The Race - An FCA Endurance Podcast

Welcome to The Race podcast brought to you by FCA Endurance where our goal is to unite, equip, and encourage Christian endurance athletes in their quest to see the world changed for Christ at the local huddle level and across the globe. This episode is the recording of the FCA Endurance Virtual Season Kickoff recorded on Palm Sunday 2026 featuring many guest speakers, some of whom are just startin...

Welcome to The Race podcast brought to you by FCA Endurance where our goal is to unite, equip, and encourage Christian endurance athletes in their quest to see the world changed for Christ at the local huddle level and across the globe. I’m your Host Andy Peterson and in this episode I have the privilege of of speaking with Jason Millsaps, lead worship pastor, 16 time full IRONMAN finisher, FCA En...

Welcome to the race podcast brought to you by FCA Endurance where our goal is to unite, equip, and encourage Christian endurance athletes in their quest to see the world changed for Christ at the local huddle level and across the globe. I’m your Host Andy Peterson and in this episode I have the privilege of interviewing one of the most well known triathletes in the history of the sport - Heather G...

Welcome to the race podcast brought to you by FCA Endurance where our goal is to unite, equip, and encourage Christian endurance athletes in their quest to see the world changed for Christ at the local huddle level and across the globe. I’m your host Andy Peterson and in this episode I have the pleasure of talking with John Pruzina about his roles in various ministries, including serving as a yout...

Welcome to the race podcast brought to you by FCA Endurance where our goal is to unite, equip, and encourage Christian endurance athletes in their quest to see the world changed for Christ at the local huddle level and across the globe. I’m your host Andy Peterson and in this episode I have the pleasure of presenting to you our second annual FCA Endurance End of Season Celebration, led by your hos...

Welcome to The Race podcast brought to you by FCA Endurance where our goal is to unite, equip, and encourage Christian endurance athletes in their quest to see the world changed for Christ at the local huddle level and across the globe. This is Part 2 of my interview with David Van Epps about his book that I would highly recommend titled, “In Our Weakness We Are Strong”, the link to which is avail...

In this episode I have the pleasure of talking with David VanEpps about his book that I would highly recommend titled, “In Our Weakness We Are Strong”. There is so much information in this little book that we had to split this episode into two parts. In this first section, we get to know who Dave is and how he came to a saving faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. We also learn his life was like before...

In this episode we share a comeback story unlike any other we’ve discussed on this show. Well, to call it a comeback is to do a disservice to the journey that our guest has been on.  On February 16th of this year, FCA Endurance Teammate, father of nine, and a husband to one for 34 years, and age group All American Bill Deaton hopped on his bike for another training ride. But it wasn’t just another...

Thank you for tuning in and supporting FCA Endurance and The Race Podcast! I Am Weak, I Am Strong: Building a Resilient Faith for a Resilient Life, with Jay Hewitt After receiving a devastating brain cancer diagnosis, Jay Hewitt had a decision to make: Should he give up on faith, or practice what he preached and trust that with God all things are possible? In his book I Am Weak, I Am Strong , Jay...

In this, the last episode of 2024, FCA Endurance Director Mark Long leads a discussion with various huddle leaders, ministry partners, professional athletes and friends of the ministry on what made 2024 such a blessing. We welcome you to celebrate with us and join us in thanksgiving and worship as we acknowledge God and thank Him for what He's so graciously given. And thank you for tuning in and s...

Welcome to The Race Podcast, brought to you by FCA Endurance, where our goal is to unite, equip, and encourage Christian endurance athletes to see the world changed for Christ at the local huddle level and across the globe.  I’m your host Andy Peterson, and with me for this show, Episode 23, is professional triathlete Kelly Fillnow. Kelly is a USAT, RRCA certified coach and owner of Fillnow Coachi...

Sit back, buckle up, and listen in as we have the privilege of talking once again with Barry Edwards.  Barry has a tremendous triathlon record, with over 70 Ironman appearances under his belt - seven 70.3 World Championships , and two full Ironman World Championships , and as of the Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga a few months back, Barry has had seven first place Ironman age group victories in the past...

Providentially in Paris, the Olympics are about to begin at the moment we at FCA Endurance are releasing an episode featuring one of the best who ever graced the triathlon course in that prestigious venue. Barb Lindquist joins us and discusses her fortune as an Olympian, her journey to becoming a USAT Hall of Famer, and her commitment to Christ through it all. We also discuss her recruitment of fu...

