The Christian Athlete Podcast
The Christian Athlete Podcast shares real stories from athletes learning to compete at their highest level without losing sight of Christ. Honest conversations about identity, pressure, purpose, and the formational power of sport — all pointing back to Jesus as our firm foundation.
Podcasting since 2026 • 6 episodes
The Christian Athlete Podcast
Latest Episodes
The Journey Is the Goal: Why Love Builds Better Teams with Coach Randy Moore
Today I sit down with Coach Randy Moore—my high school track coach, a multiple-time IHSA Coach of the Year, and the architect behind one of the strongest small-school track programs in Illinois.Randy has produced D1 athletes, ...
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Episode 6
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The Mindset of a 4-Time U.S. Olympian: Priorities, Faith, and Finding the Path No One Showed You
In this episode of The Christian Athlete Podcast, Jaden sits down with Nancy Swider-Peltz Sr., the first ever 4-time U.S. Winter Olympian in speed skating. Nancy set a world record at age 19, competed in eight Olympic Trials from 1976–...
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Never Say Amen: Stewardship, Surrender, and Super Bowl XLI with Hunter Smith
Very few people get to say they are a Super Bowl Champion. Even fewer steward that platform with humility, depth, and eternal perspective.In this episode of The Christian Athlete Podcast, I sit down with Hunter Smith, 12-...
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Episode 4
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Becoming Who God Calls You To Be: The Power of Consistency and Community with Paul Fay
In this episode of The Christian Athlete Podcast, Jaden sits down with Paul Fay whose journey has taken him through Wheaton College football, professional play, and now into coaching and mentoring young men.Paul’s story is a tes...
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Episode 3
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Keep On Growing: Truth Seeking and Abiding in God’s Word with Dr. Steve Nitz
In this episode of The Christian Athlete Podcast, Jaden sits down with Dr. Steve Nitz — a former Wheaton College football player whose life story weaves together athletics, medicine, and a deep commitment to God’s Word.We talk about what...
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