Service In Sport Roger & Marla

Edie Worthington is the first female Football Graduate Assistant at the US Air Force Academy.  She is passionate about sharing her faith.  Hear her perspective for Sports Chaplains and Character Coaches - encouraging us to keep the main thing the main thing and challenging us to always pursue the outliers.Resource Mentioned: No Place Left

Sterling Brown has worked as a Collegiate Strength Coach, Church Planter, non-profit leader - and now is employed by a Public State University as a Character Coach.  His diverse background has uniquely equipped him for this role.  Hear how he came to this place in his career and the value of such a position within collegiate athletic departments.

Ali Malaekeh works for FCA with Southern California Colleges.  As a former Collegiate Coach, he understands the needs and desires of college coaches in a personal way.  This journey has led him to grow and get trained in mental performance coaching.  He is using this skillset to serve teams, coaches, and build culture.Resources Mentioned:HabitudesJon Gordon's Power of Positive LeadershipBrian Cain Mental Performance Coach

How do we find, recruit, and train the next generation of Sports Chaplains? Join Roger and Marla as they interview Drew (State Director for Colorado) and Emily (Director for Atlanta Collegiate Team).In this episode, we discuss:Moving from being an operational leader to a strategic leaderHow to get and maintain a recruiting mindsetRegular rhythms and practical actions that will help a leader recognize where and with whom to investDiscerning needs, opportunities, and goals - and how to pr...

Roger and Marla are joined by Byron Samuels, Jay Badry and Carl Dambman. These veteran sports chaplains combined have served all around the globe, in some of the most challenging of settings. They have competed and coached at the highest levels. Yet they have the humility to share with us mistakes made and lessons learned. Here are some soundbites of their wisdom: - Purpose > Placement - "Thy will be done" is the best part of the Lord's Prayer. - Cre...

Join guests Will Whitmore and Paul Putz in a conversation with Roger and Marla about how to continually grow as a Sports Chaplain or Character Coach. We bring four different perspectives that range from academic to practical. Resources referenced in this podcast:Chaplaincy Innovation LabSport Faith Life - podcast and blogFaith and Sport Institute - Baylor UniversityChristians in Sport - UKOther Ideas mentioned:Consider taking a college course (you can find free and online ones) pe...