Pass The Rock: Real Talk

Brian Dailey & Laurence Willis
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Pass the Rock!!! Meeting at the intersection of faith in Jesus and the sports we love. Laurence Willis & Brian Dailey will cover personal stories, daily devotionals and other content created to fuel the student-athlete, coach, parent or anyone else in their pursuit of their faith and athletic goals. Lessgo!!!

  1. 4h ago

    Control Less. More Courage: Teammates, Coaches, and Discipleship.

    Real strength isn’t always being the loudest—it’s having the courage to listen, ask hard questions, and show up when life gets messy. Laurence and Brian explore how Jesus models fearless compassion and what that means for teammates, leaders, and sports parents. From heated debates to the car ride home, they challenge us to trade quick judgments for understanding, control for trust, and sideline coaching for genuine support. Youtube: https://youtu.be/JD4_r0tT5C4

    Control Less. More Courage: Teammates, Coaches, and Discipleship.

  2. Oct 16

    Fear Less.

    Hostile crowds. Big-game nerves. The pressure to win. What happens when fear runs your game—and your life? Laurence and Brian share wild basketball stories, explore how faith reshapes fear, and debate Jordan versus LeBron through the lens of leadership. From intimidating arenas to a game inside a prison, they unpack what it means to compete with an edge, find your identity beyond performance, and build relationships that outlast the scoreboard. Youtube: https://youtu.be/JD4_r0tT5C4

    Fear Less.

  3. Oct 9

    “Only God Can Judge Me” // But Can You Take Coaching?

    We welcome a coach correcting our game—but how do we respond when someone challenges our heart? In this episode of Pass the Rock: Real Talk, Laurence and Brian unpack the phrase “Only God can judge me” and explore the difference between condemnation and loving accountability. From memorable basketball coaching stories to Jesus’ teaching about planks and specks, they discuss how honest feedback, humility, and vulnerability can help us grow—and build deeper friendships. The guys also get practical about finding trustworthy spiritual mentors, responding when correction hurts, and testing advice through Scripture and prayer instead of accepting it blindly. Who has permission to speak truth into your life—and are you willing to listen? Youtube: https://youtu.be/JD4_r0tT5C4

    “Only God Can Judge Me” // But Can You Take Coaching?

  4. Oct 6

    Taking the Loss Without Losing Yourself

    You missed the game-winner. Got cut from the team. Fell short again. What does faith look like the morning after? On this episode of PassTheRock, Lawrence and Brian get real about failure, identity, and staying coachable—on the court and in your walk with Jesus. Brian shares how a painful basketball tryout sparked a new hunger to grow, and the guys explore how to own your mistakes, make room for grace, and remember who God says you are. Plus, they talk blind spots, honest feedback, and why we welcome coaching in sports but sometimes resist it in our faith. NBA banter, real stories, and a challenge: Who in your life loves you enough to tell you the truth—and are you willing to listen? Youtube: https://youtu.be/JD4_r0tT5C4

  5. Oct 2

    SPECIAL EPISODE: Rob Stewart - Biblical Basketball interviews Brian Dailey

    Professional Basketball player Rob Stewart interviews Brian Dailey about walking on at the University of Missouri, playing professionally, and integrating Jesus into sport. Youtube: https://youtu.be/JD4_r0tT5C4

  6. Sep 25

    Jesus Centered Competitiveness, Trinidad Chambliss & Caleb Williams.

    Can you compete with everything you have—and still compete like Jesus? In this episode of Pass The Rock: Real Talk, Brian and Laurence talk about what Jesus-centered competitiveness looks like through the stories of Trinidad Chambliss and Caleb Williams, their own experiences as athletes, and Paul’s challenge to “run in such a way as to get the prize.” They unpack intensity, self-control, humility, handling failure, owning your mistakes, and using your athletic platform without letting the platform become your identity. Because the goal isn’t to compete less—it’s to compete with all your heart while remembering who you’re ultimately competing for. Youtube: https://youtu.be/JD4_r0tT5C4

    Jesus Centered Competitiveness, Trinidad Chambliss & Caleb Williams.

  7. Sep 22

    Real Teammates: Who’s Your REAL MVP?

    Talent can take you a long way—but nobody wins alone. In this episode of Pass The Rock: Real Talk, Brian and Laurence explore what makes a real teammate, from chemistry and accountability on the court to vulnerability, brotherhood, and spiritual relationships off it. They challenge athletes to rethink the MVP: What if the most valuable person on your team is the one who helps you get closer to God? Great teammates help you win games. Real teammates help you win souls. Youtube: https://youtu.be/JD4_r0tT5C4

    Real Teammates: Who’s Your REAL MVP?

  8. Sep 4

    The Soul of the Game: Training Within

    What is the soul—and can you train it like you train your body?  In this episode of Pass The Rock: Real Talk, Brian and Laurence explore the soul of basketball and the soul of the athlete, from Rucker Park and Kevin Garnett to Jesus’ command to love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength. They discuss how adversity reveals what’s inside us, why prayer and self-denial strengthen the soul, and how basketball’s founder, James Naismith, saw the game as an opportunity to win people to Christ. Train your body. Train your mind. But don’t forget to train your soul. Youtube: https://youtu.be/JD4_r0tT5C4

    The Soul of the Game: Training Within
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Pass the Rock!!! Meeting at the intersection of faith in Jesus and the sports we love. Laurence Willis & Brian Dailey will cover personal stories, daily devotionals and other content created to fuel the student-athlete, coach, parent or anyone else in their pursuit of their faith and athletic goals. Lessgo!!!

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  • Creator
    Brian Dailey & Laurence Willis
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Pass The Rock: Real Talk
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