Completing & Competing

Nathalie Touchet, Freshman pitcher for the University of Missouri Softball Program, challenges us all to walk differently. To walk in stride with Christ, glorifying Him every step of the way. With an unwavering passion for Christ and what He has done in her life, Nathalie uses the gifts that she has been given to shine His light, allowing the people in her life to meet Him daily on and off the fie...

Jenna O'Brien, Junior outfielder for Truett McConnell University, has been tested in her life both on and off the field, but through those tests has emerged a beautiful and unwavering testimony of God's love, faithfulness, and power to heal, all for His glory. Jenna says, "Our faith can be personal, but it cannot be private," and we couldn't agree more! Want to connect? Em...

Scott Sinclair, Associate Head Women's Soccer Coach from Arkansas State University, shares about a journey that isn't perfect but has been covered by a perfect Savior. A journey that didn't always include Christ in Scott's eyes, even though He was walking with him every step of the way. A journey covered in His unconditional love and overwhelming grace. A love and grace that wa...

Allie Floyd, a sophomore pitcher for Louisiana Tech, found the ultimate success on the field of play her freshman year. However, when you ask Allie what her most life-changing and memorable moments of that season were, she will point you back to Him. Although the plan she was writing for herself and her life might have been different, our God has shown up and shown off in ways that truly transcend...

Trey Wood, former offensive lineman and current film and social media coordinator for Taylor University football, challenges us all to find joy right where we are. Regardless of the trials that we will all face, we need to lean on the Lord. Praising Him in our victories, praising Him in our defeats, and being thankful for all He has done, knowing that His plan and protection over our lives is alwa...

Patrick Chapman, Director of Athletics for Valley Catholic High School, was told by his father, "Never underestimate the impact you can have on people." Not just any impact, but a Christ-centered impact that he has chosen to personify and exemplify throughout his entire career on the court and now in an administrative role. Patrick challenges coaches everywhere to love what they do, but...

Caitlyn Shumaker, a current member of Northern Illinois University's softball program, truly personifies Jesus' love in the most intentional ways. Caitlyn calls herself a sponge who wants to soak up EVERYTHING that Jesus has to offer and then ring out His love all over this world! Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.com Website: completingandcompeting.org Twitter: @candc...

Bella Hull, a member of the Trinity Christian College softball team, shares a story of coming to faith on her terms and using the talents that she has been given to worship Him while she plays. From on-field success to an injury that left her questioning everything, our God is in the middle of it all and will use this story of recovery and redemption for His glory!  Want to connect? Email: complet...

Heather Tarr, head softball coach from Team USA and the Unversity of Washington Huskies, shares an incredibly honest and vulnerable story about meeting Jesus' intentional love through the unconditional love of her parents. A love and a spirit that now lives in her, moves through her, all for the glory of those that have come before her,  both on and off the field. Want to connect? Email: comp...

For the final episode of season two, Sarah O'Brien, founder of Completing & Competing Sports Ministry, shares her story for His glory. A story that isn't perfect but is covered by a perfect Savior and His unconditional love, grace, and intentional pursuit of her heart when she didn't believe that God's love was for her. A story that isn't finished, but she knows the gu...

Lindsey Kirschman, Director of Sports Performance for the University of Utah Women's Basketball Program, shares a story about living your most authentic life because the world doesn't need the fake version of you, it needs the real version of you. The world desperately needs the version God created you to be for His glory- even amidst a culture that tries its best to get you to change. W...

Jayde Christopher, graduate assistant women's basketball coach from Boise State University, anchors her identity in something bigger than basketball. As a former collegiate athlete, professional athlete, and now a collegiate coach, Jayde is blooming where her feet are planted, challenging us all to do the same for His glory. Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.com Website: co...

Sam Stanfield, a current staff associate for Grays Harbor Young Life and former pitcher from the Central Washington University Wildcats, is a walking testimony to how God's plan is always immeasurable more than we can truly fathom. When her collegiate career was cut short, Sam's identity wasn't rooted in her stat line but in who He said she was. A daughter of the Risen King, with a...

