In this video, Cole Earlewine has an honest conversation about faith, failure, and finding your way in college. Cole Earlewine shares the unfiltered truth about D1 sports and what it really means to live out your faith in the real world. WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER: ⚡️Why Christ meets you wherever you are, not where you think you should be ⚡️The brutal reality behind college sports that no one talks about ⚡️How to give yourself grace when you fail (and why you will) ⚡️What parents need to know before chasing the D1 dream ⚡️Biblical wisdom on backing up your words with scripture ⚡️Why being yourself matters more than fitting in This is part two of our conversation with Cole, continuing "The Earlewine Podcast" family series where we dive deep into growing up, faith, and finding purpose with all three Earlewine sons! WORK WITH DARON: ⚡️FREE: Jumpstart to Purpose ➡️ https://rb.gy/4qpsgb ⚡️BOOK:The Death of a Dream ➡️ https://rb.gy/a9ifwi ⚡️COACHING: Register ➡️ https://rb.gy/0is05k 📱 Subscribe and Listen to the Daron Earlewine Podcast HERE: https://rb.gy/3kq2d Apple: https://rb.gy/ybiqvi Spotify: https://rb.gy/ywlhik CONNECT WITH DARON: 🌐 https://www.daronearlewine.com/ 📸 https://www.instagram.com/daron.earlewine/ 👍https://www.facebook.com/DEarlewine 🐦https://twitter.com/daronearlewine 🎵 https://www.tiktok.com/@daron.earlewine KEY TAKEAWAYS: ⚡️Christ meets you where you are, whether in a dorm room, chapel, or bar ⚡️College sports is a business, not the glamorous experience social media portrays ⚡️Your kid must love their sport and work incredibly hard to make it ⚡️Be ready to fail in college - it's how you grow stronger ⚡️You're the only Bible someone might ever read through your actions ⚡️Fit in with people who want to see you win ⚡️Back up everything you say with scripture KEY QUOTES: ⚡️"Do you know of God or do you know God? That's a big thing for me" ⚡️"College sports is not that cool - your kid has to love what they do" ⚡️"Be ready to fail for the first time in your life by yourself" ⚡️"You're the only Bible that someone may ever read" ⚡️"Fit in with people who want to fit in with you and want to see you win" ⚡️"Where am I going to fail? But who's that going to make me?" HASHTAGS: #collegesports #ChristianFaith #D1Football #CollegeLife #FaithFilledFamily #ParentingWisdom #BiblicalTruth #ChristianParenting #PurposeDrivenLife #FamilyFaith

Get ready for raw, honest conversations about finding your true identity when everything gets stripped away. Cole Earlewine shares how double shoulder surgery in his freshman year of college football became the catalyst for discovering who he really was as a child of God.

WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER:  ⚡️ How rock bottom became the foundation for spiritual growth ⚡️ Why athletic identity can become a dangerous trap ⚡️ The power of diverse friendships in college ⚡️ How to find your true worth beyond performance ⚡️ Biblical wisdom for navigating major life transitions ⚡️ Why the hardest seasons often produce the greatest growth This is part of a special family series where each Earlewine family member shares their perspective on transitions, faith, and finding purpose. Don't miss the powerful insights from their oldest son's journey through adversity. WORK WITH DARON: ⚡️FREE: Jumpstart to Purpose ➡️ https://rb.gy/4qpsgb ⚡️BOOK: The Death of a Dream ➡️ https://rb.gy/a9ifwi ⚡️COACHING: Register ➡️ https://rb.gy/0is05k 📱 Subscribe and Listen to the Daron Earlewine Podcast HERE: https://rb.gy/3kq2d Apple: https://rb.gy/ybiqvi Spotify: https://rb.gy/ywlhik CONNECT WITH DARON: 🌐 https://www.daronearlewine.com/ 📸 https://www.instagram.com/daron.earlewine/ 👍https://www.facebook.com/DEarlewine 🐦https://twitter.com/daronearlewine 🎵 https://www.tiktok.com/@daron.earlewine KEY TAKEAWAYS: ⚡️ Rock bottom reveals that God is the rock at the bottom ⚡️ Your identity isn't found in what you do but whose you are ⚡️ Diverse friendships bring perspectives you can't get elsewhere ⚡️ College lifestyle isn't as cool as you think it is ⚡️ Find people who will help you up when you fall down ⚡️ Athletics will end but relationships last forever ⚡️ Pursuing Christ requires intentional daily choices KEY QUOTES: ⚡️ "God has to put you at rock bottom to make you realize he's the rock at the bottom" ⚡️ "I had to find out that I'm not an athlete, I'm not a friend, I'm not a son - I'm a child of God" ⚡️ "Getting stopped in my tracks was the greatest thing that ever happened to me" ⚡️ "You need to find people that when you fall down will reach out to help you up" ⚡️ "In five years no one will remember my tackles, but they'll remember who I am"

