Priceless Backstories with Amy Bromberg

Ali Aguilar is a professional softball player for the Talons and a middle infielder for Team USA who won a silver medal in the Tokyo Olympics. She has a passion for the sport, and has brought so much joy, competitiveness, and fun to the game.

It's pretty evident that Ali has a good head on her shoulders, as she talks about how she has gained perspective on the sport & teammates who impacted her life & faith while on Team USA.

There are pretty exciting things ahead for Ali - we wish her the best! Listen in and share this podcast with your friends!!

Hey friends! I'm glad you found this episode. Doug and I met thru an evangelism training that he hosted for our staff and college athletes. We had a lot of fun discussing stories and examples of what it looks like to have natural conversations in our every day lives about spiritual things.... while admitting the hurdles that we experience. And, you can experience this too!!

You've felt that tug...A friend, co-worker, family member, or someone you just met is talking—and you sense God nudging you to say something.But what?Welcome to God Space.Doug Pollock is an author, speaker, YMCA chaplain, and affiliate of Athletes in Action, whose focus is to help Christ-followers worldwide increase the quantity and quality of their spirutal conversations in practical, doable, loving, and authentic ways.

Next Steps for You: 1) Share this episode with a friend!

2.) Visit GodGps.com

and 3) Buy the Revised Book of God Space (by Doug Pollock) Here: God Space: Where Spiritual Conversations Happen NaturallyWe hope you enjoy this conversation wherever you are!! And please let me know - how we can support you in your faith journey and any inspiration you received from this podcast conversation today!! Stay Priceless, - Amy

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Notes on Why the Revised Version of God Space -

Filled with even more of Doug Pollock's personal examples and stories. He shares a simple and effective outreach approach called "active wondering"—a process that sparks curiosity and encourages you to ask questions that grow your spiritual life.* Practical and engaging.* The gospel has not changed - but the culture has changed!

* Discover how to… do all this, one conversation at a time.

In this interview, KK Mathis, Duke college softball player from Ohio, discusses her athletic journey from high school to college, including her transition between schools and challenges faced during her senior year. She shares insights about managing pressure in sports, her faith journey, and the role of her family and coaches in supporting her both academically and athletically. The conversation concludes with personal reflections on her spiritual growth, musical interests, and upcoming life events including becoming an aunt!!

KK's Resume:

2022 OH Gatorade Player of the Year. (D1 State Champs)

Fresh/Soph Yr at JMU - Led team in batting average, dean's list

Jr Yr at Duke - Advanced to College Softball Regionals.

Home Run: https://www.espn.co.uk/video/clip/_/id/44536859

Follow KK on Instagram & Thank her for sharing her story!

⁠https://www.instagram.com/kk_mathis/?hl=en⁠

HI friends! Welcome to another SPECIAL episode of Priceless Backstories. I am Amy Price Bromberg, and I am SO happy to be here with a fun episode on this fun Friday. Today on the episode my friend Aubrey Kingsbury is here! Aubrey was involved in Athletes in Action in her time on the soccer team as Aubrey Bledsoe, at Wake Forest. She has a twin sister, was recently inducted in the Wake Forest Athletics Hall of Fame & plays for the Pro Soccer Team - the Washington Spirits.   

You’ll absolutely love Aubrey - I got to talk with her about her big saves on PKs in Pro Soccer playoffs & in college - secrets to her preparation, staying present, and knowing her identity. She also talks about her love for baking & her recent buckeye recipe she loves. You will absolutely enjoy getting to know Aubrey!! Here’s my conversation with my friend, Aubrey Kingsbury.

Reggen Melson is a WNBA chaplain for the Indiana Fever. Yes, that's the team that Caitlyn Clark plays for!! Reggen was very successful in her college basketball career, making the Hall of Fame for Wright State University with her stellar basketball career. We talk all things basketball, family life, how she began running in her faith, how she and Kevin met, what it's like to be chaplain for a pro team, Christmas vacations, and grizzly bears!

Have a great time leaning in - fast forward my speaking parts or listen at 1.5 if you'd like to speed it up, enjoy our conversation!!

Jean Anderson is a Spiritual Director at The Springs: A Place for Retreat. If you are looking for spiritual direction or are feeling all the emotions in this season of life, this is the podcast episode for you. Jean is a mentor of mine, who I have the utmost trust in when it comes to spiritual direction, naming emotions and working through them, living as a family on mission, and following God through pivotal circumstances. Follow her on Instagram or check out The Springs website!

Lauren Dehays Guillen is a wife, mom, and a former track star at Marshall University. Amy thinks the world of Lauren - they met on a missions trip to Central America in 2009 - and Lauren's heart was opened to serving people in missions ever since.

Lauren shares moments in her life where she needed guidance from God - let go of what was on her plan - and discovered what fork in the road to take. She talks about being a mom - and tips in connecting with God in this season of life.

I trust you will enjoy our conversation and will be inspired and find relief in Lauren's joy for life and her authenticity in sharing her story. If you would like more info on going on a missions trip to El Salvador, or praying or supporting a future trip, you can find Lauren on Facebook.

Hannah is coming to us from France, where she plays professional volleyball with her Iowa Teammate Courtney Buzzerio. She has an infectious smile, and has a magnetic personality that found its significance in her faith during her experience at an Ultimate Training while playing college volleyball.

We talk French bakers, Eiffel Tower, 2016 Olympics & gymnastics, an unexpected family loss in college, what it means to be set apart, and who said on media day 'Hannah Clayton is a great human being'

Enjoy this journey with us as we unpack some meaningful moments in Hannah's lifetime and experiences as a competitive athlete. We had a lot of fun with this one, and of course kept it real!!

You Tube Episode 24 with Hannah Clayton