Swing Thoughts

What can golf teach us about life? On a warm summer morning in Fort Collins, Colorado, Dick Foth hits the links with longtime friend Steve Harris. As they talk between swings, a deeper conversation emerges about discipline, patience, rhythm, and starting fresh.

Steve shares how golf became a therapeutic outlet during a difficult season, and how the game has helped him slow down, stay steady, and build community. Dick closes the episode with a moving story about a friend in Washington, D.C., who used a golf bet to plant eternal truth in a simple and memorable way.

Whether you’re a golfer or not, this episode is a reminder that life—like golf—is best approached with grace, rhythm, and a little bit of laughter.

Takeaways:

• Golf (like life) rewards patience, persistence, and presence.
• Slowing down can lead to greater rhythm and joy.
• Community and connection are often just a swing away.
• Sometimes, the smallest moments—like a bet on a par 3—can have lasting spiritual impact.

(00:13) A Summer Day on the Course
(01:24) Golf as Therapy and Connection
(02:31) Life Lessons from the Fairway
(03:55) Patience on the Course—and in Life
(05:04) Rhythm, Swing, and Word Patterns
(06:00) 18 Holes, 18 Fresh Starts
(07:24) Meeting New People on the Green
(07:46) A Golf Bet with Eternal Impact
(10:06) Final Thoughts and Blessings

🧭 Key Themes

• Golf as a metaphor for life
• Perseverance through challenges
• Patience with yourself and others
• The rhythm of a meaningful life
• Creative ways to share your faith
• Finding joy in simple moments

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