The Female Athlete Mission

By The FAM

We are female athletes who crave real talk about faith, life, our sport … and everything in between. Nothing is off the table (or off the field) as Natalie Lawrence connects with fellow athletes from ... more

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How many episodes does The Female Athlete Mission have?

The podcast currently has 154 episodes available.

The Female Athlete Mission episodes:

April 02, 2020 Ep. 64 - When God Changes Our Plans - with Annie Militzer
Annie Militzer shares her story of how God changed her plans in big ways! Whether it was about her competing in track in college, moving across the country, or getting pregnant... God has had her on an incredible journey.

Today we have an honest conversation about her journey! We talk about the good things, the hard things, and all of the emotions in between.

Email us: [email protected]

Follow The FAM: @femaleathletemission

Find us online: www.thefamblog.com
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March 26, 2020 Ep. 63 - Sports Broadcaster Talks Mental Health - with Bridget Case
Today we talk to Bridget Case all about her journey being a dancer/cheerleader, her battle with mental health (specifically depression), and about sports broadcasting. This episode is packed with real life stories about being an elite performance athlete and the struggles that come with it.

Suicide hotline: Call 1-800-273-8255

Bridget Case is the Creator, Producer, and Host of the "After Orange Slices" podcast and Co-Host and Executive Producer of "Turbo Talk" with Super Bowl Champion Robert Turbin. She always knew her future was in sports while growing up in a game-crazed household. Her passion for college football lives through storytelling and beyond.

Bridget got her on-air start as a sports reporter with KMIR News in Palm Springs, covering everything from high school football to the PGA Tour and BNP Paribas Open. Following a stop in the desert, Bridget implemented the new position of multimedia host and producer for Mylan World Team Tennis in San Diego. She then made the move to Sports Anchor and Multimedia Journalist in Tri-Cities, Wa at KEPR News, shooting, editing, producing, and anchoring her own sportscasts.

A graduate from the University of Oregon, Bridget excelled as a Scholar Athlete with a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism and a minor in Digital Arts and Multimedia. She then earned her Master's Degree in Communications from the Annenberg School of Journalism at the University of Southern California.

Bridget was an Oregon Cheerleader for four seasons during the Oregon football reign and Game Captain her senior year. She cheered in three BCS Bowl Games, including the Rose Bowl, Fiesta Bowl, and the BCS National Championship Game. Bridget later pursued her dream of dancing at the professional level and was an NFL Cheerleader with the San Diego Chargers.

Bridget is a passionate advocate for mental health and spreads awareness through social media. In her spare time, Bridget takes her dog Stella Luna out for trail runs and hikes. She loves being one with nature.

Follow Bridget: @afterorangeslices

Follow The FAM: @femaleathletemission

Find us online: www.thefamblog.com
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February 27, 2020 Ep. 62 - False Narratives Might Be Holding You Back
Natalie talks about narratives, or stories, that we all believe about ourselves that could really beholding us back on and off the court/field.

You will have space to figure out a narrative you are believing about yourself, do some work on whether or not it's actually true, and finally think through how to break through the limits that narrative has put on you!
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February 21, 2020 Ep. 61 - God's Goodness through Pain and Loss - with Tori Collar
Liberty University soccer alumni and current Charlotte Eagles goal keeper coach, Tori Collar, shares her story full of adversity, pain, and God's redemption!

Between her brother's suicide and a career ending car crash, Tori has been through several seasons of seeking God, asking questions, and needing miracles. Her story is marked by pain and yet God's tremendous power and goodness.

Romans 8:28 - "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."

Find Tori Collar on Instagram: @tcollar5

Email us: [email protected]

Social Media: @femaleathletemission

Online: www.thefamblog.com
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1h 1min
February 06, 2020 Ep. 60 - Trusting God in the Waiting - with Taneka Rubin
Taneka Rubin, Florida A&M alumni and professional basketball player shares her story of what God has done in her life. We talk about the waiting periods, when it feels like God is saying, "Not yet" to our hopes and dreams. We also talk about the miracles God performed in her life to get her where she is today! Be encouraged and inspired today by her story!

