FCA Hockey Podcast

00:00 Introduction to Ben Johnson's Journey 04:23 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Faith 09:21 The Path to Professional Hockey 15:43 The Pressure of Expectations and Approval 24:07 Struggles with Identity and Substance Use 30:00 Turning Point and Redemption 33:46 A Divine Encounter on the Rink 36:52 Finding Redemption in Scripture 39:21 The Journey from Hockey to Prison 41:15 The Burden of Forgivenes...

00:00 - Intro: The 22nd annual Men’s Christian Cup and today’s special guest Adler Johnston 02:27 - Adler’s early background and his reputation as a young leader in hockey 04:24 - The significance of “all-in” mindset and family influence 06:28 - Growing up in Albert Lee and early hockey experiences 08:25 - Moving away from home for hockey and faith’s role in that transition 09:34 - Adler’s faith j...

Chapters 00:00 Joey's Journey Begins 05:45 Struggles with Identity and Faith 08:27 The Importance of Community and Support 11:35 Decisions and Direction in Hockey 14:40 Training and Preparation for the Future 17:47 Facing Challenges and Making Choices 20:36 Finding Purpose and Direction 23:40 The Road to College Hockey 28:44 The Journey Begins: Identical Twins and Early Challenges 30:00 Showcase S...

Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Joey Dojan and His Journey 02:36 The Transformation from Believer to Follower 03:30 The Power of Team Unity and Confession 13:40 The Power of Confession and Team Dynamics 14:37 Sacrificing for the Team: A Championship Decision 18:42 Navigating Junior Hockey: Choices and Opportunities 21:34 Faith and Development in Hockey: A Personal Journey 24:33 Injuries and Growth:...

Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome and introduction to Joey Dosan’s story 02:20 - Joey’s family background and early childhood in Minnesota 03:18 - Faith, athletics, and family influence 05:02 - Balancing hockey and church, and early faith struggles 07:22 - Growing in understanding of faith and spiritual roots 09:32 - Personal battles and the God-sized hole in Joey’s heart 11:02 - The moment of realization...

Summary Ben Strinden's journey in hockey is a testament to perseverance, faith, and the influence of family. From his early beginnings in the sport, inspired by his father's passion, to his experiences with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Ben's story is filled with challenges and triumphs. He faced setbacks, including injuries and personal loss, but his determination and work ethic pro...

This powerful podcast conversation celebrates 18 years of FCA Hockey ministry , highlighting its profound impact on athletes, families, and communities through faith-based hockey discipleship . The discussion centers on the foundational role of prayer, intentional discipleship, and Christ-centered community building in shaping young athletes both on and off the ice. Listeners are introduced to a w...

Summary In this episode of the FCA Hockey Podcast, host Joshua Freitas engages in a heartfelt conversation with Chris McKelvie, the head coach of Bethel University's men's hockey team. They delve into Chris's journey from a Minnesota native with a passion for hockey to a dedicated coach and mentor. Chris shares his upbringing in a supportive family, the influence of his soccer coach who introduced...

Summary In this short format devotional, Joshua Freitas, host of the FCA Hockey podcast, discusses the common struggle with New Year's resolutions, emphasizing the importance of discipline in achieving goals. He reflects on the biblical perspective of discipline, highlighting that while it may be painful initially, it ultimately leads to rewarding outcomes. He encourages listeners to endure the di...

In this conversation, Christopher Brown, FCA Hockey's newest full time staff member, shares his transformative journey of faith, relationships, and personal growth through the lens of hockey and missions. He discusses the challenges of addiction, the importance of community, and the impact of family dynamics on his life. Chris emphasizes the significance of vulnerability, discipleship, and obedien...

In this episode of the FCA Hockey Podcast, host Joshua Freitas, Rick Randazzo, and Tim Jackman discuss the exciting announcement of the new Warrior Fellowship Academy U18 Prep Team. They emphasize the importance of discipleship and development in young men's lives, the significance of community and fellowship, and the reasons for choosing Lynchburg, Virginia as their base. The conversation also hi...

FCA Hockey Podcast brings you a Thanksgiving reflection devotional message on what scripture says about being thankful. Take a listen as Podcast host, Joshua Freitas, dives into FCA Hockey updates and what being thankful can bring to our lives.   Make sure to like, subscribe, rate, and comment on your podcasting platform to help the FCA Hockey Podcast reach more people! Hosted by Simplecast, an Ad...

In Episode 8 of the FCA Hockey podcast we have a very special guest, Jackson Drum. Jackson is an FCA Hockey camper, intern, and player at several of our past FCA Hockey events. Jackson and his Mom, Erica Drum, share about Jackson's recent accident where he broke is C1 and C2 in his spine. An injury that doctor's labeled him as, "quadrapalegic," but Jackson wouldn't let that be his story....

The FCA Hockey Podcast is excited to bring Rocco Grimaldi to the Podcast. Rocco will be entering into his 12th year of professional hockey, playing in the American Hockey League (AHL), National Hockey League (NHL), and now the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) in Russia. Rocco goes through his journey of how he shares the gospel with his teammates and how that has changed over the years. If you are...

FCA Hockey had a summer full of ministry events and camps where we saw hundreds of coaches and athletes grow their relationship with Jesus Christ. In this episode, FCA Hockey staff members Tim Jackman, Rick Randazzo, Aaron Randazzo, and Josh Freitas dive into each ministry event throughout the 2025 summer discussing highlights, upcoming events, and some fun filled memories. Please join us in liste...

The FCA Hockey Podcast is proud to bring you an interview and testimony of NHL Coach and former professional hockey player Brad Larsen. Brad shares how his experience growing up and what his life is like now living for Christ are two different worlds. He shares what he would suggest young hockey players to put their identity in as they climb the ranks of hockey. Please enjoy episode 5 and remember...

We are excited to have Tim Jackman, former professional hockey player, full-time FCA Hockey staff member, husband, father, and friend share his story about how his faith transformed his life on and off the ice. Listen as we hear his journey into hockey, how he journeyed through the ranks of professional hockey, and how the Lord transformed how he played the game, coaches, and lives out his life as...

In Episode 3 of the FCA Hockey Origins series we wrap up the Randazzo Story with where FCA Hockey is currently and what the future holds for our ministry. Join us for the conclusion of the Randazzo story! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In episode 2 of the FCA Hockey podcast we dive into Part 2 of The Randazzo story and how FCA Hockey got started. Rick provides specific insight on the process of how FCA Hockey was formed, the story behind the 50 state tour and how the Randazzo's hosted hockey camps in all 50 states, and the extreme faith it took to follow the Lords leading.   Thank you all for listening, please like, comment, fol...

In our very first episode of the FCA Hockey Podcast we dive into Part 1 of the origin story of FCA Hockey. Today's episode features Director of FCA Hockey, Rick Randazzo's upbringing, the time he spent at the United States Military Academy (Army West Point) playing Division 1 hockey, his time coaching at the United States Naval Academy, and finally how he was lead to the opportunity to start FCA H...