Dan sits down with Shed to talk about how sports and Christianity intersect in everyday life, Shed’s journey through professional sports and campus ministry, being a Vikings fan, and how his faith has shaped the way he approaches sports, work, friendship, and fatherhood.

We also make our NFL picks, talk about some of the biggest storylines around the league, and hear the unbelievable story of how Dan and Shed were at the same Halloween party years ago without knowing each other.

Then it's time for Church Advice, where a listener has a very awkward communion situation—and Shed has a surprisingly simple solution.

Plus, check out Shed's fantasy football podcast, Four Wide, for more fantasy football discussion.

Have a church-life problem for Church Advice? Send your completely unqualified questions to highercallpod@gmail.com.

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The Higher Call is the Christian sports fan podcast where faith and fandom meet. We're regular guys who love God, love sports, and love talking about both.

Chapters

00:00 — Welcome to The Higher Call

02:00 — Meet Shed Taylor

05:30 — Shed's Career in Professional Sports

10:00 — Minnesota Vikings Fandom

15:00 — Sports, Faith & Campus Ministry

22:00 — How Faith and Sports Intersect

29:00 — Fatherhood, Faith & Youth Sports

34:00 — The Halloween Party Story

38:00 — NFL Football Talk

43:00 — 5 and 5: NFL Picks

52:00 — Church Advice

57:00 — Shed's Four Wide Fantasy Football Podcast

59:00 — Final Thoughts: Faith, Sports & the Image of God