Life His Way

How do you forgive someone who deeply hurt you? Does forgiveness mean forgetting? Does it mean trusting them again? Does God expect reconciliation every time? In this episode of  The Life His Way Podcast , Charlie Craige and McKane Johnson unpack what the Bible actually teaches about forgiveness. You'll learn why forgiveness is releasing people into God's hands—not pretending the pain neve...

Is Christianity something you do on Sundays, or is following Jesus the center of everything you are? In Episode 19 of  The Life His Way Podcast , Charlie Craige, McKane Johnson, and Donny Faria discuss one of the greatest dangers facing believers today:  compartmentalized Christianity . Many people attend church, read their Bible occasionally, and identify as Christians, yet still keep Jesus confi...

How do you face the giants in your life? In this episode of the  Life His Way Podcast , Charlie Craige is joined by Georgia State football players  Donny Faria, Pete Diaz, and Tyson McCary  for a conversation about one of the most famous stories in the Bible— David and Goliath . Together, they discuss: What the story of David and Goliath really means How God prepares us for life's battles Faci...

Is confidence the same as pride? Can Christians be confident without becoming arrogant? In this episode of  Life His Way , Charlie Craige, McKane Johnson, and Donny Faria discuss one of the most misunderstood topics in personal growth and faith. We explore: The difference between pride and confidence. Why pride is rooted in self while confidence is rooted in God. How humility and confidence actual...

What if this summer became one of the most transformative seasons of your life? In this episode of the Life His Way Podcast, Charlie Craige and McKane Johnson discuss how to approach summer, the off-season, and seasons of downtime with intentionality rather than complacency. Drawing from 1 Timothy 4:7-8, they explore what it means to "train yourself for godliness" and how spiritual growt...

What happens after the camp high fades? In this powerful message from Fellowship of Christian Athletes Collegiate Camp Ignite, Charlie Craige teaches on how believers are empowered by the Holy Spirit to live boldly, overcome rejection, grow in sanctification, serve others, and fulfill God’s purpose. Jesus never called us to survive off emotional moments alone — He called us to be filled with the H...

What happens when your connection to God begins to shape the way you see yourself and others? In this powerful message preached at FCA Collegiate Camp Ignite, Charlie Craige teaches on the importance of godly community, forgiveness, friendship, spiritual growth, and why Jesus never intended for us to follow Him alone. Through the story of the paralyzed man in Mark 2, this sermon challenges athlete...

What if the things God is removing from your life are actually preparing you for greater purpose, freedom, and spiritual growth? In this powerful message from FCA Collegiate Camp Ignite, Charlie Craige unpacks John 15 and Jesus’ teaching about the vine and the branches. God doesn’t just cut away dead things — He also prunes healthy branches so they can bear even more fruit. This sermon speaks dire...

What are you truly connected to? At Ignite Collegiate Camp, Charlie Craige preached a powerful message from John 15 about Jesus being the True Vine and how apart from Him we can do nothing. Many people are connected to performance, approval, comfort, relationships, pleasure, success, or religion — but only connection to Jesus produces real life, purpose, peace, and spiritual fruit. This sermon cha...

In this episode of the Life His Way podcast, we’re breaking down a full recap of the Georgia State University FCA 2025/2026 school year—what God did, what we learned, and where we’re headed next. From team huddles and pregame chapels to Bible studies, discipleship groups, and multi-sport gatherings, this year was marked by growth, impact, and lives being changed through Jesus. We also talk through...

How do you stay authentic, confident, and faithful when the world rewards compromise? In this episode, Charlie Craige and McKane Johnson unpack how to be yourself, live for God, and navigate worldly environments without losing your identity. We talk peer pressure, confidence, rejection, culture, faith, and what it means to be in the world—but not of it. Perfect for students, athletes, and adults t...

What creates a winning team culture—and what destroys it? In this episode of  Life His Way , Charlie and McKane break down the difference between  Culture Killers vs Culture Builders . We talk about how complaining, gossip, pride, laziness, and negativity can poison a locker room, workplace, or organization, while encouragement, accountability, humility, consistency, and servant leadership can tra...

