315 Voices

Elliot Johnson's career includes a Hall of Fame coaching resume. But, it didn't come smoothly or in a straight line as he persevered through changes and new assignments from the Lord. In retirement, his mission field has shifted from baseball players to cowboys and Western culture. But, he still is reaching others with the gospel as long as the Lord allows.

Mark Campbell is one of the winningest women's college basketball coaches of all time. Wins, championships, and hall of fame inductions mark his career. But, it is his identity in Christ Jesus that trumps all of that and orders his steps. Today, he serves as an AD at Union University in Jackson, TN hoping to guide the next generation of coaches and athletes to a stronger faith walk.

Steve Russell has lived a life that looks like a movie. With sequels! From serving in US Congress to leading high-profile military missions, Steve has always served his country as a man of faith. But wait, there's more! He also has adopted children, was licensed as a minister at the age of 15, and now leads an organization that carries missionaries and scripture the last mile into the farthest rea...

Going fast and making noise - that describes Bryce Kenny's life! But it was in the quiet that God shaped and led Bryce into a life of service. As a Monster Jam truck driver, Bryce uses his platform to point others to Christ. But even if it ended tomorrow, he would look to the Lord to hear where they were going next. . .together.

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Garrett Kell was living a not-so uncommon young life. Partying, selfishness, and doing work for the enemy. But, through the positioning of others in his life, he now lives his life to make sure the name of Jesus becomes more famous. Through trials, temptations, and challenges, Pastor Garrett not only leads his church but points others to Christ in all that he does.

Peter Rong grew up around violence in war-torn Sudan in the 1980s and 90s. Moving to Romania for university study only resulted in being imprisoned for over 18 months. But, what others saw as an unfair setback, God used to shape, position, and prepare. Hear about how plans to study economics as a teenager changed into a life as a pastor for a church for refugees over the next 25 years and beyond i...

With one prayer, Randy Johnson moved his family's life from consumer in the faith to servant as the founder and CEO of the faith-based disaster relief company God's Pit Crew. Over the past 2 1/2 decades, GPC has rebuilt hundreds of homes and provided tangible relief to hundreds of thousands of people all across the United States and beyond.

Eric Boles grew up in a powerhouse home that saw the likes of Jesse Jackson and others across the dinner table. But faith requires a real encounter with the Father not just growing up under the right circumstances. Eric talks about how God reached out and grabbed him during his time as an NFL wide receiver and how he's been living a life on a mission ever since.

Coach Dan McDonnell has coached on the biggest stage in college baseball, from an assistant coach under Mike Bianco at Ole Miss to one of the most successful head coaches in Division I over the last 19 seasons at the University of Louisville. Today's conversation gives a glimpse into how he's using his platform to be bold for the cause of Christ.

Tyler Todt lives on a laser-focused mission to be the best version of Tyler that he can be. He intentionally pours into his relationship with his wife and in his role as a dad. But he also is constantly challenging himself to grow and improve physically, mentally, and physically. Listen in to be challenged on how to live a life of constant challenge and growth in the faith!

Coach Faragi Phillips has been a winner on the basketball court his entire career. But, it was predicated by a divine appointment that led him to following God's plan for his life. Now, he serves anywhere the Lord assigns and uses his gifts to further the kingdom.

Coach Donnie Bostwick made social media rounds for "carrying his sword" on the sidelines at the NAIA national tournament. Today's conversation reveals that it's no gimmick - Coach Bostwick is the real deal that lives his faith out boldly each day!

Gordon Mote was born completely blind. But don't tell him that! Today's podcast listens in as Gordon talks about a lifetime and a career spent ignoring boundaries as he became one of the most sought-after musicians in Nashville. Artists from Rascal Flatts and Blake Shelton to Kid Rock and Lynyrd Skynyrd all have Gordon as part of some of their projects and if you're a gospel music fan, you've seen...

Randy Hearon will tell you he's just a "nobody", but God certainly has nudged him time and again throughout life to be much more than that for the Kingdom. This episode walks alongside a modern-day Barnabas whose life has been marked by both pouring into and empowering others, learning from his own mistakes, and continuing to tell everyone who will listen about just how sweet a life with Christ re...

On this episode of 315 Voices, Mark Wallace reminds us that God has called us all into the mission field as believers. Mark talks about his faith journey and how God is now using his gifts from a career in banking to develop others to live on mission wherever they are in the professional world through the nonprofit organization Faith Forward.

On today's episode of 315 Voices, we sit down with Josh Mathews from Pope High School in Marietta, GA. Josh is well-known in the high school Athletic Director world and today talks about how he sees his role as a vehicle to share his faith each day as he interacts with coaches, students, parents, and other teams and schools.

On this Episode of 315 Voices, Drew Maddux talks about his life's mission - to leave things better than he found it. This has applied to him in his career as a successful high school basketball coach, an SEC basketball player, an adoptive parent, a trick-shot guru, or in his current role in the corporate retail world with Ashley Global.

On this episode of 315 Voices, we have a rich conversation with Dr. Keelan Cook. He is currently the Director of the Center for Great Commission Studies at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. And while that title is a mouthful, his life has been full of saying "yes" to God's call to take the gospel to the ends of the earth.

On this episode of 315 Voices, Coach Chuck Box of the Texas Longhorns Baseball Program talks about his famous attention to detail and how it has even impacted his faith walk. He talks about the experience of coaching on college baseball's biggest stage in the National Championship game in 2023 in Omaha and how God has used others to encourage and push him in his faith walk over the years.

Jeff Hopkins has a coaching career that includes leading a Division I program at the University of Memphis and guiding future major leaguers. He talks about using that gift of coaching even in retirement as he now leads teams into the mission field in Central America.

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315 Voices is a NEW podcast starting Dec. 29th Modeled after the challenge in 1 Peter 3:15 to be ready to share our stories, 315 Voices hears stories of leaders, coaches, athletes, and everyday people. The common thread is the hope and peace that comes with a relationship with Christ Jesus. SUBSCRIBE today wherever you download your podcasts so you don't miss any of the stories on 315 Voices!