Completing & Competing

Jordan Sullivan, Assistant Coach and Co-Recruiting Coordinator for the University of Utah women's basketball program, challenges coaches and athletes alike to commit to being thankful!Although she would say that her salvation story isn't "eventful," we couldn't imagine it any other way. The story of a college athlete who made the personal and intentional choice to follow Him, living and loving just like Jesus for the rest of her days!Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.comWebsite: completingandcompeting.orgTwitter: @candcministry Instagram: @candcministry

Darin Keizer, Athletics Director for Southwest Christian School and Dordt University and the Director of Coaching for Transformation, shares His story of competing well and being completed in Christ alone.Darin challenges athletic directors and coaches alike to dare to lead greatly. It's okay to look different and to stand out. The Gospel calls us to be set apart, competing well while simultaneously pointing others to the Good News of Jesus!Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.comWebsite: completingandcompeting.orgTwitter: @candcministry Instagram: @candcministry

Taylor Ensley, outfielder for the North Carolina State Wolfpack, shares a story of God looking like a loving and forgiving father and then the perfect best friend, depending on the season of life that Taylor was in. A God that met her where she was with zero intention of leaving her there, all for His glory!Taylor met Jesus' perfect love, grace, and forgiveness and now shines His light and loves His people so intentionally well that both on and off the field, people meet Him daily from their conversations and interactions with her!Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.comWebsite: completingandcompeting.orgTwitter: @candcministry Instagram: @candcministry

Amber McCray, Head Volleyball Coach at Louisiana Tech University, shares a story of athletic injuries in her storied collegiate career that became the catalyst for a series of events that led her to coach today!Amber says that her biggest trial became her biggest blessing. A blessing that allows her to use her experiences, both on and off the court, to intentionally pour into her program so that her athletes meet His love daily! Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.comWebsite: completingandcompeting.orgTwitter: @candcministry Instagram: @candcministry

Ashley Trierweiler, a graduate student and member of the Grand Canyon University softball program, shares a story of conviction for Christ and His plan for her life. As a competitor, Ashley started her career at Santa Clara and rewrote the offensive record books in the WCC. However, with a move to GCU, she has found a community of believers and a culture rooted in Christ that has transformed the final chapter of her playing career all for His glory!Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.comWebsite: completingandcompeting.orgTwitter: @candcministry Instagram: @candcministry

Lauren Griffith, a utility player for Lipscomb University Softball, has a heart and soul that radiates Christ's love. Lauren is in the middle of what she calls the "comeback season" of her stellar collegiate career, knowing that her identity isn't found in the rings her team has won or the awards that she has accumulated on the field but in who He says she is and the perfect plans that He has for her life when she hangs up her cleats!Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.comWebsite: completingandcompeting.orgTwitter: @candcministry Instagram: @candcministry

Meghan Scharpenberg, setter for the Louisiana Tech volleyball program, shares a story of seeking validation in Him rather than the sports we compete in.Meghan's journey has had twists and turns, but through every test, His steadfast love has shinned through most. Meghan knows who she is in Him and uses the gifts He has given her to shine His light and love His people well, both on and off the court!Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.comWebsite: completingandcompeting.orgTwitter: @candcministry Instagram: @candcministry

Josh Shoemaker, Director of Operations for the University of Southern California Women's Lacrosse program, shares a story of God's goodness, faithfulness, and steadfastness, no matter how hard we try to turn away from Him. Even when Josh questioned everything, the answer was always right above him in Christ. Josh's story isn't perfect, but it's covered by the perfect Savior who has chosen Him and given him a truly captivating testimony to share, all for God's glory!Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.comWebsite: completingandcompeting.orgTwitter: @candcministry Instagram: @candcministry 

Alyssa Martin, pitcher for Louisiana Tech University, shares a story of walking faithfully and boldly through the doors God has opened for her. She uses the gifts and the platform He has given her to share the good news of the Gospel, allowing others around her to see the love of Christ through her daily.Alyssa did not start her college career as an athlete but couldn't imagine finishing her time at LA Tech anywhere other than on the field, personifying and glorifying Him and bringing her teammates and coaches closer to Christ!Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.comWebsite: completingandcompeting.orgTwitter: @candcministry Instagram: @candcministry 

Kayla Bixel, Assistant Softball Coach for Western Kentucky University, knows the importance of sharing our stories for His glory. From a High School teacher to the Director of Operations and now Assistant Coach for the past eight seasons for the Hilltoppers, God has opened and closed doors in Kayla's life, using her journey as a way for others around her to meet His intentional love, grace, and forgiveness all over the world!Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.comWebsite: completingandcompeting.orgTwitter: @candcministry Instagram: @candcministry 

