Best Shepherd University Athletics Podcasts (2024)

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Shepherding the Sidelines with GVSU Athletes in Action Campus Director Steve Anderson 39:20

7h ago39:20

39:20

Steve Anderson is the Athletes in Action Campus Director for Grand Valley State University. As he has poured intro athletes for years now, he lives out what it truly means to disciple athletes through relationship building, community, and servant leadership. Throughout his life, he has endured a lot of hardship and struggles, but through it all has…

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Coaching with a Purpose with Coronado High School Football Coach and Influencer Kurt Hines 35:46

14d ago35:46

35:46

Coach Kurt Hines is the Head Football Coach of Coronado High School (CA), a Motivational Speaker, and Influencer. As someone that has been coaching for decades now, he truly embodies what it means to live out your calling as a Christian in sports. Coach Hines is extremely motivational, not just to his players but to everyone he comes in contact wit…

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When God Moves in Unexpected Ways with Former Division 1 Softball Player and Podcast Host Laurèn Schiek 39:11

1M ago39:11

39:11

In sport and in life, there are things that you can’t control, but Christ calls you to look to him in those moments. James 4 says that “You do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes.” We have so much hope in Christ though. He’s our ONLY hope. And for Laurèn Schiek, s…

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Achievements Don’t Define You with Grand Canyon University Softball Player and WAC Player of the Year Ashley Trierweiler 26:24

1M ago26:24

26:24

Today we are talking to Ashley Trierweiler, someone that has achieved a lot as a Division 1 softball player. At both schools she has went to, Santa Clara and Grand Canyon University, here are just a couple of her achievements: WAC champion WAC player of the year All-American All-Conference (multiple times) Number 1 in hits in the nation this year (…

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How God Truly Changes You with Verrado High School Basketball Coach and FCA Arizona Rep Dra Rogers 24:57

2M ago24:57

24:57

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come." - 2 Corinthians 5:17. When you invite God into your life, He will change how you speak, how you act, how you play sports, and how you live. How have you seen that happen in your life? Have you experienced that change? For Dra Rogers, he can…

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Why God Opens Some Doors and Closes Others with Former University of Indianapolis Athlete Caleb Irving 26:14

2M ago26:14

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Whether we are aware of this or not, God has a purpose for every single door he opens and shuts. What he does may not make sense to us in the moment, but when you look back, you can see why God brought you through the things that He did. The same thing can be said for Caleb Irving. Caleb is a former University of Indianapolis football player and di…

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Confidence Over Cockiness with Author, Founder of Renewed Mind Performance, & Sports Psychology Specialist Ray Santiago 38:59

2M ago38:59

38:59

Everyone should be advocates for athletes taking care of their spiritual and mental health, maybe even more so than physical health. It's crucial to have belief in your abilities in practices, games, and life. But what happens when that belief and confidence in yourself turns into something more than that? What if it turns into becoming cocky and l…

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Playing For Eternity with Founder and Director of Playing 4 Eternity Sports Ministry Don Weyrick 28:13

2M ago28:13

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Today we are talking to Founder and Director of Playing 4 Eternity (P4E) Sports Ministry Don Weyrick. Through this ministry, Don has reached hundreds, if not thousands, of people through the game of basketball. Don is someone that has let Jesus use him for the sake of the Gospel in sports by running games, tournaments, and leagues that include ever…

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Becoming a Rooted Competitor with Tennis Coach and Former University of Florida Tennis Player Jordan Belga 51:10

3M ago51:10

51:10

Former University of Florida tennis player and current pro tennis coach Jordan Belga joins us today to talk about what he has learned with blending together his love for Jesus and his passion for sport. As someone that has a fascinating journey to get to where he is today, Jordan opens up about some very important topics like finding his worth in J…

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Representing Christ as a New Head Coach with Oglethorpe University Volleyball Coach Liv Tidmore 34:31

3M ago34:31

34:31

Can you imagine graduating from college and essentially going right into a collegiate head coaching position? That is exactly what our guest today did! Coach Liv Tidmore, Head Coach of the Oglethorpe University volleyball team and Covenant College alum joins the show today to talk about how she is showing Christ while being one of youngest head coa…

