Identity Sports Podcast

Identity Sports

Welcome to the Identity Sports Podcast—a Christian sports podcast where athletes and fans unite to explore faith, purpose, and true identity in Jesus Christ. Through powerful testimonies from college and professional athletes, we dive into stories of triumph, struggle, and surrender to God's call. Our mission is to help athletes and sports fans everywhere discover who they are in Christ. Join us every Monday and be part of a movement where sports and faith come alive. Episodes can be found on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube.

  1. The Gift of an Injury w/ Annie Mulcahy

    1d ago

    The Gift of an Injury w/ Annie Mulcahy

    St. Thomas women’s soccer player Annie Mulcahy joins the show this week to share her story of faith and perseverance through injury. After suffering a torn ACL in the first game of her sophomore season last fall, Annie was forced to navigate the challenges and uncertainties that come with a season-ending setback. She reflects on how her faith in Christ reshaped her understanding of identity, leadership, and success, offering a powerful perspective on where true freedom and purpose are found. If this episode encouraged you, don’t keep it to yourself—share it with a teammate or someone who needs it. Follow Identity Sports for more content on faith, identity, and competition. Stay connected:  Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/identitysports_official/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@IdentitySports⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@identitysports⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.identitysports.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠for more information. Follow Annie on social media: https://www.instagram.com/anniemulcahy_15 Have questions, topic ideas, or want to connect? Reach out through social media or the website—we’d love to hear from you. Help more athletes discover their true identity in Christ by subscribing, leaving a review, and sharing the podcast.

    35 min
  2. The Lesson Every Athlete Should Know w/ World Series Champ Alex Call

    Jun 1

    The Lesson Every Athlete Should Know w/ World Series Champ Alex Call

    Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder and World Series champion Alex Call joins the show to share his journey to the major leagues. He talks about how his faith in Jesus has guided him through the highs and lows of his career, how he stays grounded during a demanding MLB season, and how he uses his platform to share the Gospel. Alex also offers encouragement on living out your faith authentically and keeping Christ at the center of everyday life. If this episode encouraged you, don’t keep it to yourself—share it with a teammate or someone who needs it. Follow Identity Sports for more content on faith, identity, and competition. Stay connected:  Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/identitysports_official/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@IdentitySports⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@identitysports⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.identitysports.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠for more information. Follow Alex on social media: https://www.instagram.com/acad_8 Have questions, topic ideas, or want to connect? Reach out through social media or the website—we’d love to hear from you. Help more athletes discover their true identity in Christ by subscribing, leaving a review, and sharing the podcast.

    37 min
  3. What’s My Purpose? | Marcus Fitzgerald

    May 18

    What’s My Purpose? | Marcus Fitzgerald

    In Episode 69, we sit down with former Marshall football player, Marcus Fitzgerald.  In this episode, Marcus Fitzgerald shares a powerful story of faith, resilience, and purpose. From watching his mother battle breast cancer to discovering identity through sports, family, and service, Marcus opens up about the experiences that shaped his life and strengthened his relationship with God. We explore the importance of community, overcoming adversity, and finding meaning through serving others. Marcus’ journey is a reminder that even life’s hardest moments can lead us toward deeper purpose and connection. If this episode encouraged you, don’t keep it to yourself—share it with a teammate or someone who needs it. Follow Identity Sports for more content on faith, identity, and competition. Stay connected:  Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/identitysports_official/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@IdentitySports⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@identitysports⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.identitysports.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. Follow Marcus on social media: https://www.instagram.com/professormarcus/ Have questions, topic ideas, or want to connect? Reach out through social media or the website—we’d love to hear from you. Help more athletes discover their true identity in Christ by subscribing, leaving a review, and sharing the podcast.

