Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess
Episodes
Ep 57 | The Tough Questions with Rick & Bubba
21 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we flipped the script and let callers ask Rick & Bubba the tough questions. When does the Bible call us to obey or disobey the government? W...
Ep 56 | Colors of Character | Steve Skipper & Don Keith
14 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As a young man growing up during the civil rights movement, Steve Skipper had abandoned his dream of becoming an artist and was headed down a path of ...
Ep 55 | By Ballot. Not By Bullet | Mike Huckabee
07 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You are being told a lie. You are being told that the group you are part of determines your worth. But the Constitution says you have worth as an indi...
Ep 54 | Shifting from Pro-Birth to Pro-Life | Guest: Herbie Newell
31 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What do we mean when we say pro-life? We must be against infanticide, but we can’t stop there. As Christians, we should believe in the sanctity of l...
Ep 53 | The Worship Problem | Chuck Hooten
24 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Worship leader Chuck Hooten was tired of worship being something that happened only on Sunday morning. He saw churches worrying more about logos and e...
Ep 52 | Raising Up Dreamers | Shelia Erwin
17 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How do you raise Christian kids who have dreams that seem beyond their reach? Shelia Erwin has two sons named Jon and Andy Erwin whose films have gros...
Ep 51 | Beautifully Broken | Paige & Josh Wetzel
10 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In 2012, the lives of Paige and Josh Wetzel were changed forever when Josh stepped on an improvised explosive device while on deployment in Afghanista...
Ep 50 | Before Christians Vote | Pastor David Platt
03 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
During a service at McLean Bible Church where he serves as pastor, David Platt got a phone call telling him that President Trump was on his way with a...
Ep 49 | When Mercy Found Me | Rhett Walker
26 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Even while growing up as a pastor's kid, Grammy-nominated artist Rhett Walker wasn't always living for God. But when Rhett found himself at the age of...
Ep 48 | From Addict to Pastor | Robby Gallaty
19 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Robby Gallaty is an author and pastor at Long Hollow Baptist Church. Robby wasn’t always a pastor, though. For three years, Robby battled a drug add...
Ep 47 | The 73-Year-Old Influencer | Guest: Brenda Gantt
12 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When she posted a video of a biscuit recipe on Facebook for her church friends to see, Brenda Gantt didn't know that her life would change forever. No...
Ep 46 | The Impossible Task of Playing Jesus | Guest: Jonathan Roumie
05 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As the media moves farther to the Left, working to indoctrinate the masses, conservative audiences have chosen to take the power back. Nowhere has tha...
Ep 45 | Churches Are Being Unfairly Shut Down | Pastor Brian Gibson
29 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
During Easter, Pastor Brian Gibson planned a drive-through, socially distanced Easter basket handout for the children in his church. He took the neces...
Ep 44 | When Are We Going to Get Back to Normal?! | Guest: Jon Reep
22 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Take a break from the shutdown, the election, cancel culture, and politics with comedian Jon Reep. He is known as the "That Thing Got a Hemi?" Guy, bu...
Ep 43 | 'Americans Should Raise Hell' | Guest: Eric Metaxas | Rick & Bubba University
15 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Metaxas knows that America is at a tipping point. We are at a crossroads between governing ourselves and being ruled by tyrants. The best-selling...
Ep 42 | American Greatness | Guest: Herschel Walker
08 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Herschel Walker is a former professional football player, a three-time All-American, bobsledder, sprinter, mixed martial artist and Heisman Troph...
Ep 41 | Behind the Blue Line | Guest: Adam Davis
01 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As chaos, violence, and movements to defund the police continue across the country, Rick & Bubba ask tough questions and dive deep into the issues wit...
Ep 40 | Prophetic Pastor Dana Coverstone
25 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When Pastor Dana Coverstone posted a video about his prophetic dreams of a global pandemic, he didn't know the stir it would cause. That video has now...
Ep 39 | Living in 'Post-Christian' America | Guest: Scott Dawson
18 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Dawson is an author, evangelist, and former candidate for governor of the state of Alabama. Scott has been a friend of the show for years and ha...
Ep 38 | The Future of Football with Paul Finebaum
11 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Finebaum is a New York Times best-selling author and ESPN commentator. Rick & Bubba catch up with their broadcasting buddy who also got his start...
Ep 37 | Greg's Wife: Lisa Burgess
03 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Greg's wife, Lisa "Blessed" Burgess, joins the show to talk about what it's like being married to someone who suffers from "Rude Tourettes." Hear how ...