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Finding Balance with North Carolina WBB National Champion and Elon Head WBB Coach Charlotte Smith 16:44

3M ago16:44

16:44

The year was 1994 when Charlotte Smith stepped onto the court for the North Carolina Tar Heels in the Women’s Basketball National Championship game. With less than a second to go and down by two, Charlotte got the inbound pass, threw up a prayer, and sunk the shot to clinch the title. One of the greatest shots in the history of college basketball. …

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Basketball as a Mission Field with Former Professional and Collegiate Basketball Player Phil Morrison 28:45

3M ago28:45

28:45

Do you look at your sport as a mission field? Through doing this podcast, I have learned that all sports can and should be used as a mission field for those that proclaim Jesus as their savior. We should be willing to show that Christ-likeness in how we perform, compete, train, and interact with everyone we come in contact with. Phil Morrison, AKA …

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Hip Replacement to Homecoming Queen with High School Athlete Kenzie Burke 25:45

4M ago25:45

25:45

On this episode, we are talking to someone that has faced a lot in her life. Today I had the honor of talking with Clay High School volleyball/flag football player, homecoming queen, and one of my sisters, Kenzie Burke. Kenzie has lived a lot of life as an athlete and as a person even though she is just 18. In this conversation, we get to hear abou…

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Being A Christian In The NFL with Detroit Lions Long Snapper Scott Daly 33:31

4M ago33:31

33:31

Detroit Lions long snapper Scott Daly joins us to talk about how he lives his faith out in the National Football League (NFL) and his unique story from someone that was the #1 long snapper coming out of high school. While he attended Notre Dame in college to play football, he says that this is where his faith became a real relationship. He has play…

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Understanding Christ’s Call with North Carolina FC Player Rafa Mentzingen 23:42

4M ago23:42

23:42

How can we discern what God’s calling is for our lives? For all of us that are born again believers, we all have a call to proclaim the Gospel to the nations and show Christ’s love to everyone we come in contact with. But there’s also the other callings that we have in our lives, such as being an athlete, what job you’re going to do, who you’re goi…

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Handling The Spotlight with Wisconsin Football Player Darryl Peterson 18:03

4M ago18:03

18:03

Today we’re talking about how to handle the spotlight as a Christian in sports, because whether you realize it or not, being an athlete comes with some level of notoriety no matter what country or culture you may find yourself in. You can be a high school athlete or you could be suiting up to play in the NFL or the Premier League, but at some level…

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Battling Sin with Former Collegiate Baseball Player and Influencer Zach Dehn 27:47

4M ago27:47

27:47

How do you navigate sin? How does it affect you as an athlete? What does the Bible say about sin? Well today we are going to go in-depth on what it means to not only battle against sin, but also realizing that we are all broken, sinful people that need a savior in Jesus. Today I invited on former collegiate baseball player, influencer, and podcaste…

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11 Lessons From 100 Episodes of the Competing for Christ Podcast 33:17

5M ago33:17

33:17

When I set out to start the Competing for Christ Podcast, I had no idea that nearly 3 years later, I’d still be doing it. To be honest with you, I didn’t know what to think. I had maybe a handful of topics to discuss in mind and only 3 people that I wanted to interview. Never could I have imagined that I would get to 100. But over and over again I …

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Experiencing Christ Through Challenges with Abilene Christian Football Player Anthony Egbo Jr. 32:55

5M ago32:55

32:55

When you’ve gone through a challenging time in your life, you may find it quite hard to experience Christ through that time. Or you could be on the other side of the spectrum where you feel God’s love so deeply during this challenging time. For myself and our guest today, we have both been on either side of that coin. But how do we navigate this to…

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Lessons Learned as a D1 Christian Athlete with Lipscomb University Softball Player Joie Giarrizzo 28:09

5M ago28:09

28:09

Today we are talking with Lipscomb University softball player Joie Giarrizzo about her softball career, her faith, and a what she has learned as a Division 1 Christian athlete. Joie is entering her 4th year of Division 1 collegiate softball and she has been living for Christ on and off the field during those years. There are many things that you le…

