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This week’s guest is author Lisa Kelly. Lisa has penned five books on University of Notre Dame football. A convert to Catholicism Lisa talks about her time spent at Notre Dame and the athletes that she wrote about.

This week’s guest is Will Koppi, a former collegiate football player, was part of team who went to the Olympic games in Paris to spiritually support Catholic athletes competing at those games.

This week’s guest is Joe Kennedy whose landmark case went to the Supreme Court after he was fired for praying at midfield while a high school football coach. His story was made into a motion picture called “Average Joe”.

This week’s guest is Rachel Zilinskas, currently a professional triathlete, who swam at the Univ of Georgia, a six-time national champion swimmer who was part of Team USA.

This week’s guest is Steve Strachan who played 5 seasons in the NFL w/ the Oakland Raiders. Host Ron Meyer talks with Steve about maturing in one’s faith and some of the challenges along the way.

This week’s is Sophi Wrisk, a women’s collegiate lacrosse player. She won a national championship for the University of Tampa. Her faith is a driving force in her life.

This week’s guest is Camden Kozeal, a Catholic collegiate baseball player, who played in the 2025 College World Series for the Arkansas Razorbacks.

This week’s guest Jonathan Kuplack, an ultra-runner who ran 35 miles a day for 100 days across America ending at the Shrine of the North American Martyrs on Divine Mercy Sunday.

This week’s guest is Tom Hamilton the long time play by play announcer for Major League Baseball’s Cleveland Indians. Because of his longevity and popularity, Tom is considered to be the "voice of the Tribe." I’ll also chat with this broadcaster about the importance of being Catholic

This week’s guest is USC Trojans track and field athlete Jenna Gallaway. Jenna shares with host Ron Meyer how she relies on her Catholic faith to compete as a division one athlete and in life.

This week's guest is former NFL QB Elvis Grbac, who played for the San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs, and Baltimore Ravens. Ron talks with Elvis about his career in football and why he chose to study and draw closer to his Catholic faith after football.

This week’s guest is former Major League Baseball player Carlos Baerga. Considered one of Major League Baseball’s hardest hitting midfielders and a 3-time All-Star, he is also part of the Cleveland Guardians Hall of Fame. Host Ron Meyer talks with Carlos about his legendary MLB career and why his faith is his guiding light.

This week’s guest is veteran major league veteran catcher/infielder Austin Nola. Austin discusses his career having played for the Seattle Mariners, San Diego Padres and Kansas City Royals and how daily prayer and the sacraments strengthen him every day.

This week’s guest is Jadin O’Brien, University of Notre Dame athlete who is a 3x National Champion in the pentathlon. She is also a member of Team USA Track and Field.

This week’s guest is Dr. Pat Castle the founder and president of Life Runners. Comprising over 21,000 teammates across 3,330 cities worldwide.

This week’s guest Caitlyn O’ Brien is a National Champion and 2X All-American in track and field at Ave Maria University.

This week’s guest is Walter Pennington, a professional baseball player in the Texas Rangers organization. Host Ron Meyer talks with Walter about his journey to pro ball and the importance of being Catholic on and off the field.

This week’s guest is Ivan Brethowr, a professional baseball player playing in the Chicago Cubs organization. Ivan talks about the importance of being Catholic and the beginning of his professional baseball career.

This week’s guest is Boston College football great Scott Gieselman who played on the great Eagle teams in the 80’s. Scott talks about his All-American football career and life of faith as a Catholic.

This week’s guest is Carolina Marrelli a USA Foil Fencer, certified Health Coach, and Women’s Ministry speaker. She believes that great health is the launching pad to success in every area of our lives and we have an obligation to care for our bodies so we can fulfill our God-given vocations in life.

This week’s guest is Todd Botto, professor of athletic training and sports medicine at Quinnipiac University and has worked with pro sports teams. His Catholic faith guides his approach to teaching the next generation of athletic trainers.

This week’s guest is Elvis Grbac, who had a record setting college career at Michigan, and went on to play 9 seasons at QB in the NFL. Throughout the span of his football career, Grbac received many accolades and recognition including an AFC West title, Pro Bowl appearance, and Super Bowl XXIX Championship.

This week’s guest is Bob Katz the producer of the film “Average Joe” the story of Joe Kennedy a high school football coach who was fired for taking a knee, in prayer, after each game. His case went to the Supreme Court of the United States in his battle for religious freedom and free speech.

This week’s guest is Charlie Weinrich, kicker for the University of Kansas Jayhawks football team. Charlie talks about the pressure of kicking at the division one level and his journey of faith as a college student.

This week’s guest is Joe Patterson a Vice President and head football coach at Ave Maria University, who talks about athletes and virtue.