March 27, 2025

Being Whole is Being Healed with Steve Watson

1 hour 14 minutes

Steve Watson played many positions for the Michigan Wolverines and even broke into the NFL. But when his football career ended, Steve found himself without identity or direction. As he learned to listen for God’s voice, Steve found a new calling through the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, inspiring other young men. Steve talks this week about finding identity in Jesus, the strength in vulnerability, and staying true to yourself in today’s dating scene.

Segments/chapters
0:00 Intro/What does redemption mean to you?
2:08 Steve’s spiritual background and search for meaning after football
14:41 The end of an unfulfilling post-football career leads to something greater
29:30 The silver linings to a year of unemployment and frustration
42:33 When we’re honest with God, He empathizes with us
51:45 What Steve has gained from building relationships with caring people
61:30 Healthy habits and “guardrails” to use in the dating world
68:07 Lessons in faith and forgiveness from the story of Joseph

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