Today we get to a hear an incredible testimony of a redeemed life! Not just 25% of a life… but an ENTIRE life. While Juju Braniecki was playing lacrosse at Hofstra University in New York, her life was completely changed by Jesus. It started with an injury that led to a mental health crisis. It was here where God first met her. Her story will give you goosebumps. It is one of those testimonies that will give you FAITH and remind you that God works in mighty ways! And that God is our REDEEMER.

A few things we talk about:

• Lacrosse was Juju's entire identity and purpose going into college. When she got there as a freshman and right away dealt with injury she had the thought/fear, "I'm adding no value to this team." Listen to how Jesus redeemed this.
• At a breaking point Juju found herself in a complete pit of despair. She felt emotionally numb yet her mind was racing. She wanted to end her life. Listen to how Jesus redeemed this.
• Juju stepped into a leadership role way before she was "ready". Listen to how Jesus redeemed this!!
• And so much more…!

"True freedom is found in giving others permission to misunderstand you" - Lauren Daigle

What Juju is listening to:

Jenni Allen's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/made-for-this-with-jennie-allen/id1466667116

Sadie Robertson's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whoa-thats-good-podcast/id1433974017

"You get the glory by Jonathon Traylor: https://open.spotify.com/album/6qEMnc34Oex5sTNY4vqI9V?highlight=spotify:track:0i3Lk4RsNjmY1fQDc4w6Rt

Juju on Fox News: https://www.foxnews.com/faith-values/students-football-fields-christian-athletes

Thank you to our sponsor: Unite Health Share Ministries! UHSM.com

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Today's guest is Jennifer Lynn Strobl, alumni of Upper Iowa University where she played college basketball and found her faith in Jesus. We talk about how much growth can happen in our faith in college if we lean into our questions and wrestle with hard things. Jenn and I talk a lot about identity, transitioning from being an athlete and what comes next, and how to hold our plans loosely.

The FAM podcast is brought to you by Unite Health Share Ministries - a Christ based way to do health care! Check them out at UHSM.com to learn more about what they are all about!

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Find Jenn:

Website: https://jennstrobl.com/blog/

Podcast "The Adventure Before Us": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-adventure-before-us/id1534663093

Instagram: https://instagram.com/lifeofjenniferlynn?igshid=1o54h8b41yiab (@lifeofjenniferlynn)

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Today we're talking 3 practical ways to hear God's voice today!

1. Read the Bible

2. Get Quiet

3. Take Notes

Sounds simple, right? So why is it still so hard? Listen in to hear more encouragement and how-to's when it comes to these three things. Try them and see!

Watch this episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEC-v1YLxbQ

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Bailey Landry Domangue was an All-American softball player at Lousiana State University where her team went to the World Series three times. She then played professionally for 3 years and is now a wife, mother and owns a business called Graced Competitor where she sells Christ based athletic apparel.

Throughout her softball career, being a student athlete and everything that comes with that, Bailey has learned a thing or two about creating life balance!! Her secret ingredient: discipline. Today on the podcast Bailey tells us about her faith, her softball career, and how she was able to balance it all. I was so inspired by Bailey during this interview and her ability to choose her priorities and filter her life through that. If you are someone feeling overwhelmed with all of your roles, desires, and schedule demands, this is a great episode for you - I think you will be inspired too!

Follow Bailey: @Baileylandrydom

Find her website: www.baileylandry.com

Check out her clothing line: https://gracedcompetitor.com

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Kamila Tan is a professional beach volleyball player and the founder of Embracing Strength where she aims to 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥 𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙡𝙚𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙤𝙢 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙣𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙗𝙤𝙙𝙮-𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙚. While playing beach volleyball at UCLA, Kamila developed an eating disorder that almost took her life after graduating. She is on a journey of healing and through her recovery she is empowered to help others!

On the podcast Kamila shares her story! We talk about things in our culture we hope to change and practical advice for those who may be struggling or know someone else who might be struggling.

