Stories of His Glory

In this episode of Stories of His Glory, Ryne sits down with Troy Solhjem, FCA area representative for southeast North Dakota — farmer, rancher, Army National Guard veteran, powered paraglider pilot, and one of the most interesting people you'll ever meet. Troy shares his journey from a childhood on a remote North Dakota farm, raised in a solid Christian home yet mistaking moral living for genuine...

In this episode of Stories of His Glory, Ryne sits down with basketball coach and North Dakota Army National Guard officer Jacob Sommerfeld. Jacob shares how sports first captured his heart, the lessons he learned as a role player on successful basketball teams, and how those experiences laid the foundation for a life of servant leadership. From the basketball court to military service, Jacob refl...

Today's episode features former All-American NDSU Linebacker, Logan Kopp. Originally a native of St. Louis, Missouri, Logan discusses how he ended up at NDSU and how the impact of the people that God placed in his life during his first few years in Fargo helped shape his spiritual maturity and walk with Jesus Christ. In this episode Ryne and Logan discuss: How growing up the youngest of 3 siblings...

In this episode of Stories of His Glory, Ryne Jungling sits down with former North Dakota State Bison football standout and current Seattle Seahawks offensive lineman Jalen Sundell to talk about championships, identity, faith, and discovering that Jesus is greater than even the biggest stage in sports. Jalen shares his journey from growing up playing sports in Missouri, to winning championships at...

In this episode of Stories of His Glory , Ryne sits down with Central Cass softball coach Scott Kost to talk about faith, leadership, and building something that lasts far beyond wins and losses. Scott shares his journey from growing up around church to truly following Jesus in his early 20s, and how that decision became the foundation for everything in his life, from his family to his coaching ca...

In this episode of Stories of His Glory , we sit down with Shiloh Christian head basketball coach, and FCA area representative, Jordan Williams to hear how God reshaped his understanding of identity, purpose, and what it truly means to live for something greater than the game. Jordan grew up with a deep love for sports and competition, chasing success and recognition like so many athletes do. But...

In this episode of Stories of His Glory , we sit down with FCA staff member and former collegiate runner Jackie Molden to hear how God transformed her life from striving and self-reliance to surrender and deep trust. Jackie grew up immersed in sports and faith environments, but beneath the surface she was living a double life. However, through the influence of godly roommates, intentional disciple...

In this episode of Stories of His Glory , we sit down with longtime Fellowship of Christian Athletes leader Randy Jensen , a man who has spent more than four decades living out his calling as an “ambassador in sports.” Growing up in the sandlots and fields of the 1960s, Randy’s identity was built around competition. But everything changed during a high school Bible camp when he realized that faith...

In this episode of we sit down with Bismarck State College basketball player, wife, and mom Kennedy Stormer to hear how meeting Jesus in 2022 turned everything around for a college athlete and grew her into a fearless competitor and joyful disciple. After a two-year hiatus, an extra year of eligibility brought Kennedy home to play for her dad—alongside two of her sisters—in BSC’s first NAIA season...

In this episode of Stories of His Glory , we sit down with former professional basketball player and current pastor Isaac Sevlie to hear how God used the game of basketball as a platform to shape his faith, refine his character, and prepare him for ministry. From being unrecruited and overlooked to grinding through years on the bench, Isaac shares how God’s calling often unfolds through seasons of...

In this episode of Stories of His Glory , we sit down with Jacob Holmen , head football coach, math teacher, and FCA huddle leader at Minot North High School . Jacob shares his journey of growing up as a coach’s kid, playing college football at the University of North Dakota, and eventually helping launch a brand-new high school football program from the ground up. Throughout the conversation, Jac...

In this episode of Stories of His Glory , Ryne sits down with former NDSU Linebacker and current FCA College Rep. James Kaczor. James is a three-time FCS National Champion, a AFCA Second Team All-American, and a two-time First Team Missouri Valley Conference Linebacker, but those titles pale in comparison to the fact that James has been saved by faith in Jesus Christ and is a child of the one true...

