6 episodes
Train to Endure Matthew Margaron
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5.0 • 12 Ratings
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Have you ever questioned if God cares about sport? Have you ever struggled to find the connection between athletics and faith? Have you ever wondered if you can be all out for Christ and all out on the pitch? In Train to Endure, Matt Margaron and Abby Krueger dialog with others about the interconnection between faith, sport and life. It is a space for people to learn, grow and be encouraged. It is a space for hard questions to be asked, real stories to be told, and new ideas to be discussed. The idea of enduring is not just to "grin and bear it" but to remain under trials in such a way that we glorify God. Athletes understand the importance of training their bodies to endure in competition. How can we train to endure in faith, sport and life?
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6. Cancer, COVID, Courage, and Championships | A story of the pursuit of faith and friendship during an extraordinary season
Meet Hope. Meet Emma. Two incredible young women who have had an extraordinary journey of faith and friendship as teammates (and 4 year roommates) on the Hope College Womens Swimming and Diving Team. Emma is 2x reigning MVP for best swimmer in the NCAA D3 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association & Hope is the definition of … Continue reading "6. Cancer, COVID, Courage, and Championships | A story of the pursuit of faith and friendship during an extraordinary season"
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5. Story & Calling
In today’s Train to Endure podcast episode, Matt and Abby sit down to talk about “calling.” For Christians, this word is often thrown around, yet a true explanation is often missed. It is important to realize our “primary calling” is the fact that Jesus has called us to himself. Each of us also has a story. Something … Continue reading "5. Story & Calling"
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Jon & Trygve | Sport "Scriptures"
For many athletes attempting to live out their faith, there is often a temptation to pair scripture to games and competitions. We’ve probably all seen Phillipians 4:13 etched on a cleat or hung in a locker. But did God really intend for this scripture and others to be applied to athletics? Does knowing we can do … Continue reading "4. Jon and Trygve | Sport “Scriptures”"
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Elizabeth "Perkins" Bounds | Loss in Sport
In today’s “Train to Endure” podcast episode, we are joined by Elizabeth Perkins ’17 Bounds of the Faith and Sport Institute at Baylor University Seminary. Bounds is a former basketball and soccer player at Hope College. From injuries, cut seasons, and even the unexpected death of a coach, Bounds is no stranger to experiencing loss … Continue reading "#3 Elizabeth Perkins ’17 Bounds | Loss in Sport"
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Misplaced Identity
In today's episode, we are joined by a former University of Michigan and Baltimore Ravens football player. In his journey of faith and football, he has discovered the importance of placing his identity in Christ alone. Together we discuss what this process practically looks like and the total freedom we find in the Lord as a result.
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1. Courtney Kust | An Introduction of Faith, Sport and Life
To kick off the show, we are joined by Courtney Kust, assistant athletic director and women’s basketball coach at Hope College. Together we begin to explore the interconnection of faith, sport and life. We tackle questions such as, “Does God care about sports?,” “Does God care who wins?,” and “Can you be a Christian and … Continue reading "1. Courtney Kust | An Introduction of Faith, Sport and Life"
Customer Reviews
Weekly shot of encouragement!
This dynamic host duo and their guests are bringing real encouragement to athletes of any age.
Diving deeper
Honest conversations about faith and sport in today’s world. Awesome to hear real stories, experiences, and insights from some great people!
Uplifting
As an athlete and Christian, I’m thankful for a space dedicated to talking about these two things! It certainly isn’t talked about enough. I love Matt and Abby’s conversational approach and willingness to not shy away from the “hard” stuff. Will keep listening!!