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Ben Zobrist: Finding True Worth Beyond Performance | The Sheckler Spotlight Ep. 1


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In this powerful episode of The Sheckler Spotlight, two-time World Series Champion and 2016 World Series MVP Ben Zobrist opens up about his journey from a small town in Illinois to the heights of Major League Baseball — and the even deeper journey of finding his true worth beyond athletic performance.

Ben shares incredible stories from his career (including winning with the Royals and Cubs), his struggles with mental health after reaching the mountaintop, and how his faith helped him rediscover his identity.We also dive into Champion Forward, Ben’s initiative helping young athletes, coaches, and parents build emotional intelligence and resilience.

This conversation is about sports, faith, mental health, identity — and what it means to be truly enough, no matter what the world says.

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🔗 Connect with Ben Zobrist:Champion Forward: ⁠https://www.championforward.org⁠Champion Forward Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/championforward⁠Ben Zobrist Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/benzobrist18⁠

📚 Books Mentioned:

  • Never Enough by Jennifer Breheny Wallace — ⁠Learn more here⁠
  • Not a Fan by Kyle Idleman — ⁠Learn more here⁠


🔗 Connect with Harrison Sheckler:Website: ⁠https://www.harrisonsheckler.com⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/harrisonsheckler⁠The Sheckler Spotlight Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/shecklerspotlight⁠

🎙 About The Sheckler Spotlight:Where creativity meets purpose and conversation goes deeper. Host Harrison Sheckler sits down with inspiring guests from all walks of life — artists, athletes, thinkers, and everyday heroes — to explore the stories that shape us, uplift us, and connect us.

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The Sheckler SpotlightBy Harrison Sheckler