Athlete Disciples
Athlete Disciples
Podcast Description
Athletes who strive to follow Christ through their sport.
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Content Themes
Episodes focus on personal faith journeys, the role of Christian principles in sports, and overcoming adversity. For example, the inaugural episode features Doc Vander Meer discussing how his battle with cancer and career transitions have been pivotal in strengthening his faith, with Biblical references such as Romans 12 that relate to personal resilience.
Athletes who strive to follow Christ through their sport.
In this powerful episode of the Athlete Disciples Podcast, I sit down with Olympic volleyball player Sarah Sponcil to explore Proverbs 3:5–12 and the life-altering transformation she experienced when she traded fame for faith.
We dive deep into:
• What it really means to trust in the Lord
• Why chasing success leaves us empty
• The tension of stepping away from the sport you love
• How God lovingly disciplines those He calls His own
• Sarah’s honest, inspiring testimony of surrendering to Jesus after reaching the top of her sport
📖 Scripture Focus: Proverbs 3:5–12
🗣️ Versions: CSB + Amplified Classic
🎙️ Format: Discovery Bible Study + Testimony + Real Talk
Sarah shares how God met her at the peak of her volleyball career—right after the Olympics—and revealed a deeper calling. This conversation is raw, relatable, and full of encouragement for any athlete, coach, or parent trying to find purpose beyond performance.
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Follow Christian on IG: @christianvball
Connect with Sarah: @smsponcil
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