The Biblical Athlete: Recent Episodes
The Biblical Athlete
This podcast consists of interviews and conversations with current and former athletes sharing their testimonies, imparting wisdom and encouraging listeners to use their platform to glorify God.
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Today’s episode features my interview with Dolapo Balogun. Dolapo is a former collegiate basketball player that played at Southeast Missouri State University and University of San Francisco. Currently Dolapo is an aspiring Dietitian and a huge advocate for mental health. Dolapo emphasis the relationship between mental and faith in her everyday life, which is tries to impart into others.
Follow Dop on social media: Instagram- @heytheredolapo Dilly’s- @shopdillys
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Today’s episode I had the opportunity of sitting down with Addi Scribner. Addi is a collegiate hockey player who started her college career at The Ohio State University, and is now playing at St. Cloud State University in Minnesota. Throughout the course of her life Addi has always placed her identity in Christ, which has allowed her to be free in her sport without feeling pressured to perform well. Addi has really embraced what it means to be a true servant leader which empowers her to lead well and remain humble knowing that Christ is her main priority.
Follow Addi on social media: Instagram- @ascrib26
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For today’s episode I had the opportunity of sitting down with Will Betancourt. Will is a Collegiate Wrestler going into his freshman year at The Ohio State University. In his career thus far, Will has gained a tremendous amount of success; being a part of the Puerto Rico National Wrestling Team, placing 3x at the State Tournament in high school, and becoming a State Champion. Will credits his success to Christ and strives to share the Gospel through his platform as a way to “honor faith”.
Follow Will on social media: Instagram- @will.bet125
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For today’s episode I had the opportunity of interviewing Ja’Quan Lavender. Ja’Quan is a track athlete from Steubenville, Ohio. Starting off being the worst runner on his team, in his younger days, to putting up elite numbers at Olympic combines, to now training for the Olympic Trials for track and field. Ja’Quan life has been tested in many ways but through his work ethic, faith in God and standing firm on God’s promises, he’s been able to endure to reach this point in his career. Ja’Quan passion and fervent for Christ is evident, which has been the foundation for his success.
Follow Ja’Quan on social media: Instagram- @jaquanlavender Ja’Quan Lavender Foundation IG- @jaquanlavenderfoundation https://fanarch.com/collections/jaquan-lavender
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For today’s episode I had the pleasure of sitting down with Nick Graham. Dallas, TX native, Nick is a Player Development Coach and now author of his latest book God x Basketball. In 2008 Nick founded Attitude N’ Altitude (A N’ A) Basketball, which has developed thousands of players, many of whom have gone on to play at the college and professional levels. Through his platform, Nick utilizes the game of basketball to spread God’s Word to encourage and empower athletes and coaches all over the world. Here’s my conversation with Nick Graham...
Follow Nick on social media: Instagram- @cultureordie
God x Basketball: An Athlete’s Playbook to Navigating Life with God’s Word: Website- www.godxbasketball.com Instagram-@godxbasketball
Amazon- https://www.amazon.com/dp/1632964007/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=nick%20graham%20God%20x%20basketball&qid=1599837317&sr=8-1
Barnes & Noble- https://m.barnesandnoble.com/w/god-x-basketball-nick-graham/1137645058?ean=9781632964007
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Today’s episode features my interview with Nathan Tomasello. Nate is a Professional Wrestler and Wrestling Coach from Cleveland, Ohio who has experienced much success as a wrestler up unto this point. From being a 4x State Champion in High School, to going on to The Ohio State University becoming a 4x All-American, 4x Big Ten Champion and National Champion, to now being a National Team Member for the USA Wrestling Team. Throughout all the success from his career, Nate has experienced his seasons of lows as well, but his faith and perspective of “chosen suffering” has kept him going.
Follow Nathan on social media: Instagram- @_na_to www.natowrestling.com
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For today’s episode I had the pleasure of interviewing Gabby Kouzelos. 22-years-old from Akron, Ohio, Gabby is a Goalkeeper for the University of Louisville Women’s Soccer Team. From growing up in a Christian home to finally accepting Christ for herself in college, Gabby has received the revelation of to using her sport as a way to worship God. With that perspective, she has been able to achieve much success as an impactful leader on and off the field.