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Who Is Jesus? with Charleston Southern University Associate Athletic Director Mike Vigue 30:22

5M ago30:22

30:22

Who is Jesus? The Bible says a lot about who He is, was, and will be. John says that He is the bread of life. Colossians says He is the firstborn of all creation. Luke says that He is the Son of Man. There are so many ways to describe who Jesus is and what He means to so many that put their faith in Him. What should that mean for athletes? It shoul…

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Life After Sports with Lulu & Ken Burke 23:59

6M ago23:59

23:59

Guess what? Your career as an athlete is going to come to an end. It may sound crazy, but your days as an athlete are numbered. But you have to ask yourself, what’s next? Who are you if you aren’t an athlete? Are you going to rely on Jesus for what's next? Today we are talking about life after sports and what that looks like for Christian athletes.…

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Mentorship That Shows Christ with The Apprentice School Head Basketball Coach Evan Kee 31:57

6M ago31:57

31:57

When you think of certain mentors in your life, you probably don’t have to think too long before thinking of someone in your time as an athlete that helped mold and shape who you are as a person today. For Coach Evan Kee, he continues to mentor and shape the minds of young men as the Head Men's Basketball Coach at The Apprentice School. The Apprent…

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Growing Continuously with David Gibson, Founder of Elevation is a Must, Entrepreneur, Speaker, & Former Boxer 27:30

6M ago27:30

27:30

As someone who wants to grow closer to Christ every single day, I often ask myself, “Can I grow closer to Christ while simultaneously growing as a person?” While this may be very challenging to find that balance, as people and as athletes, we always want to be the best version of ourselves while still shining the spotlight on what Jesus has done th…

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Maintaining Positivity Through Tragedy with Motivational Speaker & Former Ole Miss Football Player KD Hill 20:53

7M ago20:53

20:53

KD Hill was a football player at Ole Miss and getting ready for the NFL Draft, destined to play with a pro football team. But in an instant, this reality shifted dramatically. KD’s life changed when he got in a car accident that severely injured his leg, and eventually had to get the leg amputated. To most people, this would be seen as a curse and …

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A Friendship Formed Through Running with Ultra Runner Matt Burdette 25:41

7M ago25:41

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On this episode, we are talking with Ultra Runner Matt Burdette about a friendship that he has that is one of the coolest things you will ever see. You will hear the background of Matt’s athletic journey, more on him as a runner, but something that we focused on today was his relationship with Kevin DiLegge. Kevin has cerebral palsy, but this does …

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Being In A Hurry with University of Indianapolis Soccer Player Sam Hevesy 29:57

7M ago29:57

29:57

It seems like everyone is in a hurry nowadays, especially athletes. You are constantly going and going, and a lot of times your faith is the first thing to go on the back-burner. But for athletes, what can we do to slow down while still competing at the highest level and getting everything you need done, all while growing closer to Christ? For Univ…

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Staying Ready for the Moment with Kansas State Football Player Seth Porter 24:07

8M ago24:07

24:07

Today, we’re talking about staying ready for the moment and being ready to not only perform on the field, but perform off the field when sharing the Gospel with someone. Just like when you’re on the bench or getting ready to go in a game, you have to be ready. Jesus even says that we will not know the day or time when He comes back, so we have to b…

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What Athletes Can Learn From Colossians 3:23 22:12

8M ago22:12

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For athletes, working hard is a part of our DNA. It's an essential part if you want to succeed or play to the best of your ability. But what does the Bible say about working hard? How do you know if you're working TOO hard? Is there such thing as working hard for the wrong reasons? Today, I'm going to be talking about what athletes can learn from s…

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Spreading the Word From the NFL to Golf with YouTuber and Former NFL & UCONN Football Player Geremy Davis 35:23

8M ago35:23

35:23

Geremy Davis has been sharing the Gospel through sports for years now. While it may be in a variety of different ways and capacities, he continues to put Jesus first in everything that he does. Geremy played football at UCONN and went on to play in the NFL for three different teams. As someone who had one of the most prolific careers for a wide rec…

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Surrounding Yourself With the Right People with Former Notre Dame & NFL Football Player Braxston Cave 24:24

