The Champion: Unlike Any Other

Scottie Scheffler continues to dominate the world of golf– as a four-time major champion, world #1, and reigning player of the year (the list goes on) he's accomplished what most current golfers dream of. Yet, all of these accomplishments (in his words) "don't satisfy the deepest desires" of his heart. The feeling of success is great when you've worked your entire life to climb the mountain, but i...

Former University of Minnesota gymnast Matt Frey shares his journey to becoming a follower of Jesus– after growing up in a Jewish household. He outlines the moments that brought Jesus into his life, how his passion shifted towards a higher calling, and why sharing the Gospel is not our own work but a partnership with the Lord. For more head to  myfaithpodcasts.com

Imagine accomplishing everything you've trained for, and within 15 minutes the celebration is over and you're left asking yourself "What's next?" That's exactly what happend to former Tennis professional David Wheaton – who despite being ranked #12 in the world, making millions of dollars, and being a champion, was left feeling empty on the inside. He joins the podcast this week to share how God c...

Dave Wilson , co-host of FamilyLife Today , talks about his 30 plus year journey as an NFL Chaplain for the Detroit Lions.  He shares how God led him to Detroit, the relationships he's built with players and coaches, and the revival that has taken place within the organization off of the field. He outlines former players commitment to Kingdom purposes still today, and how the game of football spec...

Drew Boe , Executive Director for Uncommon Sports Group, shares the work they're doing, their mission, and what stewardship means to him. He also talks about how a mission trip to Rwanda changed his perspective on what truly matters, discusses the journey that led him to where he is today, and the legacy he hopes to leave behind. For more head to  myfaithpodcasts.com

Many know about the Miracle on Ice that took place in 1980, but at a hockey camp that same year a different kind of miracle took place – when a lost man surrendered to Jesus. Bill Butters, of  Hockey Ministries International , talks about how a group of boys, intentional mentorship, and seeing the game of hockey in a new light changed his life.  He unpacks his urgency to intentionally share Christ...

Former Big Ten All American at the University of Wisconsin, Brad Davison , joins to share how God has blessed him through the game of basketball. He discusses the why behind his competitive nature, being a leader both on and off the court, and what life overseas away from family for long periods of time is like. He explains what G.R.I.T.T means, the importance of prioritizing his time, and how he...

David Pollack , former NFL Linebacker and TV analyst on ESPN's College GameDay, shares what faith, family, and football really means to him.  He outlines what it looks like to prioritize time with Jesus, what needs to happen to live a selfless life, and walking through the valley with his wife battling cancer. He talks about how his time at the University of Georgia shaped him, the current state o...

Kyle Porter , professional golf writer, talks about his mission of using the game of golf to write about life. He unpacks the process of weaving in eternal things within sports writing, and the big decisons he's had to make in his life – including leaving a stable job to pursue a different calling God has placed on his heart.  He shares about the lessons he's learned covering golf, the mental batt...

As an SEC Defensive Player of the Year, and part of the 2014 Florida Gators Men's basketball team that reached the Final Four, Patric Young experienced his fair share of fame. Now, he has a much different perspective of what success looks like. After a life altering experience, Patric is now using his story to further the Kingdom of God. He unpacks how God has provided opportunities to display tru...

John Morris , voice of the Baylor Bears, talks about honoring God through the pressures of live play-by-play broadcasting.  He unpacks the journey that brought him to Baylor and how prayer grounds him. Specifically, the blessing of working in an environment like Baylor University.  He also shares about the experience of being on the mic for the 2021 men's basketball national championship, what lea...

Quinn Carroll , former University of Minnesota OL and current NFL Draft prospect, shares about trusting God in the midst of an uncertain future. He talks about growing in his faith while in college, encouraging his teammates to dive into the Bible, and his pursuit of an active relationship with God. He also outlines his goal of using the platform he has been given to glorify the name of Jesus, no...

Tanner Morgan , former All-B1G Ten QB at the University of Minnesota, shares about the current assignment God has given him. He talks about the journey that brought him to Minnesota, the process of making his faith his own as a Division I student-athlete, and leading Bible studies with his Gopher teammates.   He unpacks the danger of making clarity an idol, why he now invests time into training QB...

The Champion: Unlike Any Other is a podcast hosted by Wyatt Morrell and Ryan Mitchell. Having conversations with athletes, coaches, broadcasters, etc. to use sports as a vehicle to get people in the conversation and point them to Jesus. Always sharing why it's possible to be immersed in the thick of the sports world, without that becoming your identity (counsel from Jesus in John 17:16- "In the wo...