ALL JACKED UP: Recent Episodes
Dana Jenkins
A podcast to encourage everyday real, flawed, and all jacked up people to follow Jesus. The talk is fun, upbeat and most importantly authentic. Dana Jenkins is on staff with FCA, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and has a background as a coach and athlete. Whether your faith is strong and secure or you are kicking the tires and trying to figure it all out you will be encouraged! It's hard not to get all jacked up after hearing this podcast!
Does your cup runneth over? Want to know what that means? Listen in as we talk about what it meant for Jesus!
What happens when you make a mistake? As a young athlete I had to learn how to move on from past mistakes and our walk with Jesus is no different!
We have many misconceptions about heaven and hell. Listen in as we discuss what it's really about!
Is it important to have a "why" for what you do? You bet it is! Take a listen and dig in to what your why is!
January was a long month! Listen in as I challenge you to make some changes in order to hear from God more!
BONUS EPISODE!!! Check out the Faithful Coach podcast as Bob Pinto and I enter 2024 ALL JACKED UP!!! Listen in as I tell some unbelievable true stories of how 2023 ended! Enjoy this bonus episode!
What are your watershed moments? Listen in as I talk about turning 50 and how I see how God used my watershed moments!
You don't know it but you have worms too! Listen in to see how I connect this to God's word!
Ever worn a mask to control how others see you? Yeah...me too! Let's dig in and see how to attack this!
Listen in as we talk about being "butt hurt" or getting your feelings hurt. I look at how James and John handled it and what Jesus did about it!
Have you ever asked yourself "how does it feel to be led by me?" If not, it is a great way to evaluate your leadership! Listen in as I discuss how Jesus led in the story of the feeding of 5,000!
Ever been surprised when you asked God to show up and He did??!!! Listen in as I tell a story about a woman that did just that!
Labor Day signifies the end of summer so everyone took full advantage of the long weekend soaking up every last drop of what summer offers. Take a listen and see how we can have that same mentality in our spiritual walk.
I love the start of a new season! It brings a clean slate and a chance to do things better....to have the best season yet! Crazy enough, so does God's grace! Listen in and find out all the similarities!
Ever feel like everything is dependent on you? Are we striving to further HIS kingdom or our kingdom? Boom!
Ever felt God calling you to a new endeavor and as you follow His leading you run into nothing but a big mess? God loves an obedient heart...right?! Yes He does but don't get it twisted....blessings are not always part of the deal!
Remember when you were a kid and you called for a "do over"? Do you ever wish you could call for one in real life? Listen in as I share why I don't think I would take it!
This is a continuation of our talk about Jacob looking at the story from a different angle!
We dig into Genesis 32:24-32 where Jacob wrestles with God. What can we take from that?
Tuck your toes in for this one!! We can individualize just about anything. Every area of our life can be designed to fit us specifically but is that how the Kingdom is designed?
Listen in to see what God shows me through the well known verse Jeremiah 29:11....it's not what you think!!
What has made a lasting impression on you? Listen as we dig in to what a lasting impression REALLY looks like!
Check out to see what our boy Moses can teach us about pursuing holiness! Moses was almost a never been because he was trying to cut corners...take a minute and soak in what Exodus 4 has to show us!
Ever had a song in your head when you wake up? Check out to see what God shows me through the song in my head!
To celebrate 50 episodes of the pod I came up with a top ten list of the best part of getting older! Enjoy!
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Ever feel like the peace the bible talks about is playing hide and seek with you...and winning??!! This episode is for you!
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Listen in as I talk about FCA's theme for 2023 and what I REALLY think about it!!!
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Take a listen as to what some thoughts are about the new Jesus campaign. Also...you get a funny story of me falling off my bike!
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We always talk about how important having a filter is for what we say but in this episode I will talk about how important it is to have a filter for what we think!
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Check out to see what leadership skills you can learn from Psalm 23! It's good stuff!
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Ever feel a little confused when things are done wrong and there are still good results that come of it? Listen is as I talk about Daniel and how he handled when the "bad guys" had the upper hand!
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Listen in as Bob Pinto and I share our interview with Kevin Fagan and three of his daughters. They are all exceptional athletes but the stories they tell are far beyond that! Kevin was in the NFL for 7 years and has won two super bowls in that time. His three daughters were all softball standouts at SEC schools. It's a good time!
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What does full body spandex have to do with people pleasing? Take a listen and find out!
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New year resolutions and goals are great but don't short change God and move on to something else if He isn't done with what He is currently teaching you!
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This episode I wanted to promote a new podcast for coaches from Bob Pinto. The podcast is called Faithful Coach and in this episode Bob and I talk with Sarah Roberts who is on staff with FCA and also serves as the chaplain for Oklahoma Softball!!! YEAH!!!
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How do you view yourself and others? Is it through the lens of what could be or what was? Getting this right could be a game changer!
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If you are anything like me you have probably heard this term and thought it wasn't for you. Take a listen and hopefully be challenged to see things in a different light!
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Are you a fan of Jesus or a follower of Jesus. Listen in as I discuss the difference!
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Ever wonder what God is up to and want to ask "why"?? Well that is my specialty! I am a habitual "why" asker...all the time...with everything! Recently God brought Genesis 22 to mind and I am re thinking my favorite question.
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What does it look like to be real, raw and authentic? Listen in as I share some insight from an FCA guest speaker.
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How do you know when you have outgrown something like a relationship or a pattern of behavior? Listen in as I talk about getting all grown up!!!
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Do you think of yourself as "normal"? Yeah most people do! There is something that feels right about being in the majority BUT is that what we are called to do or be? We are called to be SET APART as Jesus followers and that may mean that you are the minority sometimes. Listen in as I talk about being in the minority and how it may not be so bad!
