Here are Natalie's 6 non-negotiable qualities that a captain of a team MUST have! Follow us at: www.thefamblog.com Instagram: @femaleathletemission Facebook: @thefamblog

Hope Bender is a senior on the track team at UC Santa Barbara. She competes in the heptathlon, which is a combination of seven events over two days! In this episode, Hope shares with us the mental and emotional strength it takes to compete in such an intense sport. We also talk about her sophomore slump and how it almost destroyed her and her faith. But instead, she was able to grow stronger through it. Follow Hope! IG: @hopebender Follow the FAM! www.thefamblog.com IG: @femaleathletemission FB: @thefamblog

Current clinical psychology doctorate student, Kaitlin Patton, unpacks the mental health of an athlete. This episode is focusing on the "depressed athlete", which is part TWO of this two week series. Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 Suicide Text: Crisistextline.org Parent Resource: sptsusa.org "He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away" - Revelation 21:4 Contact Kaitlin via Instagram!: @katpatt Follow the FAM: www.thefamblog.com IG: @femaleathletemission Email: [email protected]

Current clinical psychology doctorate student, Kaitlin Patton, unpacks the mental health of an athlete. This episode is focusing on the "anxious athlete", which is part ONE of a two week series. Contact Kaitlin via Instagram!: @katpatt Follow the FAM: www.thefamblog.com IG: @femaleathletemission Here are links to the tools we discuss in the interview: Melting: https://positivepsychologyprogram.com/progressive-muscle-relaxation-pmr/ Apps to help: https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/top-meditation-iphone-android-apps Breathing Exercise: https://www.uofmhealth.org/health-library/uz2255 Tools for falling asleep: http://marc.ucla.edu/mindful-meditations

Vanguard University soccer player, Bryn Chesser shares her journey of growing up a Christian, going to a Christian college, and then dating a non-Christian dude. How did it work in her life? Did it influence her faith? How did she feel about it then and how does she feel about it now? Bryn also talks briefly about forgiveness. No matter what your story is and where you are coming from, there is forgiveness. God is a forgiving God - that is why he died on the cross! And he can give you the strength, courage, and compassion to forgive yourself. 2 Corinthians 6:14 "Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?" **We also mention drugs and self-harming. So be aware of some graphic content. Follow us on instagram: @femaleathletemission Online: www.thefamblog.com Email us at: [email protected]

Ep. 9 - Finding My Faith Playing Tennis at UCLA - w/ Keri Phebus Olson by The FAM

Be anxious for nothing, be thankful for everything. Compete for an audience of one. Follow JaNay here: Instagram: @janayhonest Twitter: @janayhonest Youtube: JaNAy Honest - youtu.be/5kGfoWfiTL8 Follow the FAM: instagram: @femaleathletemission www.thefamblog.com

Natalie Lawrence talks about three ways God is challenging her to step up as a leader. This episode will inspire you to do the same! Books referenced (links to buy at bottom) 1. "Girl, Wash Your Face" by Rachel Hollis 2. "Spiritual Leadership" by Oswald Sanders Don't forget to follow us: Instagram: @femaleathletemission Website: www.thefamblog.com "Spiritual Leadership": https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Leadership-Principles-Excellence-Believer/dp/0802416705/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1528954299&sr=8-1&keywords=spiritual+leadership+by+j.+oswald+sanders "Girl Wash Your Face": https://www.amazon.com/Girl-Wash-Your-Face-Believing/dp/1400201659/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1528954417&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=girl+wash+your+face

Professional soccer player Elizabeth Eddy shares with us the struggles amidst her current season with the North Carolina Courage. Even though she's not getting the playing time she wants, she is still finding joy and purpose from the Lord. John 10:10 - "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." She gives us some practical tips on how to continue when we aren't where we WANT to be yet. She encourages us to continue pursuing our dreams, being honest with God the whole way. Follow Elizabeth!!! YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCEx72u9KCuzf8O-pkmnKpbQ Instagram: @elizabetheddy2 Facebook: www.facebook.com/lizeddy2/

Casey was a lacrosse playing, ASB loving, Pastor's kid in high school. Her life may have looked good and busy from the outside... but after a traumatic event, she became really anxious on the inside. In this interview, Casey tells us all about how her anxiety started and how she has taken steps to conquer it. You will leave this interview encouraged, with practical tools to implement in your life TODAY. 2 Corinthians 10:5 - "We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ." Philippians 4:8 - "Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things." Romans 12:2 - "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will."