Created to Be

In this episode of the Created to Be podcast, Justin shares his top 5 list of the most iconic coach sound bites that are memorable to him, then everyone chimes in about how leadership identity is shaped. The episode concludes with conversation about the differences in dating norms among the different generations. Leave Us a Comment! Send us your comments! Either use the comment link above or email...

In this episode of the Created to Be podcast, Bethany, Justin, Darius, and Brandi share where they’re seeing FCA grow at Mississippi State and the lives being impacted through it. The conversation takes a fun turn as they try to decode popular Gen Z emojis—nailing some and getting completely stumped by others. They wrap up with a thoughtful discussion on seasons of isolation, the value of singlene...

In this episode of the Created to Be podcast, Bethany, Justin, Darius, and Brandi find out why Darius is called Doc, discuss if it's worth it to stay up and watch history when it comes to games that go into extra time, and how they have failed and succeeded in relationships and what they've learned along the way. Leave Us a Comment! Send us your comments! Either use the comment link abov...

In this episode of the Created to Be podcast, Bethany, Justin, Darius, and Brandi kick off season three with a new show format featuring updates about FCA at Mississippi State, trends in FCA and college athletics, a new segment called "The Stretch," and conversation around the topic of focus and distractions. Leave Us a Comment! Send us your comments! Either use the comment link above or...

In this episode of the Created to Be podcast, MSU soccer player Maddy Anderson joins host Bethany Pigott to discuss the podcast’s themes of vulnerability and connection. Maddy shares her journey at MSU and explains how these concepts have played a crucial role in her development as a student-athlete. Leave Us a Comment! Send us your comments! Either use the comment link above or email mississippis...

In this episode of the Created to Be podcast, MSU basketball players, Claudell Harris Jr. and Josh Hubbard, join show host Justin Pigott to discuss themes of vulnerability, authenticity, and manhood. They explore the question of whether men can show vulnerability while leading in their sport. Both Claudell and Josh believe that their strength and foundation come from being in Christ, which enables...

In this episode of the Created to Be podcast, MSU Volleyball player, Becca Walk,  joins show host Bethany Pigott to talk about the podcast themes from this season of vulnerability and belonging. Becca shares her journey as an athlete and how vulnerability and belonging have played a part in who she is today. Leave Us a Comment! Send us your comments! Either use the comment link above or email miss...

In this episode of the Created to Be podcast, Justin Pigott joins show host Bethany Pigott once more to delve deeper into the topics of previous episodes and explain the significance of discerning when shame attempts to disrupt our connection to Jesus. The hosts explain how empathy deals with shame and how listening prayer helps us determine the voice of the Father from the voice of shame, leading...

In this episode of the Created to Be podcast, Bethany Pigott is joined again by her husband, Justin, to discuss how vulnerability plays a major role in becoming who God has created us to be as a people. Bethany and Justin discuss different ways God has designed his people to operate in vulnerability, the barriers to vulnerability, and how to discern who we give access to our hearts and stories. Bo...

In this episode of the Created to Be podcast, Bethany Pigott interviews Breasha Powe, a sophomore on the MSU women's basketball team. During the podcast, Breasha shares about her time in Scripture, how revelation from the Lord often takes time, and how she is currently enjoying spending time with God in nature. FOLLOW BREASHA: Instagram: breashapowe Leave Us a Comment! Send us your comments!...

In this episode of the Created to Be podcast, Bethany Pigott interviews Mississippi State baseball player, Aaron Downs. During the podcast, Aaron shares about his wild path from Iowa to MSU, when his faith became real to him, when he began to notice God answer his prayers in real-time, and how his walk with Jesus impacts those around him. Leave Us a Comment! Send us your comments! Either use the c...

In this episode of the Created to Be podcast, Bethany Pigott interviews Helen Claire Edmonds, a Mississippi State athlete who competed in high jump but has recently changed to pole vault. During the podcast, Helen Claire shares about accepting Jesus and learning about him at a young age and how her relationship with him deepened through a formative experience at an FCA internship in Denver with at...

In this episode of the Created to Be podcast, Bethany Pigott interviews Jeremiah Pierce, a former athlete who competed in shot put and discus at MSU. Jeremiah now serves his former team through FCA. During the podcast, Jeremiah talks about how he engages with God through Scripture, relating to God in ways that are personal and unique to him. FOLLOW JEREMIAH: Instagram: _jeremiahpierce_ Leave Us a...

In this episode of the Created to Be podcast, Justin and Bethany Pigott interview Jeremiah Pierce, a former athlete who competed in shot put and discus at MSU. Jeremiah now serves his former team through FCA. During the podcast, Jeremiah talks about his encounters with Jesus, from throwing a rock to reading the book of Daniel. He shares how he recognized God's activity in his life over the ye...