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One-time golf prodigy has endured multiple heart surgeries and pace-makers to set her sites on finishing an Ironman triathlon.

Sold into slavery as a child by his parents.  Emmanuel Crawford was saved by a Christian organization in Ghana, Africa, then adopted by the Crawford's (a Christian family) of Grove, Oklahoma.  Emmanuel went on to set the Oklahoma High School Class 5A football all-time rushing record in 2022 and is headed to the University of Arkansas to play college football.   

A loss at an early age and a loving Grandmother have helped Mike stands firm in his faith.

A rich basketball family history riddled with high achievement, happiness, disappointment, and tragedy, including losing a son.

At one time, she was perhaps the most famous female athlete in the world.  But remained grounded in her faith to see her through cancer.

When Vann's hometown of Uvalde, Texas needed him, and the Raiders, they were there.

Brandon Burlsworth went from walk-on to All-American at Arkansas, then died tragically in a car accident just days after being drafted in the NFL.  Brandon's brother, Marty, talks about how he's tried to honor his brother in the movie "Greater" and an annual award named after him.

The author of THE Word helped him keep his faith after he said the one word.

One of America's top sports-talk radio hosts talks about all the ups and downs of his life and how his wife, Julie, was instrumental in helping him find Jesus.

Growing up a Preacher's kid had it's advantages for the University of Tulsa head football coach.  It helped him set a foundation that would help him take on the storms of life.

As a world-class pole vaulter in the 80's and 90's, Joe hit some literal and figurative "highs" but also found some low lows.  His faith in God pulled him through.

A high school state football champion player and coach, college all-american quarterback and member of the College Football Hall of Fame.  Only his relationship with the Lord could get him through the death of his twin brother, Bryant.

After his father died in his arms, Blake Brewer got a wonderful gift from his dad that he wants to pass on.

Her mother was told at age three that she might not live, let alone walk or lead a "normal" life.  Several Olympic medals (including gold), multiple Halls-of-Fame inductions later and 71 years, Madeline Manning-Mims is still "running for Jesus."

Where do you turn when a life-long dream dies?...the Lord!

Former NFL and college football player leaned on God through unexpected turns in life, especially when his heart almost took him out of the game.

At one point in her life, no amount of winning was enough.  She knew something was missing, that the hole in her heart was not trophy shaped.

His world was turned upside down in an instant when he became a quadriplegic in an instant as a college freshman during a football game.

Charlie Ward is the only Heisman Trophy winner to EVER play in the NBA.  He was blessed with a very supportive and faith-based family that has helped him in life.

Vance has seen the highest of highs and lowest of lows in this life.   Earning all-america honors and playing in three Super Bowls to drug use and attempted suicide. But once Vance started living for HIM instead of himself, the highs are new and the sky's the limit!

From orange jump-suit and cover of Sports Illustrated to Jesus.  The redemption story of for University of Oklahoma quarterback, Charles Thompson.

Rashad was a record setting running back at Liberty University and had an eight year NFL career before becoming a champion on Dancing with the Stars.  'Shad, as he is referred to by his friends, had a dream to play running back in the NFL as a young, overweight, asthmatic youth.  He leaned on God through many tough decisions in his life.

Natural born leader who has a need to be led by Christ.

Mark Richt has had many highs and many lows, but through it all, has held tight to his love for Christ.