Ep 36 | Where Are They Now? with 'Don Juan' Demarco Williams
20 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Don Juan is a former Rick & Bubba staff member who now works in television and radio in Atlanta, GA. For 12 years, Don Juan brought so much to the sho...
Ep 35 | When Speedy Met Terri | Guest: Terri Wilburn
13 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Speedy's wife, Terri Wilburn, stopped by the studio to talk about what it's like being married to the world's best producer. Hear the story of how the...
Ep 34 | Christian Colleges vs. Cultural Christianity | Guest: David Nasser
06 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
David Nasser, author and campus pastor at Liberty University, tells Rick & Bubba how his family escaped the Iranian revolution and how he found fulfil...
Ep 33 | Brian Kilmeade's Past and America's Future
30 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Kilmeade, co-host of Fox & Friends, author, and host of the Brian Kilmeade Show, tells Rick & Bubba the story of how he went from stand-up comed...
Ep 32 | Phil Robertson Is Afraid of Losing His Rights, Not His Life
23 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Robertson is a hunter, a businessman, and a reality TV star, but above all, he is a man of God. The "Duck Dynasty" patriarch sat down with Rick &...
Ep 31 | The Truth (and Lies) About Coronavirus | Guest: Dr. David Williams
16 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. David Williams is watching the entire world lock down due to coronavirus and wants us to know the truth behind all the lies. As a member of the me...
Ep 30 | Life in Lockdown with Steve Doocy of Fox & Friends
09 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Doocy is a New York Times best-selling author and host of America's #1 cable morning news program, Fox & Friends. Rick & Bubba caught up with St...
Ep 29 | How to Laugh During Lockdown | Guest: John Morgan
02 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian John Morgan, "The Ragin' Cajun," has appeared on MTV and Showtime and opened for Jerry Seinfeld and Michael Bolton. When he isn't touring the...
Ep 28 | Glenn Beck: 'China Will Pay for This Crisis'
25 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Description: Rick & Bubba catch up with their friend Glenn Beck to discuss COVID-19, China's role in the spread of the virus, and the Left's attempt t...
Ep 27 | The Economy IS Our Lives | Guest: Rep. Gary Palmer
18 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As we look at the highest levels of unemployment and bankruptcy filings in our nation's history due to the coronavirus shutdown, Rep. Gary Palmer know...
Ep 26 | You Are a 'Christian,' but Are You Saved? | Guest: Pastor Dean Inserra
11 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Whether it’s the Easter Christians or the faithful church attenders whose hearts are cold toward the Lord, we’ve all encountered cultural Christia...
Ep 25 | Beloved Music Artist Chris Tomlin Shares How to Find Purpose During the Pandemic | Guest: Chris Tomlin
04 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As the world struggles to find direction and purpose during this pandemic, Rick & Bubba ask Chris Tomlin to tell the story of how he started out with ...
Ep 24 | Betrayed Pastor Explains How We Can All Find God's Healing | Guest: Phil Waldrep
28 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Waldrep, author of "Beyond Betrayal," is a pastor and speaker who was betrayed by a colleague and thought he'd never heal the wounds of this bro...
Ep 23 | Don't Buy the Lies During ANY Crisis | Guest: Andy Andrews
21 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rick & Bubba speak with New York Times best-selling author and international speaker Andy Andrews. His latest book, "How Do You Kill 11 Million People...
Ep 22 | Good Christian Movies? Yes, They Exist! | Guest: Andy Erwin
08 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rick & Bubba visit with Andy Erwin, half of the filmmaking duo the Erwin Brothers. Together, they strive to create excellent films — not just Chri...
Ep 21 | What Clinton and Lynch Really Discussed on the Tarmac | Guest: Christopher Sign
29 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rick & Bubba visit with the award-winning journalist and author Christopher Sign. They discuss his new book, "Secret on the Tarmac," ...
Ep 20 | State Schools Are About Something, but It's Not Education | Guest: Dr. Paul Cleveland
22 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rick & Bubba visit with Dr. Paul Cleveland, a professor of economics and finance at Birmingham-Southern College. He reveals how we ended up with gover...
Ep 19 | Behind the Scenes of College Football GameDay | Guest: Rece Davis
15 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rick & Bubba visit with ESPN College GameDay host Rece Davis and talk about his path from his childhood in Alabama to becoming the ho...
Ep 18 | Impeachment Recap: Where Does the Truth Really Lie?
