Here at The Plus Podcast, we are Student+Athletes that seek a relationship with God amidst our academic and athletic pursuits. Traditionally, the word “student-athlete” is hyphenated, where the dash represents the school-sport balance required in collegiate athletics. However, there is a different breed of student-athletes that, in addition to competing for their school, have an upward desire for God. That’s where The Plus comes in. Like a dash, The Plus has a horizontal bar connecting schoo ...
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Laura Bogue: Ready, Set, Go and Make Disciples
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In this episode, South Dakota State track athlete Laura Bogue shares her experience as an FCA global impact intern in South Africa and how sports can be used as a vessel to fulfill the Great Commission. Laura discusses how she formerly lived half in the world and half in the Word and how she stepped fully into God’s commands to go and make disciple…
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Sophie Tovani: There is Blessing in the Breaking
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Sophie Tovani, a recent alumna of UMich water polo, is one of the most genuine and authentic guests we've had on the podcast. In this episode, Sophie shares on the realization that there is power of our brokenness, purpose in our pain, and a Hope that transcends anything we can find on this earth.By Skyler Jones and Camille Peisner
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Jim Black: Godly Leadership and Fostering Christian Community
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Jim Black is the pastor and leader of Stanford Fellowship of Christian Athletes and one of Camille and Skyler's favorite people on the planet!! This conversation is so fruitful - we talk about why Christian community is important, how to be Godly leaders, and how to make people feel seen, known, and loved.…
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This week Camille and Skyler answer questions submitted by YOU! We talk about how to approach praying to win, bringing teammates to faith, missing church for practice, and much more. More questions or want to connect? Chat us on IG @thepluspod!By Skyler Jones and Camille Peisner
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Hear from former collegiate softball player Laurén Schiek how she has used everything, including a brain tumor diagnosis, for God's glory.By Skyler Jones and Camille Peisner
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Co-host Skyler Jones walks us through her senior season with Stanford water polo. She speaks on mental warfare, performing through injury, and setting her eyes on God's glory instead of her own.By Skyler Jones and Camille Peisner
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Skyler talks with Nadia of Stanford Club Rugby about the mental health struggles that ultimately led to her find Jesus, join worship, and delve into community. Long story short - God can do more than we could ever ask or imagine.By Skyler Jones and Camille Peisner
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Camille Peisner: Joy Isn't Dependent on Success
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Co-host Camille Peisner shares an update on her track career, including her obtaining a long-awaited PR and how that has, and hasn’t, changed her joy.By Skyler Jones and Camille Peisner
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Parker Byrd: From “Why me” to “Why not me”
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Parker Byrd, a sophomore at East Carolina University and the first D1 baseball player to play with a prosthetic leg, shares how his faith has created a firm foundation through the highs and lows of a life-changing injury. Hear how he has learned to change the question from “why me” to “why not me” and see his circumstances as something God did for …
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Football player and Christian content creator Shon Brown gets real about purpose, prayer, and choosing God over the world.By Skyler Jones and Camille Peisner
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Ashley Prange: Sport Was Never Meant to Define You
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Ashley Prange - a recent Alabama softball alum - has a powerful comeback story showing just how good God is. She reminds us of the unique opportunity we have as athletes to love on people, no matter our performance.By Skyler Jones and Camille Peisner
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Rose Zhang: Free from Pressure and Perfectionism
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Rose Zhang, a former Stanford golfer now playing on the LGPA, shares how placing her identity in Christ frees her from the pressures and perfectionism inherent in the sport of golf. She also offers an inside look at her faith and thought process in her decision to turn pro.By Skyler Jones and Camille Peisner
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Radically transformed by Jesus, Ethan Unruh of UW baseball covers all the bases in this episode. He touches on the power of obedience during the recruiting process, as well as what it looks like to walk in true freedom and have Jesus as #1 in our lives.By Skyler Jones and Camille Peisner
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Sydney - a Northwestern softball alum - joins the pod to talk about friendship, community, and relying on God amidst the transition out of sport.By Skyler Jones and Camille Peisner
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The host of @therunningeffect podcast, the youngest individual in history to make it on Spotify’s Podcast charts, joins the podcast for a deep discussion on faith and sport.By Skyler Jones and Camille Peisner
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Francesca Yanchuk: You are Enough for God
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This Vanderbilt soccer player has broken free from the lie that she is not enough by placing her worth in who God says she is.By Skyler Jones and Camille Peisner
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Sabrina Blank: Viewing Every Day as a Gift
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Sabrina Lynn is a marathon runner and psychology Ph.D. student. She joins the podcast to talk about gratitude, finding your why, and tangible tips on how to wake up every day loving with what you do. Check out Sabrina’s podcast @thatpsychedrunner for more.By Skyler Jones and Camille Peisner
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Sierra Enge: Finding Identity in Christ and Loving People Well
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Sierra Enge played soccer at Stanford and now plays professionally for San Diego Wave FC. From redshirting her freshman year, to winning a NCAA championship, to being a 2x team captain, Sierra touches on the importance of living every day with the love of Christ.By Skyler Jones and Camille Peisner
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Mary Gillet: How The Lord Prepares Us for His Plan
