The Eternal Athletes Podcast

All State, All Jesus

LaBrae High School's Austin Rowe joins The Eternal Athletes Podcast to talk about what it looks like to compete with Christ at the center. As an all-state basketball player in Ohio, Austin has experienced the highs of record-breaking performances and the lows of injuries and setbacks - and through all of it, his faith has been the constant. He opens up about how prayer shaped his approach to the game, how he strives to influence teammates in the locker room, and how family fueled his drive to succeed. He also walks through the college recruitment process and what young athletes need to know before making that leap. Whether you're a competitor trying to figure out your identity beyond the game or just looking to go deeper in your walk with God - this conversation will challenge and encourage you.

No Fear, Lord: NFL Running Back Testimony

In this inspiring interview, Atlanta Falcons running back Nathan Carter shares his journey of faith in the NFL and beyond. He speaks to the importance of legacy and how living out Christian values can influence teammates and future generations. Nathan opens up about making faith-based decisions in sports, balancing competitive drive with integrity, and using his platform to impact others for eternity. Nathan has also inspired many athletes with his new book: If I’m Not By Your Side: Legacy of Faith and Wisdom for the Next Generation. Listeners will discover practical insights on leadership, humility, community, and trusting God in every area of life - on and off the field.

Kickin' It With Jesus: The Faith Of A Syracuse Soccer Standout

What does it actually look like to live out your faith as a college athlete? In this episode, Anna Croyle, a sophomore soccer player at Syracuse University, shares how her faith became her own and started shaping the way she competes, leads, and lives daily. From navigating a secular college environment to finding real community through Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Young Life, and Salt Company, Anna opens up about the challenges student-athletes face and how to stay grounded in Christ through it all. This conversation gets practical too. We talk mentorship, identity, peer pressure, and simple ways to bring faith into your sport - whether that’s prayer before games or the way you lead your teammates. If you're trying to compete at a high level without losing your faith, this one’s for you.

Raising the Bar in Faith and Sport

In this episode of The Eternal Athletes Podcast, Ryan and Erin sit down with Landon Wheatley, a junior athlete from Beaver Local High School (OH) for a conversation that goes way beyond sports. Landon opens up about what it really looks like to live out your faith in a competitive environment. From locker rooms to game days, he’s learning how to keep Christ at the center - win or lose. A big turning point for him came at a church camp, where a powerful, Christ-filled moment sparked his love and pursuit of truth. Since then, he’s been intentional about using his platform to point others to God, whether that’s through conversations with teammates, leading by example, or being part of the growing Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) at his school. We also get into the small but powerful habits - like prayer before competition - that help keep his mindset grounded. Because as Landon shares, it’s easy to tie your identity to performance… but that’s never where it was meant to come from. There’s a lot of honesty in this one. Some wins, some struggles, and a steady reminder: you don’t have to be perfect - you just have to keep showing up faithfully. What you'll hear in this episode: * How one moment at church camp reshaped Landon’s faith * What FCA looks like on a real high school campus right now * Why prayer before competition changes everything * The tension between performance and identity * How to encourage teammates - even when you’re competing against them * Behind the scenes of Landon’s podcast, The Journey * What it means to truly represent Christ in sports Chapters: 00:00 – Meet Landon Wheatley 03:03 – Faith Meets Athletics 05:57 – Inside FCA and Its Impact 08:54 – Living Out Faith in Competition 11:57 – Why Prayer Matters Before the Game 14:52 – Encouragement & Sportsmanship 17:51 – Finding Identity in Christ 21:00 – The Journey Podcast 23:45 – Looking Ahead: Purpose & Impact

Standing In The Presence Of Greatness | The Eternal Athletes Podcast

In this episode of The Eternal Athletes Podcast, leadership speaker David Kohout - who has inspired hundreds of thousands of students - opens up about his journey, from a troubled upbringing to a life dedicated to inspiring youth through faith. He shares how his nonprofit, Talk Is Cheap, was born and why students and athletes are at the heart of his mission. Along the way, David tackles big topics: personal transformation, the erosion of respect, and the pressures facing today’s generation. Through raw stories, humor, and hard-earned wisdom, he challenges listeners to think beyond themselves and consider the legacy they’re leaving. At its core, this conversation is about planting seeds that will outlive us. Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction & David’s Background 05:51 – A Turning Point: David’s Journey to Faith 10:32 – Why Talk Is Cheap Was Born 20:00 – The Book: Standing in the Presence of Greatness 29:05 – The Early Days of the Movement 36:49 – Faithful Fundraising & Radical Trust 39:10 – The Real Struggles of Life on the Road 41:51 – How to Truly Engage Today’s Youth 46:49 – Planting the Seed of Greatness 51:36 – Respect and Modern Challenges 54:58 – Creating a Ripple Effect That Lasts 01:06:34 – A Call to Action: Standing in the Presence of Greatness