What if the trophy you’re chasing can’t carry the weight of your heart?

That’s the question Gee Scott Jr. had to face when the spotlight got bright—and the joy ran thin.

Four-star recruit. Ohio State national champion. NFL wideout.

And still… thirsty.

In this conversation, Gee opens up about the moment he realized winning wasn’t enough. How lifting the trophy felt incredible—and two days later, empty. From Seattle dreams to the Buckeye brotherhood, he shares a raw story of identity, surrender, and the unexpected freedom that came when Jesus became the treasure instead of football.

We talk locker-room fellowship that actually changed lives, pregame Bible studies that prayed for more than wins, and the quiet conviction that reshaped everyday habits—right down to the words he spoke. Gee also gets real about engagement and marriage, rejecting cultural scripts for Christlike leadership—not dominance, but daily sacrifice. Two becoming one on mission.

If you’ve ever tied your worth to a scoreboard, a job title, or a perfectly laid plan—this episode offers a better way. We unpack abiding in Christ, surrendering outcomes, and why the NFL is an assignment, not an identity.

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