Their Words. Their Terms.
Thoughts from Faith Driven Athletes.
Consider it Joy
My name is Gardner Minshew and I played quarterback at Washington State University. Only a few people in Pullman knew that name a few years ago, but it's amazing what can happen when you surrender to God's plan.
The Road Less Traveled
I knew that I would still get to play in exactly one month. What I didn’t know, however, was that we were about to embark on one of the craziest conference title runs I have ever seen. My name is Micah Potter, and this is my story.
Podcast Episode 22 - The Original College Gameday
Craig James tackles The Pony Express, life as a college football analyst, and what made him go to seminary.
Beyond Blessed
On the outside, it might have seemed like my UNC career started that day, but in reality the journey started long before then. A journey that included a lot of highs but a few setbacks as well.
F.A.M.I.L.Y
What does pressure bring out of you? For Tanner Morgan, the answer is simple: my best.
Finishing What You Started
“Ultimately, I know my coaching career will be judged by wins and losses. It's the nature of the industry. Fortunately, God's priorities are completely different…”
Leaving a Mark
When Artavis Pierce got injured, he had to watch his replacement exceed everyone’s expectations and threaten to keep the starting spot even on Pierce’s return. Jealousy is real. But it doesn’t have to control us.
Trusting God's Plan
Coming out of college, Phillip Lindsay didn’t know if the NFL would even give him a shot. Now, after making the Pro Bowl as a Rookie, he still trusts God’s plan—no matter what it is…
A Second Chance
My name is Jordan Murphy. I was a starting fullback on the University of Colorado football team. I was also a survivor of the Dark Knight movie shooting. This is my story.
The 7 Longest Yards
When a spinal cord injury ended Chris Norton’s football career, he was given a 3% to ever move again. Three years later, he was walking down the wedding aisle. This is his story.
Podcast Episode 18 - My Greatest Pregame Speech
Joe Breschi led the UNC Men’s Lacrosse team to a national championship in 2016, and today, he shared with us the journey of that season, but also the tragedy that preceded it and how God led him every step of the way.
At 97, Coach John Wooden Was Still Teaching
Even at 97, the long-time UCLA coach and winner of ten NCAA National Basketball Championships was still teaching everyone he came into contact with.
God Holds Me Up
At the end of every podcast, we like to ask our guests to share what God has been teaching them in this season of life. Blake Anderson, Head Coach of Arkansas State Football, shared how he keeps his hope in a steadfast God.
Love Endures All Things
People say you should play for the name on the front of the jersey, and not the back, but when your last name is Love it's a little different.
Podcast Episode 17 - The Second Chance I Didn’t Deserve
Blake Anderson shares how the adversity he has faced off the playing field has shaped him into the coach, father, believer, and ultimately the man that he is today.
Podcast Episode 16 - College Football in the Time of Covid
We don’t know what the upcoming college football season will look like, but we asked Bill Hancock, Executive Director of the College Football Playoff, to help us get ready for an uncertain Fall.
We Designed T-Shirts Before Kickoff
My unflagging optimism can be puzzling, or even annoying, to my friends and coworkers. But in the 2019 season opener, I knew my Georgia State Panthers were going to upset Tennessee.
Slowing Down to Show Up
Plenty of professions promote overworking. But few jobs glorify the outright refusal to set work aside as much as the profession I have chosen—coaching.
Built When Broken
When I committed to ECU, my goal was to be the next Tim Tebow. I didn’t know if that would mean winning a Heisman Trophy or winning a National Championship, but it did mean using my platform to glorify God.