Best Coach T. Shepherd Podcasts (2024)

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Lead with Faith with Seattle Seahawks In-Game Host, Author, Pastor, and Athlete Andy Dooley 29:09

37m ago29:09

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Today we are talking to Andy Dooley, former football player, pastor, fitness professional, and in-game host of the Seattle Seahawks. It was an honor getting to talk with Andy today as we get to discuss everything that he has learned as someone that has been around sports for so long. He is someone that has used his platform for good, and gets to co…

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Keep Going with Former Collegiate Baseball Player/Coach & Podcast Host Pat O'Malley 22:44

8h ago22:44

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What does it mean to you to keep going? To some, it could mean keep grinding through on the field or court in order to achieve something. To others, it could mean that you need to keep pushing in life to get to where you want to be, both physically and mentally. For Pat O’Malley, this phrase “Keep Going”, means even more. Pat is a former collegiate…

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Leaving a Lasting Impact with Guest Scott LaPierre 38:46

1h ago38:46

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Send us a Text Message. "We have more than enough time to do the work that God has called us to do if we remain focused." ~Scott LaPierre In this conversation, Scott LaPierre shares his journey as a pastor, author, and real estate investor. He discusses the importance of taking leaps of faith, seeking wisdom from multiple counselors, building a leg…

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

8d ago39:20

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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

18d ago35:46

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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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How Parental Wounds Impact Our Leaps And How To Overcome Them with Guest Kia Stephens 42:17

1M ago42:17

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Send us a Text Message. "The Holy Spirit has helped me to see people as triune beings. We're part body, part soul, and part spirit. And each of those aspects of who we are, has the potential to be impacted by a wound." ~Kia Stephens Guest Bio Kia Stephens is a wife and mom of two who is passionate about helping women know God as Father. For this re…

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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

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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

2M ago26:24

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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

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"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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"How to know when it's time to transition from your dream job into ministry?" with guest Mirella Acebo 41:01

2M ago41:01

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Send us a Text Message. "Just because it's hard and there's obstacles, it doesn't mean that it was a mistake or that God didn't call you to it. He's refining us always." ~Mirella Acebo In this podcast episode, we delve into Mirella Acebo's fascinating journey from actress to investigator and journalist, ultimately finding her calling in ministry. M…

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

2M ago38:59

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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

3M 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

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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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Recognizing and Seizing Opportunities with Daphne K. Johnson 29:38

3M ago29:38

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Send us a Text Message. "So many things in my life I had put on the back burner and I knew it was time to be obedient" ~Daphne K. Johnson Daphne Johnson, author and speaker, shares her journey of taking a leap of faith and answering the call to purpose. She talks about the pivotal moment during the pandemic when she realized she needed to do more w…

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

3M ago34:31

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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

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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

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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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Two Leaps She Never Saw Coming with Guest Tiffany Jo Baker 31:14

4M ago31:14

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Send us a Text Message. “In the Kingdom of God I've made some to be hands, some to be feet, and I've made you to be a womb.” ~Tiffany Jo Baker In this episode, our special guest, Tiffany Jo Baker talks about two major leaps in her life: becoming a surrogate and flipping hunting ranches. She shares how both of these experiences were brought about an…

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

4M ago25:45

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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

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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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To Thine Own Self Be True...This Is My HARD Truth 17:53

5M ago17:53

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Send us a Text Message. "We have to watch satan's tactics to divert and Dis-track us. " ~Rachel G. Scott In this episode, I share a significant moment that happened during my launch gathering and three unexpected lessons I learned from it! Rachel's Bio Rachel G. Scott is a devoted wife, mother, and Ohio native. She is also the author of the book, T…

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

5M ago23:42

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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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Summit Session 8: Leaps Of Faith In The Last Days 8:45

5M ago8:45

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Send us a Text Message. "God said in His word, The only reason why I haven't come yet, that I haven't sent my Son yet, is because I'm waiting for more people to repent. I'm waiting for more people to be saved.'" - Courtnaye Richard Guest Bio Courtnaye Richard is the founder of Inside Out with Courtnaye- a ministry and podcast designed for helping w…

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Summit Session 7: The Necessity Of Knowing That Nothing Is Wasted 7:53

5M ago7:53

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Send us a Text Message. "God is concerned about our journey. We are concerned about the destination. We want certain things, we want to have certain things, we want to do certain things...God doesn't care about any of that. He's concerned about the journey of you becoming who he wants you to become." ~Kelly Thompson Guest Bio Kelly Thompson is a ma…

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Summit Session 6: Surrendering Control And Stewarding Time Well 9:26

5M ago9:26

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Send us a Text Message. "I start my day everyday, in prayer asking God to help prioritize the day." ~Vivian Cumins Guest Bio Vivian Cumins is a writer, speaker, and podcast host who grew up in a small town in Oklahoma. She is also a career professional, a military spouse, a step-mom to two adult kids, and a “Glammy” to five grandkids. Although her …

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Summit Session 5: What's The Rest Of The Story 8:53

5M ago8:53

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Send us a Text Message. "Internally, I was like, 'Where am I? Who am I?' But God was pressing, and I think The Shepherd Leapers, He presses on them so that they can start moving in the direction that He would have them to go." ~Eric Graves Guest Bio EG Graves, a professional Life and Family coach for over a decade, has encouraged families to reach …

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Summit Session 4: The Invitation And Adventure Of Leaping 7:57

5M ago7:57

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Send us a Text Message. "Sometimes courage feels easy and sometimes courage feels crazy. And both of those things can be present in how we feel about a thing and it can still be God." ~Jen Weaver Guest Bio Jen Weaver is the founder of Collective Good, an online community for Christian entrepreneurs, ministry leaders, and communicators to help you m…