As the 2025 year comes to a close, this special episode of Stories of His Glory h ost Ryne Jungling is joined by FCA North Dakota staff members Nate Safe, Austin Bettenhausen, and Tate Tobiason as they reflect on some of the most powerful moments from the season. Drawing from Alys Seay’s story, the guys revisit key themes like: the pressure of performance the importance of identity in Christ the p...

During his time at the University at North Dakota, Jeff Hoplin, a long time believer in Christ, decided to take a break from playing college football to pursue a semester of Bible School. Although this decision delayed his progress within the football program, Hoplin would not trade the impact that the semester at Bible School had on his life as a disciple of Jesus Christ. In This Episode Jeff Sha...

In this episode, Ryne and Evan sit down with Luke Moormann, former North Dakota Mr. Basketball, NDSU standout, March Madness participant, longtime coach, teacher, and FCA huddle leader. Luke shares the behind-the-scenes stories from his high school and college basketball journey, including the growing pains of redshirting, beating nationally ranked teams, and what it was like to face Kansas in the...

In this episode of Stories of His Glory , Ryne and Evan interview Scott Knowlen. Scott is a long time wrestling coach at Bismarck High School, a member of the National High School Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame, and an Area-Representative for Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) in Bismarck-Central North Dakota. In this episode, Scott shares the amazing story of how God used moments o...

From the football field to the mission field, Moreno’s story is a powerful picture of what it means to follow Jesus. Once a professional football player in Madagascar, a sudden illness ended his athletic career. Through that loss, God called Moreno into a life of ministry and disciple-making. In this episode, Moreno shares how Jesus transformed his life and how God is using sports to reach the isl...

In this episode of Stories of His Glory , we sit down with Jeff Martin, Chief Strategy Officer for FCA and founder of Fields of Faith . Jeff shares the powerful story of how God used his concerns for the next generation, a passage from 2 Chronicles 34, and the boldness of students to spark a movement that now spans across the nation. From experiences in his own faith journey to lessons learned in...

What does it look like when a teacher/coach fully embraces God’s calling to invest in middle school students? In this powerful episode, Chad Even shares his journey from growing up as a sports-driven kid, to hearing God’s voice calling him to go to Trinity Bible College, to discovering his passion for teaching, coaching, and helping kids grow in their relationship with Jesus. Chad opens up about:...

For much of her life, basketball was at the center of Alys Seay’s world. But after years of striving, pressure, and fear of failure, Alys discovered that God wasn’t calling her to perfection, He was calling her to surrender. In this conversation, Alys traces her journey through basketball, the challenges of being a collegiate athlete, a radical season of overseas missions, and her work today as bo...

At just 13 years old, Brian Conklin’s dream of pitching in the Major Leagues ended in an instant with a devastating shoulder injury. The game he loved was gone. But in that moment, God was building something greater. Today, Brian is a former Nebraska Cornhusker basketball player and serves as FCA’s Northland Regional Vice President. His pitching injury shifted his focus to a lifelong mission to re...

No matter what arena of life he's in, pastor and coach Chad Hammontree desires to give all his breath in worship to Jesus. From growing up as a pastor's kid in Florida to playing college football in North Dakota, Chad shares how God shaped his identity from being wrapped up in sports to being firmly rooted in Christ. Chad's story takes us from the Florida Gators to long snapping trick shots, from...

Coach Tommy Butler brings passion, honesty, and heart. From a middle school kid who shut down in school and cheated to survive, to now being a husband, father, and coach who leads with conviction and compassion, this is the story of a life turned upside down by Jesus. In this episode, Tommy opens up about his life as an athlete, his early coaching career, and how God met him in a moment of total s...

In this unforgettable episode, we hear the story of Ev and Teri Nelson, a couple whose lives were radically changed by the grace of Jesus, decades into their marriage and careers. From small-town North Dakota beginnings to decades of coaching and mentoring, the Nelsons share how God patiently pursued them through the ordinary and tough times in their lives. His encounter with Christ transformed ho...

In this episode, we sit down with retired educator and coach Rudy Steidl, a deeply respected leader in the Bismarck school system. Rudy shares his journey from Valley City to Bismarck High School and how a faithful coach and a powerful encounter at an FCA camp shaped his life forever. In This Episode: The coach who inspired Rudy to pursue teaching and coaching His first trip to FCA Camp in 1970—an...