The Rise Above Podcast

In this weeks episode Gaby comes on and talks about her journey through volleyball and how she ended up with the Razorbacks and most importantly how she kept God at the center of all of that. Subscribe to the Rise Above Podcast for new episodes every sunday!

On this weeks Episode Kylee comes on and talks about her journey with overcoming her injury and living a life with Christ at the center of it. https://www.kyleecubine.com/about Subscribe to the Rise Above Podcast for new episodes every Sunday!

On this weeks episode Jezreel Bachert comes on and talks about his journey from Arkansas Football to Rugby and how he kept Christ at the center of all that. Subscribe to the Rise Above Podcast for new episodes every Sunday!

On todays episode Coach Fly comes on and talks about how he constantly looks to Christ and how he built off of an already Christ Centered Team. Subscribe to the Rise Above Podcast for new Episodes each sunday!

In this weeks episode Preston Davis comes on and talks about his journey to becoming an Arkansas Linebacker and How he brings Christ into that. Subscribe for new Episodes Every Sunday!

On this weeks episode Dustin Rivenbark comes on and talks about his journey through ministry. Dustin is the author of the book Courage & Redemption and Heart Ablaze! https://dustinrivenbark.com/ Subscribe for new Episodes every Sunday!

Joining us today is Kerry Castillo, head coach of the girls soccer team at Bentonville West in Arkansas. Kerry shares his powerful story of overcoming loss, finding strength through faith, and why we should never let anyone stop us from spreading the Gospel. 🙏⚽ This is a conversation about faith, perseverance, and continuing to share your message even through the hardest moments. Subscribe to th...

In this weeks Episode Marty and Vickie Burlsworth come on and talk about the Brandon Burlsworth Foundation and how its impacted so many kids who were maybe not as fortunate growing up. You can check out their foundation through this link! https://www.brandonburlsworth.org/ Subscribe for new episodes every Friday!

At 16 years old, Will Lambley lost his sight. Everything he had planned for his life changed in an instant. What happened next is the part most people do not expect. Instead of letting that adversity define him, Will leaned into his faith and trusted God with a plan he could not yet see. Today he is an inspirational speaker and the host of The Rise Above Podcast, sharing his testimony with audienc...

In this weeks episode Arkansas Quarterback Cade Trotter comes on to talk about his journey through football and how God led him to Arkansas. Subscribe to the Rise Above Podcast for episodes every Friday!

In this weeks episode John Kopta talks about his journey to accepting Christ all the way to his journey with sharing what was shared to him with others. Subscribe to the Rise Above Podcast for new Episodes Every Friday!

On this weeks episode Emmie Allen opens up about her journey through Professional Soccer and how it brought her closer to Christ. Philippians 1:27Above all, you must live as citizens of heaven, conducting yourselves in a manner worthy of the Good News about Christ. Then, whether I come and see you again or only hear about you, I will know that you are standing together with one spirit and one purp...

In this episode of The Rise Above Podcast, Will Lambley sits down with Shane Williamson, President and CEO of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, an organization leading over 3,500 people to share the hope of Jesus Christ with coaches and athletes around the world. Together, Shane and Will unpack three powerful truths everyone needs to hear. God sees you, as shown in 1 Chronicles 16:9 and Jesus&...

Kennedy Dykes traded competitive gymnastics for a dream: cheering at an SEC school. On this episode, she opens up about the leap of faith that brought her to the University of Tennessee, the identity shift from cheerleader to having an identity rooted in Christ, and learning to trust the process, her coaches, and herself along the way. Subscribe to the Rise Above Podcast. New episodes available ev...

Arkansas quarterback KJ Jackson joins The Rise Above Podcast for Season 2, Episode 7. In this episode, KJ shares his journey, the challenges he's faced, and why keeping his faith in Jesus at the center of everything has made all the difference. His story is a powerful reminder to trust God in every season of life.

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In this episode of The Rise Above Podcast, host Will Lambley sits down with Will Wood to talk about the real pressure athletes carry and how faith in Jesus brings the joy and strength to rise above it. From the weight of expectation to finding purpose beyond performance, this conversation is packed with honest insight from Will Wood’s work in sports ministry. Whether you’re an athlete, a coach, or...

Season two, episode four welcomes Scott Nady, Special Assistant to the Head Coach at SMU. Scott shares what it takes to build a winning culture at one of the top programs in the country, the lessons he has learned working alongside elite coaches and athletes, and how faith and discipline shape the way he leads. This conversation dives into the mindset behind sustained success and what it really me...

In this episode of The Rise Above Podcast, Will Lambley sits down with inspirational speaker KD Hill for a powerful conversation about overcoming adversity and discovering true purpose. KD shares his personal journey through hardship, the mindset shifts that carried him through his lowest moments, and how faith became the foundation for his comeback. Together, Will and KD explore what it really me...

When everything falls apart, what keeps you standing? In Season Two, Episode Two of The Rise Above Podcast, Chad Lunsford joins Will Lambley to talk about building real resilience through life's hardest moments. Whether you're in the middle of your own storm or building the strength to weather the next one, this episode will leave you ready to rise above.

This episode is sponsored by BrainCore NWA | Visit braincorenwa.com to learn moreSeason Two is HERE and we're kicking things off with one of the most compelling leaders in college football. In this episode, Will Lambley sits down with Ryan Silverfield, Head Coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks, for a raw and honest conversation about what it really takes to lead on the field, in the locker room, a...

Hey everyone, welcome back to the Rise Above Podcast ! Today, we have a very special guest — the one and only Razorbacks Women’s Basketball Head Coach . Listen in as she shares her incredible journey, from knowing after her final game at Cameron University that she was meant to coach, to climbing the ranks from high school basketball all the way to Division I. At the heart of Coach Musick’s philos...

Welcome Back to the Rise Above Podcast! This week’s episode features a powerful and inspiring conversation with former track athlete Morgan Maier! Tune in as Morgan opens up about her journey—the highs, the lows, and everything in between. She shares how her faith has been a constant through it all, and how Malachi 3:3 reminds her that God is refining us through every season so that His character...

Episode 60 – Rise Above Podcast "Faith Over Fear: How Coach Brent Marley Rose to the Top Through Jesus" In this powerful episode of the Rise Above Podcast, host Will Lambley sits down with State Champion Football Coach Brent Marley to talk about the true foundation of success— faith in Jesus Christ . Coach Marley shares his journey of building championship teams, overcoming adversity, an...

In this inspiring episode of the Rise Above Podcast, host Will Lambley sits down with D.L. Morton, a standout junior baseball player who is making a difference on and off the field. Despite facing injuries and challenges, D.L. continues to rise above by putting God first, leading his team with integrity, and serving his community with passion. D.L. shares how his faith in Jesus Christ fuels his dr...