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Stanford sprinter turned FOCUS missionary at USC shares how God prepared her for ministry through an unanticipated college career hindered by injuries and covid.By Skyler Jones and Camille Peisner
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Kam Babb played 5 seasons as a wide receiver for the Ohio State Buckeyes and faced 5 ACL tears. During college, Kam had a radical encounter with the Lord that changed everything and now shares the power of loving Jesus and proclaiming the Gospel to anyone and everyone.By Skyler Jones and Camille Peisner
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Jacqui Duarte: A Change of Plans for Her Good and God's Glory
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From switching sports during the recruiting process to being told that she might never run again, God had different plans for this USC distance runner and is shining through her joy despite trials.By Skyler Jones and Camille Peisner
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Summer Holt: Trusting God Makes Sense Even When it Doesn’t
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Summer Holt of TCU soccer shares her journey of finding faith and falling in love with God. Listen to find out why the phrase “trusting God makes sense even when it doesn’t” has been so impactful for her and how Summer stands strong through every battle college sports throws at her.By Skyler Jones and Camille Peisner
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Distance-runner Caroline Beard shares how God has delivered her from her eating disorder and is now using her story to heal and encourage others.By Skyler Jones and Camille Peisner
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This Kansas State baseball player shares his powerful testimony and how his faith in God has instilled in him a relentless work ethic.By Skyler Jones and Camille Peisner
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Peep Williams of Stanford Lax joins us to talk about her life-changing summer with FCA lacrosse. She highlights the importance of being poured into, discipling others, and above all else, knowing how much God LOVES you.By Skyler Jones and Camille Peisner
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Cole Sprout: The Parallels between Faith & Collegiate Running
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Cole Sprout - Stanford distance standout - joins the podcast to discuss the highs and lows in his career, and how God is greater than both.By Skyler Jones and Camille Peisner
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Kellie Pagador: Dependence on God and His Perfect Plan
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Kellie Pagador (Pags) of Stanford Women's Soccer speaks on growing up Catholic and how God used a massive setback to strengthen her faith. Meditating on God's word has restored Pag's confidence on the field and helped her play with joy.By Skyler Jones and Camille Peisner
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Skyler Jones: Trusting God in the Highs and Lows
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Co-host Skyler Jones of Stanford Water Polo takes us through her two seasons as a NCAA champion. Hear how finding freedom in God helped Skyler overcome a battle with comparison and replace jealousy with joy.By Skyler Jones and Camille Peisner
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Camille Peisner: A Biblical Basis for Hope
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Co-host Camille Peisner opens up about her trial-filled collegiate track experience and how it has transformed her definition of hope and joy.By Skyler Jones and Camille Peisner
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Jules Kopec: Doing Everything for the Kingdom
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From starting an FCA chapter, to transferring colleges, to coaching youth athletes, hear how Jules Kopec of Rutgers Field Hockey strives to do everything for God's Kingdom.By Skyler Jones and Camille Peisner
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Sydney Jones: Learning to Serve Wherever God Calls You
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Sydney Jones of Lipscomb soccer shares how God's peace led her to Lipscomb. There, Sydney has learned to serve her teammates and God in any role He puts her, including on the sidelines as she faces injury.By Skyler Jones and Camille Peisner
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Allie Raab: The Power of Gratitude when God Changes our Plans
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Join Skyler as she speaks to Stanford swimmer, Allie Raab, about her journey in collegiate athletics. From getting multiple surgeries to reaching the podium at Pac-12s, Allie has has overcome incredible odds. She highlights the power of gratitude and how God is good even when our circumstances are not. You do not want to miss this one!…
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Andrew Aprahamian: How God Works in the Trials
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Andrew Aprahamian of Stanford Men’s Soccer joins Skyler Jones to discuss how his faith carried him through the toughest moments of his soccer career. Facing numerous injuries (5 knee surgeries!) Andrew learned how to maintain a joyful mindset in the midst of trials. He also shares how he leaned on God, and on Christian community, when things got ha…
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Makenzie Steele: How Faith in God Can Help us Trust the Process
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Makenzie Steele of Clemson XC & TF joins Camille Peisner to discuss how her faith and running career unfolded simultaneously to mold her into the believer and athlete she is today. Mackenzie is an Under Armour athlete and makes Instagram-viral, healthy treats on @goodfoodgoodrun. She shares how God has placed her at Clemson after a short and surpri…
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Taylor Whitfield: “God loves the underdog story.”
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Taylor Whitfield of Concordia University Irvine XC & TF (former Baylor athlete) joins Camille Peisner to discuss how God’s spirit of courage has allowed her to overcome her fears to become a force on the track. Colorado State Champion in the 3200, Taylor shares how track and field has revealed God’s character to her more clearly and how she gets th…
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Kiana Pancino: Bringing God into the Mental Battle of Sport
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Kiana Pancino of Stanford Softball joins Skyler Jones to discuss mental warfare, comparison, and what it was like being a recruited walk-on. Kiana reflects on how God used her experiences during undergrad to shape her into who she is today. She shares the freedom that is found when we invite God into all areas of our lives, including our thoughts.…
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Welcome to the first episode of the Plus podcast hosted by Stanford student-athletes Camille Peisner and Skyler Jones. Listen to find out more about Camille and Skyler, their favorite sports verses, and what led them to start this podcast.By Skyler Jones and Camille Peisner
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