Best Compete For Christ Podcasts (2025)

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Expect Resistance When You’re Moving Forward 8:28

12h ago8:28

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Send us a text As we stand on the edge of a new year, many of us sense that something new is unfolding. In this episode of the Intentional Grounding Godcast, Coach Dombrowski speaks directly to those who feel called to forge a new path—whether in faith, leadership, stewardship, or service. Moving in the right direction doesn’t always feel easy. In …

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God is Trying to Reach You About Your Extended Warranty 7:00

4d ago7:00

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Send us a text We’ve all heard the call… “Your extended warranty is about to expire.” But what if God’s been trying to reach you — not about a car — but about your heart, your obedience, and your posture? In this episode of Intentional Grounding, Coach Dombrowski uses humor, real-life examples, and Scripture to explore what it means to stop sending…

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Work Hard, Play Harder, Refill Your Cup 6:01

5d ago6:01

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Send us a text After a full week of consistency, rhythm, intentionality, and finishing with purpose, Saturday invites us to celebrate the work that’s been done. In this episode of the Intentional Grounding Godcast: Letters to Isaiah, Coach Dombrowski reframes Saturday as a day to intentionally enjoy life—not to escape responsibility, but to refill …

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What Did This Week Produce 6:12

6d ago6:12

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Send us a text Friday isn’t just the end of the week—it’s a moment to pause and take inventory. In this episode of the Intentional Grounding Godcast: Letters to Isaiah, Coach Dombrowski brings the week full circle by reflecting on what consistency, rhythm, intentionality, and purposeful finishing actually produced in our lives. Rather than rushing …

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Checking Out Too Early 5:42

7d ago5:42

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Send us a text As the week begins to wind down, it’s easy to shift into survival mode and coast toward the weekend. But faith calls us to something deeper than just making it through. In this episode of the Intentional Grounding Godcast: Letters to Isaiah, Coach Dombrowski speaks into the Thursday mindset—the temptation to check out early, rush tow…

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Why Coasting Feels Comfortable 6:04

8d ago6:04

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Send us a text The middle of the week is where momentum quietly fades—and where intentionality matters most. In this episode of the Intentional Grounding Godcast: Letters to Isaiah, Coach Dombrowski speaks into the subtle drift that often happens midweek, when routines take over and faith can slip onto autopilot. Building on the themes of consisten…

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Peace Comes Through Rhythm 6:04

9d ago6:04

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Send us a text Peace isn’t found by doing less—it’s found by living with rhythm. In this episode of the Intentional Grounding Godcast: Letters to Isaiah, Coach Dombrowski continues the conversation from Monday by exploring how peace is built through intentional rhythms, not the absence of responsibility. From a faith perspective, this episode refra…

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Why Consistency Beats Intensity 6:41

10d ago6:41

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Send us a text Mondays don’t require more hype—they require steadiness. In this episode of the Intentional Grounding Godcast: Letters to Isaiah, Coach Dombrowski speaks directly to those stepping into a new week feeling pressure to do more, move faster, or push harder. From a faith-centered perspective, this conversation reframes motivation and rem…

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Motivation vs Faith vs Discipline 7:02

11d ago7:02

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Send us a text In this episode of Intentional Grounding, Coach Dombrowski speaks directly to anyone stepping into a new week feeling the weight of responsibility, uncertainty, or fatigue. This isn’t a quick burst of motivation, but a steady, faith-centered conversation about starting the week with clarity, calm, and purpose. You’ll hear why biblica…

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When The Room Echos 8:47

18d ago8:47

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Send us a text In this powerful episode of Intentional Grounding, Coach D opens up about a moment we all face—the moment when you call out to God and the only thing you hear… is your own voice echoing back. When the room feels empty, when God feels silent, and when life challenges you beyond your comfort zone, what does it really mean? Join Coach D…

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Be A Fountain Not A Drain 9:46

25d ago9:46

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Send us a text In this energizing and faith-filled episode of Intentional Grounding, Coach Dombrowski breaks down a life-changing principle every athlete and believer needs to hear: Be a fountain, not a drain. Discover what it means to be the kind of person who lifts the room, fuels others with encouragement, and carries an atmosphere that reflects…

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Don't Sell Your Soul for a Discount 11:11

26d ago11:11

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Send us a text In this powerful Black Friday message, Coach Dombrowski breaks down one of the biggest spiritual traps we face in life: letting the world convince us to settle for discounts on our identity, our peace, and our calling. Using the hype of Black Friday as a backdrop, this episode exposes how the enemy uses urgency, pressure, appetite, a…

