when life gets hard: an audit of God's faithfulness, solitude, and scripture. Scripture mentioned: Job 1–2, James 1:2–4, Romans 5:3–5, 1 Peter 1:6–7, Acts 5:41, John 15:5, Luke 5:16, Galatians 6:9, Philippians 1:6, 2 Corinthians 4:8–9, Ephesians 6:17 Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:20 Welcome: struggle and refinement 0:57 Struggle isn't always bad 1:55 Job: when suffering isn't your fault 2:59 The carousel: testing vs. habitual sin 4:24 The prosperity gospel lie 5:33 If your church says this, run 6:51 What the Bible says about struggle 8:45 Asking "what" instead of "why" 10:32 Flogged and rejoicing 11:47 How trials forge us 13:21 How to keep perspective in struggle 14:19 #1 The audit: losing our dad 16:37 #2 Solitude: can you sit in silence? 19:55 #3 Scripture 21:51 Life is a blip compared to eternity 23:36 Recap: audit, solitude, scripture 25:10 Wrap-up: testimonies and what's next If this story stirs something in you, pray on it. If you're searching for more, lean in. Because God is always knocking. The question is: will you answer? YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheKnockPodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RHnXYNOrJi4H0VSxMD9V8 Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knockpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.knock.podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579074172725

Bobby and Gerrad are back for Season 2, with Bobby now in Arizona and Gerrad in St. Louis. They get honest about relying on God when life doesn't go their way, the difference between conviction and condemnation, and what spiritual warfare actually looks like. Gerrad shares the night his one-year-old daughter started having seizures and what happened when he and Katie dropped to their knees and prayed. They close with a prayer a friend sent after their backpacking trip that fired them both up. Scripture mentioned: Ephesians 6, Romans 8:1, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Matthew 11:12, Matthew 6:26–30, John 10:10, Matthew 7:21–23, 1 Peter 5:8 Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:20 We're back: Season 2 2:04 The pause, life updates and church shopping in Arizona 7:24 Relying on God vs. saying we surrender 8:48 The student-driver steering wheel 11:20 Rebelling when God's answer isn't ours 14:05 Consequences vs. spiritual attacks 16:29 Ephesians 6 and how the enemy works 18:51 Lukewarm faith and justifying sin 22:20 Gerrad's story: the night Violet had seizures 28:25 Condemnation vs. conviction 29:55 Take every thought captive 31:27 What's coming in Season 2 32:37 The prayer: "violence of action" 35:45 Righteous anger and staying alert 38:17 There's a lion in the jungle 40:00 Wrap-up If this story stirs something in you, pray on it. If you're searching for more, lean in. Because God is always knocking. The question is: will you answer? YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheKnockPodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RHnXYNOrJi4H0VSxMD9V8 Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knockpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.knock.podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579074172725

In Part 2 of Katie Kough's powerful testimony, we pick up right after her escape from an abusive marriage and the terrifying discovery of an unexpected pregnancy. Katie shares how navigating single motherhood and overcoming a decade-long eating disorder pushed her to completely reinvent herself, leading her to absolutely crush it in the corporate sales world—climbing from the bottom of the dashboard to the second-highest producer in her company as a way to maintain control. But God was calling her to true surrender. Katie opens up about meeting Gerrad, the challenging transition of leaving the Catholic church for a grace-based relationship with Jesus, and the ultimate leap of faith: leaving her lucrative corporate career to answer the high calling of being a stay-at-home mom. Featured Resource: To help teach your little ones how to anchor their identity early on, check out Katie Kough's newly released children's book, Loved Unconditionally. It's a beautifully illustrated tool that teaches children that no matter the circumstances or mistakes they make, their true identity is safely rooted in Christ. Grab your copy on Amazon: https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fa.co%2Fd%2F0dpxY4cQ%3Futm_source%3Dig%26utm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_content%3Dlink_in_bio%26fbclid%3DPAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnHQggIl4IbFE1wMIiVTA-qXOA_Pu4FUb7zRfL9mU2pC-akbDNvNfyTXvqbqE_aem_FLsxIqiIoBeHk33Nby_joQ&e=AUDYw-g-YeAUfE3gt_0IdDI26yMZ5SP_wSfNsR7CPzEXi3IAeATxqM78n1Rs6VCwPNEXk9afCwOz9DHcG3YvZ2fM_aeM9_6Skcop4dJ7D_qKIol2wUDSKU8vO30eBw_3yU5XoMOcG5UOGQLB8AJ90ck Follow Katie for updates on Instagram: @author_katiekough The Knock Podcast grows strictly through your organic support. If this conversation challenged or encouraged you, please leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, share it with someone who needs hope, or tag us in a story on Instagram so we can continue pushing the gospel further. YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/3BomTaDmywY Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RHnXYNOrJi4H0VSxMD9V8?si=abdaced21f644281 Connect with us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knockpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61...

