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Show Me the Way Podcast
Show Me the Way Podcast is a podcast dedicated to exploring the journeys of those who have faced adversity and found themselves on unexpected paths. We will have meaningful, thoughtful conversations about challenges we have faced and how we discovered and forged new direction. Prepare to be inspired and to uncover your own strength as you listen to relatable and motivating stories. Life has a way of twisting and turning and we often need a fresh perspective to understand how to navigate. Let's show each other the way!
Show Me the Way Podcast
S2E24: The Way Through the Hard with Tanner Locke
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This week on Show Me the Way, I sat down with someone very close to my heart, Tanner Locke. I’ve known Tanner since he was little, and it has been incredible to watch him grow into a resilient, grounded young man who continues to shine a light for everyone around him.
A member of the Ohio Northern University men’s soccer team for the last four and a half years, Tanner’s college career looked a lot different than he expected. While he was a powerful contributor and a true leader, much of his time was spent in rehab, recovering from multiple surgeries, injuries, and ongoing medical challenges. Not every day felt hopeful. But Tanner never quit. Each setback seemed to build a deeper determination in him, and he found a way to come back stronger every time.
In this episode, Tanner opens up about the emotional toll of hospital visits, the frustration of being sidelined, and what it took to keep moving forward. He talks about the people who carried him when things felt heavy — his parents, brothers, girlfriend, teammates, their families, and the coaches and staff who stood beside him.
Above all, Tanner shares how his unwavering faith in God anchored him through and helped lead him to an injury-free, incredibly successful final season.
I know many listeners are in my age group, but this is a conversation to pass along to your kids, their friends, or anyone who needs a reminder that the past doesn’t define the future. Tanner’s story is proof that resilience, community, and belief can carry you farther than you ever imagined.
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