Life His Way

There's a difference between believing in God and actually growing in your relationship with Him. In this live GSU FCA conversation, Charlie Craige and Cooper Milford, GSU Baseball, explore what genuine spiritual growth looks like, how to put God's Word into practice, and how to navigate the setbacks that come with following Jesus. From building consistent spiritual habits to recognizing r...

What does it look like to honor people when you disagree with them, feel overlooked, or struggle with their leadership? Charlie Craige sits down with Georgia State University student-athletes Arthur Attrill (Men's Tennis) and Reagan Elizondo (Volleyball) to discuss the biblical meaning of honor and how it shapes our faith, relationships, leadership, and everyday decisions. From respecting coac...

Jesus brings us from death to life, but He never intended for us to walk this new life alone. In John 11:38–44, Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead and then gives an interesting command to those standing nearby:  "Take off the grave clothes and let him go." Jesus performed the miracle of resurrection, but He invited the people around Lazarus to participate in removing what still had him b...

What does it actually mean to be born again—and what role should the church play in helping us genuinely follow Jesus? In this episode of the Life His Way Podcast, Charlie Craige and Arthur Attrill continue their journey through the Gospel of John with John chapter 3. Recapping conversations from the FCA Men’s Bible Study at Georgia State University, they unpack Jesus’ encounter with Nicodemus, th...

What happens when Jesus steps into the ordinary—and what does Jesus actually want from His Church? In this episode of the Life His Way Podcast, Charlie Craige and Arthur Attrill continue their journey through the Gospel of John with John chapter 2. Recapping conversations from the FCA Men’s Bible Study at Georgia State University, they unpack Jesus’ first recorded miracle at the wedding in Cana, w...

Your host, Charlie Craige and co-host, Arthur Attrill! Who is Jesus—and what does John 1 reveal about who He really is? The Life His Way Podcast is back for Fall 2026 with a new season, a new co-host, and a new focus: **the Gospel of John. In this season opener, Charlie Craige welcomes new co-host Arthur Attrill, a Georgia State University men’s tennis player from the United Kingdom, as they catch...

Pastor David blessed us with a powerful message at GSU's FCA. Seeing and approaching God in a life-giving way.

What is weighing you down from fully running the race God has called you to? In this message, **Haley Walden, Georgia State FCA Representative for Women’s Sports**, shares **“Drop the Weights and Run Your Race,”** based on **Hebrews 12:1–2**.Scripture challenges us to lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily entangles us and to run with endurance the race God has set before us—keeping our...

How are you using the time God has given you? In this message at Georgia State University FCA, Pastor Blake Odgers of  @KingdomCityChurchATL  in Chamblee, Georgia challenges student-athletes to live intentionally and make the most of every opportunity. Based on Ephesians 5:16, “Leveraging Your Time” is a practical and biblical message about stewardship, priorities, purpose, and learning to use you...

What does it really mean to be ALL IN with God? Following Jesus isn’t about adding God to your life—it’s about surrendering your whole life to Him. In this FCA message for college athletes and students at Georgia State University, Charlie Craige challenges us to examine what we’re truly committed to and what it looks like to become fully devoted followers of Jesus. Going ALL IN means asking some i...

**The summer season of the Life His Way Podcast comes to a meaningful close with a special episode full of transition, purpose, and faith.**As McKane Johnson wraps up his time as co-host, he officially passes the baton to Donny Faria, who will join the podcast moving forward. McKane reflects on his journey with FCA at Georgia State University, shares why he's stepping into a new chapter as an...

In this episode of the  Life His Way Podcast , Charlie Craige sits down with  Donny Faria  (Georgia State Football) and  McKane Johnson  (Georgia State Men's Tennis) to answer some of the biggest questions Christians ask about dating and relationships. We discuss: How to tell if a relationship is centered on God or just attraction and emotions What biblical dating looks like in a culture of ca...

Meet  Hailey Walden , the newest Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) staff member serving  Georgia State University Athletics ! In this special episode of  Life His Way , Charlie Craige and McKane Johnson sit down with Hailey to hear some of her story, her heart for ministry, and her vision for investing in women student-athletes at GSU. Hailey also serves as an  Atlanta Falcons Cheerleader , g...