Jenna Johnson, junior forward for the University of Utah Utes women's basketball team, identifies herself as an ordinary person who serves an extraordinary Savior.In High School, Jenna asked God, "If you're real, prove it." And what He has done in and through her for His glory is nothing short of amazing. Jenna is on fire for Jesus and who He has called her to be: using her platform and circle of influence, both on and off the court, to personify and glorify Him!Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.comWebsite: completingandcompeting.orgTwitter: @candcministry Instagram: @candcministry 

Angie Bain, Head Softball Coach, Associate Athletic Director, and Senior Women's Administrator at Franklin College, shares a story of patience, grace, unconditional love, and living our lives to the best of our ability to walk at the pace of Jesus.Angie challenges us all to preach the gospel to ourselves daily, knowing that the day is not our own, the day is the Lord's, and what does He have in store for us every day to personify and glorify Him?Reminding coaches and athletes alike that we aren't defined by our earthly outcomes but by who He has called us to be both on and off the field of competition!Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.comWebsite: completingandcompeting.orgTwitter: @candcministry Instagram: @candcministry 

Ashley Prange, assistant softball coach from the University of Alabama Birmingham and professional softball player for the Florida Vibe, shares a story of God's faithfulness even amid unimaginable trials.With the immense pressure that collegiate athletics may bring, Ashley challenges coaches and players alike to have grace for themselves like you wish people had for you: knowing that our game can never fulfill our heart, mind, body, and soul the way He can!Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.comWebsite: completingandcompeting.orgTwitter: @candcministry Instagram: @candcministry 

Gabbi Jenkins, Assistant Softball Coach for the Indiana Hoosiers, knows and professes that there is nothing worth investing in more than Christ, and there is a freedom found in Him that can not be duplicated or replicated from an earthly standpoint!Gabbi challenges us all to continue to fan the flame for Christ in our walks with Him and into the lives of anyone and everyone that we come into contact with!Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.comWebsite: completingandcompeting.orgTwitter: @candcministry Instagram: @candcministry 

Emily Kirby, assistant softball coach for the University of Liberty Lady Flames and professional pitcher for the Florida Vibe, challenges us all to realize that what we do here on this earth matters for His glory! Reminding athletes and coaches alike that our sport isn't forever, but Jesus Christ is! Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.comWebsite: completingandcompeting.orgTwitter: @candcministry Instagram: @candcministry 

Ryan Moore, CEO of the American Collegiate League, founder of the Gulf Coast League, and President of the Florida Vibe, shares a story that is a testament that when God shows up, we better be ready to go! With God by His side, Ryan has created a space for collegiate and professional softball athletes to gather, compete, and intentionally grow together for His glory, both on and off the field!Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.comWebsite: completingandcompeting.orgTwitter: @candcministry Instagram: @candcministry 

Monica Everett, former Division I softball player, Air Force Veteran, founder of Beth Rapha Retreat, and Advisory Board Member for RePurpose Savannah and The Reformation Project, shares a story that has God's fingerprints all over it!Even with a master's degree in Divinity and the ability to read and speak fluent Hebrew, Monica can acknowledge that the more she reads, the more she doesn't know, but she has done her research, and it comes down to this: love God, love others.Monica challenges us all to relinquish control and let God take the reins. Instead of praying for something to happen, start praying as if it already happened. Pray in thanksgiving because God operates in that faith. Knowing that He will take you through whatever He has brought you to!Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.comWebsite: completingandcompeting.orgTwitter: @candcministry Instagram: @candcministry 

Grayson Radcliffe, Assistant Softball Coach for the North Carolina State Wolfpack and member of the Florida Vibe, reminds us all that earthly things are never going to matter when we walk through the gates of Heaven. Grayson challenges us all to live for a greater purpose, a purpose that walks, talks, breathes life, and loves like Him!Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.comWebsite: completingandcompeting.orgTwitter: @candcministry Instagram: @candcministry 

Kara Canetto, assistant softball coach for Emmanuel University and professional softball player for the Florida Vibe, shares a beautiful testimony of God's goodness and glory regardless of earthly circumstances.Kara challenges us to build Christ into our routines; regardless of our hectic schedules, both on and off the field, we must make intentional time for our relationship with Him!Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.comWebsite: completingandcompeting.orgTwitter: @candcministry Instagram: @candcministry 

Boo Vannoy, professional softball player for the Florida Vibe, wants to remind us all that we are not defined by our past but by who God says that we are.As a collegiate athlete, Boo rewrote the record books at UNC-Charlotte! However, when you ask her about those accomplishments, those records were made to be broken, and her relationship with Christ and the light that shines through her for His glory will always be the most significant victory she took both on and off the field!Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.comWebsite: completingandcompeting.orgTwitter: @candcministry Instagram: @candcministry 

