FCA Hockey Podcast

Ben Johnson Testimony | FCA Hockey Podcast Episode 20

00:00 Introduction to Ben Johnson's Journey 04:23 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Faith 09:21 The Path to Professional Hockey 15:43 The Pressure of Expectations and Approval 24:07 Struggles with Identity and Substance Use 30:00 Turning Point and Redemption 33:46 A Divine Encounter on the Rink 36:52 Finding Redemption in Scripture 39:21 The Journey from Hockey to Prison 41:15 The Burden of Forgiveness 43:40 Playing Free: A New Identity in Christ 45:09 God's Presence in Suffering 46:59 The Power of Risk and Invitation 49:16 Living Out Faith in the Hockey World 52:29 Building Trust and Community 56:43 Impacting Lives Through Testimony 01:00:58 The Journey Continues: A Life of Purpose 01:15:16 Listen On.png Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Adler Johnston Testimony | FCA Hockey Podcast Episode 19

00:00 - Intro: The 22nd annual Men’s Christian Cup and today’s special guest Adler Johnston 02:27 - Adler’s early background and his reputation as a young leader in hockey 04:24 - The significance of “all-in” mindset and family influence 06:28 - Growing up in Albert Lee and early hockey experiences 08:25 - Moving away from home for hockey and faith’s role in that transition 09:34 - Adler’s faith journey and initial relationship with Jesus before North Star 11:48 - How North Star deepened Adler’s faith and dependence on God 13:07 - Buying his own Bible and personal ownership of faith at age 16 16:16 - The hockey journey: from junior leagues to college and beyond 17:16 - Facing adversity: the knee injury in playoffs and its emotional toll 20:21 - The mental battle with OCD and the grace of God’s healing 24:11 - The significance of identity in Christ during physical and emotional struggles 25:11 - The importance of resilience: rising after setbacks in hockey and life 28:05 - Adler’s decision to pursue triathlon as a new challenge and fitness stewardship 31:48 - How Jesus walks with us through suffering, citing biblical examples 33:36 - Embracing new creation in Christ and letting go of the past self 35:11 - Encouragement for listeners struggling with change, identity, or adversity 37:15 - The victory of surrendering control and stepping into freedom in Christ 42:35 - The power of community and ongoing faith development beyond hockey 45:10 - College hockey experiences and opportunities in faith and fellowship 48:39 - Adler’s recent spiritual growth, church, and group study in Winona 52:35 - Balancing faith, athletics, and life’s purpose through surrendered trust 55:22 - Future races and fitness goals: from knee injury rehab to Half Ironman 56:35 - How to connect with Adler for mentorship, prayer, and encouragement 58:24 - Closing prayer and encouragement to live out faith every day Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joey Dosan Testimony Part 3 | FCA Hockey Podcast Episode 18

Chapters 00:00 Joey's Journey Begins 05:45 Struggles with Identity and Faith 08:27 The Importance of Community and Support 11:35 Decisions and Direction in Hockey 14:40 Training and Preparation for the Future 17:47 Facing Challenges and Making Choices 20:36 Finding Purpose and Direction 23:40 The Road to College Hockey 28:44 The Journey Begins: Identical Twins and Early Challenges 30:00 Showcase Success: The Turning Point in Hockey Careers 31:31 The Recruitment Process: Choosing West Point 32:12 First Impressions: Discovering West Point's Unique Environment 34:45 Injury and Recovery: Overcoming Setbacks 36:41 Struggles with Identity: Balancing Hockey and Personal Life 36:47 Finding Faith: Spiritual Growth Through Adversity 40:33 The Decision to Commit: Embracing the West Point Challenge 44:43 God's Plan: Trusting the Journey Ahead 47:02 Struggles and Growth at West Point 53:28 Faith and Perseverance in Adversity 01:03:23 Building a Community of Faith 01:13:24 Looking Ahead: Future Plans and Purpose Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joey Dosan Testimony Part 2 | FCA Hockey Podcast Episode 17

Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Joey Dojan and His Journey 02:36 The Transformation from Believer to Follower 03:30 The Power of Team Unity and Confession 13:40 The Power of Confession and Team Dynamics 14:37 Sacrificing for the Team: A Championship Decision 18:42 Navigating Junior Hockey: Choices and Opportunities 21:34 Faith and Development in Hockey: A Personal Journey 24:33 Injuries and Growth: Lessons Learned 42:40 Perseverance Through Adversity: A Testimony of Faith Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joey Dosan Testimony Part 1 | FCA Hockey Podcast Episode 16

Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome and introduction to Joey Dosan’s story 02:20 - Joey’s family background and early childhood in Minnesota 03:18 - Faith, athletics, and family influence 05:02 - Balancing hockey and church, and early faith struggles 07:22 - Growing in understanding of faith and spiritual roots 09:32 - Personal battles and the God-sized hole in Joey’s heart 11:02 - The moment of realization and turning point 16:27 - Facing adversity, injuries, and suicidal thoughts in high school 17:46 - The role of community and FCA in Joey’s recovery 18:52 - God's providence during immigration and career decisions 22:27 - The importance of accountability and vulnerability in faith 23:12 - Encouragement for players facing bullying and discouragement 26:09 - The significance of community and shared faith on teams 29:50 - The power of confession and repentance in growth 33:24 - How Jesus continually pursues us through struggles 37:03 - The transformational impact of spiritual teams and brotherhood 41:50 - Choosing obedience over personal comfort in hockey 48:22 - Lessons learned from injuries and trusting God's plan 53:01 - The difference between mere belief and true discipleship Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.