Blessed2Play

This week Blessed2Play comes stop you from Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster, PA - home of the Barnstormers, and Independent League pro baseball team. I'll talk with Dave Collins, the voice of the Barnstormers, and ball players on what it means to have faith on the field.

This week's guest is ultra-runner Miriam Diaz-Gilbert. Ron talks with the endurance athlete about her Catholic spirituality, suffering, meaning, and resiliency on the course and in her life!

This week Ron Meyer sits down with legendary broadcaster Johnny Holliday as he discussed the role of faith in his every day life!

This week's guests are widely considered some of the greats of the sports broadcast industry. Ron talks with longtime voice of the NHL's Nashville Predators, Pete Weber and Hall of Fame Cincinnati Red's broadcaster Marty Brennaman!

The NCAA College World Series is in full swing. Ron talk’s with University of Texas baseball player Andres Sosa about playing for one of nation’s top collegiate baseball programs and where he sets his foundation as a student athlete.

This week's guest is Major League Baseball's Pittsburgh Pirates Catcher Christ Steward. A veteran of 11 years in the big leagues, Ron talks with Chris about his long career in pro baseball and why we embraced faith in the professional ranks.

This week’s guest is Bas Rutten a 3-Time World Pancrase Champion, UFC Heavyweight Champion and UFC Hall of Famer. Ron talks with Bas about his career in mixed martial arts and why in recent years he has been so passionate about the Catholic faith.

This week’s Blessed2Play collegiate spotlight show features Mount St. Mary’s University track athlete Kielce Gussie. Ron talks with Kielce about being a division one student athlete and how she keeps on track with her life of faith.

This week’s guest is author Bob Salomon who created a movement to inspire children through kindness and encouraging them to never give up. The story focuses on a child and his family going through a hard time and looks at the impact the boy's favorite football player #87 has on his life. The Beyond The Laces message is being embraced by many throughout the country, especially those in the world of professional sports.

Ron Meyer's guest this week is Olympic high jumper Priscilla Frederick who competed in the high jump at the games in Rio. Ron talks with this Pricilla about competing at a world class athlete and how spirituality is key in her becoming the best she can be.