Carmyn Greenwood, assistant softball coach at Western Kentucky University and member of the Florida Vibe, knows the importance of sharing our stories for His glory. Regardless of our questions or perceived lack of biblical knowledge, God doesn't call the equipped, He equips the called. A calling that is on her heart, allowing her to use her platform and circle of influence, both on and off the field, to shine His light! Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.comWebsite: completingandcompeting.orgTwitter: @candcministry Instagram: @candcministry 

Alison Mitchell, Assistant Softball Coach at the University of Montana, shares a faith journey intertwined with countless questions and an answer that she waited over twenty years to hear, "Alison, I'm not the God that you think I am." It all boils down to love. And for her, loving people is loving God.Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.comWebsite: completingandcompeting.orgTwitter: @candcministry Instagram: @candcministry 

Coach Mike Briglin, Assistant Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator at Putnam City North High School continues to share a story that isn't perfect but covered by a perfect Savior.There is a light that shines on Mike and a light that shines through Him that allows him to personify and exemplify God's unconditional love, unwavering grace, and forgiveness to everyone in his circle of influence!His story is still being written, and we cannot wait to see what Jesus and Mike do next for His Kingdom!Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.comWebsite: completingandcompeting.orgTwitter: @candcministry Instagram: @candcministry 

Mike Briglin, Assistant Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator at Putnam City North High School, shares one of the most vulnerable, honest, and transformational stories the podcast has ever heard!Mike has competed at the highest level. He is a 2x National Champion, but if you ask him what the great accomplishment has been, it is finding Jesus Christ!Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.comWebsite: completingandcompeting.orgTwitter: @candcministry Instagram: @candcministry 

Riley Stockton, senior catcher for the University of Montana softball program, knows that regardless of the valley moments she has and will continue to face, our God is with her every step of the way!Like many athletes, Riley has struggled with her identity being found solely in her sport. That was until a few of her teammates and an intensional Christ-centered community in Missoula changed everything. They love her because He loves her, and that love has nothing to do with her stat line!Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.comWebsite: completingandcompeting.orgTwitter: @candcministry Instagram: @candcministry 

Nathalie Touchet, Freshman pitcher for the University of Missouri Softball Program, challenges us all to walk differently. To walk in stride with Christ, glorifying Him every step of the way.With an unwavering passion for Christ and what He has done in her life, Nathalie uses the gifts that she has been given to shine His light, allowing the people in her life to meet Him daily on and off the field.Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.comWebsite: completingandcompeting.orgTwitter: @candcministry Instagram: @candcministry 

Jenna O'Brien, Junior outfielder for Truett McConnell University, has been tested in her life both on and off the field, but through those tests has emerged a beautiful and unwavering testimony of God's love, faithfulness, and power to heal, all for His glory.Jenna says, "Our faith can be personal, but it cannot be private," and we couldn't agree more!Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.comWebsite: completingandcompeting.orgTwitter: @candcministry Instagram: @candcministry 

Scott Sinclair, Associate Head Women's Soccer Coach from Arkansas State University, shares about a journey that isn't perfect but has been covered by a perfect Savior. A journey that didn't always include Christ in Scott's eyes, even though He was walking with him every step of the way.A journey covered in His unconditional love and overwhelming grace. A love and grace that wasn't read in a book but was personified and exemplified by the people closest to him.Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.comWebsite: completingandcompeting.orgTwitter: @candcministry Instagram: @candcministry 

Allie Floyd, a sophomore pitcher for Louisiana Tech, found the ultimate success on the field of play her freshman year. However, when you ask Allie what her most life-changing and memorable moments of that season were, she will point you back to Him.Although the plan she was writing for herself and her life might have been different, our God has shown up and shown off in ways that truly transcend earthly understanding, all for His glory! Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.comWebsite: completingandcompeting.orgTwitter: @candcministry Instagram: @candcministry 

Trey Wood, former offensive lineman and current film and social media coordinator for Taylor University football, challenges us all to find joy right where we are. Regardless of the trials that we will all face, we need to lean on the Lord. Praising Him in our victories, praising Him in our defeats, and being thankful for all He has done, knowing that His plan and protection over our lives is always bigger and better than anything we can truly fathom! Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.comWebsite: completingandcompeting.orgTwitter: @candcministry Instagram: @candcministry 

