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Join Ron Meyer as he discusses faith and football with Jerry Schmitt; - Head Coach of the Duquesne Dukes!

This week’s guest is Devlin “Duck” Hodges a professional football player who played in the NFL with the Pittsburgh Steelers and now in the Canadian Football League (CFL). Host Ron Meyer talks with Devlin about rising to the highest level of his profession while keeping his Catholic faith at the forefront.

This week’s guest is Brad Soderberg, University of Virginia Men’s Assistant Basketball Coach. Host Ron Meyer talks with Brad about being part of the coaching staff that help lead the Cavaliers to a National Championship and why the Catholic faith is instrumental in his life.

This week’s guest is Sister Stephanie Baliga, a former division one cross-country runner at the University of Illinois, now a Franciscan Sister of the Eucharist, who is also known as the running nun. She heads a charity team that runs in the Chicago Marathon every year — and has raised over $1 million for a inner city food pantry.

This week’s guest is Brian Basile who has coached high school, college and professional football. Brian made his mark on coaching during his time in professional indoor football with the Pittsburgh Power of the Arena Football League. Host Ron Meyer talks with Brian about incorporating his Catholic faith in coaching young athletes. This is an encore of the 11/28/21 show.

This week’s guest is Gil Hodges, Jr. Host Ron Meyer talks with Gil Jr. about a new documentary “Soul of a Champion” that chronicles the life of his father Gil Hodges, former Brooklyn Dodger and NY Mets Manager, who became a World Series champion.

This week’s guest is Bob Crable a consensus all-American linebacker at the University of Notre Dame who went on to play pro football in the NFL with the NY Jets. Host Ron Meyer talks with Bob about his journey to the NFL and why his faith led him to teach religion in high school. (This is an encore of the 10/03/21 show.)

This week’s guest is Baltimore Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh. Harbaugh is widely respected for his intense work ethic and is considered one of the best head coaches currently in the NFL. He has led the Ravens to 82 wins (including playoffs) since his tenure began in 2008. I’ll talk with this Super Bowl winning coach about his path to the NFL and how faith shapes his life on and off the gridiron

This week’s guest is Kyle Murray, the strength and conditioning coach for Western Michigan football. Host Ron Meyer talks with Kyle about physically preparing the collegiate athlete for game day and why practicing the Catholic faith is essential for him to be at his best.

This week’s guest is Gil Hodges, Jr. Host Ron Meyer talks with Gil Jr. about a new documentary “Soul of a Champion” that chronicles the life of his father Gil Hodges, former Brooklyn Dodger and NY Mets Manager, who became a World Series champion.