Taneka's prayer of favor: "Father, I thank you that the favor is on my life producing supernatural increase, promotion, restoration, honor, increased assets, greater victories, recognition, prominence, preferential treatment, petitions granted, policies and rules changed, and battles won which I do not have to fight! Favor surrounds me like a shield, in Jesus' Name!!"

Follow Taneka on social: @tanekarubin

Follow us on social: @femaleathletemission

Find us online: thefamblog.com
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47min
January 31, 2020 Ep. 59 - Mamba Mentality and Grieving Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gigi, and 7 others were killed in a tragic helicopter crash on January 26th, 2020. Today on the podcast we mourn their deaths and remember Kobe Bryant. Kobe Bryant had a profound impact on host Natalie's life as well as female athletics as a whole. Natalie shares her three key Mamba Mentality concepts that have changed her life and we hope they encourage you too!

FAM, you are not alone. May you remember this today.

#Mambamentality

#RIPKobe #RipeGigi

Follow us on social media: @femaleathletemission

Find us online: www.thefamblog.com
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33min
January 23, 2020 Ep. 58 - Finding your Passion Outside your College Sport - with Megan House
Pepperdine basketball alum, Megan House shares her story with us!

We talk about everything from coming to Christ through Catholic school, how to choose which college to go to, injury, playing basketball at Pepperdine, and finally about finding what you're passionate about outside of your sport!

Fredrick Beuchner: "The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world's deep hunger meet."

Here is a link to the two songs we talked about in the interview:

"I Don't Wanna Go" by Chris Renzema

"All The Pour and Powerless" by All Son and Daughters

Find us online: Thefamblog.com

Follow us on social media: @femaleathletemission
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43min
December 19, 2019 Ep. 57 - Preparing for Christmas - with Annie Militzer
Advent is the season leading up to Christmas - it's a time for preparation and arrival! Is your heart ready to receive Jesus this Christmas? For many of us, Christmas is a time for gifts, parties, lights, and CRAZY schedules. But have you taken the time to reflect on the ultimate gift of JESUS this Christmas?

Today on the podcast Natalie sits down with Annie Militzer to contemplate some of the amazing truths about what Christmas means! Join in on the conversation and get excited that the Messiah was born!

Want to read more?:

https://www.thefamblog.com/blog/2019/12/16/oh-come-let-us-adore-him-a-journey-through-advent

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28min
December 12, 2019 Ep. 56 - Are You Experiencing Burn Out?
Is it just me... or does it seem like EVERYONE is burnt out?!

Let's TALK about it. Today I give three kinds of "Burnouts" I'm seeing and encouragements for each.

And let me just say this, as I was recording this, I realized how much more there is to say! Look out for more on the topic. And remember, I am in this with you. I have struggled with many seasons of burnout and I want us to help each other through!

MUST READ/LISTEN RESOURCES:

Read THIS BOOK: "The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry"

Listen to THIS PODCAST! Bridgetown Church
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24min
October 24, 2019 Ep. 55 - Embracing Conflict on your Team - with Meghan Locklair
Do you want a healthy culture on your team? One that is built on safety. The kind of culture that says: "I have your back and you have mine." Here's our secret for you: Embrace Conflict!

Today's podcast guest, Meghan Locklair, is a leadership and culture consultant and has become a sort of conflict coach in the local sports community! She has been training local college teams how to embrace conflict and have hard conversations! In this episode, we talk all about her insight into healthy team cultures and Meghan gives us practical tools in order to step into conflict.

This is a great episode for all leaders in sport! Whether you are an athlete, coach, or parent, this episode will inspire you and equip you to take a courageous step inside of conflict.

Conflict breeds intimacy... We need to fight for connection... We must speak in such a way that honors others...

Follow Meghan: @meghanlocklair

Find Meghan's new company: @Moveinsand

Follow the FAM: @femaleathletemission

Find us online: www.thefamblog.com
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57min

FAQs about The Female Athlete Mission:

How many episodes does The Female Athlete Mission have?

The podcast currently has 154 episodes available.