08 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rick & Bubba review the impeachment acquittal of President Donald J. Trump. They tackle the burning question: Where does the truth l...
Ep 17 | An Unexpected Decade | Guest: Michael 'Helmsey' Helms
01 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rick & Bubba visit with teammate Michael Helms, aka "Helmsey." Find out how he met the guys and became one of the on-air personalitie...
Ep 16 | State of the Church in America | Guest: Josh McDowell
25 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rick & Bubba visit with evangelist Josh McDowell to discuss the current state of the church in America, especially among the younger generations. The...
Ep 15 | Living for God's Will | Guest: Sherri Burgess
18 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rick & Bubba chat it up with Rick's wife, Sherri Burgess. Find out how the two met, fell in love with each other, and fell in love with God's word. Th...
Ep 14 | Who Is Garry the Bulldozer Man? | Guest: Garry Vines
11 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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Ep 13 | Weathering Life | Guest: James Spann
21 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rick & Bubba sit down with chief meteorologist James Spann. They discuss how they met James and how he got started in meteorology, a sneak peek into a...
Ep 12 | Impeaching the American People | Guest: Todd Starnes
14 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rick & Bubba sit down with best-selling author and radio host Todd Starnes to discuss the dumbing down of America and the biased media in our country....
Ep 11 | PARENTING: Balance Between Encouragement and Yes, Even Spanking | Guest: Den Trumbull
07 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rick & Bubba sit down with Dr. Den Trumbull to discuss PARENTING. Dr. Trumbull is a board-certified pediatrician in practice for over 30 years and the...
Ep 10 | The Lost Art of Pursuing Women | Guest: Betty Bussey
23 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rick & Bubba sit down with Bubba's better half, the hilarious Betty Lou Bussey. Find out how Bubba and Betty met and how Bubba's persistence paid off...
Ep 9 | Speedy's Adventures: Go, Speed Racer, Go! | Guest: Calvin 'Speedy' Wilburn
16 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rick & Bubba sit down with executive producer Calvin "Speedy" Wilburn. Speedy has been a part of the Rick & Bubba Show for all 25 years. In this episo...
Ep 8 | Crack Addict to CEO: The True American Dream | Guest: Mike Lindell
09 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rick & Bubba sit down with MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell. Mike is the epitome of the true American Dream. Here's the story of how this entrepreneur wen...
Ep 7 | Advice for President Trump, Capitalism vs. Socialism, & Education FRAUD | Guest: Walter E. Williams
02 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rick & Bubba sit down with American economist Professor Walter E. Williams of George Mason University to discuss the state of our economy and the nat...
Ep 6 | Pole Climber to On-Air Talent, Rude Tourettes, & Life as a Grandpa | Guest: Greg Burgess
26 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rick & Bubba sit down with staff member The Real Greg Burgess. Go behind the wall with the man you never knew. Greg breaks down his journey from pole-...
Ep 5 | Bigfoot Bob: Mysterious Sightings, Paranormal Phenomena, Encounters in the Wild | Guest: Alex Bobulinski
19 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rick & Bubba sit down with Alex Bobulinski, aka Bigfoot Bob. Alex is a fortean or paranormal investigator and is often found in remote and forgotten p...
Ep 4 | Alien Abduction: New Witnesses, Humanoids, & Hypnosis | Guest: Calvin Parker
12 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rick & Bubba catch up with UFO abductee Calvin Parker. What is certain about the night of October 11, 1973, is that something did happen to Calvin Par...
Ep 3 | Meet the Weirdest, Most Talented Member of the Rick & Bubba Team
05 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the first installment of their "Profile" series, Rick & Bubba dive into the wacky world of TV producer Chris "Eddie Van" Adler. From growing up a m...
Ep 2 | Rick & Bubba Discuss Climate Change with a REAL Scientist, Not a Fake News Science Guy | Guest: Dr. Roy Spencer
28 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rick & Bubba take an in-depth look at the facts and figures of climate change and man-made global warming with Dr. Roy Spencer. What is really going o...
Ep 1 | Rick & Bubba Breakdown "Missing 411: The Hunted"
21 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Why are hunters disappearing without a trace for hundreds of years? Rick & Bubba have a few theories on what is really going on as they breakdown the...
Coming Soon | Rick & Bubba University
13 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Coming soon! Legendary comedy radio show hosts Rick & Bubba double down on the week’s biggest political arguments and serve up lessons in common sen...