Completing & Competing

Jordan Sullivan, Assistant Coach and Co-Recruiting Coordinator for the University of Utah women's basketball program, challenges coaches and athletes alike to commit to being thankful! Although she would say that her salvation story isn't "eventful," we couldn't imagine it any other way. The story of a college athlete who made the personal and intentional choice to follow...

Darin Keizer, Athletics Director for Southwest Christian School and Dordt University and the Director of Coaching for Transformation, shares His story of competing well and being completed in Christ alone. Darin challenges athletic directors and coaches alike to dare to lead greatly. It's okay to look different and to stand out. The Gospel calls us to be set apart, competing well while simult...

Taylor Ensley, outfielder for the North Carolina State Wolfpack, shares a story of God looking like a loving and forgiving father and then the perfect best friend, depending on the season of life that Taylor was in. A God that met her where she was with zero intention of leaving her there, all for His glory! Taylor met Jesus' perfect love, grace, and forgiveness and now shines His light and l...

Amber McCray, Head Volleyball Coach at Louisiana Tech University, shares a story of athletic injuries in her storied collegiate career that became the catalyst for a series of events that led her to coach today! Amber says that her biggest trial became her biggest blessing. A blessing that allows her to use her experiences, both on and off the court, to intentionally pour into her program so that...

Ashley Trierweiler, a graduate student and member of the Grand Canyon University softball program, shares a story of conviction for Christ and His plan for her life. As a competitor, Ashley started her career at Santa Clara and rewrote the offensive record books in the WCC. However, with a move to GCU, she has found a community of believers and a culture rooted in Christ that has transformed the f...

Lauren Griffith, a utility player for Lipscomb University Softball, has a heart and soul that radiates Christ's love. Lauren is in the middle of what she calls the "comeback season" of her stellar collegiate career, knowing that her identity isn't found in the rings her team has won or the awards that she has accumulated on the field but in who He says she is and the perfect pl...

Meghan Scharpenberg, setter for the Louisiana Tech volleyball program, shares a story of seeking validation in Him rather than the sports we compete in. Meghan's journey has had twists and turns, but through every test, His steadfast love has shinned through most. Meghan knows who she is in Him and uses the gifts He has given her to shine His light and love His people well, both on and off th...

Josh Shoemaker, Director of Operations for the University of Southern California Women's Lacrosse program, shares a story of God's goodness, faithfulness, and steadfastness, no matter how hard we try to turn away from Him.  Even when Josh questioned everything, the answer was always right above him in Christ. Josh's story isn't perfect, but it's covered by the perfect Savi...

Alyssa Martin, pitcher for Louisiana Tech University, shares a story of walking faithfully and boldly through the doors God has opened for her. She uses the gifts and the platform He has given her to share the good news of the Gospel, allowing others around her to see the love of Christ through her daily. Alyssa did not start her college career as an athlete but couldn't imagine finishing her...

Kayla Bixel, Assistant Softball Coach for Western Kentucky University, knows the importance of sharing our stories for His glory. From a High School teacher to the Director of Operations and now Assistant Coach for the past eight seasons for the Hilltoppers, God has opened and closed doors in Kayla's life, using her journey as a way for others around her to meet His intentional love, grace, a...

Jenna Johnson, junior forward for the University of Utah Utes women's basketball team, identifies herself as an ordinary person who serves an extraordinary Savior. In High School, Jenna asked God, "If you're real, prove it." And what He has done in and through her for His glory is nothing short of amazing. Jenna is on fire for Jesus and who He has called her to be: using her pl...

Angie Bain, Head Softball Coach, Associate Athletic Director, and Senior Women's Administrator at Franklin College, shares a story of patience, grace, unconditional love, and living our lives to the best of our ability to walk at the pace of Jesus. Angie challenges us all to preach the gospel to ourselves daily, knowing that the day is not our own, the day is the Lord's, and what does He...