Are you ready for when your kids don't need you anymore? Daron and Julie Earlewine share raw, honest wisdom about parenting teens, embracing empty nest transitions, and trusting God's plan through every season of family life.

WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER: ⚡️Why enjoying the journey matters more than preventing disappointment ⚡️How parenting fears often mask deeper anxieties about children's pain ⚡️The profound difference between parenting your first vs. third child ⚡️Practical wisdom for couples preparing for empty nest life ⚡️Why disappointment is actually part of God's plan for growth This episode features Julie Earlewine sharing vulnerable insights about releasing control, learning from parenting mistakes, and finding peace in God's timing as their family transitions into new seasons. WORK WITH DARON: ⚡️FREE: Jumpstart to Purpose ➡️ https://rb.gy/4qpsgb ⚡️BOOK: The Death of a Dream ➡️ https://rb.gy/a9ifwi ⚡️COACHING: Register ➡️ https://rb.gy/0is05k Subscribe for more faith-filled wisdom for entrepreneurs and leaders. Share this episode with a parent who needs encouragement in this season. Listen on Other Platforms: https://www.daronearlewine.com/category/podcast/ CONNECT WITH DARON: 🌐 https://www.daronearlewine.com/ 📸 https://www.instagram.com/daron.earlewine/ 👍https://www.facebook.com/DEarlewine 🐦https://twitter.com/daronearlewine  🎵 https://www.tiktok.com/@daron.earlewine KEY TAKEAWAYS: ⚡️Disappointment is part of the journey, not something to avoid at all costs ⚡️Every parenting season requires becoming a better version of yourself ⚡️God uses pivots and pain to redirect us toward His better plans ⚡️Investing in relationships creates lifelong connections with your children ⚡️The goal is to raise kids who WANT to spend time with you when they don't have to KEY QUOTES: ⚡️"What's most important is that you gotta enjoy the journey and along the way there'll be disappointment, but if you're enjoying the journey, the disappointment won't seem so big" ⚡️"We are always becoming. Every day we're becoming something and we either could becoming a better version of ourself or becoming a worse version of ourself" ⚡️"Disappointment is just part of life. It's part of teaching your kids to manage the disappointment" ⚡️"We already raised them. We did a good job. Now we get to hang out as a family and make new memories" ⚡️"I was given this blessing to raise them. That was the best gift that I was given" HASHTAGS: #ParentingWisdom #EmptyNest #ChristianParenting #FaithfulParenting #ParentingTransitions #PurposeDrivenParenting #FamilyFaith #ParentingTips #TrustGodsPlan #ParentingJourney

Get ready for raw, honest conversations about parenting in the letting-go season. Daron and Julie Earlewine share what no one tells you about empty nest transitions and how faith guides the journey.

WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER:  ⚡️Why the "nucleus change" hits harder than expected ⚡️Unexpected blessings when your family dynamic shifts ⚡️How to see each child clearly without comparison ⚡️Biblical wisdom for letting go with purpose ⚡️Practical advice for surviving senior year as a parent This is the first episode in a special series where the whole Earlewine family (yes, we're calling it "The Earlewine Podcast" for this fun family edition!) shares their perspectives on growing up, faith, and finding purpose. Don't miss upcoming conversations with each of their sons! WORK WITH DARON: ⚡️FREE: Jumpstart to Purpose ➡️ https://rb.gy/4qpsgb ⚡️BOOK: The Death of a Dream ➡️ https://rb.gy/a9ifwi ⚡️COACHING: Register ➡️ https://rb.gy/0is05k Subscribe for more faith-filled wisdom for entrepreneurs and leaders. Share this episode with a parent who needs encouragement in this season. Listen on Other Platforms: https://www.daronearlewine.com/category/podcast/  CONNECT WITH DARON: https://www.daronearlewine.com/ https://www.instagram.com/daron.earlewine/ https://www.facebook.com/DEarlewine https://twitter.com/daronearlewine https://www.tiktok.com/@daron.earlewine KEY TAKEAWAYS: ⚡️The hardest part isn't missing them - it's when your family nucleus changes ⚡️God slowly prepares your heart for letting go from day one ⚡️Each child needs space to mature into who they were born to be ⚡️Senior year is a full-time job - don't miss a single moment ⚡️Our kids belong to the Lord first, not to us KEY QUOTES: "When all five of us are together, it feels the most whole and safe and joyful" "Every day they needed me a little less than the night before" "There's really no good in holding onto them or trying to control them" "They've got a life to live and a love of their life to find" "We did it for this - for them to be amazing humans" HASTAGES: #emptynester #ChristianParenting #FaithFilledFamily #ParentingTransitions #PurposeDrivenParenting #LetGo #RaisingKids #FamilyFaith #ParentingWisdom #ChristianFamily

What if the only way forward… was obedience? In this episode, Daron unpacks John 16 and challenges us to stop waiting for clarity when what God is asking for is obedience. The Christian life isn’t hard—it’s impossible without the Holy Spirit.

Key Takeaways: • Jesus teaches you at the pace you can understand • The Holy Spirit won’t lead you past your level of obedience • Stuck? It may be because you’re not doing what God already said • Your future depends on your faithfulness in the present • Don’t abandon your faith—abide and obey

Quotes: “God will never teach you past your level of disobedience.” “The Holy Spirit is your coach, your comforter, your guide.” “Obedience is the bridge between revelation and transformation.” “The Christian life is not hard—it’s impossible without the Holy Spirit.” “If you hear His voice today, do not harden your heart.”

📘 Get Daron's Book, The Death of a Dream HERE ➡️ https://rb.gy/a9ifwi 📱 Subscribe and Listen to the Daron Earlewine Podcast HERE: https://rb.gy/3kq2d Apple: https://rb.gy/ybiqvi Spotify: https://rb.gy/ywlhik

For speaking inquiries, please go to: https://rb.gy/almn79 Daron Earlewine is on a mission to help others understand their unique design and to inspire them to make a significant impact in this world.

Here are ways to work with Daron: ⚡️FREE: Jumpstart to Purpose HERE ➡️ https://rb.gy/4qpsgb ⚡️BOOK: The Death of a Dream HERE ➡️ https://rb.gy/a9ifwi ⚡️COACHING: Register HERE ➡️ https://rb.gy/0is05k

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Is God really in control… even when life feels like a disaster? In this episode, Daron kicks off the Ruth series with a raw look at disappointment, disillusionment, and the faith it takes to trust God’s bigger plan. Even when everything feels out of control—He is still at work.

Key Takeaways: • Disappointment can be the doorway to disillusionment—if we’re not careful • Jesus never promised an easy life, but He did promise to never leave you • God’s plan may not make sense in the moment, but He’s always working • Ruth’s loyalty reflects the unshakable faithfulness of Jesus • Determination is your weapon against disbelief

Quotes: “You may not feel it—but God is still in control.” “Disillusionment tells you God raised His fist against you. He didn’t.” “You’re not cursed because it’s hard. You’re not abandoned because you’re struggling.” “Sometimes faith looks like holding on with tears in your eyes.” “God’s macro plan is better than anything your micro perspective could imagine.”

📘 Get Daron's Book, The Death of a Dream HERE ➡️ https://rb.gy/a9ifwi 📱 Subscribe and Listen to the Daron Earlewine Podcast HERE: https://rb.gy/3kq2d Apple: https://rb.gy/ybiqvi Spotify: https://rb.gy/ywlhik

For speaking inquiries, please go to: https://rb.gy/almn79 Daron Earlewine is on a mission to help others understand their unique design and to inspire them to make a significant impact in this world.

