Step Into Growth

In the finale of our On the Bucket series, Coach Craig Lukins closed out his story with wisdom for every coach, athlete, and leader who’s ever wondered what truly lasts beyond the game. At the core of Liberty Christian football are three guiding values: Create leaders.  Cultivate men.  Capture hearts. “We want to teach servant leadership. If they walk out of here and remember that, it’s all worth...

After starting his head-coaching career with a 12–1 season, Coach Craig Lukins quickly learned that success in football—and in life—isn’t always a straight climb. When Liberty Christian moved from 8-man to 11-man football, the challenge hit hard. “We went 1–9, 3–7, then 8–3 and made the state playoffs as an 11-man team... It started off really high, and then the next year went almost as low as you...

Part 2 – The Finale with Courtney Houston & Kharmelyn Gutierrez We wrapped up our time on the bucket with two incredible Chiawana volleyball seniors — Courtney Houston and Kharmelyn Gutierrez — and this finale brought the perfect mix of competition, laughter, and perspective. From rival gyms to roaring student sections, the girls reflected on the places and moments that shaped them. Courtney l...

Londyn & Brooke wrapped up their Chiawana volleyball story with heart, laughter, and a little baseball trivia.  From Kya Foster’s “Gotcha!” moments to the steady leadership of Peyton Cox, they looked back on the teammates and memories that made these four years unforgettable. Their message to the next generation of athletes was simple but powerful: “Never be afraid of anything. Be confident. Y...

This week on Inning Intermissions , I sat down with Chiawana Volleyball seniors Londyn Johnson and Brooke Anderson during their youth camp — surrounded by laughter, little kids, and the sound of volleyballs flying. These two brought all the energy, sharing what’s kept them in the game through their senior year. “I love the social part of it — I’ve made so many friends through volleyball.” “I moved...

We wrap up our three-part series with Chiawana Head Volleyball Coach, Chanda Baie — and this finale is packed with wisdom for the next generation of female athletes . Coach Baie shares powerful advice on what it means to play, grow, and stay healthy in today’s world: “Take care of your bodies. Train smart. Don’t run yourself dry. And remember — you’re a student first, then an athlete.” From injury...

Part 2 of my conversation with Chiawana Head Volleyball Coach, Chanda Baie , dives deep into leadership, parenting, and purpose — on and off the court. Coach Baie shares her heart for shaping players into people, not just athletes: “I’m not making you an athlete that’s gonna go to the next college and play. I’m making you a good person. I want you to be a better person.” She also opens up about be...

Inning Intermissions kicks off a brand-new conversation with Chiawana Head Volleyball Coach, Chanda Baie . A lifelong competitor who’s now shaping the next generation both on and off the court. From her first serve to now finishing year 22 of coaching. We cover her playing days all the way to now where she is running youth clinics and teaching business and leadership at Chiawana. Chanda’s story is...

Brian & Ed, Authors of Away Game If Brian and Ed — the authors of Away Game: A Christian Parents’ Guide to Navigating Youth Sports — could leave you as parents with one thing, HERE IT IS: 👉 Check yourself. Ed shared how his own pre-game talks, sideline coaching, and post-game critiques were creating toxic stress for his son. Instead of helping, it was hurting both performance and relationship...

We’re back with Part 3 of our Away Game conversation with Brian Smith and Ed Uszynski, and today we walk through how the book is structured and why it matters for every Christian parent in youth sports. 👉 Ed explains that the opening chapters are all about awareness—helping parents recognize their God-given role in discipling their kids and seeing how the $40 billion youth sports industry is shap...

📖 “One day your dream… one day that dream… one day your family… it all starts with someday. And someday starts with today.” — Inspired by Charlie Kirk 🛤 Main Idea: Charlie didn’t wait for the perfect moment. He lived with vision and courage, starting with day one. 👣 Step: What’s your “one day”? Write it down. Then take the first step today. Don’t wait for someday—start now. 🏁 Jesus Won 🏷️ TFARL...

📖 Truth doesn’t bend with culture or break under pressure—it stands, even when it costs you.  👉 Inspired by Charlie Kirk 🛤 Main Idea: Charlie knew the price of standing for truth. You may lose comfort or approval, but you gain a life that lasts. 👣 Step: Write down one truth you refuse to compromise on. Hold it close. When pressure comes, stand firm. 🏁 Jesus Won 🏷️ TFARLEY15 💪 Let’s step into...

🎯 60-Second Takes. Real Opinions. Family Flavor.💬 Today’s Takes:👉 NFL: Tush Push haters? Get over it. Football is physical. Nobody runs it like the Eagles.👉WNBA: No Caitlin Clark in the playoffs? Don’t care. She’s the spotlight.👉High School Football: @chiawanafb dominates, as always. Shoutout @bulldawg_media for a big win.👉Farley Girls Update: Vail’s first K in softball & Vaida megged th...

