The Gospel In The Game Sports Podcast
Conversation and stories about real athletes and the journey thru sport, faith and life.
Connecting athletes, sports families and the church. Build bridges and telling real stories to help repair, build and grow people.
Hosts Dan Dromarsky and Dave Dawson
Episodes
38 episodes
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Zion Dogbe-Brown - Faith, Family, And Football
What if speed is only half the story and the real engine is conviction? We sit down with Calgary Colts running back Zion Dogbe Brown to explore how faith, family, and relentless preparation turn raw talent into purposeful impact. From growing u...
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Episode 18
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44:40
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Gary Steffes - From Locker Room to Living Pure Encouragement
Pressure can polish or crush, and Gary Steffes has felt both. We sit down with the former pro hockey forward to trace a journey from stat-chasing and panic on the ice to a grounded identity that fuels calm, courage, and consistent performance. ...
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Episode 17
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43:26
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Jerry Schemmel - Calling the Game, Following the Call
What happens when your greatest fear becomes the catalyst for your life's purpose? For Jerry Schemmel, Colorado Rockies play-by-play broadcaster, surviving a catastrophic plane crash in 1989 wasn't just a traumatic experience—it became the defi...
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Episode 16
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42:25
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Melissa Lotholz - how faith provides the foundation of Olympian strength
What happens when an Olympic athlete approaches their sport not just as a career, but as a calling? Melissa Lotholz, two-time Olympic bobsledder, takes us behind the scenes of her remarkable journey from farm kid to international competitor whi...
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Episode 15
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53:07
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Matt Cline - Purpose After the Final Whistle
Matt Cline's story begins with a single hit on the ice that changed everything. As a former Western Hockey League player with the Chilliwack Bruins, Cline suffered a career-ending concussion that left him with debilitating headaches for six yea...
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Episode 14
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56:06
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Rob Globke - surrendering professional aspirations
What happens when God redirects your NHL dreams? For Rob Globke, former NHL player turned hockey chaplain, surrendering his professional aspirations led to an unexpected journey of purpose and fulfillment.Growing up in Detroit as the ol...
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Episode 13
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38:47
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Claire Butorac - Stick on Ice, Heart in Faith
What does it mean to find your purpose right in your own backyard? For professional hockey player Claire Butorac, the answer lies in Minnesota's frozen rinks and the faith journey that guides her career both on and off the ice.Growing u...
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Episode 12
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42:22
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Aaron Luchuk - Finding Purpose in Life's Unexpected Turns
What happens when your identity becomes completely wrapped up in what you do? Professional hockey player Aaron Luchuk takes us on a journey through the extreme highs and lows of elite sports, revealing profound wisdom about finding purpose beyo...
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Episode 11
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34:44
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Colin Doherty - Finding God in the Hockey Grind
What does faith look like on the ice when you're battling injuries, homesickness, and the constant pressure to perform? Colin Doherty pulls back the curtain on the reality of being a young Christian athlete in today's competitive junior hockey ...
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Episode 10
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37:25
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Lukas Renaud - From Rock Bottom to Centennial Cup
For championship goaltender Lukas Renaud, the journey from rock bottom to hoisting the Centennial Cup with the Calgary Canucks reveals something far more profound than athletic achievement. Through cross-continent travels and career uncertainty...
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Episode 9
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35:44
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Colin Cooper - Faith Through the Storm
The moment that changes everything – Colin Cooper, Mount Royal University goalie coach, shares how a cancer diagnosis with a four-month-old daughter at home became the ultimate test of his lifelong faith.From his earliest days between t...
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Episode 8
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39:09
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Jordan Cornfield - Be Still: Lessons from Lacrosse, Life and Loss.
This thoughtful conversation about balancing faith, family, and professional athletics will leave you encouraged.As a former NLL player who participated in two expansion teams (Edmonton Rush and Panther City Lacrosse Club), Jordan bring...
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Episode 7
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31:15
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Dion Knelsen - From Professional Hockey to Small-Town Purpose
What happens when a professional hockey player at the peak of his career walks away to prioritize faith, family and community? Dion Knelsen's journey from European hockey leagues to coaching in remote northern Alberta reveals powerful truths ab...
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Episode 6
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34:16
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Alex Worthington - When I walked away from hockey, God restored my purpose.
From the brink of quitting hockey forever to signing a professional contract, goaltender Alex Worthington's journey reveals the transformative power of finding identity beyond the crease.Growing up as a pastor's kid, Worthington experie...
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Episode 5
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27:19
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Rob Harrod - Cleats to Classroom: When God Changes Your Playbook
What happens when you shift your focus from athletic achievement to seeking God first? Former CFL player Rob Harrod discovered the answer midway through his college football career, and it changed everything.Rob takes us behind the scen...
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Episode 4
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31:31
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The Unexpected Antidote: When Thankfulness Replaces Control
What if the secret to overcoming fear isn't always positive thinking but thankfulness? When professional hockey player Talor Joseph found himself trapped in a cycle of fear despite visualization techniques and positive affirmations, he discover...
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Episode 3
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22:53
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Talor Joseph - Playing for an Audience of One
What happens when a professional athlete surrenders control and learns to embrace God's unconventional path? Talor Joseph, championship-winning hockey goaltender, takes us behind the scenes of his remarkable spiritual and professional journey.<...
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Episode 2
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45:03
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Carrying the Conversation: Why Season 2 Changes Everything
Dan and Dave launch Gospel in the Game Season 2 with a fresh approach focused on authentic conversations rather than traditional testimonies. They explore how creating space for genuine dialogue reveals the deeper humanity and faith journeys of...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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23:39
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Testimony
As we wrap up our first season, we reflect on how shared dialogues create bonds and spark connections.We then shift our focus to the heart of Christian faith: the power of testimony. What makes a testimony different from a simple story?...
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Episode 19
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35:01
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Envy
Longing for that elusive championship win, only to watch another team claim the trophy, can spark a deep sense of envy in any sports fan. We open up about those raw moments when envy has taken hold, exploring how this complex emotion seeps into...
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Episode 18
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34:42
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Thanksgiving
As we cruise down memory lane, the conversation naturally flows into the heartwarming traditions of Thanksgiving, highlighting how we embrace the holiday but are we thankful? Gather ‘round as we laugh and reflect on these sha...
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Episode 17
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34:00
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Habits and Addiction Part 2 of 2
Join us as we see how choices feed into our desires for validation. We reflect on the motivations behind these actions and consider how personal habits influence our lives positively and negatively, with insights from 2 Timothy 2:22 guiding our...
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Episode 16
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34:19
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Habits and Addiction Part 1 of 2
This episode promises a thought-provoking journey through the everyday routines that define us, inviting you to reflect on your own habits.Explore with us the transformative power of developing good habits as we illustrate life lessons ...
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Episode 15
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30:32