In this episode of the Innovative Church Leaders podcast, ⁠Dr. Eric Bryant interview⁠⁠ Kelsey O'Connor shares her inspiring journey from being a Division I softball player to facing life-altering injuries that challenged her identity and faith.

Through her recovery, she found strength in her relationship with God and learned to redefine herself beyond her accomplishments.

5 Key Takeaways:

• 1. Kelsey's injury led to a profound identity crisis.

  2. Faith played a crucial role in recovering and redefining her identity beyond athletics.

  3. Kelsey emphasizes the importance of seeing people's character.

  4. Her viral speech inspired many to live a life beyond labels.

  5. Describing people by their attributes fosters genuine connections.

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Key Moments with Timestamps:
00:00 Kelsey's Journey: From Athlete to Advocate
03:40 Faith and Identity: Finding Strength in God
06:39 The Power of Perspective: Describing People Differently
09:33 Inspiring Change: Kelsey's Viral Speech and Its Impact

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