Voice of the Illini – Brian Barnhart on his ultimate purpose and broadcasting at the Final Four

George Gregory – Chargers Chaplain on faith uniting an NFL locker room

Our culture would have you believe it's better to keep our faith silent, especially in a public setting. George Gregory [https://loveology.org/experts/george-and-tondra-gregory] shares what's taken place in Los Angeles since coach Jim Harbaugh has taken over, how a culture of competition has been established on and off the field, and why winning in our personal lives holds even more significance than our professional lives. He also outlines the importance of showing people that you care, how the Gospel impacts players in this moment, and much more. Faith Podcasts are made possible by your support. You can click here to give. [https://give.unwsp.edu/site/Donation2?df_id=4035&mfc_pref=T&4035.donation=form1&utm_source=myfaithpodcasts.com&utm_medium=the-champion]

Kyle Porter – The gift of being a dad, covering the U.S. Open, and offering encouragement to others

Fatherhood is a gift, while also a challenge– and an incredibly high calling. Kyle Porter [https://www.normalsport.com/about-kyle], founder of Normal Sport [https://www.normalsport.com/newsletter] and father of four, joins us again to unpack what God has taught him about being an encourager in all facets of life– in light of Father's Day. He shares about the joy he still holds covering professional golf, what excites him about this year's U.S. Open at Shinnecock, the significance of what Scottie Scheffler is trying to accomplish, and celebrating all the wins in life. Faith Podcasts are made possible by your support. You can click here to give. [https://give.unwsp.edu/site/Donation2?df_id=4035&mfc_pref=T&4035.donation=form1&utm_source=myfaithpodcasts.com&utm_medium=the-champion]

The intersection where being a fan meets walking with Jesus

Ticket prices for sporting events are soaring, and yet- we're still willing to pay. We can also pour too much emotional energy into cheering on our favorite team- through the good and bad. How do we step into arenas, stadiums, and ballparks as Christians- wanting to represent Jesus above all, and still enjoy the experience? Faith Podcasts are made possible by your support. You can click here to give. [https://give.unwsp.edu/site/Donation2?df_id=4035&mfc_pref=T&4035.donation=form1&utm_source=myfaithpodcasts.com&utm_medium=the-champion]

Using the mind God gave him – Evan Miyakawa on the analytical side of college hoops

Statistician and data scientist. For Evan Miyakawa [https://evanmiya.com/?about], those are simply just titles. As a "college basketball analytics guru," the most important thing to him is his relationship with Jesus. He shares how his side project turned into his full-time career, building relationships in the college basketball space to ultimately point people to Jesus, and how God has provided for him in ways he could have never imagined. Faith Podcasts are made possible by your support. You can click here to give. [https://give.unwsp.edu/site/Donation2?df_id=4035&mfc_pref=T&4035.donation=form1&utm_source=myfaithpodcasts.com&utm_medium=the-champion]

Powerlifting and pursuing Jesus – Austin Nikolai on living each day to the fullest

Everyone experiences nerves and the feeling of being anxious at some point, but as an athlete- how do you hand this over to the Lord before you compete? This is the Austin Nikolai [https://www.instagram.com/austinnikolai25/] story. He shares about his journey in powerlifiting, competing at Worlds competitions, the urgency he lives with, his affinity for drinking apple juice, and the freedom he lives with knowing Jesus holds tomorrow. Faith Podcasts are made possible by your support. You can click here to give. [https://give.unwsp.edu/site/Donation2?df_id=4035&mfc_pref=T&4035.donation=form1&utm_source=myfaithpodcasts.com&utm_medium=the-champion]