What is an Audible?

"Calling an Audible" is a football expression.

The coach and players have a common goal - they have a game plan - there has been extensive preparation - they have studied the opposing team, and know their strengths and weaknesses. A play has been called - the team comes out of the huddle - they're in formation, ready to execute the play. In those next few seconds, the quarterback sees how the defense is lined-up - and in that moment, on this specific occasion, he decides to "change the play" . . . . . and calls an audible.


Why is he doing this?  Why now?  What happened to the game plan?  Is our goal still the same?

"Yes" - the goal remains the same - the game plan hasn't changed - but, in that moment, the quarterback is responding to what he sees the opposing team doing and responds by calling a new play - in his judgment, a better play for this situation . . . . . this is maybe one of the most exciting moments in a football game, when the quarterback "calls an audible".

Never varying from our goal - or forgetting our game plan, the "Huddle Program" ( as a ministry that targets men ) is here to respond to what the enemy is doing, and if needs be, we'll be "calling an audible" - changing the play - introducing new thoughts and ideas - playing smarter - taking the team closer to our goal.

Norm