In this episode of Stories of His Glory, we sit down with former professional basketball player and current pastor Isaac Sevlie to hear how God used the game of basketball as a platform to shape his faith, refine his character, and prepare him for ministry.

From being unrecruited and overlooked to grinding through years on the bench, Isaac shares how God’s calling often unfolds through seasons of waiting, disappointment, and unseen growth. His story reminds us that God’s promises are real, but not always linear.

Isaac reflects on the power of firsthand faith, the danger of playing for approval, and what happens when surrender replaces striving. Through college basketball, overseas competition, and now coaching and ministry, God has faithfully brought his story full circle.

In This Episode:

1. Growing up in a faith-filled home and making faith personal
2. Discovering basketball as a God-given platform
3. Persevering through obscurity, setbacks, and discouragement
4. Learning to stop playing for people and start playing for God
5. Seeing God’s purpose clearly
6. Using sports today to point the next generation to Christ

Verse of the Day:

"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." -Galatians 6:9

Resources:

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In this episode of Stories of His Glory, we sit down with Jacob Holmen, head football coach, math teacher, and FCA huddle leader at Minot North High School.

Jacob shares his journey of growing up as a coach’s kid, playing college football at the University of North Dakota, and eventually helping launch a brand-new high school football program from the ground up. Throughout the conversation, Jacob reflects on how his faith in Jesus Christ has shaped his identity, his leadership, and his purpose as a coach.

From building relationships beyond the X’s and O’s to leading FCA huddles, Jacob explains why coaching is about far more than wins and losses and how God can use the game of football as a powerful platform to impact lives for eternity.

Topics include:

1. Growing up as a coach’s son and learning the impact of servant leadership
2. Identity rooted in Christ, not wins, losses, or titles
3. Playing college football at UND and finding community through FCA
4. Lessons learned from a missions trip to Guatemala
5. Launching a brand-new football program at Minot North
6. Building culture, character, and faith in a public school setting
7. Why relationships matter more than championships
8. Encouragement for coaches and athletes to live out their faith daily

Verse of the Day:

Matthew 6:19-21

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."

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In this episode of Stories of His Glory, Ryne sits down with former NDSU Linebacker and current FCA College Rep. James Kaczor. James is a three-time FCS National Champion, a AFCA Second Team All-American, and a two-time First Team Missouri Valley Conference Linebacker, but those titles pale in comparison to the fact that James has been saved by faith in Jesus Christ and is a child of the one true God.

Listen in as James shares the amazing story of how God used scripture and the faithfulness of key individuals in his life to transform James's heart in addition to:

1. His upbringing and life before knowing Christ
2. How knowing God's truths made football a place for James to grow with other brothers in Christ
3. James's advice for new or young believers on where to start reading scripture
4. His role and his why behind his ministry with FCA
5. A few of his favorite books and podcasts that would help aid you in knowing God deeper and being like Christ
6. The Gospel's Power and Message by Paul Washer
7. Holiness by J.C. Ryle
8. Bible Talk Podcast
9. His simple system for scripture memorization
10. For more on this visit use the links below to listen to the Heart of Flesh podcast episode titled Recovering an Often Neglected Spiritual Discipline.
11. Spotify
12. Apple Podcast

Verse of the Day:

Philippians 3:8-10

Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith. _____

Resources:

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As the 2025 year comes to a close, this special episode of Stories of His Glory host Ryne Jungling is joined by FCA North Dakota staff members Nate Safe, Austin Bettenhausen, and Tate Tobiason as they reflect on some of the most powerful moments from the season.

Drawing from Alys Seay’s story, the guys revisit key themes like:

1. the pressure of performance
2. the importance of identity in Christ
3. the power of community and discipleship
4. how the truth of the gospel brings freedom.

Reflecting on Jeff Martin’s story and the birth of Fields of Faith topics that are discussed are:

1. highlighting how God uses ordinary, untrained students to boldly share their faith
2. how peer-to-peer testimony often reaches hearts in ways polished speakers cannot.

Finally, the guys revisit Chad Hammontree’s concept of “logging miles”, were they are reminded that:

1. consistent presence, time, and relationship-building can open doors for life-changing ministry.

This episode is a reminder that discipleship doesn’t require perfection or a platform—it requires availability, faithfulness, and a willingness to let God work through everyday moments.

Verse of the Day:

2 Corinthians 5:17 - "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come:[a] The old has gone, the new is here!"

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Resources:

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During his time at the University at North Dakota, Jeff Hoplin, a long time believer in Christ, decided to take a break from playing college football to pursue a semester of Bible School. Although this decision delayed his progress within the football program, Hoplin would not trade the impact that the semester at Bible School had on his life as a disciple of Jesus Christ.

In This Episode Jeff Shares:

1. The value of a testimony for individuals who are raised in Christian families
2. The importance of differentiating Bible accounts from the made up stories that children hear about
3. Why believing in Christ is more than just believing in the history of Jesus.
4. A story on how God can use a Gospel share years later to impact the lives of others
5. The incredible importance of discipling new believers

Hopefully Jeff's story challenges us all to not only be bold in sharing our faith with others, but also highlight the importance of walking along side new believers and help them grow in their faith in hopes of not just "leaving them sitting on the curb".

