• Jordan Sullivan: Commit to being thankful
    Apr 24 2024

    Jordan Sullivan, Assistant Coach and Co-Recruiting Coordinator for the University of Utah women's basketball program, challenges coaches and athletes alike to commit to being thankful!

    Although she would say that her salvation story isn't "eventful," we couldn't imagine it any other way. The story of a college athlete who made the personal and intentional choice to follow Him, living and loving just like Jesus for the rest of her days!


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    36 mins
  • Darin Keizer: Keeping the main thing the main thing
    Apr 17 2024

    Darin Keizer, Athletics Director for Southwest Christian School and Dordt University and the Director of Coaching for Transformation, shares His story of competing well and being completed in Christ alone.

    Darin challenges athletic directors and coaches alike to dare to lead greatly. It's okay to look different and to stand out. The Gospel calls us to be set apart, competing well while simultaneously pointing others to the Good News of Jesus!


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    28 mins
  • Taylor Ensley: My sport doesn't define me, He does
    Apr 10 2024

    Taylor Ensley, outfielder for the North Carolina State Wolfpack, shares a story of God looking like a loving and forgiving father and then the perfect best friend, depending on the season of life that Taylor was in. A God that met her where she was with zero intention of leaving her there, all for His glory!

    Taylor met Jesus' perfect love, grace, and forgiveness and now shines His light and loves His people so intentionally well that both on and off the field, people meet Him daily from their conversations and interactions with her!



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    26 mins
  • Amber McCray: My biggest trial became my biggest blessing
    Apr 3 2024

    Amber McCray, Head Volleyball Coach at Louisiana Tech University, shares a story of athletic injuries in her storied collegiate career that became the catalyst for a series of events that led her to coach today!

    Amber says that her biggest trial became her biggest blessing. A blessing that allows her to use her experiences, both on and off the court, to intentionally pour into her program so that her athletes meet His love daily!



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    52 mins
  • Ashley Trierweiler: God ALWAYS wants us and loves us
    Mar 27 2024

    Ashley Trierweiler, a graduate student and member of the Grand Canyon University softball program, shares a story of conviction for Christ and His plan for her life. As a competitor, Ashley started her career at Santa Clara and rewrote the offensive record books in the WCC. However, with a move to GCU, she has found a community of believers and a culture rooted in Christ that has transformed the final chapter of her playing career all for His glory!


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    53 mins
  • Lauren Griffith: Glowing for Christ
    Mar 20 2024

    Lauren Griffith, a utility player for Lipscomb University Softball, has a heart and soul that radiates Christ's love. Lauren is in the middle of what she calls the "comeback season" of her stellar collegiate career, knowing that her identity isn't found in the rings her team has won or the awards that she has accumulated on the field but in who He says she is and the perfect plans that He has for her life when she hangs up her cleats!


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    55 mins
  • Meghan Scharpenberg: Identity found in Christ alone
    Mar 13 2024

    Meghan Scharpenberg, setter for the Louisiana Tech volleyball program, shares a story of seeking validation in Him rather than the sports we compete in.

    Meghan's journey has had twists and turns, but through every test, His steadfast love has shinned through most. Meghan knows who she is in Him and uses the gifts He has given her to shine His light and love His people well, both on and off the court!


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    39 mins
  • Josh Shoemaker: The answer was always right above me
    Mar 6 2024

    Josh Shoemaker, Director of Operations for the University of Southern California Women's Lacrosse program, shares a story of God's goodness, faithfulness, and steadfastness, no matter how hard we try to turn away from Him.

    Even when Josh questioned everything, the answer was always right above him in Christ. Josh's story isn't perfect, but it's covered by the perfect Savior who has chosen Him and given him a truly captivating testimony to share, all for God's glory!



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    2 hrs and 5 mins