Patrick Chapman, Director of Athletics for Valley Catholic High School, was told by his father, "Never underestimate the impact you can have on people." Not just any impact, but a Christ-centered impact that he has chosen to personify and exemplify throughout his entire career on the court and now in an administrative role.Patrick challenges coaches everywhere to love what they do, but how we choose to show that love, compassion, and grace as coaches allows our athletes to meet Him daily. Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.comWebsite: completingandcompeting.orgTwitter: @candcministry Instagram: @candcministry 

Caitlyn Shumaker, a current member of Northern Illinois University's softball program, truly personifies Jesus' love in the most intentional ways. Caitlyn calls herself a sponge who wants to soak up EVERYTHING that Jesus has to offer and then ring out His love all over this world! Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.comWebsite: completingandcompeting.orgTwitter: @candcministry Instagram: @candcministry 

Bella Hull, a member of the Trinity Christian College softball team, shares a story of coming to faith on her terms and using the talents that she has been given to worship Him while she plays.From on-field success to an injury that left her questioning everything, our God is in the middle of it all and will use this story of recovery and redemption for His glory! Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.comWebsite: completingandcompeting.orgTwitter: @candcministry Instagram: @candcministry 

Heather Tarr, head softball coach from Team USA and the Unversity of Washington Huskies, shares an incredibly honest and vulnerable story about meeting Jesus' intentional love through the unconditional love of her parents. A love and a spirit that now lives in her, moves through her, all for the glory of those that have come before her,  both on and off the field. Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.comWebsite: completingandcompeting.orgTwitter: @candcministry Instagram: @candcministry 

For the final episode of season two, Sarah O'Brien, founder of Completing & Competing Sports Ministry, shares her story for His glory. A story that isn't perfect but is covered by a perfect Savior and His unconditional love, grace, and intentional pursuit of her heart when she didn't believe that God's love was for her. A story that isn't finished, but she knows the guy who has written it all, and she cannot wait to see what He asks her to do next for His Kingdom! Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.comWebsite: completingandcompeting.orgTwitter: @candcministry Instagram: @candcministry 

Lindsey Kirschman, Director of Sports Performance for the University of Utah Women's Basketball Program, shares a story about living your most authentic life because the world doesn't need the fake version of you, it needs the real version of you. The world desperately needs the version God created you to be for His glory- even amidst a culture that tries its best to get you to change. Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.comWebsite: completingandcompeting.orgTwitter: @candcministry Instagram: @candcministry 

Jayde Christopher, graduate assistant women's basketball coach from Boise State University, anchors her identity in something bigger than basketball. As a former collegiate athlete, professional athlete, and now a collegiate coach, Jayde is blooming where her feet are planted, challenging us all to do the same for His glory. Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.comWebsite: completingandcompeting.orgTwitter: @candcministry Instagram: @candcministry 

Sam Stanfield, a current staff associate for Grays Harbor Young Life and former pitcher from the Central Washington University Wildcats, is a walking testimony to how God's plan is always immeasurable more than we can truly fathom. When her collegiate career was cut short, Sam's identity wasn't rooted in her stat line but in who He said she was. A daughter of the Risen King, with a purpose, for a purpose, to go and make disciples. Sam has spent her post-playing years in conversations with God asking healthy questions. Where did He want her? What was He doing? Little did she know, the answer was ministry, and the path was already laid out for His glory! Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.comWebsite: completingandcompeting.orgTwitter: @candcministry Instagram: @candcministry 

Jace Henderson, current Graduate Assistant Women's Basketball Coach for the University of Nebraska, shares a story of immense grief transformed into eternal joy.Through tough questions, intentional prayer, and God's use of His people to continue to reveal His love to her, Jace now uses her test-to-testimony moments to point everyone in her circle of influence back to His unconditional love, His strength, His courage, and the joy that is still to come! Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.comWebsite: completingandcompeting.orgTwitter: @candcministry Instagram: @candcministry 

Raegan Linster, a former shooting guard for the Southeastern University Fire, shares a beautiful story of living intentionally.Whether that is shining a light on the honesty, courage, and transparency it took Raegan to share about her mental health struggles, or the gratitude that she found stepping back onto the court after a leave of absence, God was there, He gave her people to reflect His love daily, and the story that He will continue to write in Reagan's life is all for His glory. Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.comWebsite: completingandcompeting.orgTwitter: @candcministry Instagram: @candcministry 

Karsten Williams, Assistant Softball Coach for Providence University, shares a story of living her most authentic life covered in His love. As an athlete and now a coach, Karsten's identity is rooted in her faith and who He has called her to be. Who is that you may ask? A person who loves well, is present with His people, and uses her platform, both on and off the field, the glorify Him and personify His love. Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.comWebsite: completingandcompeting.orgTwitter: @candcministry Instagram: @candcministry 

