Rico DiMatteo, Luke Fagerson

Sustained Podcast

Religion EN ↓ 6 episodes

Welcome to Sustained – where faith meets the game and everything in between. Join Luke and Rico, two athletes who've been there, done that, and learned a thing or two along the way. Whether you're grinding through training, navigating life's curveballs, or just trying to figure out how faith fits into the mix, we're here for those real conversations that matter. From locker room stories to Sunday morning reflections, we dive into performance, well-being, and the deeper stuff that keeps us going. No pretense, no perfect answers just staying sustained through whatever life throws our way.

Author

Rico DiMatteo, Luke Fagerson

Episodes

Entering The Arena By Faith (Feat Matt Vezza) 29.09.2025 1:00:13

What does it look like to live out your faith boldly when you're leading one of the most high-pressure positions in college sports? Rico and Luke sit down with Matt, QB1 at the University of New Hampshire, for a raw and inspiring conversation about faith, leadership, and what it really means to be a Christian in the locker room. As a starting quarterback, Matt knows what it's like to have...

The Stillness Faith Provides: Finding Peace in a Chaotic World 15.09.2025 46:10

In a world of endless content, constant opinions, and information overload, what we consume is literally shaping who we become. Rico and Luke dive deep into one of the most overlooked aspects of spiritual health: the direct connection between what we feed our minds and the strength of our faith. This isn't just another "limit your screen time" conversation. The guys explore the ancie...

Success Does Not Sustain: Handling Victory as an Athlete (ft. Joey Larson) 01.09.2025 32:08

What happens when you achieve the dream you've been chasing your entire life? Off his recent signing with the New York Islanders, hockey player Joey Larson joins Rico and Luke for an incredibly honest conversation about faith, success, and the responsibility that comes with making it to the highest level of professional hockey. Joey opens up about his journey as a professing Christian navigati...

Reclining in Christ: Putting God In The Drivers Seat. (ft. Pastor Jeremy McKeen) 18.08.2025 53:23

What does it actually mean to let Jesus take control of your life? In this powerful conversation, Rico and Luke sit down with Pastor Jeremy McKeen to explore what it looks like to move from the driver's seat to the passenger seat in your walk with faith. Pastor Jeremy brings both theological depth and practical wisdom as the trio digs into the messy reality of surrendering control, especially for...

God Isn't Keeping Score: Prayer, Doubt, and Real Relationship 04.08.2025 32:21

In this honest conversation, Rico and Luke dive deep into the messy, beautiful reality of faith beyond the scoreboard. If you've ever felt like your relationship with God resembles more of a coach and player dynamic than an authentic relationship, this episode is for you. The guys get vulnerable about their own prayer lives, sharing how they've had to unlearn the "performance Christia...

Luke & Rico: Our Story 21.07.2025 50:46

Welcome to the very first episode of Sustained! Meet Luke and Rico – two athletes who believe faith doesn't have to be boring, fake, or complicated. In this inaugural episode, we're pulling back the curtain on why we started this podcast and what we're really about. No church-speak, no pretending we have it all figured out – just two guys sharing their real stories about how faith and...