Join us for Episode 20 as we catch up on some ministry updates (hint: FCA Endurance is GROWING!), ministry opportunities, Grace Reports in the form of triathlons, ultras, mountain bike races, open water swims, 5Ks and more, and a short devotional on how to handle the challenges of life that only God knows about. In this Episode: https://www.runforgod.com/ https://www.jogginforfrogmen.com/ https://...

Join me on this episode where I review the powerful book Defying Fear with the author, Dr. Nancy Meyer. She is an author, speaker, and courage coach who captivates her audiences with her dynamic personality and her overcomer spirit. As a licensed Chiropractic Physician, successful businesswoman, and accomplished midlife Ironman triathlete, she sheds new light on topics such as Defying Fear, Findin...

With me today for Episode 18 is Dr. Brad Cooper, long time ally of FCA Endurance with a very impressive résumé in endurance racing including completing 11 Ironmans, four of which were appearances at the World Championships in Hawaii. But that’s not all - he and his teammate Jerry Schemmel won the 2-person Race Across America cycling event, as featured in the film Godspeed: The Race Across America,...

Hey you! Yes you, podcast listener. Thank you for joining us today. As you listen to this episode, I want you to ponder your position. No, not your aero position on the bike, though that’s important, or what position you ended up in your age group on your last race. But your position in this ministry. Are you part of a huddle? No? Why is that? Is that because one doesn’t exist in your area? Well I...

Happy New Year! In this episode, we take a look at the 2024 race calendar, review ministry updates and member testimonials, and cover Day 2 of the FCA Endurance Becoming IronFit Devotional on the YouVersion Bible App on how to Train with A Purpose. Run the Cedars 5/15 K - https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/TN/MountJuliet/WilsonCounty2021FCA5K Smith Mountain Lake Sprint Triathlon - https://kineticmu...

Join us as we count our blessings, think of ways to ward off the tryptophan blues this winter, and start a new devotional together. Links from Episode http://vbnightlife.com/events/turkey-trot-10k-run-at-mt-trashmore https://memphisturkeytrot.raceroster.com/ https://clashendurance.com/pages/daytona https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/HollySprings/HollySpringsHalfMarathon https://www.runbumtours.com/deta...

Sad news in our corner of the endurance world along with current global events prompt prayer requests. We also review member races and events in the Grace Report and cover one of the Ten Commandments in our hamartiology section. Links from this episode: IM 70.3 Memphis IM World Championship - Kona The Rad Dirt Fest Steps to Putting on a Successful Iron Prayer River Rat Paddle Challenge 5k for FCA...

In this episode we interview Daryl Sung, one of the men behind Kingdom Runners - a global running ministry with a new 12 week devotional called Greater Journey that you do not want to miss. This devotional would be excellent to do as a huddle, on your own, or with a friend. Check it out at the links below, and thank you for supporting Kinddom Runners and FCA Endurance! Kingdom Runners Website: htt...

Welcome to Episode 12 where we cover ministry announcements and upcoming events in the community, including the popular Grace Reports segment before moving on to our study in hamartiology and in particular, the training of the tongue. Be sure to like, subscribe, and share! Links and Races Mentioned in this Episode: https://www.ironman.com/im703-memphis https://www.facebook.com/chesapeakebmxracing...

Episode 11: No Disrespect Join us for the new Grace Report segment, as well as our continuing, convicting discussion on sin. In this episode we cover the sin of disrespecting of authorities. Thank you for joining us! Grace Report: BaBa competes in the RVA Sprint Triathlon: https://livered.org/rvatriathlon/ Clyde Floyd competes in the World Championships in Nice Rob B competes in the Tuscazor 25mi...

Many people are familiar with the training plans designed to get one off the couch - "From Couch to 5K" is one popular program. Well, this week we address getting off the couch and on to something that glorifies God. We also cover what has been happening with our ministry thus far in August. Please like and subscribe if you are so inclined! Follow FCA Endurance on Strava at https://www.s...

Lets face it - most of us have a love/hate relationship with evangelism. We love the idea of it in principle, but in practice, many of us feel as though we come up short. If that's you, then know that you're not alone, and so we'll discuss how to be better at this. We also provide you with several ministry updates and ways you can get involved in the Ministry. Therefore, we are ambassa...