How do you pray? What do you say to God? What if you feel awkward, distracted, or don’t know where to start? In this Life His Way episode, we break down how to pray using the model Jesus gave in Matthew 6:9-13, often called the Lord’s Prayer. This episode is a practical, biblical guide to prayer that helps you grow in your relationship with God and build a real, consistent prayer life. We cover: H...

What do you do after you mess up? How do you hear God’s voice? And how do you actually discover your calling? In this episode of the Life His Way podcast, GSU football player  Donny Faria  steps in as guest co-host for a real, unfiltered conversation about faith, purpose, and growth as a college athlete. We break down: How to hear God’s voice vs your own thoughts How to discover your calling and p...

Are you feeling lost, stuck, or unsure about your future? In this episode of the Life His Way podcast, we break down  how to discover your God-given purpose  and walk in the plan God has for your life. Many people are searching for purpose but looking in the wrong places—careers, achievements, or other people. The truth is, your purpose doesn’t start with what you do… it starts with  who God says...

What do you do when you don’t feel God anymore? In this episode of the Life His Way Podcast, we talk about what it looks like to follow God when the emotions fade, the motivation isn’t there, and spiritual disciplines feel dry. Too many people build their faith on feelings—but feelings change. Real faith is built on conviction, identity, and relationship with God. We break down: Why you don’t alwa...

Peer pressure is one of the biggest challenges believers face—especially for athletes, students, and young adults trying to live for God in today’s culture. In this episode of the Life His Way Podcast, Charlie Craige and McKane Johnson talk about how to resist peer pressure and stand firm in your faith. We discuss how knowing your identity in Christ helps you stop trying to impress people, why fea...

In this episode of the  Life His Way Podcast , we answer a powerful theological question: Is Jesus still actively working in our lives today, or is God the Father guiding and controlling everything? Many believers wrestle with how the Trinity functions in everyday life. Is Jesus still moving? What role does the Holy Spirit play? Is God sovereignly controlling everything, or are we responsible for...

Mental health is one of the biggest challenges facing college athletes today. In this episode of the  Life His Way Podcast , Charlie Craige and McKane Johnson dive into mental health and wellness from a Christian perspective. We talk about anxiety, pressure in college sports, depression, identity struggles, and how faith in Jesus shapes the way we handle mental health. If you’re a Christian athlet...

How do you explain God to someone who doesn’t believe? How do you share your faith without being awkward, pushy, or afraid? In this episode of the Life His Way Podcast, Charlie Craige and McKane Johnson break down how to share your faith in a clear, authentic, and powerful way. This conversation is especially relevant for college athletes, students, and anyone who wants to talk about God with conf...

How do you know God is real? Is faith blind, or is there real evidence and experience behind belief in God? In this episode of the Life His Way Podcast, Charlie Craige and McKane Johnson dive deep into one of the most important questions anyone can ask: How do we know God is real? This conversation explores how God reveals Himself through creation, His Word, personal encounter, and life transforma...

What does it really mean to be a  Christian athlete ? In this episode of the  Life His Way Podcast , Charlie Craige and McKane Johnson answer one of the most common faith questions athletes ask:  How do I be a good Christian athlete? Charlie reframes the question entirely—because following Jesus isn’t about your sport, your platform, or your performance. It’s about learning how to be a  follower o...

On this episode of the  Life His Way Podcast , Charlie Craige sits down with GSU men’s tennis player McKane Johnson to answer a powerful question submitted by a student-athlete: Why do injuries and suffering happen? Is it punishment from God? Is it part of His plan? Or is it simply part of living in a broken world? In this honest conversation, we explore a biblical, Christ-centered view of sufferi...

In this episode, we sit down with  McKane Johnson , a men’s tennis player at Georgia State University, as he shares his powerful testimony of faith, identity, and transformation. McKane opens up about his journey as a college athlete, the pressures of performance, and how encountering Jesus through  Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)  reshaped the way he views success, purpose, and freedom in...

In PART 2 of this episode of the  Life His Way Podcast , Charlie Craige sits down with McKane Johnson, a Georgia State University tennis player, continuing to go deeper into two foundational Christian topics:  Knowing God  and  Finding Freedom . Building off two recent talks given at a Fellowship of Christian Athletes Multi-Sport Huddle at Georgia State University, this conversation explores what...