    55 min
  4. How Do I Compete With Freedom? Texas Rangers Prospect Jack Wheeler

    May 11

    How Do I Compete With Freedom? Texas Rangers Prospect Jack Wheeler

    In Episode 68, we sit down with Texas Rangers 6th-round draft pick Jack Wheeler. Jack shares what it was like growing up in a Christian home and how his relationship with the Lord became personal after high school. He opens up about learning to play with freedom, joy, and confidence instead of pressure, and why that mindset has changed the way he approaches the game. We also dive into handling failure, responding with character, and the importance of how you carry yourself through adversity.  If this episode encouraged you, don’t keep it to yourself—share it with a teammate or someone who needs it. Follow Identity Sports for more content on faith, identity, and competition. Stay connected:  Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/identitysports_official/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@IdentitySports⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@identitysports⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.identitysports.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. Follow Jack on social media: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wheeler_17 Have questions, topic ideas, or want to connect? Reach out through social media or the website—we’d love to hear from you. Help more athletes discover their true identity in Christ by subscribing, leaving a review, and sharing the podcast.

    46 min
  5. The Comeback That Almost Broke Me: Cincinnati Reds Pitcher Tejay Antone

    May 4

    The Comeback That Almost Broke Me: Cincinnati Reds Pitcher Tejay Antone

    Episode 67 features Cincinnati Reds pitcher Tejay Antone, whose career has been marked by resilience through three Tommy John surgeries (2017, 2021, 2024). After debuting in 2020, he now works his way back with the Reds’ AAA team. Tejay shares how early success and a party-driven college lifestyle left him unfulfilled, and how his first surgery sparked an identity shift that led him to pursue Christ wholeheartedly. Antone shares how his faith has become his anchor in the midst of uncertainty and setbacks, living life with open arms to what the Lord has in store for him. He talks candidly about learning to reflect Christ through adversity and offers practical insight on staying spiritually grounded in the busyness of life.. He also discusses his upcoming book, Tommy John Protocol. If this episode encouraged you, don’t keep it to yourself—share it with a teammate or someone who needs it. Follow Identity Sports for more content on faith, identity, and competition. Stay connected:  Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/identitysports_official/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@IdentitySports⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@identitysports⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.identitysports.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. Follow Tejay on social media: https://www.instagram.com/tejayantone Have questions, topic ideas, or want to connect? Reach out through social media or the website—we’d love to hear from you. Help more athletes discover their true identity in Christ by subscribing, leaving a review, and sharing the podcast.

    34 min
  6. How To Solve The Identity Crisis In Sports w/ Men’s Basketball Coach Mark Wood

    Apr 27

    How To Solve The Identity Crisis In Sports w/ Men’s Basketball Coach Mark Wood

    Episode 66 features Mark Wood, the Liberty High School men’s basketball coach who recently led the Liberty Lions to the 6A Arizona State Championship—their second title in three seasons. A Phoenix native, he shares his journey from player to coach and reflects on growing up in a family of faith without fully embracing it early on. He discusses the pressure athletes face today, especially around scholarships and performance, and challenges that mindset. His philosophy centers on playing for each other, embracing roles, and building character—because in his view, winning isn’t everything, and results don't define the impact of the process. If this episode encouraged you, don’t keep it to yourself—share it with a teammate or someone who needs it. Follow Identity Sports for more content on faith, identity, and competition. Stay connected:  Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/identitysports_official/⁠⁠⁠⁠  YouTube:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@IdentitySports⁠⁠⁠⁠  TikTok:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@identitysports⁠⁠⁠⁠  Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.identitysports.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. Follow Mark on social media: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lhscoachwood Have questions, topic ideas, or want to connect? Reach out through social media or the website—we’d love to hear from you. Help more athletes discover their true identity in Christ by subscribing, leaving a review, and sharing the podcast.

    56 min

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
13 Ratings

About

Welcome to the Identity Sports Podcast—a Christian sports podcast where athletes and fans unite to explore faith, purpose, and true identity in Jesus Christ. Through powerful testimonies from college and professional athletes, we dive into stories of triumph, struggle, and surrender to God's call. Our mission is to help athletes and sports fans everywhere discover who they are in Christ. Join us every Monday and be part of a movement where sports and faith come alive. Episodes can be found on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube.

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