Athlete Disciples
Athlete Disciples
Podcast Description
Athletes who strive to follow Christ through their sport.
Podcast Insights
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 episode of the Athlete Disciples Podcast, I sit down with Billy Bowens to talk about faith, football, transition, and what it looks like to truly trust God when life feels uncertain.
Billy shares about the shift from being a high-level college football player into a new season of life, the discomfort of transition, and how Proverbs 3:5–6 has anchored him through it all.
We dive into:
trusting God instead of leaning on our own understanding
what it looks like to walk by faith when the future feels unclear
how football shaped Billy
the importance of Christian community in college
how God uses rejection as redirection
and why identity and peace can only be found in Him
Billy also shares part of his testimony, how his faith became real in college, and how God used community, hardship, and solitude to grow him deeper.
This is a powerful conversation for any athlete navigating uncertainty, identity, purpose, or life after sport.
Episode notes
In this episode, Billy and I talk about:
gratitude for life, breath, and the opportunity to wake up each day
the challenge of being present in a major life transition
going from being a high-level athlete in a structured environment to stepping into the unknown
why Proverbs 3:5–6 has been such a meaningful anchor verse for Billy
what it means to trust in the Lord with all your heart
why leaning on your own understanding often creates anxiety and confusion
how rejection can actually be God’s redirection
letting go of control and letting God lead
the role of Christian community in college
finding real brothers in Christ during the football journey
the impact of chaplains, teammates, and spiritual mentors
how Billy’s faith deepened during his time at Boise State
why being away from family can either isolate you or push you closer to God
how to stay grounded when your athletic career changes
why transition can feel uncomfortable but still be deeply purposeful
the importance of sharing Scripture with siblings and family
how to apply faith practically in everyday life
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