Ashley Prange, assistant softball coach from the University of Alabama Birmingham and professional softball player for the Florida Vibe, shares a story of God's faithfulness even amid unimaginable trials. With the immense pressure that collegiate athletics may bring, Ashley challenges coaches and players alike to have grace for themselves like you wish people had for you: knowing that our gam...

Gabbi Jenkins, Assistant Softball Coach for the Indiana Hoosiers, knows and professes that there is nothing worth investing in more than Christ, and there is a freedom found in Him that can not be duplicated or replicated from an earthly standpoint! Gabbi challenges us all to continue to fan the flame for Christ in our walks with Him and into the lives of anyone and everyone that we come into cont...

Emily Kirby, assistant softball coach for the University of Liberty Lady Flames and professional pitcher for the Florida Vibe, challenges us all to realize that what we do here on this earth matters for His glory! Reminding athletes and coaches alike that our sport isn't forever, but Jesus Christ is! Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.com Website: completingandcompeting.org...

Ryan Moore, CEO of the American Collegiate League, founder of the Gulf Coast League, and President of the Florida Vibe, shares a story that is a testament that when God shows up, we better be ready to go! With God by His side, Ryan has created a space for collegiate and professional softball athletes to gather, compete, and intentionally grow together for His glory, both on and off the field! Want...

Monica Everett, former Division I softball player, Air Force Veteran, founder of Beth Rapha Retreat, and Advisory Board Member for RePurpose Savannah and The Reformation Project, shares a story that has God's fingerprints all over it! Even with a master's degree in Divinity and the ability to read and speak fluent Hebrew, Monica can acknowledge that the more she reads, the more she doesn...

Grayson Radcliffe, Assistant Softball Coach for the North Carolina State Wolfpack and member of the Florida Vibe, reminds us all that earthly things are never going to matter when we walk through the gates of Heaven. Grayson challenges us all to live for a greater purpose, a purpose that walks, talks, breathes life, and loves like Him! Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.com Websi...

Kara Canetto, assistant softball coach for Emmanuel University and professional softball player for the Florida Vibe, shares a beautiful testimony of God's goodness and glory regardless of earthly circumstances. Kara challenges us to build Christ into our routines; regardless of our hectic schedules, both on and off the field, we must make intentional time for our relationship with Him! Want...

Boo Vannoy, professional softball player for the Florida Vibe, wants to remind us all that we are not defined by our past but by who God says that we are. As a collegiate athlete, Boo rewrote the record books at UNC-Charlotte! However, when you ask her about those accomplishments, those records were made to be broken, and her relationship with Christ and the light that shines through her for His g...

Carmyn Greenwood, assistant softball coach at Western Kentucky University and member of the Florida Vibe, knows the importance of sharing our stories for His glory. Regardless of our questions or perceived lack of biblical knowledge, God doesn't call the equipped, He equips the called. A calling that is on her heart, allowing her to use her platform and circle of influence, both on and off th...

Alison Mitchell, Assistant Softball Coach at the University of Montana, shares a faith journey intertwined with countless questions and an answer that she waited over twenty years to hear, "Alison, I'm not the God that you think I am." It all boils down to love. And for her, loving people is loving God. Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.com Website: completingandc...

Coach Mike Briglin, Assistant Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator at Putnam City North High School continues to share a story that isn't perfect but covered by a perfect Savior. There is a light that shines on Mike and a light that shines through Him that allows him to personify and exemplify God's unconditional love, unwavering grace, and forgiveness to everyone in his circle of influe...

Mike Briglin, Assistant Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator at Putnam City North High School, shares one of the most vulnerable, honest, and transformational stories the podcast has ever heard! Mike has competed at the highest level. He is a 2x National Champion, but if you ask him what the great accomplishment has been, it is finding Jesus Christ! Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@g...

Riley Stockton, senior catcher for the University of Montana softball program, knows that regardless of the valley moments she has and will continue to face, our God is with her every step of the way! Like many athletes, Riley has struggled with her identity being found solely in her sport. That was until a few of her teammates and an intensional Christ-centered community in Missoula changed every...