Beyond the Struggle

Adub and Carol
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Hey y’all! Welcome to Beyond The Struggle- a faith based podcast about overcoming adversity. There are so many beautiful overcoming stories and testimonies that go untold. Our mission for this podcast is to give you the mic and let you tell your story. Life is a struggle, but with Jesus and community we can get beyond that.

  1. 5D AGO

    Season 2: Ep 25: From a Broken Spine to the Starting Line: Camryn Wennersten’s Incredible Redemption story

    Hey y’all! Welcome back to Beyond the Struggle! 🎙️ This week’s episode features an INCREDIBLE story from one of our friends and inspirations in the sport, Camryn Wennersten. Cam is an elite distance runner at Furman University but her journey to the track this season is nothing short of miraculous. About a year ago, Camryn experienced a near-fatal bike crash that left her facing the terrifying possibility that she might never walk again. In this episode, she opens up about that life-changing moment, the fear and faith that carried her through recovery, and how she fought her way back to chasing big goals on the track. There’s no doubt that God’s hand has been all over her life, and her story is a powerful reminder of resilience, purpose, and hope. We also dive into her relationship with her boyfriend, Hobbs Kessler, and plenty of other surprises along the way. Trust us—you don’t want to miss this one. Tune in now to hear the full story!

    31 min

  2. MAR 2

    Season 2: Ep 24: SURPRISE Guest: Adub’s Boyfriend Jag Goldberg Joins the Pod!

    Hey y’all! Welcome back to Beyond the Struggle! This week we’ve got a fun surprise episode featuring Adub’s boyfriend, Jag Goldberg! Jag is a lieutenant in the United States Air Force, a former Air Force handball player, and—most importantly—a follower of Jesus. He opens up about a tough season he’s walking through, what it’s been like ministering to people in the hospital, and how he’s lived out his faith while serving in the Air Force. We also dive into his relationship with Allison—when he knew she was the one, his favorite things about her, the story of how they met, and why love that honors God is truly worth the wait. This episode is heartfelt, honest, a little sappy, and very sweet—and we loved every minute of it. We had so much fun with this one. Don’t miss this one!

    50 min

  3. FEB 24

    Season 2: Ep 23: Beam Boldly with fellow podcaster and UGA gymnast: Brooke Gleichowski

    Hey y’all! Welcome back to Beyond the Struggle! This week, we have a fun podcast COLLAB episode. Carol and Adub sit down with a fellow christian athlete podcaster…Brooke Gleichowski!! With some spiritual warfare leading into this episode, you can truly see the Lord’s hand all over this conversation. They talk about a tribute to the moms and the families who have been in their corner, how Brooke got into podcasting, some struggles that have brought her back to Christ’s feet, and so much more! You’ll hear how she stays grounded when anxiety gets tough, why community matters so much, and of course, plenty of heartfelt moments along the way. Brooke spoke so much into our lives and what a blessing of a friend she is!! You truly don’t want to miss this!

    48 min

  4. FEB 16

    Season 2: Ep 22: Building on the Rock: Landon Stripling’s Faith That Never Strikes Out

    Hey y’all! Welcome back to Beyond the Struggle! We can’t believe it’s already Episode 22 of Season 2—and fittingly, our guest’s favorite number is 22. A total God wink. You can truly see the Lord’s hand all over this conversation. Carol and Adub are joined by the one and only Landon Stripling—a fun, faith-filled guest who honestly could double as a preacher!! We talk about Landon’s decision to transfer to the University of Florida, what it means to arrive “mission-minded,” and how UF has played such a meaningful role in his faith journey. You’ll hear how he stays grounded when baseball gets tough, why community and accountability matter so much, and of course, plenty of laughs along the way. Landon is a dear friend of ours, and this episode is packed with encouragement, honesty, and joy—you won’t want to miss it!

    31 min

  5. FEB 9

    Season 2: Ep 21: Florida Gators’ The Brown brothers on basketball, pressure, purpose, and playing for something GREATER than themselves.

    Hey y’all! Welcome back to Beyond the Struggle! This week, Carol and Adub are joined by some seriously fun guests — the Brown Brothers! AJ and Isaiah Brown, Florida Gators basketball standouts, pulled up to the pod and absolutely brought it. We talked about growing up as brothers, what it’s like playing on the same team, and how they stay grounded in their faith while being part of a team that gets a LOT of attention here at UF. They open up about the pressure of being national champs and the weight of trying to do it all over again this season — and how they keep their identity rooted in Jesus instead of the hype. From their faith journeys to how they live it out daily in a high-pressure sports environment, this convo goes deep… but don’t worry, there are PLENTY of laughs too. Their brother dynamic had us cracking up the whole time. We’ve even got bloopers dropping on Instagram later this week, so keep an eye out for those 😂 Trust us — you do NOT want to miss this one.

    48 min

  6. FEB 2

    Season 2: Ep 20: YOUR Questions, OUR answers !!

    This week’s episode is a good one. Carol and Adub share some much-needed life updates, talk about stepping into new seasons, and get real about how they’ve actually been feeling lately. They’re also answering your listener questions!! You guys always love these kinds of episodes, so tell us if you want another one soon!

    48 min

  7. JAN 26

    Season 2: Ep 19: They got married young, now let’s talk about! With our friends Sofia and Ashton Wilson

    Hey y’all! Welcome back to Beyond the Struggle! In this week’s episode, Carol and Adub sit down with two of the sweetest friends who constantly inspire them through their marriage, love story, and faith — Sofia and Ashton Wilson. Sofia and Ashton tied the knot this past August right after Sofia graduated from UF. She’s now pursuing her master’s degree, while Ashton is finishing up his final year as a Florida Gators baseball player. This young married couple opens up about how they met, what it’s really like being married young, the unexpected challenges and outside opinions they’ve faced, and the many ways God has shaped their relationship and their individual journeys. They share honest marriage advice, personal lessons, and answer all the questions you’ve been wondering about and more. This episode is SO SWEET and wholesome. You’re going to love this conversation. 💛

    58 min

  8. JAN 19

    Season 2: Ep 18: From Suffering to Redemption: Emerson Hoyle’s Miracle Story

    Hey y’all! Welcome back to Beyond the Struggle! In this week’s episode, Carol and Adub are joined by Emerson Hoyle, who quite LITERALLY takes us to church. Emerson is a powerhouse on the volleyball court here at the University of Florida. First off, this is an emotional one yall. Be prepared for chills. Emerson is a fighter and one of our greatest inspirations in life. She barely needs an introduction, but let’s just preface this by saying Emerson’s story is incredible. It’s SO CLEAR that God has amazing plans for her life. Emerson literally needs to be a preacher or motivational speaker. You’re really gonna want to tune in to hear her words of wisdom, what the Holy Spirit is doing in her life, how God is using her story and what the enemy intended for evil, God intends for good. This episode is all about suffering, keeping the faith, and full reliance on God when life seems unliveable anymore. Her story proves that Jesus is the ONLY WAY! Her faith and resilience, joy, and purpose are so evident and clear in this episode. Tune in and bring your tissues!

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About

Hey y’all! Welcome to Beyond The Struggle- a faith based podcast about overcoming adversity. There are so many beautiful overcoming stories and testimonies that go untold. Our mission for this podcast is to give you the mic and let you tell your story. Life is a struggle, but with Jesus and community we can get beyond that.

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  • Creator
    Adub and Carol
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    55