What does it really mean to live for Christ every day? In this episode of  The Life His Way Podcast , Charlie Craige and GSU Football player Donny Faria discuss what a life devoted to Jesus actually looks like—not just on Sundays, but in everyday life. Together, they talk about: What Jesus meant by the  abundant life  (John 10:10) How to stay close to God when life gets busy Spiritual disciplines...

How do you forgive someone who deeply hurt you? Does forgiveness mean forgetting? Does it mean trusting them again? Does God expect reconciliation every time? In this episode of  The Life His Way Podcast , Charlie Craige and McKane Johnson unpack what the Bible actually teaches about forgiveness. You'll learn why forgiveness is releasing people into God's hands—not pretending the pain neve...

Is Christianity something you do on Sundays, or is following Jesus the center of everything you are? In Episode 19 of  The Life His Way Podcast , Charlie Craige, McKane Johnson, and Donny Faria discuss one of the greatest dangers facing believers today:  compartmentalized Christianity . Many people attend church, read their Bible occasionally, and identify as Christians, yet still keep Jesus confi...

How do you face the giants in your life? In this episode of the  Life His Way Podcast , Charlie Craige is joined by Georgia State football players  Donny Faria, Pete Diaz, and Tyson McCary  for a conversation about one of the most famous stories in the Bible— David and Goliath . Together, they discuss: What the story of David and Goliath really means How God prepares us for life's battles Faci...

Is confidence the same as pride? Can Christians be confident without becoming arrogant? In this episode of  Life His Way , Charlie Craige, McKane Johnson, and Donny Faria discuss one of the most misunderstood topics in personal growth and faith. We explore: The difference between pride and confidence. Why pride is rooted in self while confidence is rooted in God. How humility and confidence actual...

What if this summer became one of the most transformative seasons of your life? In this episode of the Life His Way Podcast, Charlie Craige and McKane Johnson discuss how to approach summer, the off-season, and seasons of downtime with intentionality rather than complacency. Drawing from 1 Timothy 4:7-8, they explore what it means to "train yourself for godliness" and how spiritual growt...

What happens after the camp high fades? In this powerful message from Fellowship of Christian Athletes Collegiate Camp Ignite, Charlie Craige teaches on how believers are empowered by the Holy Spirit to live boldly, overcome rejection, grow in sanctification, serve others, and fulfill God’s purpose. Jesus never called us to survive off emotional moments alone — He called us to be filled with the H...

What happens when your connection to God begins to shape the way you see yourself and others? In this powerful message preached at FCA Collegiate Camp Ignite, Charlie Craige teaches on the importance of godly community, forgiveness, friendship, spiritual growth, and why Jesus never intended for us to follow Him alone. Through the story of the paralyzed man in Mark 2, this sermon challenges athlete...

What if the things God is removing from your life are actually preparing you for greater purpose, freedom, and spiritual growth? In this powerful message from FCA Collegiate Camp Ignite, Charlie Craige unpacks John 15 and Jesus’ teaching about the vine and the branches. God doesn’t just cut away dead things — He also prunes healthy branches so they can bear even more fruit. This sermon speaks dire...

What are you truly connected to? At Ignite Collegiate Camp, Charlie Craige preached a powerful message from John 15 about Jesus being the True Vine and how apart from Him we can do nothing. Many people are connected to performance, approval, comfort, relationships, pleasure, success, or religion — but only connection to Jesus produces real life, purpose, peace, and spiritual fruit. This sermon cha...

In this episode of the Life His Way podcast, we’re breaking down a full recap of the Georgia State University FCA 2025/2026 school year—what God did, what we learned, and where we’re headed next. From team huddles and pregame chapels to Bible studies, discipleship groups, and multi-sport gatherings, this year was marked by growth, impact, and lives being changed through Jesus. We also talk through...

How do you stay authentic, confident, and faithful when the world rewards compromise? In this episode, Charlie Craige and McKane Johnson unpack how to be yourself, live for God, and navigate worldly environments without losing your identity. We talk peer pressure, confidence, rejection, culture, faith, and what it means to be in the world—but not of it. Perfect for students, athletes, and adults t...