Here are ways to work with Daron: ⚡️FREE: Jumpstart to Purpose HERE ➡️ https://rb.gy/4qpsgb ⚡️BOOK: The Death of a Dream HERE ➡️ https://rb.gy/a9ifwi ⚡️COACHING: Register HERE ➡️ https://rb.gy/0is05k

Connect with Daron on Social Media: https://www.daronearlewine.com/ https://www.instagram.com/daron.earlewine/ https://www.facebook.com/DEarlewine https://twitter.com/daronearlewine https://www.tiktok.com/@daron.earlewine

You only get one life—so what will you do with it? In this episode, Daron wraps up the story of Ruth with a challenge to stop coasting and start stepping into redemptive purpose. Boaz didn’t have to act—but he did. And his legacy still echoes today.

Key Takeaways: • You get one life—don’t waste it. • “I can’t” is often just fear in disguise. • Saying yes to God creates a legacy of redemption. • “Have to” thinking leads to half-hearted living. • You were made to join God’s mission of love and reconciliation.

Quotes: “You don’t have to… but you get to.” “Half-to thinking leads to half-living.” “You get one life. Stop wasting it on stuff that doesn’t matter.” “Boaz didn’t have to—he chose to, because redemption ran in his bloodline.” “Jesus is the Redeemer who wanted to… and did.”

📘 Get Daron's Book, The Death of a Dream HERE ➡️ https://rb.gy/a9ifwi 📱 Subscribe and Listen to the Daron Earlewine Podcast HERE: https://rb.gy/3kq2d Apple: https://rb.gy/ybiqvi Spotify: https://rb.gy/ywlhik

For speaking inquiries, please go to: https://rb.gy/almn79 Daron Earlewine is on a mission to help others understand their unique design and to inspire them to make a significant impact in this world.

Here are ways to work with Daron: ⚡️FREE: Jumpstart to Purpose HERE ➡️ https://rb.gy/4qpsgb ⚡️BOOK: The Death of a Dream HERE ➡️ https://rb.gy/a9ifwi ⚡️COACHING: Register HERE ➡️ https://rb.gy/0is05k

Connect with Daron on Social Media: https://www.daronearlewine.com/ https://www.instagram.com/daron.earlewine/ https://www.facebook.com/DEarlewine https://twitter.com/daronearlewine https://www.tiktok.com/@daron.earlewine

You don’t need a fresh start. You need a fresh Word, a fresh Savior, and a fresh move of the Holy Spirit. In this episode, Daron shares a powerful reminder that God isn’t waiting for your perfect plan—He’s speaking into your current reality with hope, clarity, and purpose.

Key Takeaways: • Life doesn’t offer clean slates—but God offers transformation. • A fresh word from God is better than a fresh start. • Your understanding is limited—God’s wisdom is eternal. • Obedience always comes before breakthrough. • Pain, when surrendered to God, can become purpose.

Quotes: “You don’t need a fresh start. You need a fresh word from God.” “Joseph didn’t know he was in the Bible—he was just trying to survive.” “Success teaches you very little. It’s pain that transforms.” “You are the common denominator in every situation you think a fresh start will fix.” “Don’t bury your pain—let God redeem it.”

📘 Get Daron's Book, The Death of a Dream HERE ➡️ https://rb.gy/a9ifwi 📱 Subscribe and Listen to the Daron Earlewine Podcast HERE: https://rb.gy/3kq2d Apple: https://rb.gy/ybiqvi Spotify: https://rb.gy/ywlhik

For speaking inquiries, please go to: https://rb.gy/almn79 Daron Earlewine is on a mission to help others understand their unique design and to inspire them to make a significant impact in this world.