8M ago24:24

24:24

Something that is so important for every person that follows Jesus is putting people around you that love you, want to see you succeed, and most importantly speak God’s truth into your life. As an athlete, the teammates and friends that are around you will most likely influence how you live and how you act. On today's episode, Braxston Cave, former…

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Reaching Those in Need Through Sports in Kenya with Founder and Director of New Hope Sport Centre Joseph Mwaura 29:39

8M ago29:39

29:39

Joseph Mwaura is the Founder and Director of New Hope Sport Centre in Naivasha, Kenya. Not only does this organization give opportunities to children in Africa through sports, they also share the Gospel with athletes that otherwise may never hear about Jesus. Today, I sit down with Joseph to discuss how New Hope Sport Centre gives opportunities thr…

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What Success Should Mean to a Christian Athlete with Author, Podcaster, Speaker, and Former Football Player Chip Baker 34:39

9M ago34:39

34:39

Success for Christian athletes may look different than others. Although we may want to succeed by performing well, winning, or even earning a scholarship or going pro, success for someone that loves Jesus means trusting His plan, sharing His word, and showing Christ through our actions. Author, podcast host of The Success Chronicles, motivational s…

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Performing Beyond the Game with Grand Canyon University Athletic Trainer and Former Collegiate Basketball Player Chris Elliott 40:49

9M ago40:49

40:49

Chris Elliott, Athletic Trainer at Grand Canyon University and former collegiate basketball player, joins the show to discuss what it means to play "beyond the game". The thoughts and wisdom that he brings to this conversation really shows how you can make an impact on athletes in a variety of different ways. Throughout this episode you will hear a…

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Balance of Being Satisfied vs. Wanting More with Collegiate Football Player Keegan McCormack-Reamer 28:17

9M ago28:17

28:17

For athletes, it’s so difficult to feel content when everyone and everything around you is striving to be better and wanting the next best thing. We have to ask ourselves where that line is, that fine balance between feeling like you have it all covered yet still push yourself to be the best person, the best Christ follower you can be. Joining the …

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Taking Advantage of an Opportunity with Crown College Head Baseball Coach Colt Sedbrook 37:35

9M ago37:35

37:35

According to the Pew Research Center, about half of Americans believe that God determines what happens to them most or all of the time. Nearly eight-in-ten US adults think God or a higher power has protected them, and two-thirds of Americans say they have been rewarded by the Almighty. For us as athletes, we have to ask ourselves if we believe that…

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Changing Children's Lives Through Sports with Breakaway Outreach Founder Jimmy Larche 45:57

10M ago45:57

45:57

In Matthew 19, Jesus says, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” How can sports be a way of reaching children for the sake of the Gospel? How can you show Jesus to children that may have experienced trauma in their lives? Joining us today is Jimmy Larche, founder of Breakaw…

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How God Guided Somi Azubike to Kentucky Christian University Football 44:57

10M ago44:57

44:57

Today, we get to hear about Somi Azubike’s testimony, his journey through football, and how he has grown his faith in Christ throughout recent years. Somi plays collegiate football at Kentucky Christian University and you will notice that his testimony is real, and you get a real sense of what it’s like to be a collegiate football player nowadays b…

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Faith, Leadership, and Humility with Liberty University Track Athlete Will Jefferson 25:27

10M ago25:27

25:27

Today we are talking with Liberty University Track Athlete and Captain Will Jefferson on his journey and how God has guided him to get to where he is today. We dissect how Will has allowed Christ to be at the center of his life, how He has played a huge role in his life, and more on the life of a college recruit/athlete. No matter what stands in Wi…

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Being Passionate for Jesus Over Sports with UNPACKIN’ it Sports Ministries Social Media Director & Co-Host of The UNPACKIN’ it Podcast Luke Heaton 31:16

10M ago31:16

31:16

Luke Heaton, UNPACKIN’ it Sports Ministries Social Media Director and the Co-Host of The UNPACKIN’ it Podcast, joins the show today to talk about how to have passion for Jesus over the sports that we can be consumed by. UNPACKIN’ it is a sports fan ministry that is such a great resource for anyone and everyone that follows Jesus and loves sport. Th…

