Summary

00:00 - Introduction to Ben's Journey

03:04 - Early Hockey Influences and Family Background

05:45 - Connection with FCA Hockey and Its Impact

08:52 - The Path to North Dakota: Overcoming Challenges

11:42 - Determination and Work Ethic in Hockey

14:43 - Faith Journey and Personal Decisions

17:55 - Life at Northstar: Growth and Development

20:48 - Balancing Physical and Spiritual Training

23:48 - The Power of Confession and Accountability

25:53 - The Power of Confession

27:56 - The Journey at North Star

29:58 - Overcoming Challenges in Junior Hockey

32:46 - Training and Determination

35:32 - Mental and Physical Grind in Junior Hockey

39:01 - Grounding in Faith

41:01 - The Road to College Hockey

44:32 - Draft Day Dreams

48:37 - Development Camp Experience

50:06 - Facing Challenges as a Freshman

51:18 - The Dream of Playing Hockey

53:01 - Navigating Personal Struggles and Isolation

54:45 - The Impact of Family and Loss

59:52 - Finding Purpose Through Grief

01:03:24 - Surrendering to Faith and Freedom

01:07:22 - Leadership and Legacy

01:09:56 - Engagement and New Beginnings

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This powerful podcast conversation celebrates 18 years of FCA Hockey ministry, highlighting its profound impact on athletes, families, and communities through faith-based hockey discipleship. The discussion centers on the foundational role of prayer, intentional discipleship, and Christ-centered community building in shaping young athletes both on and off the ice.

Listeners are introduced to a wide range of spiritual growth resources available through FCA Hockey, designed to equip players, coaches, and families to deepen their walk with Christ. The episode features real-life testimonies and transformational stories from players and families whose lives have been changed through FCA Hockey’s mission to reach and disciple athletes.

The conversation also looks ahead to the future, sharing an exciting vision for expansion, including the launch of Warrior Fellowship Academy, a new initiative aimed at further developing the next generation for Christ.

Overall, this episode underscores FCA Hockey’s ongoing commitment to building Christian leaders in hockey, fostering lifelong faith, and advancing the Gospel through sport—celebrating what God has done over the past 18 years and casting vision for what’s to come.

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Summary

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:27 Chris McKelvie's Early Life and Faith Journey

06:49 The Influence of Coaches and Mentorship

12:04 Challenges in Junior Hockey

20:40 Transition to College Hockey and Identity Struggles

27:29 The Importance of Perseverance and Faith

28:32 The Journey of Perseverance

30:02 Coaching Through Challenges

31:49 Finding Identity in Adversity

36:01 Transitioning to Professional Hockey49:01Navigating Career Crossroads

51:49 The Call to Coach

53:19 Decisions and Divine Timing

55:31 The Transition from Player to Coach

01:00:56 Establishing a Culture of Excellence

01:04:30 Family Life and Parenting Challenges

01:09:11 Balancing Sports and Faith

01:12:46 Finding Identity in Christ

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Summary

In this short format devotional, Joshua Freitas, host of the FCA Hockey podcast, discusses the common struggle with New Year's resolutions, emphasizing the importance of discipline in achieving goals. He reflects on the biblical perspective of discipline, highlighting that while it may be painful initially, it ultimately leads to rewarding outcomes. He encourages listeners to endure the discomfort associated with discipline to reap the benefits of their efforts over time.

Takeaways

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In this conversation, Christopher Brown, FCA Hockey's newest full time staff member, shares his transformative journey of faith, relationships, and personal growth through the lens of hockey and missions. He discusses the challenges of addiction, the importance of community, and the impact of family dynamics on his life. Chris emphasizes the significance of vulnerability, discipleship, and obedience in his walk with the Lord, as well as the beauty of sharing the gospel in various contexts, including his experiences in the Middle East. His story is a testament to the power of faith and the call to serve others through the hockey world and beyond!

00:00 Introduction to FCA Hockey Podcast

02:31 Chris Brown's Journey to FCA Hockey

05:24 Family Background and Early Influences

08:45 The Impact of Hockey on Life and Faith

11:34 Struggles with Addiction and Finding Faith

14:26The Transformative Experience at FCA Camp

17:19 Building Relationships and Community at NorthStar

20:40 Confession and Growth in Faith

23:30 Discipleship and Leadership Development

26:37 The Role of Accountability in Personal Growth

29:27 Final Reflections and Future Aspirations

37:37 Transformation from Selfishness to Selflessness

40:53 The Burnout and the Call to New Opportunities

48:57 A Heart for Missions and the Journey to YWAM

52:08 Returning to Hockey with a New Purpose

59:41 The Impact of Faith in the Hockey Community

01:08:02 Experiences in Turkey and Pakistan: A Missionary Journey

01:14:53 Journey of Transformation

01:17:54 Marriage and Missionary Life

01:21:00 Impacting Lives Through Ministry

01:23:51 Encouragement for Aspiring Missionaries

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In this episode of the FCA Hockey Podcast, host Joshua Freitas, Rick Randazzo, and Tim Jackman discuss the exciting announcement of the new Warrior Fellowship Academy U18 Prep Team. They emphasize the importance of discipleship and development in young men's lives, the significance of community and fellowship, and the reasons for choosing Lynchburg, Virginia as their base. The conversation also highlights the coaching philosophy centered around biblical principles and the ten traits of a Godly man, aiming to equip young athletes for success both on and off the ice.

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FCA Hockey Podcast brings you a Thanksgiving reflection devotional message on what scripture says about being thankful. Take a listen as Podcast host, Joshua Freitas, dives into FCA Hockey updates and what being thankful can bring to our lives.

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In Episode 8 of the FCA Hockey podcast we have a very special guest, Jackson Drum. Jackson is an FCA Hockey camper, intern, and player at several of our past FCA Hockey events. Jackson and his Mom, Erica Drum, share about Jackson's recent accident where he broke is C1 and C2 in his spine. An injury that doctor's labeled him as, "quadrapalegic," but Jackson wouldn't let that be his story. Jackson shares about his faith, the support he had from family and friends during this journey, and how the Lord's favor has been on him the whole time. Listen in as Jackson shares his incredible journey!

If you would like to stay up to date on Jacksons continued progress please check out the below links.

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Instgram: 97sjourney.jacksondrum

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The FCA Hockey Podcast is excited to bring Rocco Grimaldi to the Podcast. Rocco will be entering into his 12th year of professional hockey, playing in the American Hockey League (AHL), National Hockey League (NHL), and now the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) in Russia. Rocco goes through his journey of how he shares the gospel with his teammates and how that has changed over the years. If you are curious about how to share the gospel with your teammates, how Rocco sticks close to the Lord while being an elite level hockey players, you don't want to miss this podcast.

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FCA Hockey had a summer full of ministry events and camps where we saw hundreds of coaches and athletes grow their relationship with Jesus Christ. In this episode, FCA Hockey staff members Tim Jackman, Rick Randazzo, Aaron Randazzo, and Josh Freitas dive into each ministry event throughout the 2025 summer discussing highlights, upcoming events, and some fun filled memories. Please join us in listening to how the Lord moved this past summer.

Men's Christian Cup - 4:05

ACHA Coaches Convention - 17:30

Team FCA & Jr. Team FCA - 24:30

Boys Skills Camp - 36:30

Advanced and Elite Goalie Camp - 45:50

Competitor's Camp - 56:00

Xtreme Character Challenge (XCC) - 59:30

Chowder Cup - 1:04:45

Jr. Christian Cup - 1:17:30

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