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Feb. 15, 2023

Equipping the Church, Chaplains, and Athletes with CEDE Sports Founde…

What is the role of local believers of a church in the sports context, if any? Is that different than the role of a sports chaplain? Today, we dive into a topic that isn't touched on enough: appropriately equipping the …

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Feb. 8, 2023

Finding God in Sports with Author and Ultra Runner Stephanie Burdette

On this episode, author, ultra runner, certified strength and conditioning specialist/massage therapist, and former coach Stephanie Burdette comes on to talk about her new book For All the Glory: Finding God in Sports and wha...

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Feb. 1, 2023

Sociology of Sport with Covenant College Sociology Professor Dr. Matt…

Have you ever thought about sports from a sociological perspective? Probably not, as I didn’t think about it until I took a course at Covenant College entitled Sociology of Sport! This class completely challenged me as an ath...

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Jan. 25, 2023

Sharing the Gospel in Sports with Former Indianapolis Colts Chaplain …

Our biggest job as Christians in sport is to share the good news of the Gospel. Everything else is secondary compared to that. 2 Corinthians 5: 20 says, "We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his ap...

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Jan. 18, 2023

Honor God with Your Body with Personal Trainer and Florida Coach of t…

The health and wellness profession can be scary, deceitful, and at times dishonest. God calls us to use the bodies He has given us for His glory, but where can we start? Why should we train, practice, exercise, and lift? …

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Jan. 11, 2023

When Injuries Plague Your Athletic Experience with Author, Sports Psy…

So many things can prevent athletes from playing the sports that they are passionate about, but there is one thing that most athletes have faced throughout their time on the field or court: injuries. No matter how long you're...

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Jan. 4, 2023

Top 10 Mistakes I Made as an Athlete

Every athlete struggles with certain things while playing sports. As Christian athletes, it's crucial to discuss these issues and learn from others on how to combat them. How can we use those things to spread the Gospel? Can ...

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Dec. 21, 2022

Be All In! with All In Sports Outreach Co-Founder and Podcast Host St…

On today's episode, All In Sports Outreach co-founder and podcast host Stewart Hardy joins the show to discuss what it means to be "all in" for our teams, and more importantly for Christ. All In Sports Outreach was founded to...

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Dec. 14, 2022

Servant Leadership with Professional Soccer Player Jonathan Ricketts

Servant leadership is defined as, "a leadership philosophy in which the goal of the leader is to serve. This is different from traditional leadership where the leader's main focus is the thriving of their company or organizat...

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Dec. 7, 2022

Breaking Down Barriers Through Sports with TCU Football Chaplain Chau…

Sports are one of the only things in this world that can break down barriers that societies and cultures put up. Teammates become family, coaches become mentors, and fans become best friends simply because for the love of a t...

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Nov. 30, 2022

Overcoming Obstacles with Race Car Driver, Pastor, and Cancer Survivo…

Don "Fastest Pastor" Wickstrum joins the show today to talk about how he has overcame countless amounts of obstacles, including a battle with cancer, crashing cars on the side of a mountain, and wrestling with the existence o...

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Nov. 23, 2022

Say Thank You to Sports

This time of the year reminds us all to be thankful for what we have around us and what God has provided us. Usually, sports and the chances God gives us in athletics aren't mentioned when going around the Thanksgiving …

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Nov. 16, 2022

Don't Leave God on the Bench! with CEDE Sports COO and Author Bob Sch…

Do you ever feel like you don't bring God onto the field with you? "Leaving God on the bench" is a concept that many in the Christian athlete setting have wrestled with, simply because it feels like they don't feel …

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Nov. 9, 2022

Playing Where Your Feet Are with Former Miami Volleyball Player & Pod…

Athletes across the world struggle to remember how to 'play where their feet are'. It's difficult to constantly appreciate the chances you get and the sports we play, but it's important to never forget that God has put you in...

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Oct. 26, 2022

Using a Platform to Glorify God with Sports Spectrum Podcast Host Jas…

Jason Romano, former ESPN producer, author, and host of the Sports Spectrum Podcast joins the podcast today to discuss his journey as a Christian working in sports and being a light for Christ. Through the Sports Spectrum Pod...

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Oct. 12, 2022

Maximize Your Experience as an Athlete with Bruce Nadin - Chaplain of…

Each athlete struggles at times with maximizing their time as an athlete. Maximizing the opportunities, lessons, and chances God gives you is a hard thing to do. Most athletes, no matter the age or level, often feel discourag...

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Sept. 28, 2022

Focus on the Next Play with Lubbock Christian University Asst. MBB Co…

Focusing on the next play, next pitch, next snap, or next shot is one of the most difficult things to do in all of sports, whether you're a Christian or not. Knowing this, athletes will do whatever it takes to …

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Sept. 14, 2022

Check Your Passion and Emotion with Former Georgia Southern Football …

Have you ever screamed after an error on the field? Slammed your helmet after missing a tackle? Said something to a teammate that you immediately regret? Sports can bring out emotions in all of us that we must be able …

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Aug. 31, 2022

Women in Christian Athletics Pt. 2 with Ohio State Volleyball Player …

This episode is the second of a two-part series about how God uses women through athletics. Women play a vital role in glorifying God through participating in athletics. This year in particular, the 50th anniversary of Title ...

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Aug. 17, 2022

Women in Christian Athletics Pt. 1 with Colorado Christian University…

Women play a vital role in glorifying God through participating in athletics. This year in particular, the 50th anniversary of Title IX has made everyone in the United States realize just how far females have come, especially...

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Aug. 3, 2022

"Who Am I Without Sports?" with The Christian Coach Podcast Co-Host C…

While playing sports, it can be quite easy to get so wrapped up in them that it becomes your identity. When athletes eat, sleep, even breathe sports, they often forget that eventually, sports are going to end. This can be …

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July 20, 2022

Salt and Light In Sports with Former Harlem Globetrotter Melvin Adams

Matthew 5 discusses how we as Christians must be salt and light in a world full of brokenness and darkness. How do we do that in sports, though? As an athlete, it can be difficult to want to stand out …

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July 8, 2022

Faith First, Academics Second, Athletics Third? with DBU Athletic Dir…

Athletes all around the world struggle with managing their time. While competing for Christ, excelling academically, and maintaining a life, athletes must be able to let Christ be in everything they do. But is there a specifi...

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June 25, 2022

Recruiting: How Should Christian Athletes Navigate It? with Liberty U…

Recruiting is not talked about nearly enough as it should in the Christian athlete context. With so many schools to choose from, so many coaches to talk to, and way too many camps to attend, Christian athletes should know how...

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