Reach out and Follow Kamila!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kamillionairee/

Website: https://www.kamilatan.com

Kamila's Business "Embracing Strength": https://www.instagram.com/embracing_strength/

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Other accounts to follow on social media to encourage body positivity:

@kamiliionairee

@fueling.former.athletes

@immaeatthat

@Emilyfonnesbeck_rd

@aerie

Do you want more direct help? Reach out to Spada Strong Nutrition! 1:1 coaching or group coaching programs - whatever is best for you. Spada Strong is personalized nutrition coaching focused on helping former female athletes find food freedom and body confidence in life after sport.

www.spadastrongnutrition.com

[email protected]

@Fueling.Former.Athletes

Huge thanks for United Health Share Ministry for making the FAM Podcast possible!!

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Today's guest is Ashleigh Gnat, an alumni of Lousiana State University where she was a very successful gymnast. While at LSU she was an All-American, won several awards, won the NCAA floor exercise championship in 2017 and has become one of the most decorated gymnasts in LSU school history!!! After graduating she stayed at LSU as a graduate assistant to the gymnastics program, then she spent a year as an assistant to the gymnast team at Penn State University! Between the time of recording the podcast and now posting it, she has decided to return to LSU to be an assistant there.

In today's conversation, we talk about her gymnastics career, becoming a GA (particularly when you're young). We talked about some amazing miracles God has done in her family over the last few years regarding addiction and family dynamics, and we finish our conversation talking about how amazing strong women are. Ashleigh gets very honest and real about the strongholds that God has broken in her family (hallelujah!). Her vulnerability is truly such a gift to us all and I know that there are a few out there that are really in need of her story and encouragement. For that reason, I am so excited for you all to listen!

Find Ashleigh on social: https://www.instagram.com/ash_gnat13/ (@ash_gnat13)

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Today on the podcast we have head Biola University softball coach, Nikki Udria.

Nikki played softball at University of Oregon where she was a two time all American. She has also played on the USA softball team! And now she is about to start her third year as the head coach at Biola.

Nikki shares her testimony with us: How she really came to know and follow Jesus, how it impacted her in her relationship with her (now fiance), her career as a player, and now the way that she coaches. We talk really specifically about purity her boyfriend and why it's important. It's rare to be able to have a candid conversation with a head NCAA coach so this is truly a gift. She has a unique story of becoming a college coach very quickly after graduating herself. And how coaching has grown her faith more than anything.

"With your power, for your glory."

Social media is not neutral. It IS shaping you one way or another. It IS making an impact on your soul whether you know it or not. The things that we consume are the things that shape us. With that said, if you have intentions and purpose behind your social media, then you can be more in control of the ways that it is shaping you! We can be aware of social media's role in our lives, rather than becoming blind consumers!

So today, we are talking about creating a sort of mission statement for social media. What are the reasons that you have it?

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In this episode we had the opportunity to chat with Jaelene Daniels of the North Carolina Courage while she is in Utah playing in the NWSL Challenge Cup. In this conversation we dive into the reason that Jaelene, along with the rest of her team, had decided to kneel for the National Anthem before her games.

The intent behind our conversation is to bring unity in Christ and awareness of the situation. We talk race, soccer, using your athletic platform for social change, and the Image of God. May God be glorified through our conversation!

The FAM does not support or condone either decision to stand or kneel. But the FAM does support conversation, unity, and empathy. The FAM does not support the organization of Black Lives Matter. But the FAM does support the sentiment of the statement, because we believe black lives matter!!!!

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Today's guest is pro beach volleyball player, Jessica McGuire. Jessica knows what it's like to learn something new. She went from playing competitive soccer, to becoming a college rower at UCLA, and is now pursuing her beach volleyball career! She is constantly learning, growing, and evolving as an athlete as she begins a brand new sport. Jessica also had a journey with her health that at one point could have killed her, but has made her a hard working and resilient person.

Follow/Reach out to Jessica: https://www.instagram.com/relentlessjess/

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