Welcome to Episode 42 of The Knock Podcast. Today, Bobby and Gerrad are joined by a very special guest—Gerrad's wife, Katie Kough. In Part 1 of this incredibly raw and vulnerable testimony, Katie pulls back the curtain on her journey from a tradition-heavy, works-based upbringing to a true, grace-based relationship with Jesus. She dives into the "drift" of her high school and college years, the reality of hiding a physically abusive marriage behind the "optics" of a good Christian life, and the pivotal night she finally found the courage to escape. If you've ever felt like your faith was just a checklist of religious duties, or if you find yourself trapped in a season where you don't know how to ask for help, this episode is a reminder that you don't have to walk through the fire alone. Featured Resource: To help teach your little ones how to anchor their identity in Christ early on, check out Katie Kough's newly released children's book, Loved Unconditionally. It's a beautifully illustrated tool that teaches children that no matter the circumstances, their true identity is safely rooted in Christ. Grab your copy on Amazon: https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fa.co%2Fd%2F0dpxY4cQ%3Futm_source%3Dig%26utm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_content%3Dlink_in_bio%26fbclid%3DPAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnHQggIl4IbFE1wMIiVTA-qXOA_Pu4FUb7zRfL9mU2pC-akbDNvNfyTXvqbqE_aem_FLsxIqiIoBeHk33Nby_joQ&e=AUDYw-g-YeAUfE3gt_0IdDI26yMZ5SP_wSfNsR7CPzEXi3IAeATxqM78n1Rs6VCwPNEXk9afCwOz9DHcG3YvZ2fM_aeM9_6Skcop4dJ7D_qKIol2wUDSKU8vO30eBw_3yU5XoMOcG5UOGQLB8AJ90ck Follow Katie for updates on Instagram: @author_katiekough The Knock Podcast grows strictly through your organic support. If this conversation challenged or encouraged you, please leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, share it with someone who needs hope, or tag us in a story on Instagram so we can continue pushing the gospel further. YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/3BomTaDmywY Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RHnXYNOrJi4H0VSxMD9V8?si=abdaced21f644281 Connect with us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knockpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61...

In Part 2 of this raw conversation, Bobby and Gerrad shift their focus from personal pruning to the heavy, intentional responsibility of parenting and family discipleship. The guys pull back the curtain on leadership in the home, discussing how a parent's attitude directly influences their children and why doing "nothing" is the fastest way to drift in your household's faith. From navigating Matt Chandler's Family Discipleship to breaking down the critical difference between parenting out of fear versus leading with unconditional love, this episode is an urgent reminder for men to step up, set the culture, and align spiritually with their spouses. Featured Resource: To help teach your little ones these same foundational truths early on, check out Katie Kough's incredible children's book, Loved Unconditionally. It's a wonderful tool that teaches children that no matter the circumstances, their true identity is safely rooted in Christ. Grab your copy here: https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fa.co%2Fd%2F0dpxY4cQ&e=AUBTrPMbap6u1PwxKsjePm3qp4IwiL8l9crgq0qtqVQmJsHNNNFD-oy4idPuwqcsoT3rr4FK2dongxSrKeISVHT1SCr3Uh0aI79M4xYpyVefjBuKKAoh8ew4_jB49YBjOlk1i0Mwm10d4X0KCyrTxGg Follow for updates on Instagram: @author_katiekough Drop a comment below: How are you actively setting the spiritual tone in your home today? The Knock Podcast grows strictly through your organic support. If this conversation challenged or encouraged you, please leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, share it with another father, or tag us in a story on Instagram so we can continue pushing the gospel further.

What happens when life is good and business is thriving, but your spirit feels entirely restless? In Part 1 of this candid "Brother Barry" conversation, Bobby and Gerrad pull back the curtain on the subtle traps of success, self-reliance, and the spiritual pruning process. If you've ever tried to white-knuckle your way through life or whispered "I got this," this episode is a powerful reality check on what happens when we stop sitting at the feet of Jesus. Drop a comment below: Where is your identity truly anchored right now? Subscribe so you don't miss Part 2, where the guys pivot into family discipleship and male leadership in the household! If you got value from this talk, please leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us share more testimonies. If this story stirs something in you—pray on it. If you're searching for more—lean in. Because God is always knocking. The question is: will you answer? YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/2DEbT_7EE3Q Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RHnXYNOrJi4H0VSxMD9V8?si=abdaced21f644281 Connect with us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knockpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61...

Welcome back to Part 2 of our conversation with Edward Leber where he opens up about the reality of living with a severe heart condition and how a medical disqualification from the military redirected his path into engineering and endurance sports. This journey eventually sparked an incredible mission to run a half or full marathon in all 50 states alongside his father. But the physical hurdles are only a fraction of the story. Edward details a terrifying recent medical emergency: surviving a 2.5-hour episode of Ventricular Tachycardia (V-Tach) while fully conscious—a literal medical anomaly. This led to a new type of ICD device being implanted under his sternum just months after the birth of his daughter. Together, we dive deep into the unseen "war between the ears," wrestling with God's plan, dismantling subtle idols of self-reliance, and why we must fight the enemy's tactic of isolation by boldly sharing our testimonies. If this story stirs something in you—pray on it. If you're searching for more—lean in. Because God is always knocking. The question is: will you answer? YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/UcxI6dW8UMo Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RHnXYNOrJi4H0VSxMD9V8?si=abdaced21f644281 Connect with us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knockpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61...

Welcome back to The Knock Podcast. In Part 1 of this incredible testimony, Bobby and Gerrad sit down with a member of their own church home team, Edward Leber. Edward shares a story that completely defies medical logic, beginning with a heart attack at just 18 hours old. After being care-flighted to Dallas Children's Hospital and spending six weeks in the ICU, Edward was greenlit for a heart transplant. However, after contracting spinal meningitis, he was deemed too unhealthy to receive the new heart. In an amazing turn of events, his failing heart built its own "collaterals"—additional veins or arteries—to bypass the blockage, allowing him to heal and eventually go home without a single surgery. Beyond the medical anomaly, the guys dive deep into the emotional weight of medical anxiety, the power of his family's faithful mantra to "expect miracles," and the profound difference between shaking your fist at God to ask "why" versus rejoicing in the positive "why" of His blessings. This episode is a powerful reminder that while we may face physical limitations, God equips us to do exactly what we were created to do. If this story stirs something in you—pray on it. If you're searching for more—lean in. Because God is always knocking. The question is: will you answer? YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/XjE0Y3ODIWA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RHnXYNOrJi4H0VSxMD9V8?si=abdaced21f644281 Connect with us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knockpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61...