Here are ways to work with Daron: ⚡️FREE: Jumpstart to Purpose HERE ➡️ https://rb.gy/4qpsgb ⚡️BOOK: The Death of a Dream HERE ➡️ https://rb.gy/a9ifwi ⚡️COACHING: Register HERE ➡️ https://rb.gy/0is05k

Connect with Daron on Social Media: https://www.daronearlewine.com/ https://www.instagram.com/daron.earlewine/ https://www.facebook.com/DEarlewine https://twitter.com/daronearlewine https://www.tiktok.com/@daron.earlewine

You weren’t just saved from something—you were saved for something. In this episode, Daron unpacks the sweeping gospel story that reveals not just forgiveness, but transformation. Jesus came to make you new—and to invite you into a Kingdom that changes everything.

Key Takeaways: • Jesus didn’t come to improve your life—He came to make you new. • You are part of a greater Kingdom with eternal significance. • Spiritual rebirth marks the start of your true identity. • The new covenant is personal, but its mission is global. • Life in Jesus isn’t just belief—it’s daily participation in redemption.

Quotes: “The gospel isn’t about religion—it’s about resurrection.” “Jesus doesn’t upgrade your life—He rewrites your story.” “Your spirit will exist forever—don’t waste it on things that don’t matter.” “You were made new to help renew the world.” “The Kingdom of God isn’t someday—it’s here and now.”

📘 Get Daron's Book, The Death of a Dream HERE ➡️ https://rb.gy/a9ifwi 📱 Subscribe and Listen to the Daron Earlewine Podcast HERE: https://rb.gy/3kq2d Apple: https://rb.gy/ybiqvi Spotify: https://rb.gy/ywlhik

For speaking inquiries, please go to: https://rb.gy/almn79 Daron Earlewine is on a mission to help others understand their unique design and to inspire them to make a significant impact in this world.

Here are ways to work with Daron: ⚡️FREE: Jumpstart to Purpose HERE ➡️ https://rb.gy/4qpsgb ⚡️BOOK: The Death of a Dream HERE ➡️ https://rb.gy/a9ifwi ⚡️COACHING: Register HERE ➡️ https://rb.gy/0is05k

Connect with Daron on Social Media: https://www.daronearlewine.com/ https://www.instagram.com/daron.earlewine/ https://www.facebook.com/DEarlewine https://twitter.com/daronearlewine https://www.tiktok.com/@daron.earlewine

You don’t need to be a Bible scholar to encounter God—just five minutes a day. In this episode, Daron kicks off the Year of the Word series with a fresh perspective on the Bible—not as a rulebook or religious checklist, but as a mirror that reveals identity, purpose, and hope. If Scripture has ever felt overwhelming or irrelevant, this message will help you see it differently.

Key Takeaways: • You were created in the image of a creative, intentional God. • The Bible restores clarity to our identity, purpose, and relationships. • Human beings uniquely shape the future—we’re co-creators with God. • Five minutes a day in God’s Word can radically shift your perspective. • The goal isn’t religion—it’s restoration and relationship.

Quotes: “In the beginning, God created... and that includes you.” “What humans uniquely create is the future.” “You bear the image of the Architect—and yes, you can speak to Him.” “The Bible is not TL;DR—it’s your mirror to a clearer, more purposeful life.” “We're not trying to check a religious box. We’re trying to see clearly again.”

📘 Get Daron's Book, The Death of a Dream HERE ➡️ https://rb.gy/a9ifwi 📱 Subscribe and Listen to the Daron Earlewine Podcast HERE: https://rb.gy/3kq2d Apple: https://rb.gy/ybiqvi Spotify: https://rb.gy/ywlhik

For speaking inquiries, please go to: https://rb.gy/almn79 Daron Earlewine is on a mission to help others understand their unique design and to inspire them to make a significant impact in this world.

Here are ways to work with Daron: ⚡️FREE: Jumpstart to Purpose HERE ➡️ https://rb.gy/4qpsgb ⚡️BOOK: The Death of a Dream HERE ➡️ https://rb.gy/a9ifwi ⚡️COACHING: Register HERE ➡️ https://rb.gy/0is05k

Connect with Daron on Social Media: https://www.daronearlewine.com/ https://www.instagram.com/daron.earlewine/ https://www.facebook.com/DEarlewine https://twitter.com/daronearlewine https://www.tiktok.com/@daron.earlewine