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Who Are We? Chiefs - Special Podcast 7:58

28d ago7:58

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Send us a text In this special post-Thanksgiving playoff edition of Intentional Grounding, Coach Dombrowski delivers a powerful, faith-filled, high-energy message directly to the Cardinal Gibbons Football team. This episode reminds every athlete that they were built by God, gifted by God, and called by God for moments exactly like this one. From th…

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UNO & Faith: How This Game Teaches Us About Walking With God 9:04

1M ago9:04

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Send us a text In this episode of Intentional Grounding, we break down something unexpected — how the simple, chaotic, competitive game of UNO gives us a powerful blueprint for understanding our faith. From the moment the cards are dealt to the final shout of “UNO!”, this game mirrors the way God shapes us, guides us, strengthens us, and walks us t…

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Playing Hide and Go Seek with God? 8:38

1M ago8:38

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Send us a text In this episode, we dive into the feeling many believers quietly struggle with — those seasons when it feels like God is distant, silent, or hard to find. Through the metaphor of playing hide and seek, we explore what it truly means to seek God, why He sometimes seems quiet, and how these moments are not abandonment, but invitation. …

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Skateparks, Snowboards & the Gospel: Reaching an Unreached Culture 39:10

2M ago39:10

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Send us a text FCA’s Greg Skolaski joins Justin to unpack the mission field hiding in plain sight: action sports. From Rochester skateparks to chairlift conversations on snowy peaks, Greg shares how consistency, authenticity, and community are opening doors to the Gospel among a culture of nearly 400 million riders—most of whom have never set foot …

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Building Faith, Brick by Brick 7:35

2M ago7:35

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Send us a text In this episode, we explore how something as simple as playing with Legos reflects the journey of faith. Just like a Lego set comes in pieces, our lives rarely arrive fully formed. God gives us the parts — experiences, challenges, gifts, and lessons — and invites us to build with Him, brick by brick. We talk about the importance of f…

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Peacemakers Needed: Bury Our Weapons of War--Russell M. Nelson 23:14

2M ago23:14

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Special Episode: "Peacemakers Needed" -- Landmark address by Russell M. Nelson, former world-renowned heart surgeon, now serving as President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.By Spiritual Unity in Religious Diversity

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Homelessness--Josh Sabo on a strategy of collective impact 1:02:24

2M ago1:02:24

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Josh Sabo: An unexpected spiritual journey led him to becoming a pastor, followed by a spiritual restlessness leading to an equally unexpected path to serve a broader community as the executive director of Heartland HOUSED, devoted to achieving functional zero homelessness in Springfield, Illinois, through a housing first strategy of collective imp…

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Tolerance Means Dialogues: Robin Fretwell Wilson and Toby George 37:34

2M ago37:34

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In this continuation of a conversation begun in Episode 12, host David Risley and University of Illinois Professor Robin Fretwell Wison are joined by University of Illinois Student Toby George to discuss "Tolerance Means Dialogues" in both principle and practice. Tolerance Means Dialogues website: https://www.tolerancemeans.com/ Robin Fretwell Wils…

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Robin Fretwell Wilson: Freedom of Religion and Competing Interests 36:13

2M ago36:13

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Professor Robin Fretwell Wilson of the University of Illinois discusses reconciling freedom of religion and sometimes competing civil liberties, including nondiscrimination. Professor Wilson discusses how the "Utah Compromise" is an example of how lawmakers can work together across political and social divides to find ways to both protect and harmo…

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Lisa Daniels: A Mother Who Forgave Her Son's Killer, Finding Healing Through Restorative Justice. 1:38:37

2M ago1:38:37

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Lisa Daniels found healing when she forgave her son's killer. She now leads the Darren B. Easterling Center for Restorative Practices. Through her work, Lisa lives out Jesus's teachings on forgiveness from the Sermon on the Mount. Her story shows restorative justice principles in action. Confronting System Failures Lisa shares her direct experience…

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Scott Reeder: Journalist of Faith 40:07

2M ago40:07

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Scott Reeder, journalist and man of faith, shares four stories of his faith journey and the power of prayer: (1) beginnings; (2) forgiveness and praying for years for an enemy, with unexpected results for both men; (3) prayers to find and marry a wife that were answered 18 years later in a surprising and yet unmistakable manner; and (4) his ministr…

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Rabbi Arthur Stern 55:10

2M ago55:10

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Arthur Stern had no thought of becoming Rabbi Stern while pursuing a successful career in business, certainly not while living in a homeless shelter during a period when his life came apart due to addiction to alcohol and other drugs. Even when the voice unexpectedly came to him to become a rabbi – a message that seemed to be from God – he struggle…

