Raising the Bar in Faith and Sport

Broken Hand, Unbreakable Faith: One Athlete's Road to the MLB Draft

What happens when the sport you've built your identity around is suddenly taken from you? In this episode, we sit down with Rashawn Galloway, a right fielder who just wrapped up his senior season at Texas State University and is now preparing for the MLB Draft - and hear how a broken hand in his junior year became the turning point that changed everything. Rashawn opens up about going from knowing about God to actually living for Him, what it looked like to start sharing his faith publicly, and why every time he steps on the field now, he's playing for the Lord first.

Track, Bobsled, and the God Who Keeps Calling

Jadin O'Brien is a 3x National Champion track athlete, Olympic bobsledder, and someone whose faith runs deeper than any title she's ever won. In this episode, Jadin shares how growing up as one of seven siblings in a faith-filled home shaped her foundation as an athlete. From winning a state championship as a freshman in high school, to competing at Notre Dame, to making the Olympic bobsled team in just two weeks of training - God has been writing her story every step of the way. Jadin opens up about overcoming injuries, holding her faith boldly in competitive environments, and what it truly means to be a witness without having all the answers. Leaning on God isn't a last resort. For Jadin it was always the first move.

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.