MORE THAN AN ATHLETE

Grace Ball
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Who do you want to be apart from being an athlete? Our hope and prayer on more than an athlete is to provide short, helpful, and biblical content that will equip you in becoming more like Christ and making Him known in your athletic spheres. MERCH: https://morethanathlete.itemorder.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/_morethan.an.athlete?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= If you found this podcast helpful, please consider rating, reviewing, and subscribing to help other athletes find M>A. Interested in supporting this podcast? Email gracekball@gmail.com Intro beats: Brooklyn McDavid Logo: Emily Greene

  1. 02/27/2023

    WHAT'S GOD'S WILL? -With Grace Lyons

    Have you ever asked "what's God's will for my life?" or... have you ever wondered if national titles, wins, or fill in the blank of your athletic career peak- would be even at least a little bit fulfilling? Grace Lyons, an OU softball player answers these questions on this episode. Tune in to hear about her experience as a two time national champion and how she leverages success for God's name & glory.  Grace Lyons is a college softball player from Peoria Arizona at the University of Oklahoma. Grace was the Big 12 Defensive player of the year, 2022 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year Top-10 Finalist & 2022 NCAA Woman of the Year nominee …however her light for Jesus and passion to make Him known is what marks her the most.  Mentioned:  Grace Lyons  Grace's BATL clothing line If you found this podcast helpful, please consider rating, reviewing, and subscribing to help other athletes find M>A. Interested in supporting this podcast? Email gracekball@gmail.com  Podcast Links

    32 min
  2. WHY GOD IS WORTHY with JT Granato

    12/22/2022

    WHY GOD IS WORTHY with JT Granato

    As an athlete you have a decision to make- is God worth it? Is He worth your time, talents, treasures, and ultimately how are you going to leverage what God has given you. Have you ever wondered if He's worth it? JT Granato shares his story and why he says God is worthy of it all- and why it's the most fulfilling mission we could ever be a part of. JT Granato is from Houston Texas and played football at Rice University and then transferred to Missouri State for the rest of his eligibility. He now serves on staff with student mobilization at Missouri State. Listen now! If you found this podcast helpful, please consider rating, reviewing, and subscribing to help other athletes find M>A. Interested in supporting this podcast? Email gracekball@gmail.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/_morethan.an.athlete?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

    38 min
  3. TRIALS AND SUFFERING- with Brody Buck

    11/30/2022

    TRIALS AND SUFFERING- with Brody Buck

    "I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world." (John 16:33). Are you walking through suffering? How is it possible to balance this while being an athlete, or how to comfort someone close to you in a trial? Brody Buck shares with authenticity, heart, and character what this has looked like for him.  Brody Buck went to play college football at Northwest Missouri State for 5 years where he then went on to play for the USFL as a linebacker for the Birmingham Stallions.  Mentioned: Brody Buck: https://www.instagram.com/brodybuck/?hl=en If you found this podcast helpful, please consider rating, reviewing, and subscribing to help other athletes find M>A. Interested in supporting this podcast? Email gracekball@gmail.com MERCH: https://morethanathlete.itemorder.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/_morethan.an.athlete?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

    32 min
  4. WHO IS YOUR IDENTITY IN? With Tyler Pike

    10/17/2022

    WHO IS YOUR IDENTITY IN? With Tyler Pike

    Do you ever wrestle with your identity truly being in Christ? How can we look different from the world in this?  After over 9 years in professional baseball, Tyler Pike shares his story, heart, and mission of continuing his baseball career to share the Gospel & make disciples. Tyler currently plays for the Springfield Cardinals, and him and his wife live in Missouri with their two kids. If you found this podcast helpful, please consider rating, reviewing, and subscribing to help other athletes find M>A. Interested in supporting this podcast? Email gracekball@gmail.com MERCH: https://morethanathlete.itemorder.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/_morethan.an.athlete?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

