Afternoons with Dave is where faith, life, and the occasional Buc-ee’s detour come together. Whether it’s encouragement for your day, a fresh perspective on scripture, or just a good laugh, you’ll find it here. Real talk, real hope, and maybe a few Texas adventures along the way.
Latest episodes
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Pray BIG Prayers
Pray BIG PrayersWhen was the last time you said, “It’s just too hard... it’s impossible... there’s no way”? My buddy Zach has been thinking about a career change lately. He’s been…
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Pray BIG Prayers
Pray BIG PrayersWhen was the last time you said, “It’s just too hard... it’s impossible... there’s no way”? My buddy Zach has been thinking about a career change lately. He’s been…
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Adulting Is A Blessing
When was the last time you got a cavity? It’s funny, I used to never get them when I was a kid, and I used to fight my parents about going to the dentist, but as I’ve gotten older,…
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When Someone Crosses Your Mind
Sometimes people just cross your mind, you know? And what do you do when that happens, you just let the thought fade?I was chatting with my wife Heidi last night when I got home fr…
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The Fireman's Prayer
In many firehouses across the country, there’s a poem hanging on the wall called The Fireman’s Prayer. It was written in the 1950s by Wichita, Kansas firefighter A.W. “Smokey” Linn…
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God Grows Us
When was the last time you looked back and noticed how far you’ve come and grown? It can be surprising, right? Growth sneaks up on you, like a plant. It starts with a little seed,…
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Guard Your Heart
With the kids going back to school, pumpkin spice stuff back in stores, and before you know it, a season change, maybe now is the time for a social media change?Not everyone deserv…
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The Blessing Of A Detour
Sometimes detours happen, right? You're heading down one path, and then God redirects you to something new.Sometimes it's literally a detour when you're driving. That happened to m…
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Starving For Real Connection In A Connected World
Have you ever thought about how we’re more connected than ever? You can pick up your phone or hop online and chat with someone on the other side of the planet in an instant. But no…
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Forgiving Dad
Why is forgiveness so hard? My good friend Jeniffer shares the deeply personal story of finally forgiving her dad, Claude, after 12 years of pain. It’s a powerful reminder that for…
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What the Woman at the Well Teaches Us About Being Known
When the woman at the well met Jesus, He already knew her whole story: the painful parts, the complicated parts, and the parts she may have wanted to hide. But He didn't shame her.…
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What Eve Teaches Us About Trust
In Adam and Eve’s story, everything began to shift with one question: "Did God actually say…?" That same kind of doubt can still sneak in today, slowly changing how we see God, His…
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What Noah Teaches Us About Obedience
When we were kids, the story of Noah's Ark was usually about animals, a big boat, and a rainbow. But when you revisit the story as an adult, you see something deeper: obedience whe…
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What Moses Teaches Us About Feeling Unqualified
Moses didn’t respond to God’s call with confidence. He responded with, “Who am I?”If you’ve ever felt unqualified for what’s in front of you, God’s answer to Moses may be exactly w…
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What Moses Teaches Us About Feeling Unqualified
Moses didn't respond to God's call with confidence. He responded with, "Who am I?" If you've ever felt unqualified for what's in front of you, God's answer to Moses may be exactly…
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Tearing Up Because Of A Penny?
They’re going to stop making pennies next year?! Sure, it’s just a cent, but pennies are priceless to me.Learn more about the phasing out of the penny here: https://www.wsj.com/fin…
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The Joy of Doing Nothing
It seems like we always have to fill every moment, but there’s something really beautiful about just letting the day unfold, right? Does that feel a little uncomfortable, especiall…