The Training in Faith Podcast

Season 1 Finale

What a journey this first season has been. From conversations about faith, identity, sports, pressure, purpose, and perseverance — this season has been filled with real moments, honest growth, and reminders that God cares about every part of our lives, both on and off the field. In this Season 1 finale, we’re reflecting on the biggest lessons learned, the moments that impacted us most, and what we hope every athlete, coach, and parent takes away from this season. Whether you’ve been here since episode one or you’re just tuning in, this episode is a reminder that your worth is never found in your performance — it’s found in Christ. Thank you for being part of this community and growing with us this season. This may be the finale of Season 1, but we’re just getting started. ❤️ 🏆 Compete with purpose. 🙏 Train in faith ✨ Live for an audience of One.

How to Combat Fear with Gods peace w/ Darrian Graves

Fear can impact every athlete, from performance anxiety and self-doubt to uncertainty about the future. In this episode, Carley and Darrian discuss how Christian athletes can overcome fear through faith, biblical truth, and a deeper trust in God's plan. Drawing from his experience in ministry and his unique journey from athlete to sports broadcaster, Darrian shares practical insights on navigating pressure, finding confidence in Christ, and staying grounded when challenges arise. Together, Carley and Darrian explore how faith can transform fear into courage, helping athletes compete with purpose, peace, and conviction. Whether you're a student-athlete, coach, parent, or sports fan, this conversation offers encouragement and actionable wisdom for facing fear and strengthening your faith both on and off the field.

Serving as a Leader and a Teammate who reflects Christ W/ Shawn Cass - Part 4

In Part 4 of Serving as a Leader and Teammate Who Reflect Christ, we are wrapping up our conversation about what it means to lead with humility, serve with integrity, and build others up through Christ-centered teamwork. This episode explores practical ways believers can reflect the character of Jesus in leadership roles, relationships, and everyday interactions. Whether you’re leading a ministry, working with a team, or simply striving to honor God in your influence, this conversation will encourage you to serve faithfully, love selflessly, and lead by example.

Serving as a Leader and a Teammate who reflects Christ w/ Shawn Cass - Part 3

In Part 3 of Serving as a Leader and Teammate Who Reflect Christ, we dive deeper into what it means to lead with humility, serve with integrity, and build others up through Christ-centered teamwork. This episode explores practical ways believers can reflect the character of Jesus in leadership roles, relationships, and everyday interactions. Whether you’re leading a ministry, working with a team, or simply striving to honor God in your influence, this conversation will encourage you to serve faithfully, love selflessly, and lead by example.

Serving as a Leader and Teammate who reflects Christs w/ Shawn Cass PART 2

n Part 2 of this powerful conversation, we continue diving into faith, sports, and the character that is built through adversity. Shawn shares powerful biblical insight from Romans 5:3–4 and explains how the struggles athletes face bad practices, injuries, tough losses, and setbacks are not wasted. Instead, they are opportunities that build perseverance, character, and hope. Through the story of Joseph and real-life athletic experiences, we talk about why quitting in the present can impact your future, and how the way you respond to challenges on the field or in the gym shapes your reputation, leadership, and opportunities later in life. We also tackle a topic many athletes struggle with: humility. Using Philippians 2:3, Sean shares his personal testimony about competitiveness, trash talk, identity in winning, and how learning to root your identity in Christ transforms the way you compete. This episode is a powerful reminder that sports are about more than a scoreboard. They are a training ground for faith, character, leadership, and the impact you will carry into the rest of your life. If you're an athlete, coach, or parent, this conversation will challenge the way you think about competition, perseverance, and humility.