In this episode of Words of Steele, Tom Steele begins with a brief update on WVU baseball and the unpredictable nature of March weather before turning to a more reflective and personal topic: the finite nature of life. Drawing from recent losses within his community, Tom shares thoughts on living with purpose and perspective.

He highlights the powerful example of a close friend facing the end of life with faith and gratitude, using Philippians 4:6–8 to explore how gratitude can bring peace and shape our mindset. Tom also contrasts life’s deeper meaning with the often overblown importance of sports, while touching on the growing influence of money and professionalism in college athletics.

Episode Highlights: 

• What you focus on matters.
• Reflecting on life’s brevity.
• Philippians 4:6–8 and the practice of gratitude.
• NCAA money, NIL, and the shift toward professionalized college sports.

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This show has been produced by Adkins Media Co.