Jace Henderson, current Graduate Assistant Women's Basketball Coach for the University of Nebraska, shares a story of immense grief transformed into eternal joy. Through tough questions, intentional prayer, and God's use of His people to continue to reveal His love to her, Jace now uses her test-to-testimony moments to point everyone in her circle of influence back to His unconditional l...

Raegan Linster, a former shooting guard for the Southeastern University Fire, shares a beautiful story of living intentionally. Whether that is shining a light on the honesty, courage, and transparency it took Raegan to share about her mental health struggles, or the gratitude that she found stepping back onto the court after a leave of absence, God was there, He gave her people to reflect His lov...

Karsten Williams, Assistant Softball Coach for Providence University, shares a story of living her most authentic life covered in His love.  As an athlete and now a coach, Karsten's identity is rooted in her faith and who He has called her to be. Who is that you may ask? A person who loves well, is present with His people, and uses her platform, both on and off the field, the glorify Him and...

Taylor Edwards, current Assistant Women's Basketball Coach at Carroll College, poses this question; where is our identity found? Is it found in our sport, or is it found in Him? Taylor challenges us all to show up. Show up, invite Him into our hearts, ask Him to move and stir up our souls because regardless of earthly circumstances and uncertainties, He will show up and do immeasurable more t...

Shelby Jeffries, Volunteer Assistant Softball Coach for the University of Washington, has been called by God to love the people around her. Whether that was as a student-athlete at Cal Poly or now as a collegiate coach, the message remains consistent; love His people well.  Shelby poses this question, "can we allow ourselves to pursue God even when it's hard?" Because it's in t...

Gracee Dwyer, middle school teacher and assistant softball coach at Whitworth University, shares a story of her obedience and His goodness.  There is a peace that transcends earthy understanding that can be found when we fully trust Him and His plan for our lives. For Grace, that plan may have looked different than she would have written in different seasons of her life, but a story that she would...

James Houck, Wide Receivers Coach for Wheaton College, challenges athletes everywhere to have no regrets, both on the field and as a son or daughter of Christ.  As an athlete and now as a coach, James puts God first. He surrounds himself with a like-minded Christ-Centered community, knowing that God is present and He will use all of the gifts He has given us for His glory.  Want to connect? Email:...

Kaylyn DeVaney, Director of Softball for Athletes in Action, has dedicated her life to building leaders on the field for Christ and His glory. She posed this question to herself as an athlete and to athletes around the world, "can God be enough for you without your sport?"  Kaylyn wants us all to know that we are so deeply loved by the Creator of the universe. A Creator that gave us our...

Hailly Waterhouse, current center back for the University of Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns, shares a beautiful story of our God and His intentional pursuit of her heart and soul for His glory. Hailly can acknowledge that there was a huge hole in her life that she didn't know how to fill until she looked up and prayed to Him. And through prayer, making intentional time to be present w...

Sydney Shelton, Assistant Women's Basketball Coach at Lipscomb University, challenges athletes and coaches alike to realize that our athletic careers and spiritual walks go hand in hand; they are process drive, not perfection driven.  Sydney wants us all to start focusing on the process of becoming; becoming better players, better coaches, and better followers of Christ. Being humble enough t...

Dylan Theut, a left-handed pitcher for the University of Louisiana- Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns, challenges us all to go and tell the world of the good news of Jesus Christ!  God met Dylan right where he was, in His most vulnerable moment, to reveal to Dylan that He is with him, He is surrounding him, and He is on Dylan's side every step of the way!  Want to connect? Email: completingandcomp...

Carlos Eusebio, MLB Prospect & Professional Baseball Player in France, shares a story of God's grace personified in a life of submission to Christ and the calling that He has put on his heart.  God has been positioning Carlos for His glory since age eight, knowing that the talents Carlos has been given are a platform he uses to honor and glorify our Savior.  Want to connect? Email: comple...