Verse of the Day:

"For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile" – Romans 1:16

Resources:

💪 Learn more about FCA in North Dakota: https://www.fcand.org

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In this episode, Ryne and Evan sit down with Luke Moormann, former North Dakota Mr. Basketball, NDSU standout, March Madness participant, longtime coach, teacher, and FCA huddle leader.

Luke shares the behind-the-scenes stories from his high school and college basketball journey, including the growing pains of redshirting, beating nationally ranked teams, and what it was like to face Kansas in the NCAA Tournament. But most importantly, Luke opens up about how a simple dorm room Bible study changed the trajectory of his life and how his faith in Jesus has shaped his life.

In This Episode:

1. How work ethic and “the little things” create culture
2. Why championship teams depend on role players
3. How his faith came alive through Chi Alpha
4. The power of community and lifelong teammates
5. The growth of the FCA huddle at Simle Middle School
6. Encouragement and practical advice for new FCA huddle leaders

Verse of the Day:

"Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much." – Luke 16:10

Resources:

💪 Learn more about FCA in North Dakota: https://www.fcand.org

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In this episode of Stories of His Glory, Ryne and Evan interview Scott Knowlen. Scott is a long time wrestling coach at Bismarck High School, a member of the National High School Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame, and an Area-Representative for Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) in Bismarck-Central North Dakota.

In this episode, Scott shares the amazing story of how God used moments of pain and heartache to ultimately draw Scott closer to Him.

Faced the choice of chasing after the comforts the world provides or leaning into a relationship with the loving God who is chasing after us, Scott lays out the decision he made that changed his life forever.

Verse of the Day:

"In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed." - 1 Peter 1:6-7

Resources:

💪 Learn more about FCA in North Dakota: https://www.fcand.org

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From the football field to the mission field, Moreno’s story is a powerful picture of what it means to follow Jesus. Once a professional football player in Madagascar, a sudden illness ended his athletic career. Through that loss, God called Moreno into a life of ministry and disciple-making.

In this episode, Moreno shares how Jesus transformed his life and how God is using sports to reach the island of Madagascar. From launching football clubs, the disciple-making power of Multiply Schools, and the power that a single ball has to reach unreached people groups with the Gospel, Moreno’s story reminds us that faith grows strongest when we trust God in the unknown.

Be encouraged by this powerful testimony of obedience, courage, and the unstoppable mission of God through the Fellowship of Christian Athletes around the world.

In This Episode:

1. Pray for Multiply School, as Moreno and his team train and disciple coaches across Madagascar.
2. Pray for provision for a permanent ministry house and venue to host trainings and prayer gatherings.
3. Pray for more workers to join the harvest as FCA continues to grow throughout the nation.

Verse of the Day:

"You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart." - Jeremiah 29:13

Resources:

💪 Learn more about FCA in North Dakota: https://www.fcand.org

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In this episode of Stories of His Glory, we sit down with Jeff Martin, Chief Strategy Officer for FCA and founder of Fields of Faith.

Jeff shares the powerful story of how God used his concerns for the next generation, a passage from 2 Chronicles 34, and the boldness of students to spark a movement that now spans across the nation.

From experiences in his own faith journey to lessons learned in ministry and leadership, Jeff explains how one moment of obedience can create not just a ripple effect, but a wave of transformation in the hearts of young people.

Topics include:

1. Jeff’s personal faith story and call to ministry
2. The early days of FCA and the heart behind Fields of Faith
3. How God used a student’s courage (and a samurai sword!) to inspire thousands
4. Why uniting the local church matters more than ever
5. Encouragement for anyone called to step out in faith

Verse of the Day:

"Throughout his reign they did not turn aside from following the Lord, the God of their ancestors." - 2 Chronicles 34:33b

Resources:

💪 Learn more about FCA in North Dakota: https://www.fcand.org

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What does it look like when a teacher/coach fully embraces God’s calling to invest in middle school students? In this powerful episode, Chad Even shares his journey from growing up as a sports-driven kid, to hearing God’s voice calling him to go to Trinity Bible College, to discovering his passion for teaching, coaching, and helping kids grow in their relationship with Jesus.

Chad opens up about:

1. The moment God told him where to go to college and how it changed the course of his life.
2. Walking away from basketball when it was no longer his identity.
3. Why middle schoolers matter and how he sees and connects with students during such a transformational time in their lives.
4. The challenges of leading FCA through COVID and the incredible story of growth at Wachter Middle School.
5. How students are boldly sharing their faith through sharing “The Four” bracelets and Bibles with their friends.

This conversation is a testimony of God’s faithfulness and a reminder that students today are hungry for the gospel. Whether you’re a teacher, coach, parent, or mentor, Chad’s story will inspire you to see the impact of saying “yes” to God’s call.

Verse of the Day:

"Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is abundant, but the workers are few. Therefore, pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest.” - Matthew 9:37-38

Resources:

💪 Learn more about FCA in North Dakota: https://www.fcand.org

🙌 Support the mission: https://fcand.org/donate

☕ Thanks to our sponsor: Copper Dog Waffles & Coffee – Mandan, ND

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