A Special Preview of THE CHRIST Podcast

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]

Sharing His peace amidst the chaos – Mike Tatlock on life as an NBA Chaplain

Now more than ever it's important to be all in for Jesus, because He was all in for us. Mike Tatlock [https://www.moodypublishers.com/authors/t/mike-tatlock/], team chaplain for the Portland Trailblazers, shares about reaching players with this message, why things that are sustained have to be Spirit-led, and what the overarching theme has been during this season. He also outlines the importance of knowing your "why" so that the world doesn't define it for you. For Mike's book "A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture": CLICK HERE [https://www.amazon.com/Compelling-Faith-Compromising-Culture/dp/0802434681] 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]

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

Over two decades at one place. He never imagined his career would lead him back home, but that's the door God opened. Brian Barnhart [https://fightingillini.com/sports/2015/8/13/fisn_talent.aspx], voice of the Illinois Fighting Illini, shares about the art of painting a picture for the listener and the emotions involved with the Illini men's basketball team reaching the Final Four this season. He outlines how he went from reaching the dream of announcing baseball in the big leagues to then leaving the sport altogether, the legacy he hopes to leave, and the on-air ministry opportunities God has given him. 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]