Beyond The Lines

Beyond The Lines examines and discusses how sports and life issues intersect in the lives of our youth athletes. We, as adults, parents and coaches, look at our youth as the voice and leaders of our future, but we rarely listen to them or even give them a platform to express themselves. Sports and life issues go hand-in-hand. They both compliment each other. They both enable our youth to become those leaders that we want and expect them to become. Beyond The Lines will be the platform to discuss the wide range of sports and life issues. You will hear from various guests, including youth athletes themselves. It's more than scores and highlights. Beyond The Lines is about educating and informing with the focus on our youth.

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August 18, 2026 • Jason Davis • Episode 85

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In Episode #85, I have a very interesting and thoughtful conversation with former Div. I and NFL football player, husband, father and ministry leader, Kyle Carter. We discuss his childhood and how football became his sport of choice. Kyle shares where his inspiration came from and who were the mentors were in his life that shaped him into the man he is today. He discusses what the experience was like for his playing football on every level. We discuss what ultimately made him to decide to walk away from playing in the NFL and pursue ministry. Kyle opens up about his love for the ministry he leads at Carmel Friendship Church in Wesley Chapel, Florida, and how that ministry has positively impacted youth in the Tampa Bay area. Finally, Kyle offers his advice to youth and parents to help those who are struggling with daily life and need someone to confide in. In the end, I offer my 'Three Takeaways.'

If you have, know of, or even coach young kids, I urge you to have them listen to this episode. It's thought-provoking, informational and relatable.

As always, thanks for listening. Take care.

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