📖 “Truth is not relative. It is constant. It doesn’t bend to feelings or trends.”👉 Charlie Kirk🛤 Main Idea: Charlie believed truth doesn’t shift with culture or opinion. It’s steady, firm, and worth standing on.👣 Step: Be honest with yourself today. Where are you tempted to compromise? Choose to stand on truth—even when it’s not popular.🏁 Jesus Won🏷️ TFARLEY15💪 Let’s step into growth today so...

We are back with Part 2 of our conversation with Brian Smith and Ed Uszynski, the authors of Away Game: A Christian Parent’s Guide to Navigating Youth Sports. 👉 Brian breaks down the heart of the book: youth sports is shaping us, but it can also be one of the greatest discipleship opportunities for our kids when seen through a biblical lens. 👉 Ed shares the “why” behind writing it: they needed t...

From the authors who brought you Away Game: A Christian Parent’s Guide to Navigating Youth Sports—we’re launching a brand-new conversation. Today kicks off a multi-episode interview with two men I couldn’t respect more: Brian Smith and Ed Uszynski. Between them they’ve logged 40+ years in sports ministry with Athletes in Action, raised seven kids, coached at every level, and written a book that ev...

📖 “Faith and family are the cornerstones of American freedom.”  👉 Charlie Kirk 🛤 Main Idea: Charlie believed mentorship means passing on what lasts. Faith, family, and truth are the foundations the next generation needs. 👣 Step: Invest in someone younger this week. Encourage them, speak life into them, and point them toward what matters most. 🏁 Jesus Won 🏷️ TFARLEY15 💪 Let’s step into growth...

📖 Charlie believed young people weren’t just the leaders of tomorrow—they were leaders right now. 🛤 Main Idea: Your voice matters today. Your choices matter today. Leadership isn’t about waiting until “someday.” 👣 Step: Step up and lead where you are. Don’t wait for permission—live with courage and conviction now. 🏁 Jesus Won 🏷️ TFARLEY15 💪 Let’s step into growth today so we can learn to know...

📖 In the middle of the fiercest debates, Charlie Kirk would often end with two words:  “God bless you.” 🛤 Main Idea: Charlie showed us that conviction doesn’t have to divide. Even in disagreement, we can choose to speak blessing over people. 👣 Step: End your conversations today with words that heal, not hurt. Leave people with a blessing, not a blow. 🏁 Jesus Won 🏷️ TFARLEY15 💪 Let’s step into...

📖 Erika Kirk shared Psalm 46:1 just hours before tragedy: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” 🛤 Main Idea: In her darkest hour, Erika is not silent. She leans into faith — belief in a God who is near, who holds refuge, who is strength when all else fails. 👣 Step: When trouble hits — when you feel overwhelmed — lean into whatever anchor you have. Speak the truth you...

📖 “If you believe in something, you need to have the courage to fight for those ideas—not run away from them or try and silence them.”  👉 Charlie Kirk 🔥 Courage isn’t the absence of fear—it’s the willingness to stand firm when it costs you. 🛤 Main Idea: Charlie lived with conviction. Courage means choosing to stand up, not back down. 👣 Step: Name one belief you hold that’s worth defending. Liv...

🎯 Series: Inning Intermissions ✅ “Did you do your best?” — the simple but powerful reminder her dad always asked before and after games. ✅ Roles change — sometimes you’re the star, sometimes you’re not — but your effort is always in your control. ✅ Hard work in the offseason is proof of your love and commitment to your teammates. ✅ Freedom comes when you can honestly say you gave it your all...

🎯 Series: Never Ending 💬 “Laughter is timeless, imagination has no age, and dreams are forever.” 👉 Walt Disney 🛤 Main Idea: A never-ending love is built on laughter, bold dreams, and the story God is writing together. 👣 Step: Celebrate the timeless gift of the people you love today. 🏁 Jesus Won 🏷️ “TFARLEY15” 💪 Let’s step into growth today so we can learn to know God better and better. 🤝 We...

Episode 1️⃣0️⃣6️⃣ Featuring 🎬 Annabelle Hasslebeck😎 Sports Spectrum 🏟️ Whats Up Pod 👋 FCA 👊 Part 3️⃣ 📌 Inning Intermissions | Episode 106 – Annabelle Hasselbeck (Part 3) 🎯 Series: Inning Intermissions 💬 “We’re trying to turn sports fans into followers of Jesus.” 👉 Annabelle Hasselbeck – Sports Spectrum + What’s Up Pod ✅ Annabelle shares how Sports Spectrum shaped her faith as a young athl...

📌 Step 932 – A DOZEN Years 🎯 Series: Never Ending 💬 “Tale as old as time, true as it can be.” 👉 Beauty and the Beast 🛤 Main Idea: Love that is rooted in God is never-ending. 👣 Step: Celebrate the blessings, the adventures, and the never-ending story God is writing. 🏁 Jesus Won 🏷️ “TFARLEY15” 💪 Let’s step into growth today so we can learn to know God better and better. 🤝 We are just one tho...