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Dallin Oaks: Freedom of Religion and Nondiscrimination 43:15

2M ago43:15

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President Dallin H. Oaks of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints speaks on religious freedom and nondiscrimination in giving the 2021 Joseph Smith Lecture on Religious Liberty at the University of Virginia. (Republished with permission.) (Link to transcript below.) As host David Risley says in the introduction to this episode, "I worry t…

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Mohammad Khalil: Muslim thought on salvation of others and how he experiences God 1:03:50

2M ago1:03:50

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Professor Mohammad Khalil discusses Muslim thought regarding the salvation of others and how Muslims in general, and he personally, experience God and God's love and mercy. Dr. Khalil is a Professor of Religious Studies, Director of the Muslim Studies Program, and Adjunct Professor in the College of Law at Michigan State University. (https://khalil…

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Steven Collis: Freedom of Religion 42:28

2M ago42:28

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"If we don't understand what we have here in religious freedom, we risk losing it." So says Steven Collis, legal expert on freedom of religion, law professor, and author of two books on the subject, "Deep Conviction" and "The Immortals." In this episode, Professor Collis explains why freedom of religion is important for everyone, including those wh…

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Father Rob Johnson 56:15

2M ago56:15

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From University of Illinois student studying biology to Catholic priest. father Rob Johnson tells the story of his faith journey. God Unites website: https://godunites.comBy Spiritual Unity in Religious Diversity

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Father Mark Tracy 44:55

2M ago44:55

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“I love you. I forgive you. Come follow me.” When those words came clearly into the mind of then university student Mark Tracy in answer to prayer, his life changed. Today, he is Father Mark, a Catholic priest and National Guard chaplain. This is his story.By Spiritual Unity in Religious Diversity

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Dogmas Divide. The Spirit of God Unites. 9:47

2M ago9:47

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Dogmas divide. The Spirit of God unites. Spiritual unity in religious diversity is a win-win for all.By Spiritual Unity in Religious Diversity

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David Risley: Freedom of Religion 19:38

2M ago19:38

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Freedom of religion is essential not only to people of faith, but also to the health and stability of civil society and governments. In this episode, host David Risley discusses both the religious and secular reasons for religious freedom, in remarks drawn from an address originally given at an interfaith conference in Lucknow, India. The text is a…

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The Spirit of God Unites 6:26

2M ago6:26

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Welcome to this introductory episode of God Unites, an audio and video podcast program about finding spiritual unity in religious diversity through interfaith conversations and commentary about topics of common interest and finding spiritual kinship through sharing stories of faith journeys. Special topics in future episodes with a variety of guest…

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“Faith in the Offseason” 27:33

2M ago27:33

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Send us a text Every athlete knows the value of the offseason — rest, recovery, and preparation. But what about when God leads you into a spiritual offseason? In this episode of The FCA Locker Room, Vincenzo unpacks how to stay faithful when momentum slows and how to find purpose in seasons of waiting. Using sports analogies and biblical truths, Vi…

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When God Reminds Us Who He Is — Job, Sovereignty, and Comfort 11:48

2M ago11:48

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In this episode of Armor in the Arena, Coach Terry walks through the story of Job, from Satan’s challenge to Job’s losses, and focuses on God’s response. When the Lord answers Job (Job 38–41), He points to creation: the constellations, the oceans, the wild animals - every intricate detail He designed and sustains. That same God, who names the stars…

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Before the Brownie: The Real War Beneath Temptation (w/ Michael Rankin (part 2) 47:29

2M ago47:29

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Send us a text In Part 2 of our conversation with entrepreneur and mentor Michael Rankin, we get intensely practical about freedom from addiction, sexual sin, and destructive patterns. Mike shares how real change happens: not by “trying harder,” but through honesty, healthy structure, and Christ-centered accountability in real community. We talk ab…

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Before the Brownie: The Real War Beneath Temptation (w/ Michael Rankin (part 1) 52:27

2M ago52:27

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Send us a text Temptation isn’t about the moment—it’s the iceberg beneath it. Justin Hamm and entrepreneur Michael Rankin unpack why “try harder” fails, how shame keeps men stuck, and a simple path to real freedom—Honesty, Structure, Accountability—blending Scripture, real stories, and brain science. Part 1 lays the foundation; Part 2 gets tactical…

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Every Coach. Every Athlete. Every Nation. 45:41

3M ago45:41

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Send us a text What does it look like when sports become a gateway for the Gospel across the world? In this episode of The FCA Locker Room, we’re joined by Will Thompson, FCA’s Regional Director of International Advancement for the Northeast. Will shares his journey of growing up in Japan, playing baseball overseas, and eventually helping launch FC…

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Preparing Your Marriage for Dominion | Benjamin Suulola 1:09:53

3M ago1:09:53

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Preparing Your Marriage for Dominion is a message that emphasizes nine characteristics that every person must possess in order to be successful in marriage. Listen to this message from Benjamin Suulola.

