Post Game with Paul Golden

Dave Jauss, Senior Advisor (Player Development) for the Washington Nationals is our guest on today’s episode. This baseball lifer has coached for over 34 years at a variety of levels in the US, Canada, Venezuela and the Dominican Republic and has been bench coach and scout for several Major League teams. Dave details the three generations of his family in sports including his dad, a legendary Chicago sportswriter. You will hear of Dave’s special connection to Hall of Famer David Ortiz and the 2004 World Series champions, the Boston Red Sox. In addition, he describes the experience of throwing BP to Pete Alonso of the New York Mets in last year’s Home Run Derby. This faithful follower of Jesus will share how marriage struggles ultimately brought he and his wife to faith in Christ. Stay tuned to the end to hear Dave explain why an event on December 6, 2004 was even more meaningful than winning the World Series. Be sure to subscribe to the Post Game with Paul Golden podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Retired All-Star pitcher Dave Dravecky is our guest on today’ podcast. In this episode, Dave recounts his incredible comeback during the 1989 season with the San Francisco Giants. Following the pitch heard ‘round the world, Dave describes the physical and emotional impact of his cancer and eventual amputation of his left arm and shoulder.  Dravecky unpacks his subsequent battle with anger, clinical depression, and self-described identity crisis. You will appreciate his vulnerability as he shares the spiritual lessons learned through his journey of suffering. Stay tuned to the very end to hear details on Dave and Jan’s ministry of endurance and hope. Be sure to subscribe to the Post Game with Paul Golden podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.

Endurance with Jan & Dave Dravecky - Resources of hope for people in pain 
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Andy Pettitte is considered one of the great Yankee pitchers of all time and is our special guest on today’s episode. 

The 3-time All-Star, 5-time World Series champion is a beloved member of the Yankees’ Core Four. Andy will share how he became a follower of Jesus Christ and how his faith strengthened him during his 18 seasons in the major leagues.  He explains how he stays spiritually strong, faithful to his wife Laura and how Covid impacted his family. Andy offers insights into his Yankee teammates and gives an update on his post-baseball career (including his new role as a grandfather).  

Stay tuned to the very end for a fun Hit & Run with Andy Pettitte. 

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Join the conversation as J.C. Show shares his basketball journey from being named Mr. Gatorade in high school to NCAA Division 1 programs at Bucknell/Binghamton to the professional ranks. He recounts overcoming physical and mental challenges to make it all the way to the NBA’s G-League. Growing up as a coach’s kid, JC describes meeting his wife, his faith in Jesus Christ and how he uses his gifts and abilities for the glory of God. In addition, JC tells of his counter-cultural mantra of being humble, hungry, and hardworking. Be sure to stay tuned to the very end for a fun and insightful Fast Break with J.C. Show. Don’t forget to subscribe to Post Game with Paul Golden wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Olympian Janie Reed is our guest on this special episode of Post Game with Paul Golden. Janie is an outfielder on the United States women’s national softball team who will be going for gold in the Tokyo Olympics.  This Team USA member will share her career path to the Olympics as well as her faith story including her ministry called www.ChurchontheDirt.com. Janie also describes how she and her husband—a pitcher in the LA Dodgers organization—balance their careers and married life together. This faithful follower of Jesus Christ will share the spiritual lessons she learned during the pandemic of 2020. Be sure to stay tuned to the very end for a fun one-on-one Hit & Run with Olympian Janie Reed. 

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Listen in on part two of this special conversation with Erik Kratz, former catcher who spent nearly two decades in professional baseball. Erik recounts how he remained spiritually strong during the baseball season. He shares insight into some important choices he had to make (turning down an MLB coaching opportunity) and his plans for the future (can you say GAP year?). Stay tuned to the end of the podcast for a funny and insightful Hit & Run segment with Kratz including his take on current NY Yankee players including Aaron Judge, Gerrit Cole and Kyle Higashioka. Be sure to subscribe now to Post Game with Paul Golden.

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Listen in on this special conversation with former MLB catcher Erik Kratz who spent almost two decades in baseball most recently with the New York Yankees. You will enjoy Erik’s funny and insightful take on his career in professional baseball including the “absolutely craziest game” he’s ever been part of. He also provides the backstory on his “shower shoes” and recounts his knuckleball debut against David Wright (Mets). Erik describes baseball’s impact on his family (waffles and swimming pools) and the sacrifices made to be together as a family each season. Stay tuned to the end of the podcast to hear Erik’s testimony of how his faith in Jesus Christ began. 

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Listen in as we converse with basketball lifer Mike Jarvis who coached 25 seasons at the NCAA Division 1 level including stops at George Washington University and St. John’s University. You will hear of his special connection to NBA Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing and legendary Coach Red Auerbach. In addition, Coach Jarvis tells how he joined the greatest team ever at 60 years old. This faithful follower of Jesus Christ will share coaching insights (“recruit character, not characters”) and spiritual lessons and disciplines learned along the way. He also gives his perspective on racism in America and how to use your God-given platform to influence others. Coach Jarvis provides a helpful overview of his three books: Everybody Needs a Head Coach, Skills for Life and the 7 C’s of Leadership: Fulfilling Your God-Given Call to Inspire, Influence & Serve. Stay tuned to the end for a fun and insightful Fast Break with Coach Mike Jarvis.

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Billy Graham once said, A coach will impact more people in one year than the average person will in an entire lifetime. Today’s guest understands the powerful influence of coaches on the lives of their players. John Zeller will share stories of his coaching journey through the high school and college ranks in addition to his time as a sports ministry pastor reaching over one thousand kids weekly. John currently serves as the executive director of SCORE International — a ministry which uses the universal love of sports to share the good news of Jesus Christ.  In particular, Zeller details the unique baseball trip each year to the Dominican Republic. In addition, he talks about his discipleship ministry with several current and former MLB and MiLB players including Andy Phillips, Sam Marsonek and Rob Lyerly. Listen to the very end for an incredible story of Mariano Rivera and what the Hall of Famer did on a street corner in the DR. 

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