FCA Beyond the Game

In Episode 7 of Beyond the Game , we sit down with sports broadcaster Kristen Ledlow for an inspiring conversation about faith, identity, and finding purpose beyond your career. Kristen shares her journey through the world of sports media, the challenges of staying grounded in a high-profile industry, and how her relationship with Christ has shaped every step along the way. Whether you're an a...

Former college football star and ESPN analyst David Pollack joins host Niki Noto Palmer on this episode of FCA Atlanta: Beyond the Game for a conversation that goes deeper than football. David shares about life beyond the field, the role faith has played through different seasons, and why identity matters when success, sports, and expectations constantly compete for our attention. Together, David...

In Episode 5 of Beyond the Game , we sit down with MLB Hall of Famer and broadcaster John Smoltz to talk about life beyond baseball. From competing at the highest level to navigating identity, pressure, and purpose, John shares how his faith has shaped every season of his life, on and off the field. He opens up about the challenges athletes face, the importance of staying grounded, and what it rea...

What does it look like to turn a childhood dream into a calling? In Episode 3 of Beyond the Game , we sit down with Atlanta Braves Lead TV Play-by-Play Announcer and the voice of EA Sports’ Madden NFL, Brandon Gaudin , to talk about the journey from a small college in Indianapolis to some of the biggest stages in sports. Brandon shares: ⚾ The surreal moment of calling his alma mater, Butler, to t...

What’s it really like to be a Division I athlete at one of the nation’s most demanding academic schools? In this episode of FCA Beyond the Game, we sit down with two Georgia Tech seniors, Isabella and Liv, to talk about pressure, identity, injury, and how their faith in Jesus transformed the way they compete and live. Isabella shares how she didn’t grow up in a Christian home, searched for fulfill...

In Episode 2 of Beyond the Game , host Mike Leazer , FCA Atlanta Director, sits down with Caleb Downs , standout safety for Ohio State University , and his father, Gary Downs , former NFL player and longtime coach. Together, they share a powerful father-son conversation about faith, identity, and navigating the pressures of elite football. From Caleb’s journey as one of the nation’s top defensive...

Welcome to Episode 1 of FCA’s Beyond the Game Podcast! In our premiere episode, host Mike Leazer sits down with Kaden Elliss , linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons, to talk about what truly defines him—his faith in Jesus. Kaden opens up about: • How faith shapes his identity beyond the football field • Lessons on leadership, humility, and purpose • What it means to live boldly for Christ in a high-p...