    32 min
  5. HOW TO BE A TEAM CAPTAIN- With Natalie Lawrence

    09/26/2022

    HOW TO BE A TEAM CAPTAIN- With Natalie Lawrence

    What does it look like to be the best team captain? How does it contradict the stereotype of what we think it means? Natalie Lawrence shares her experience, practicals, and biblical wisdom on how to be the best team captain, and honor God in the midst of it.  Natalie Lawrence is the founder of FAM- the Female Athlete Mission. FAM is a platform that talks honestly about faith, life and being a woman in sports. Natalie works for Fellowship of Christian Athletes where I specifically run a soccer ministry. Natalie coaches soccer all over Orange County and works with female athletes of all ages. She grew up in Southern California and played soccer at Point Loma Nazarene University, and lives in Orange County with her husband and daughter! More information about FAM and Natalie are below! Show notes:  How to Be the Best Team Captain Blog: https://www.thefamblog.com/blog/being-a-captain Grace & Natalie's Episode on the FAM: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/ep-127-taking-a-5th-year-and-learning-to-suffer/id1378718011?i=1000569111803 FAM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femaleathletemission/?hl=en If you found this podcast helpful, please consider rating, reviewing, and subscribing to help other athletes find M>A. Interested in supporting this podcast? Email gracekball@gmail.com  MERCH: https://morethanathlete.itemorder.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/_morethan.an.athlete?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

    43 min
  6. USING YOUR SUCCESS- Former NFL Chase Coffman

    09/06/2022

    USING YOUR SUCCESS- Former NFL Chase Coffman

    How do you use your success as an athlete? Should you want to be successful? Chase Coffman gives an honest and tangible explanation to this question. With over 9 years in the NFL, Chase's perspective gives practicals on how to use your success as an athlete, and once you are no longer one.  Chase Coffman s a former American football tight end. He played college football for the University of Missouri holding numerous records and earned consensus All-American honors, and was recognized as the best college tight end in the country. He was chosen by the Cincinnati Bengals in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft and continued to play for over 8 seven years with the Bengals, Tampa Bay Bucanneers, Atlanta Falcons, Tennessee Titans, Seattle Seahawks and Indianapolis Colts.. Him and his wife Stacy now live in KC with their 3 kids. If you found this podcast helpful, please consider rating, reviewing, and subscribing to help other athletes find M>A. Interested in supporting this podcast? Email gracekball@gmail.com MERCH: https://morethanathlete.itemorder.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/_morethan.an.athlete?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

    28 min
  7. PASSION & ZEAL FOR GOD'S MISSION- With Luke Hohlt

    08/22/2022

    PASSION & ZEAL FOR GOD'S MISSION- With Luke Hohlt

    What does it mean to have passion for the Gospel, or to be zealous?- Luke explains from the word what it means to be zealous & how to live out God’s heart during and after being an athlete. Luke spent 12 years as a basketball and baseball coach. Him and his wife Megan have three kids and currently live in Kansas city.  Luke is the FCA Greater KC multi area director, and has a passion for athletes, coaches, and those around him to truly know Christ.   If you found this podcast helpful, please consider rating, reviewing, and subscribing to help other athletes find M>A. Interested in supporting this podcast? Email gracekball@gmail.com MERCH: https://morethanathlete.itemorder.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/_morethan.an.athlete?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

    35 min
  8. EXPECTATIONS- with Lexi Sun former Nebraska Volleyball

    07/25/2022

    EXPECTATIONS- with Lexi Sun former Nebraska Volleyball

    Whether it's from ourselves, those around us, or even those watching- we have expectations placed on us as athletes. How can we handle them as Christ Followers? Are there healthy expectations we can have? Lexi Sun, a former Nebraska Volleyball player shared her story of expectations, and ultimately how she came to know Jesus through the hardships of this topic. Lexi shares her favorite stories of what God did through her time as a volleyball player, what she learned, and why using your platform is worth it. Lexi is the real deal, and we're pumped to share it with you athletes! Lexi Sun is from California and played one season at Texas and then transferred to Nebraska where she just finished up her fifth season. Lexi's joy is obvious through and through, and has a passion to use her platform to further God's glory.  Mentioned: Lexi Sun Instagram: @Lexiisun If you found this podcast helpful, please consider rating, reviewing, and subscribing to help other athletes find M>A. Interested in supporting this podcast? Email gracekball@gmail.com MERCH: https://morethanathlete.itemorder.com/   INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/_morethan.an.athlete?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

    31 min
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Who do you want to be apart from being an athlete? Our hope and prayer on more than an athlete is to provide short, helpful, and biblical content that will equip you in becoming more like Christ and making Him known in your athletic spheres. MERCH: https://morethanathlete.itemorder.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/_morethan.an.athlete?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= If you found this podcast helpful, please consider rating, reviewing, and subscribing to help other athletes find M>A. Interested in supporting this podcast? Email gracekball@gmail.com Intro beats: Brooklyn McDavid Logo: Emily Greene

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  • Creator
    Grace Ball
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
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    © Grace Ball
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