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We are female athletes being raw and real about the joys and struggles of life both on and off the field. We share how faith can both heal our wounds and reveal true beauty.
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Focus
"If I have a peaceful, quiet soul, it is going to allow the rest of my life to be balanced and focus." When the game gets heated or comes down to the wire...how do we stay focused on the task at hand? Angel, Sam, and Danae discuss the best way to refocus our selves, our minds, and our tasks in order to reach our goals, especially amidst the many many distractions that vie for our attention both on and off the court. You won't want to miss this very practical episode where we will break down the goals you want to achieve, and help you focus in on how to achieve them. The good news is our focus in our sport, allows us to focus in our path toward heaven. Join us on this journey as we grow together physically, mentally and spiritually.
Bible Verse: 1 Peter 5:8 Discipline yourselves, keep alert. Like a roaring lion your adversary the devil prowls around, looking for someone to devour.
Takeaway #1: Set one long term goal, then three short term for the week. Write them somewhere you will see them multiple times a day.
Takeaway #2: Do a social media fast.
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Work Ethic
Join us as we jump back into our Athlete Toolbox- the attitudes and characteristics that will distinguish you as a player and person. While internal drive may get you out of bed in the morning, today we're talking about HOW you approach the workout, game, practice, and our sport. Yes- lets talk "Work Ethic". It is virtuous to work hard, to do everything in front of you to the best of your ability! Join this discussion of how to grow in discipline to positively impact your sport performance, your spiritual life, and your whole life- especially when no one else is watching or there.
Bible Verse: 2 Thes 3:10-12 "For even when we were with you we gave you this command, anyone unwilling to work should not eat. For we hear that some of you are living irresponsibly, mere busy bodies, not doing any work. Now such persons we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ, to do their work quietly and earn their own living."
Takeaway: "Do it Again" by Steven Furtick
Movie: "Greater"
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Don't Let the Ball Drop with Macy Petty
Macy Petty was forced to play against a man in high school club girls volleyball back in 2019. Since then she has found herself becoming a leading advocate to protect women's sports. In continuing our mini-series on Fighting for Women in Sport, Sam and Macy discuss what has inspired her to step out in truth. You don't want to miss this very full and vibrant conversation that covers discernment of spirits, protection of our right to free speech, the war on language, masculinity and femininity, and advocating for truth! Macy finishes by offering spiritual, sport-related and advocacy-related advice to our listeners. She encourages all of us to "not let the ball drop", but to continue to build on the efforts of so many women fighting for the preservation of women's sports.
Follow Macy: @macypetty
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Unsilenced with Paula Scanlan
Paula Scanlan, former Penn swimmer and teammate of Lia Thomas, speaks to Sam about faith, courage, friendships, and what led her to come out as a public advocate. Given her unique and personal experience, she is currently fighting against biological men competing in women’s sports and violating women’s locker room spaces. Unique to this interview, Paula opens up about how she was let down by those in her life, including the Church, and how God brought resurrection to those relationships through her public spotlight. She reminds us, as Catholics, we need to be both educated on this issue, and also have the courage to fight for truth and the dignity of women and women’s sports and privacy. Take a listen, share with your friends and teammates, and join us in the Fight for Women in Sport.
Follow Paula on Twitter: @PaulaYScanlan
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Women Only with Riley Gaines
Fighting for Women in Sport Podcast Series
This SPECIAL Edition episode is a dialogue with decorated former collegiate athlete and women in sport advocate, Riley Gaines. Riley shares her personal experience of having to compete against a biological male, "transgender" individual, at the NCAA National Swimming Championships. Tune in to hear this riveting conversation about the hot button issues today in women’s athletics. Riley and Sam address this controversial topic with truth and love as they speak on personal experiences and how you can apply great courage through public action. Join FIERCE as we continue to stand for TRUTH & speak on the beauty of true identity & femininity.
Take Away: Know your state’s stance on this issue, and STAY educated.
Riley’s Advice for Female Athletes: DO NOT be discouraged! Keep playing the sport you love with courage and passion.
Riley’s Advice for Female Athletes’ Parents: Defend your daughters - Teach your sons to uphold their masculinity, and do not shy away from taking a stance on truth.
Riley’s twitter handle: @Riley_Gaines_
Read more about FIERCE on our website - Fierce.org
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Toughness
Dive back into our FIERCE Athlete toolbox with us – listen to our dialog on the essential characteristics that make individuals & teams successful.....What is toughness? Can we increase our capacity for being tough? Can I be Tough AND Feminine? Learn how to grow in physical and spiritual toughness, who we can look to as our role model, and how we can use our sufferings to offer them up as a gift for others.
Bible Verse: 2 Timothy 4:7-8 “I have competed well, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith..”
Take Away: Wall sit &/or Plank challenge - Pick an intention… offer it up for someone as a prayer!
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