When Sports Become Your Identity: Two Powerful Testimonies of Faith, Failure & Purpose

When Sports Become Your Identity: Two Powerful Testimonies of Faith, Failure & Purpose

What happens when the thing you've worked your whole life for is suddenly taken away? In this episode, James Renshaw and Parker Henry share honest stories about setbacks, injuries, disappointment, and how God used those moments to reshape their identity and purpose. Parker opens up about the heartbreak of falling short at the state wrestling tournament and how that experience inspired him to pursue sports psychology. James shares how two traumatic skull injuries, the loss of a classmate, and learning to put Christ above basketball transformed his life and eventually led him into student ministry. Whether you're an athlete, coach, student, or parent, this conversation is a reminder that your identity is found in Christ—not in wins, losses, or achievements. Topics include: • Wrestling and mental health • Recovering from failure • Faith through injury and adversity • Finding your identity in Christ • Student ministry and calling • Sports psychology • Leadership and perseverance If this conversation encouraged you, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs the reminder that God can use even our hardest seasons for His glory. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

From Walk-On to Chaplain: Ryan Lageness on Football, Faith, and Following God's Call | Beyond the Huddle

What happens when the sport you've built your life around is no longer what God is calling you to pursue? In this episode of Beyond the Huddle, Zach Rose sits down with Ryan "Lodge" Lageness, FCA staff member and chaplain for the UCA football team, to discuss his remarkable journey from a troubled childhood to walking on at UCA, surrendering football to follow Christ, and ultimately serving collegiate athletes through ministry. Ryan shares how faithful mentors changed the trajectory of his life, why leaving football was one of the hardest decisions he's ever made, and what it looks like to disciple over 100 student-athletes while helping them discover that football is more than a game—it's a platform to glorify God. Whether you're an athlete, coach, parent, or simply someone seeking to follow God's calling, this conversation is full of encouragement, wisdom, and reminders that God can redeem every part of our story. In this episode: * Ryan's journey from Miami to Arkansas * Finding Christ through the game of football * The mentors who changed his life * Walking away from college football to follow God's call * Serving as UCA Football Chaplain * Using sports as a platform for the Gospel * Faith, leadership, and discipleship in college athletics 🎙️ Beyond the Huddle is the Central Arkansas FCA podcast where faith meets competition. Each episode features conversations with athletes, coaches, and leaders who are making an eternal impact through sports. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

From Basketball Identity to Missionary Calling | Josh Mason's Journey of Faith | Beyond the Huddle

What happens when the sport you've built your life around no longer defines you? In this episode of Beyond the Huddle, Zach Rose sits down with former Henderson State and Evangel University basketball player Josh Mason to discuss his journey from finding his identity in basketball to discovering a deeper purpose in Christ. Josh shares how injuries, unmet expectations, and disappointment on the court led him to wrestle with who he really was. Through authentic Christian community, discipleship, and a growing relationship with Jesus, God transformed his perspective on athletics, success, and purpose. Now, Josh and his wife Abby are preparing to serve with Athletes in Action in Puerto Rico, where they will disciple college athletes and help raise up Christ-centered leaders on campus. In this conversation, you'll hear: 🏀 Josh's basketball journey from Nixa High School to college athletics 🙏 How God used adversity to draw him closer to Christ 📖 The impact of discipleship and Christian community 🎯 Finding your identity beyond sports performance 🌎 Why Josh and Abby are stepping into full-time missions with Athletes in Action 💡 Encouragement for athletes struggling with pressure, expectations, and purpose Whether you're an athlete, coach, parent, or believer looking to grow in your faith, this episode is See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

From FCA Camper to Coach: Danny Spencer’s 29 Years of Faith, Leadership & Impact

In this episode of Beyond the Huddle, hosts Josh Adair and Zach Rose sit down with longtime Cabot coach and FCA leader Danny Spencer. Danny shares how an FCA Camp experience as a teenager changed the trajectory of his life and led him into nearly three decades of coaching and ministry. Hear powerful stories about faith, mentoring athletes, the impact of FCA Camp, building relationships that last a lifetime, and why coaching is more than a profession—it's a calling. Danny reflects on seeing students come to Christ, the importance of being present in young people's lives, and how God uses sports to transform hearts. Whether you're a coach, athlete, parent, youth pastor, or ministry leader, this conversation will encourage you to invest in the next generation and trust God with the results. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

From NASCAR to FCA: Scott & Pam Cameron on Faith, Purpose, and the Ministry of Presence

Scott and Pam Cameron share their incredible journey from Southern California and NASCAR chaplaincy to serving students and coaches through FCA in Central Arkansas. They discuss overcoming hardship, finding identity in Christ, the power of showing up for others, and how God uses ordinary acts of kindness to make an eternal impact. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.