Taylor Edwards, current Assistant Women's Basketball Coach at Carroll College, poses this question; where is our identity found? Is it found in our sport, or is it found in Him?Taylor challenges us all to show up. Show up, invite Him into our hearts, ask Him to move and stir up our souls because regardless of earthly circumstances and uncertainties, He will show up and do immeasurable more than any of us can fathom for His glory! Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.comWebsite: completingandcompeting.orgTwitter: @candcministry Instagram: @candcministry 

Shelby Jeffries, Volunteer Assistant Softball Coach for the University of Washington, has been called by God to love the people around her. Whether that was as a student-athlete at Cal Poly or now as a collegiate coach, the message remains consistent; love His people well. Shelby poses this question, "can we allow ourselves to pursue God even when it's hard?" Because it's in those middle moments, those challenging seasons, that God works the most. She reminds us all that we are here to be who He has called us to be, to use us for His glory, and to build His Kingdom! Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.comWebsite: completingandcompeting.orgTwitter: @candcministry Instagram: @candcministry 

Gracee Dwyer, middle school teacher and assistant softball coach at Whitworth University, shares a story of her obedience and His goodness. There is a peace that transcends earthy understanding that can be found when we fully trust Him and His plan for our lives. For Grace, that plan may have looked different than she would have written in different seasons of her life, but a story that she wouldn't change for the world and all for His glory. Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.comWebsite: completingandcompeting.orgTwitter: @candcministry Instagram: @candcministry 

James Houck, Wide Receivers Coach for Wheaton College, challenges athletes everywhere to have no regrets, both on the field and as a son or daughter of Christ. As an athlete and now as a coach, James puts God first. He surrounds himself with a like-minded Christ-Centered community, knowing that God is present and He will use all of the gifts He has given us for His glory. Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.comWebsite: completingandcompeting.orgTwitter: @candcministry Instagram: @candcministry 

Kaylyn DeVaney, Director of Softball for Athletes in Action, has dedicated her life to building leaders on the field for Christ and His glory. She posed this question to herself as an athlete and to athletes around the world, "can God be enough for you without your sport?" Kaylyn wants us all to know that we are so deeply loved by the Creator of the universe. A Creator that gave us our passions in this life, and it is our job to pursue the things we love for His glory. Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.comWebsite: completingandcompeting.orgTwitter: @candcministry Instagram: @candcministry 

Hailly Waterhouse, current center back for the University of Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns, shares a beautiful story of our God and His intentional pursuit of her heart and soul for His glory. Hailly can acknowledge that there was a huge hole in her life that she didn't know how to fill until she looked up and prayed to Him. And through prayer, making intentional time to be present with God, or "her Dude," she has found a peace that transcends earthly understanding and a foundation built on Him that can never be shaken! Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.comWebsite: completingandcompeting.orgTwitter: @candcministry Instagram: @candcministry 

Sydney Shelton, Assistant Women's Basketball Coach at Lipscomb University, challenges athletes and coaches alike to realize that our athletic careers and spiritual walks go hand in hand; they are process drive, not perfection driven. Sydney wants us all to start focusing on the process of becoming; becoming better players, better coaches, and better followers of Christ. Being humble enough to acknowledge our mistakes and being strong enough to move forward with Him by our side every step of the way. Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.comWebsite: completingandcompeting.orgTwitter: @candcministry Instagram: @candcministry 

Dylan Theut, a left-handed pitcher for the University of Louisiana- Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns, challenges us all to go and tell the world of the good news of Jesus Christ! God met Dylan right where he was, in His most vulnerable moment, to reveal to Dylan that He is with him, He is surrounding him, and He is on Dylan's side every step of the way! Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.comWebsite: completingandcompeting.orgTwitter: @candcministry Instagram: @candcministry 

Carlos Eusebio, MLB Prospect & Professional Baseball Player in France, shares a story of God's grace personified in a life of submission to Christ and the calling that He has put on his heart. God has been positioning Carlos for His glory since age eight, knowing that the talents Carlos has been given are a platform he uses to honor and glorify our Savior. Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.comWebsite: completingandcompeting.orgTwitter: @candcministry Instagram: @candcministry 

Mark Ritchhart, Assistant Softball Coach at Union University, has found personal success in sports for as long as he can remember, but it's his relationship with God and being anchored in His word that has mattered most. With 35+ years of coaching and more awards than he can count, Mark's trophy case is worth nothing if he doesn't have contentment in Christ! Want to connect? Email: completingandcompeting@gmail.comWebsite: completingandcompeting.orgTwitter: @candcministry Instagram: @candcministry