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The bible is very clear that there is a battle going on. It's important for us to know who the real enemy is so that we can fight the correct fight! I talk about the Priscilla Shirer study I am doing right now 'Armor of God' and how it opened my eyes to some important truths in the first week.
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Do you love an underdog victory as much as I do? It's exciting right?! Listen in as I talk about fighting the good fight like an underdog.
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Funny how this world can sometimes give you a glimpse of not only what God has done but what is to come. While watching a true crime show I heard a judge say these words "what was...it is no longer". What an awesome picture of how God does that with us!
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Listen in as I share what I learned from hearing my FCA brother Mitch Mason teach our staff about 1 Chronicles 13 and the difference between good intentions and good obedience! Powerful stuff!
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Listen in as I talk with the husbands of two of the most visible women in the softball world. Jim is married to Patty Gasso the head softball coach at Oklahoma University and Bob is married to Dot Richardson the head softball coach at Liberty University. Both of these women have more than made their mark on the softball world and now we get to see things from the perspective of their husbands!
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Listen in as I share a new way to look at how potential and destiny are two very separate ideas! I always thought one was connected to the other...not so much after reading how some authors use our ol buddy Peter and his fishing career to paint us a clear picture!
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Change is hard and if you blur the line of thinking that you are what you do then change will wreck you.
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Listen in as I talk about the latest book I read called 'Faith for Exiles'. It gives great perspective on leading youth through what the book calls digital Babylon.
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We are looking at John 9:1 when Jesus heals the blind man. Sometimes help comes in ways we would never expect!
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Here is a top 5 list of things softball players do that just ain't right! Softball players will identify and everyone will enjoy!
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Ever tried to take matters into your own hands and give God some "help"??!! I have and so did Abraham and Sarah! Check out what happens when we try to assist God in what only He can do!
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It's summer time so that means it's camp time!!! Listen in as I go over the top 5 things I learned from camp and how it can apply to your everyday life!
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Jessica Brewster is on staff with FCA, Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She does ministry with the women's teams at University of Tennessee. She is one of the most solid women I know in her relationship with the Lord and when we get together it's ALWAYS fun! Listen in as Jess and I talk about a little of everything! It's a good time you won't regret!
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Ever gone to a wedding and when the bride walks down the aisle turn to see the groom? Yeah me too! Find out how that relates to how God sees you!
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Doing God's will is good but can also be very hard at the same time. God's plan is always better than ours but that doesn't mean it won't be hard.
Ever feel like you have too much on your plate and you are overwhelmed? Take a look at the advice Jethro gave to Moses in Exodus 18!
Ever heard a song and feel like it is speaking directly to you? Listen as we discuss the song New Wine by Hillsong.
Have you ever believed a lie about yourself? We see God ask Adam in Genesis 3 "Who told you that you were naked"? God asks us the same question when we believe something about ourselves that is not true and not from God! Listen in as we as each other the question "who told you that"?
Ever find yourself comparing your story with someone else's? Comparison is tough but we all do it. Find out what Jesus says to Peter as Peter tries to compare himself to John.
Sometimes we put too much trust in a method when we should be putting our trust in what God is telling us to do! Listen as we re-tell the story of God giving Moses a different method to do things because God wanted to do something greater through Moses.
A real authentic talk about suicide after several stories have surfaced of college athletes taking their own life. The latest tragedy was a James Madison University softball player.
Ever been disappointed...I mean really disappointed? The disciples were beyond disappointed when Jesus died. They did the only thing they knew to do...bury him. Little did they know that this burial would bring new life. Can the same be said for us when we have a disappointment or a dream dies? Will our burial of that thing bring new life?
Listen in as Norie Mueller talks about the death of her 27 year old sister Rachel Glazebrook. Both Norie and Rachel were collegiate softball players and both very talented and competitive. We discuss how sometimes as a competitor those useful qualities on the field are not so useful during grief.
We live in a time of instant gratification and while that may be convenient that does not reflect a true walk with Jesus. Our faith is developed over time as we learn to wait on God's plan to materialize. Waiting and disappointment are times of growth but we all seem to be pretty impatient with the process!
Aubree Munro Watson, member of the 2020 Olympic softball team, shares her take on life after softball! Many athletes find themselves really struggling with a new way of life when the sport they love and have dedicated so much time to has come to an end. Listen to how Aubree encourages athletes that just because your career is over that doesn't mean your race is!!
Most of us portray ourselves in the best light possible. It's normal to want the best of you seen by the outside world....but what if....what if you were genuine and authentic. What if you were able to talk about, I mean really talk about, your struggles instead of hide them? Would it make a difference? Could we be meant for more than just trying to hide behind something that will cover our mistakes? Something beautiful happens when we share our struggles with trusted people. It just may change not only our journey but someone else's journey who could be on the same path.
Dot Richardson shares how she uses the Enneagram personality test to help her in coaching the softball team at Liberty University. Listen as she gives valuable insight to how this could help navigate all relationships.
Ever struggled with doubt? Ever been in a place where you have to trust God and go or you second guess and stay where you are? Listen as we talk about how to deal with doubt and even if you don't know how it will turn out you will find yourself saying, "Won't He Do It?!"
Listen in as the founder of FCA Softball, Bob Pinto, interviews the host Dana Jenkins. It's everything, well almost everything, you need to know about Dana Jenkins!
Ever read something a hundred times and then see it in a different light? That's what happened when I read Jackie Hill Perry's book Holier than Thou! I talk about one part of the book and how it made me see the burning bush in a different light.
Ever based your self-worth on how you perform? Ever been too wrapped up in pleasing the wrong person? If you have dealt with these issues then this episode if for you! We will talk about the fear of man and what God has to say about it. You are worth far greater than your success or failure. Take a listen to learn some easy ways to avoid the performance trap!