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A Prayer for the Season 3:58

3M ago3:58

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Before the first whistle blows and the scoreboard lights up, there’s one thing every athlete needs to do — pray. In this first episode of Armor in the Arena, Coach Terry leads athletes, coaches, and teams in “A Prayer for the Season.” Rooted in Ephesians 6:10–18 and Colossians 3:23–24, this short devotional reminds us that the real battle begins lo…

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When Sport Becomes Your God: Decathlete Alex Bonitto on Surrender, Identity, and the “Cycle of Perseverance” 30:09

3M ago30:09

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Empowering Youth Athletes To Lead 33:52

3M ago33:52

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Send us a text Coaches have the power to shape lives far beyond the game. In this episode of The FCA Locker Room, host Vincenzo Pepe sits down with returning guest Cody Massey — founder of Buzzin Baseball and Rascals Baseball. Cody isn’t just developing better ballplayers; he’s discipling young men to be leaders on and off the field. From starting …

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Let Go & Let God: Football, Identity & Discipleship 34:53

3M ago34:53

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Send us a text In this episode of The Locker Room, Justin sits down with Emi Pastorino, former football player turned FCA area rep, to unpack what happens when sports, success, and performance become your identity—and how Jesus reshapes it all. Emi shares how an FCA huddle in high school transformed his walk with God, the role discipleship played i…

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From Panic to Peace: College Soccer, Anxiety, and a 30-Second Encounter with God 38:23

3M ago38:23

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Send us a text What happens when the dream you’ve poured your whole life into suddenly leaves you empty? What do you do when anxiety and panic attacks strip away your freedom, your friendships, and even your will to keep going? And how can one quiet moment—on a dark Fourth of July night—shift everything? In this episode, Justin sits down with Kyle …

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Excellence vs. Perfection: Why the Difference Matters 30:30

4M ago30:30

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Send us a text In sports and in life, the pursuit of perfection can be a trap—but the pursuit of excellence can be transformational. In this episode, Vincenzo unpacks the crucial difference between striving for excellence and chasing perfection, and why one brings freedom while the other brings frustration. Drawing from faith, athletics, and person…

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Zeal for Evangelism - Benjamin Suulola 49:15

4M ago49:15

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We need zeal for evangelism. Everything done for the Lord has to be with zeal. If Jesus had zeal, you must have zeal. The zeal of his Father's house consumed him. In this lead class, Benjamin Suulola shares what you must understand about zeal for evangelism.

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The Creator’s Game: Frank Kelly’s Journey of Faith and Sport 57:00

4M ago57:00

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Send us a text In this episode of The FCA Locker Room, we sit down with Frank Kelly, CEO of Kelly & Associates Insurance Group, longtime FCA leader, and pioneer in FCA Lacrosse. Frank shares his powerful story of faith, family, and sport—from playing lacrosse at Cornell to helping launch and grow FCA Lacrosse into what it is today. We’ll dive into …

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What the Tide Brings After the Storm 1:34:22

4M ago1:34:22

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What the Tide Brings After the Storm by Kelly Coughlin What the Tide Brings After the Storm is a sweeping family odyssey that begins in the famine-stricken hills of Ireland, winds through the coal mines of Pennsylvania, and settles in the salt air of Galveston, Texas. At its core is a single night in June 1941 when a car plunges off a bridge, leavi…

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Walking On, Holding On: Faith, Identity, and the Journey Beyond the Game 24:38

5M ago24:38

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Send us a text In this episode of The Locker Room, Justin Hamm sits down with Jonathan Noel — a former Boston College basketball walk-on — to talk faith, perseverance, and finding identity beyond playing time. Jonathan shares how his parents' radical transformation introduced him to Jesus, how his faith kept him grounded through constant change, an…

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Lead Where You Are: The Impact of a Huddle 34:04

5M ago34:04

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Send us a text What if the greatest ministry opportunity in your school or team wasn’t a platform—it was a circle? In this episode of The FCA Locker Room, we explore the power of FCA Huddles—what they are, how they work, and how anyone can start one. Whether you're a coach, athlete, or parent, you'll learn how to lead right where you are, with the …

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