Welcome back to the Competing for Christ Podcast!

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Jan. 24, 2024

Life After Sports with Lulu & Ken Burke

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 …

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Jan. 17, 2024

Mentorship That Shows Christ with The Apprentice School Head Basketba…

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 …

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Jan. 10, 2024

Growing Continuously with David Gibson, Founder of Elevation is a Mus…

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 …

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Dec. 20, 2023

Maintaining Positivity Through Tragedy with Motivational Speaker & Fo…

KD Hill was a football player at Ole Miss and getting ready for the NFL Draft, destined to play with a pro football team. But in an instant, this reality shifted dramatically. KD’s life changed when he got in a …

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Dec. 13, 2023

A Friendship Formed Through Running with Ultra Runner Matt Burdette

On this episode, we are talking with Ultra Runner Matt Burdette about a friendship that he has that is one of the coolest things you will ever see. You will hear the background of Matt’s athletic journey, more on him …

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Dec. 6, 2023

Being In A Hurry with University of Indianapolis Soccer Player Sam He…

It seems like everyone is in a hurry nowadays, especially athletes. You are constantly going and going, and a lot of times your faith is the first thing to go on the back-burner. But for athletes, what can we do …

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Nov. 29, 2023

Staying Ready for the Moment with Kansas State Football Player Seth P…

Today, we’re talking about staying ready for the moment and being ready to not only perform on the field, but perform off the field when sharing the Gospel with someone. Just like when you’re on the bench or getting ready …

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Nov. 22, 2023

What Athletes Can Learn From Colossians 3:23

For athletes, working hard is a part of our DNA. It's an essential part if you want to succeed or play to the best of your ability. But what does the Bible say about working hard? How do you know …

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Nov. 15, 2023

Spreading the Word From the NFL to Golf with YouTuber and Former NFL …

Geremy Davis has been sharing the Gospel through sports for years now. While it may be in a variety of different ways and capacities, he continues to put Jesus first in everything that he does. Geremy played football at UCONN...

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Nov. 8, 2023

Surrounding Yourself With the Right People with Former Notre Dame & N…

Something that is so important for every person that follows Jesus is putting people around you that love you, want to see you succeed, and most importantly speak God’s truth into your life. As an athlete, the teammates and f...

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Nov. 1, 2023

Reaching Those in Need Through Sports in Kenya with Founder and Direc…

Joseph Mwuara is the Founder and Director of New Hope Sport Centre in Naivasha, Kenya. Not only does this organization give opportunities to children in Africa through sports, they also share the Gospel with athletes that ot...

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Oct. 25, 2023

What Success Should Mean to a Christian Athlete with Author, Podcaste…

Success for Christian athletes may look different than others. Although we may want to succeed by performing well, winning, or even earning a scholarship or going pro, success for someone that loves Jesus means trusting His p...

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Oct. 18, 2023

Performing Beyond the Game with Grand Canyon University Athletic Trai…

Chris Elliott, Athletic Trainer at Grand Canyon University and former collegiate basketball player, joins the show to discuss what it means to play "beyond the game". The thoughts and wisdom that he brings to this conversatio...

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Oct. 11, 2023

Balance of Being Satisfied vs. Wanting More with Collegiate Football …

For athletes, it’s so difficult to feel content when everyone and everything around you is striving to be better and wanting the next best thing. We have to ask ourselves where that line is, that fine balance between feeling ...

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Oct. 4, 2023

Taking Advantage of an Opportunity with Crown College Head Baseball C…

According to the Pew Research Center , about half of Americans believe that God determines what happens to them most or all of the time. Nearly eight-in-ten US adults think God or a higher power has protected them, and two-th...

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Sept. 27, 2023

Changing Children's Lives Through Sports with Breakaway Outreach Foun…

In Matthew 19, Jesus says, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” How can sports be a way of reaching children for the sake of …

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Sept. 20, 2023

How God Guided Somi Azubike to Kentucky Christian University Football

Today, we get to hear about Somi Azubike’s testimony, his journey through football, and how he has grown his faith in Christ throughout recent years. Somi plays collegiate football at Kentucky Christian University and you wil...

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Sept. 13, 2023

Faith, Leadership, and Humility with Liberty University Track Athlete…

Today we are talking with Liberty University Track Athlete and Captain Will Jefferson on his journey and how God has guided him to get to where he is today. We dissect how Will has allowed Christ to be at the …

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Sept. 6, 2023

Being Passionate for Jesus Over Sports with UNPACKIN’ it Sports Minis…

Luke Heaton, UNPACKIN’ it Sports Ministries Social Media Director and the Co-Host of The UNPACKIN’ it Podcast , joins the show today to talk about how to have passion for Jesus over the sports that we can be consumed by. …

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Aug. 30, 2023

In The World, But Not of The World with Butler University Assistant W…

In John 15, Jesus states that if we were of the world, the world would love you as its own. But since Jesus has chosen us to be out of the world, we should be prepared for the world to …

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Aug. 23, 2023

Last Chance for Christ with East Los Angeles College Head Basketball …

When Head Basketball Coach John Mosley of East Los Angeles College was invited on the hit Netflix show "Last Chance U", he was hesitant. Although it would be a cool opportunity, it would be an all-access docuseries, filming e...

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Aug. 18, 2023

Sport Talks with Ken and Fabish 1

This new segment features Ken and Fabish Mark (guest from Episode 16 and friend of the show!) discussing current and general sports events, topics, and issues. As we come from different countries, backgrounds, and perspective...

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Aug. 16, 2023

How Mark Otieno Odhiambo Shows Christ Through Professional Track

Mark Otieno Odhiambo is a Kenyan world class track athlete. As a national champion and ranked as one of the fastest people not only in Kenya but in the world, he has a relationship with God that is inspiring and …

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Aug. 9, 2023

Finding Purpose in Sports with Hall of Fame Basketball Coach and Nati…

On today’s episode, we are talking to Hall of Fame Basketball Coach and Nations of Coaches Director Mike Lightfoot about finding purpose in sports. From 1987 to 2017, he was the head basketball coach at Bethel University, lea...

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