The Rev Rx Podcast | Conversations On What Matters Most

What happens when you've already reached the top?

At just 19 years old, Shannon Miller had become one of the most decorated American gymnasts of all time. She was a member of the legendary 'Magnificent Seven' that won team gold at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, and also captured individual gold on the balance beam.

But some of Shannon's greatest lessons came after the medals.

In this conversation, Shannon takes us behind the scenes of her Olympic journey - including the fall on vault that preceded one of the greatest moments of her career - and shares the simple question her mother asked her before her final Olympic performance: "Did you do the work?"

We talk about controlling what you can control, why failure is part of the process, and how to keep moving forward when life doesn't go according to plan.

Shannon also opens up about the difficult transition from elite athlete to everyday life, becoming a mother, and the routine doctor's appointment (which she almost cancelled) that ultimately led to an ovarian cancer diagnosis.

Her cancer journey completely changed the way she thinks about health, priorities, goals, and asking for help - and we unpack it all in this incredible conversation.

Whatever season you're walking through today, keep taking the next step forward. Failure isn't the end of the story, it's just one chapter.

Learn more about Shannon Miller and her work, including Salto Health, through the links below:

https://saltohealth.com
https://shannonmiller.com

A SPECIAL NOTE: OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Shannon's story is an important reminder to listen to your body, keep your appointments, and advocate for your health. She nearly cancelled the appointment that led to her ovarian cancer diagnosis.

Learn more about ovarian cancer, its signs and symptoms, and available resources through the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) by visiting https://ovarian.org

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Have you ever opened your Bible genuinely wanting to understand it, only to feel confused by unfamiliar places, customs, names, history, or language?

You're not alone.

In this episode of The Rev Rx Podcast, host Chad Potts sits down with Brad Gray and Brad Nelson from Walking The Text to explore one of the biggest keys to understanding Scripture: context.

This conversation unpacks why the Bible can feel difficult for modern readers, and how our 21st-century Western perspective can cause us to miss important details. We walk through 6 important lenses for understanding the Bible (history, geography, culture, language, literary design, and visual setting) - giving vivid examples from Scripture.

We also discuss The Lord's Prayer as a prime example of words most Christians can recite, but may not fully understand the meaning behind them.

If you've ever thought, 'I want to read my Bible, but I just don't understand it' - this conversation will give you practical tools to help Scripture come alive.

Brad Gray & Brad Nelson are part of Walking The Text, an organization dedicated to helping people understand the Bible in its ancient context so they can live it out faithfully today.

Their work includes:
-The Lord's Prayer documentary film, now showing on Angel Studios
-The Sacred Thread, a multimedia project further exploring The Lord's Prayer
-Teaching Series online videos / podcast episodes to tackle difficult texts
-Fully immersive website dedicated to Biblical context

Learn more:
walkingthetext.com
thesacredthread.com - get FREE access today (limited time offer)

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If you're a man who wants to go beyond just listening and start growing alongside other Christian men, check out The Rev Rx Collective.

For just $5/month (or choose the annual plan to get 2 months free), you'll get access to private Rev Rx Online Bible Studies, exclusive conversations and Q&A's, early access select episodes, practical resources, and a community of men who want to grow in their faith.

Come grow with us inside The Rev Rx Collective!
Check it out here: https://revrx.circle.so/revrxcollectivehome

Why do we sometimes react in ways we immediately regret - even when we know better?

Maybe you get defensive when your spouse makes a simple comment. Maybe anger takes over before you have time to think. Or maybe you shut down, withdraw, or say something you wish you could take back.

In this episode, host Chad Potts sits down with clinical psychologist and author Dr. Kelly Flanagan to unpack what actually happens when we get triggered - and how we can learn to respond better.

In this episode, you'll discover:
what it actually means to be emotionally triggered
the difference between a reaction and a response
how your nervous system affects conflict and communication
how fear and shame influence relationship patterns
why 'that's just the way I am' may not be a good excuse
practical steps for becoming less triggered and more intentional

Dr. Kelly Flanagan is a clinical psychologist and the author of 'The Road Less Triggered'. His work helps people understand their emotional patterns, navigate conflict, build better and healthier relationships, and move from triggers towards connection.

If you've ever wondered 'why do I react like this?' - this episode is for you!

Connect with Dr. Kelly Flanagan:
https://drkellyflanagan.com/books/

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What do you do when the Bible doesn't specifically address the question you're facing?

There are some things Scripture makes incredibly clear.

But what about things like gambling? war? abortion? cohabitation? transgenderism? divorce and remarriage? and even use of AI?

There are countless everyday decisions where we can't simply point to a chapter and verse and say 'there's my answer'?

That's where Biblical wisdom comes in.

On this episode, I sit down with author, pastor, and Christian thought leader Daniel Darling to discuss these topics and more, including material from his book 'Biblical Wisdom for Everyday Life: Ethical Answers for Cultural Questions'.

Daniel argues that when considering these questions, our heart posture matters.

Instead of thinking 'What can I get away with?'

Maybe the better question is:

'How can I best honor God?'

Together, we explore how Christians today can apply the whole of Scripture to modern questions - even when it doesn't specifically name the issue we're facing.

We also tackle the tension between rules and relationship when it comes to Christianity. God's commands aren't simply arbitrary restrictions, but guardrails given to us by a loving Father who created us and knows what leads to our fluorishing.

The goal isn't to figure out exactly where the line is so we can get as close to it as possible.

It's to ask genuinely: 'How can I live a life that honors God in all I say an do."

If you're seeking that kind of life, this episode is for you!

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Connect with Daniel:
https://danieldarling.com
https://danieldarling.substack.com

Order 'Biblical Wisdom for Everyday Life':
https://danieldarling.com/books/biblicalwisdom

What if Jesus really is who He claimed to be?

Our culture is comfortable describing Jesus as a wise teacher, a moral example, a life coach, or an affirming spiritual guide. But those versions of Jesus leave out something essential: Jesus claimed to be far more than a good man with helpful advice.

In this episode of The Rev Rx Podcast, Chad talks with author, attorney, professor, and apologist Lindsey Medenwaldt about her new book, What If Jesus Is Right? Examining Jesus’ Claims About Himself in a World of Falsehoods, coauthored with Douglas Groothuis.

Together, they explore the false versions of Jesus promoted by modern culture, why calling Him “just a good teacher” does not adequately account for His claims, and what Jesus said about His own identity. Lindsey also addresses the growing temptation to create an AI-generated or personalized Jesus who simply tells us what we want to hear.

They also discuss why every Christian testimony matters, how biblical illiteracy makes us vulnerable to false ideas, and why knowing the real Jesus should lead to more than intellectual agreement—it should transform the way we live.

Because if Jesus is right, He cannot simply be added to the life we have already chosen. He must become Lord of it.

In this conversation:
• Why a quiet testimony is still a powerful story of God’s grace
• The danger of reducing Jesus to a moral teacher
• Why “AI Jesus” can become Jesus created in our own image
• What Jesus’ “I am” statements reveal about His identity
• Why Christians need to know Scripture for themselves
• The difference between knowing about Jesus and surrendering to Him
• How belief in the real Jesus should change our love, hope, humility, and daily lives

Connect with Lindsey and preorder What If Jesus Is Right? through the link here: https://lindseymedenwaldt.com/

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Check out Episode 93 with Lindsey's husband Jay Medenwaldt here:
https://www.manalivecoaching.com/podcast/episode/e991e92e/episode-93-faith-isnt-blind-why-believing-in-god-makes-sense-with-dr-jay-medenwaldt