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In The World, But Not of The World with Butler University Assistant Women's Basketball Coach Kristin Wodrich 25:54

11M ago25:54

25:54

In John 15, Jesus states that if we were of the world, the world would love you as its own. But since Jesus has chosen us to be out of the world, we should be prepared for the world to hate us. Are we ready for those kinds of trials as Christians in sports? Are we prepared to have boos pouring on us just because we wear a cross around our neck or p…

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Last Chance for Christ with East Los Angeles College Head Basketball Coach John Mosley 35:04

11M ago35:04

35:04

When Head Basketball Coach John Mosley of East Los Angeles College was invited on the hit Netflix show "Last Chance U", he was hesitant. Although it would be a cool opportunity, it would be an all-access docuseries, filming every move he and his players made. Although he didn't want to, he knew it would be a way of showing people Christ through his…

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Sport Talks with Ken and Fabish 1 1:02:12

11M ago1:02:12

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This new segment features Ken and Fabish Mark (guest from Episode 16 and friend of the show!) discussing current and general sports events, topics, and issues. As we come from different countries, backgrounds, and perspectives, our faith and love for sports brings us together to have this unscripted, fun, and hilarious conversation. In this wild co…

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How Mark Otieno Odhiambo Shows Christ Through Professional Track 20:50

11M ago20:50

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Mark Otieno Odhiambo is a Kenyan world class track athlete. As a national champion and ranked as one of the fastest people not only in Kenya but in the world, he has a relationship with God that is inspiring and firm. Throughout our conversation today, we talk about a lot of things that will make you think about God’s love, His faith, and how he co…

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Finding Purpose in Sports with Hall of Fame Basketball Coach and Nations of Coaches Director Mike Lightfoot 28:55

11M ago28:55

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On today’s episode, we are talking to Hall of Fame Basketball Coach and Nations of Coaches Director Mike Lightfoot about finding purpose in sports. From 1987 to 2017, he was the head basketball coach at Bethel University, leading the Pilots to 794 wins, 3x NAIA Division II National Championships, 4x NCCAA National Championships, 11x NCCAA Regional …

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Giving God the Reins of Your Life with Former NFL and Collegiate Football Coach Mark Ridgley 53:33

11M ago53:33

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If I asked you if you’ve given God full control over your life, would you be able to say yes? On this episode of the Competing for Christ Podcast, we are talking with Mark Ridgley, former NFL and collegiate football coach. Mark has coached at a couple of different places, but most recently coached with the Los Angeles Chargers for a number of years…

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Playing Beyond Your Comfort Zone with Olympic Field Hockey Athlete Keenan Horne 36:46

12M ago36:46

36:46

Stepping out of our comfort zones is one of the most difficult things to do, not just in sports but in life. However, pushing ourselves to be uncomfortable and be in hard situations proves time and time again that something good usually comes out of them. This doesn’t mean you have to go halfway around the world to get uncomfortable, you can do thi…

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Conquering Mental Hurdles with Founder of Athletic Fortitude & Former Collegiate Football Player Colin Jonov 33:06

12M ago33:06

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If you are an athlete, more likely than not you will face mental barriers, mental hurdles, and mental warfare during your time in sports. As a Christian in the athletic world, how can we face these trials through Christ? What do we do to stop the stigma surrounding getting help for your mental health? How can we stop these things before they go too…

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God vs Satan: How Do They Use Sports? 27:46

1y ago27:46

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When the Fall occurred in this world, everything in the past, present, and future was affected by that first sin. In sports, we usually don't think about this fact, even though sin affects sports every day. Throughout the history of sports, we have seen ways that God uses them to spread His Gospel, while Satan has tried anything to create hate, des…

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Connecting with Christ Through Sports with Robert Bass - Author, Pastor, Speaker, and Former Athlete 29:17

1y ago29:17

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One of the age old questions in Christianity is how do you connect with Christ and maintain that relationship. Today, we discuss how we can do this in sports and how we as athletes can learn to prioritize that connection over everything that comes with being an athlete. Author, pastor, speaker, and former athlete Robert Bass joins the show today to…

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