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Summit Session 3: How To Get Back Up And Leap Again 8:52

5M ago8:52

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Send us a Text Message. "When God called me, He knew the entire journey. He knew the pause, He knew the setback, He knew all of what was going to happen. And so He graced me for even that season when I had to pause." ~Leah Moore Guest Bio Leah M Moore is a devoted wife and loving mother to five amazing children. She is an ordained pastor, writer, r…

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

5M ago18:03

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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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Today is THE Day🥳🥳 3:17

5M ago3:17

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Send us a Text Message. Today is THE day – it's the official launch of "Taking the 5 Leaps" book, and I can't contain my excitement! 🎉 After three years of pouring my heart into this project, the moment is finally here. Amazon Moody Publishers Target Website If you haven't already, it's time to grab your copy! No more pre-order nerves – the book is…

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Summit Session 2: Moving From Potential Into Your Calling 7:48

5M ago7:48

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Send us a Text Message. "Potential is great, but it's never meant to be the end-all, be-all. It's meant to be turned into action and into the next stage, which I believe it is calling, it's faithfulness, it's an assignment" ~Scott Savage Guest Bio Scott Savage is a pastor, writer, and speaker with the best last name ever! As a seasoned Millennial p…

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Summit Session 1: Prayer-Fueled Leaps 8:33

5M ago8:33

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Send us a Text Message. "I stepped in and I fasted and I prayed and I can't explain the moment it was time to go home and the peace that I felt." ~Kaela McKaig Guest Bio Meet Kaela. You might know her as the former Personal Trainer and fitness girl turned Christian Mentor & Life Coach - and Best Auntie Ever! Like so many other Believers, God’s jour…

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It's Time for You to Throw the Log! 13:59

5M ago13:59

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Send us a Text Message. "What is your log?" ~Rachel G. Scott In this episode, I discusses the upcoming launch of her new book, Taking the Five Leaps and share a revelation I had while reading the Daily Walk Bible and reflects on the story of Moses and the log. Take a listen to this short but powerful episode? Grab Your Copy of the Taking the 5 Leap…

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

5M ago27:47

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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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Understanding our spiritual gifts and how God wants us to use them with Andy Reese 1:00:23

5M ago1:00:23

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Send us a Text Message. “All of the gifts of the spirit are ours to use when faith meets need.” ~Andy Reese In this episode, our special guest, Andy Reese, teaches us how to understand what our spiritual gifts may be and how to live in the realm of God presence where these gifts can be used for his glory. Prepare for a powerful conversation. Guest …

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

5M ago33:17

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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

6M ago32:55

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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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5 Ways To Identify A Counterfeit Calling 20:19

6M ago20:19

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Send us a Text Message. "One of the ways is to present us with the world's version of a gift given by God. " ~Rachel G. Scott In this episode, I explore the concept of counterfeit callings, drawing from personal experiences and biblical references to help you identify and address them in your own life. My prayer is that this conversation will be bo…

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

6M ago28:09

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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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We’ve talked about it a lot but now it’s time… 5:25

6M ago5:25

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Send us a Text Message. "You should know by now that I’m all about practical ways to make stuff happen by moving beyond just talking about it. So this is me providing you with the tools you need to prepare, plan, and confidently take leaps. " ~Rachel G. Scott PRE-ORDER TAKING THE 5 LEAPS BOOK TODAY | HERE STEPS 1: Order you book at one of the retai…

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The Episode I May Have Needed To Hear More Than You with Guest Kevin Dupree 38:34

6M ago38:34

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Send us a Text Message. “Abundance is about having a healthy heart and a healthy head...So that the fruits of the Spirit can operate and flow freely without us blocking it” ~Kevin Dupree In this episode, we are honored to have Kevin Dupree as our special guest. Kevin shares his incredible journey of heeding God's call to relocate from Las Vegas to …

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

6M ago30:22

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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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The Calling I Tried to Escape...Until Last Year! 23:15

6M ago23:15

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Send us a Text Message. “Because we have to be careful of bearing fruit that isn’t what God created us to bear and then expecting his anointing to be upon it” ~Rachel G. Scott" In this episode, I'm sharing my recent testimony of running for a calling and how God patiently pursued me last year. My hope is that by sharing this story, you might be rem…

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Life After Sports with Lulu & Ken Burke 23:59

6M ago23:59

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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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What Happens When We Pray in Jesus' Name with Guest Rick Dubose (Part 2) 18:33

6M ago18:33

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Send us a Text Message. “Sometimes the things we're asking God to do are going to affect other people, and God's gotta line up all those things. We have to stay faithful in prayer and keep the faith because it's never just about us.” ~Rick Dubose In the second part of this two part interview, our special guest, Pastor Rick Dubose, continues to shar…

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

7M ago31:57

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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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What Happens When We Pray in Jesus' Name with Guest Rick Dubose (Part 1) 22:18

7M ago22:18

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Send us a Text Message. “But your prayers live longer than you do. And even after you're in heaven, your prayers continue to work.” ~Rick Dubose In this episode, our special guest, Pastor Rick Dubose, shares a profound and life-changing encounter that reshaped his perspective on prayer and transformed his prayer life. Join us for this powerful two-…

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

7M ago27:30

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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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The Power of Our Words in 2024 18:42

7M ago18:42

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Send us a Text Message. “The essence of our faith stands on the word, Word....The words we speak give life,” ~Rachel G. Scott" In this episode, Rachel talks about the significance of the words we choose to speak in the new year and how our words can shape our experiences and outcomes. She also explains the transformative power of aligning our words…

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