Follow Gabby on social media: Instagram- @gabkouz
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Today’s episode is my interview with Taneka Rubin. Taneka is a Professional Basketball Player, author and entrepreneur from Clermont, Florida. Before the jump start of her basketball career, Taneka learns how to trust God and have faith during the waiting process. Only in her 3rd year as a pro, Taneka has gained much wisdom from her experiences that has led to her success today.
Follow Taneka on social media: Instagram- @tanekarubin www.tanekarubin.com “Winners Win” book: www.tanekarubin.com/shop Bare Love Clothing: www.shopbarelove.com Instagram: @bareloveclothing
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Today’s episode is an interview with Ashley Evans. Ashley is a former Professional Basketball Player, who played Division 1 basketball at Kent State, and then 2 years overseas. Since her playing days, Ashley is now an teacher, entrepreneur and an author of her latest book, Bigger Than Basketball. In this interview, Ashley walks us through her story to ultimately realizing that her purpose is bigger than basketball.
Follow Ashely on social media: Instagram- @_anicholee Bigger Than Basketball book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735615803/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=bigger+than+basketball+31+day+mind+renewal+devotional+for+athletes&qid=1602060284&sr=8-1 Anichole Photography: https://anicholephotography.shootproof.com/
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Today’s episode is an interview turned regular conversation that I had with Curtis Phillips. Curtis is a former Professional Basketball Player, now Skills Development Trainer, from Knoxville, Tennessee. Curtis played division 1 basketball at Tennessee Tech and went on to play professionally in Cyprus before changing his career path. In this interview Curtis walks us through his journey of finally surrendering to Christ in college and since that day God has been working in his life to be the man he is today. Curtis really emphasizes on people, especially athletes, finding their identity in Christ, not their sport, which we’ll get into on today’s episode. Here’s my conversation with Curtis Phillips...
Follow Curtis on social media: Instagram- @rltbtraining_ https://www.roadlesstraveledtraining.com
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Today’s episode won’t be an interview, but a conversation I had with one of my good friends, Jordan Smith. Jordan is a Professional Basketball Player from Dayton, Ohio. A part from his basketball career Jordan is the founder of UFaith Hoops. UFaith Hoops serves as a brand that offers skill development training, merchandise and mostly recently, spiritual wisdom and motivation. With TBA and UFaith being so similar in platforms, Jordan and I thought it’ll be a great opportunity to have a conversation about our platforms, as well as what it means to be a Christian Athlete and more. Here’s my conversation with Jordan Smith...
Follow Jordan on social media: Instagram- _jsmith12 Twitter- _jsmith12 Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100004814011787
Follow UFaith Hoops on social media: www.UFaithhoops.com Instagram: @ufaithhoops Twitter: @UFAITHHoops Facebook: UFAITH HOOPS
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For today’s episode I had the pleasure of interviewing one of my closest friends, Devon Scott. Devon is a 26 year-old Professional Basketball Player from Columbus, Ohio. Now in his 5th year as a pro, Devon has played in many countries thus far in his career; Brazil, Argentina and Israel just to name a few. Throughout his life, Devon always had a knowledge of God, but never made the decision to fully surrender his life to Christ, until met with his darkest moment in his life. In the midst of that dark state, Devon meets God in a new way and that one encounter changed the rest of his life. Follow Devon on social media: Instagram- @devonscott__ Twitter- @DevonScott__ YouTube- https://youtube.com/user/OfficialDevonScottTV
Subscribe to this podcast to stay updated on new episodes. To stay in the loop on all things TBA, visit www.thebiblicalathlete.com and @thebiblicalathlete on Instagram.
This podcast consists of interviews and conversations with current and former athletes sharing their testimonies, imparting wisdom and giving encouragement. The goal of this podcast is for you as the listener to walk away from hearing an episode encouraged and inspired to live the life God called you to live and to use platform your to glorify Him.
Subscribe to this podcast to stay updated on new episodes. To stay in the loop on all things TBA, visit www.thebiblicalathlete.com and @thebiblicalathlete on Instagram.