In today's episode, Paul Golden sits down with retired NASA astronaut Barry "Butch" Wilmore to explore a journey that spans from the grit of Tennessee Tech football to the silent expanse of the International Space Station. Butch shares the incredible story of how a routine eight-day mission evolved into a nine-month test of endurance following a mechanical failure—a situation that eventually involved Elon Musk and SpaceX. It is a powerful testament to how discipline and a deep-seated trust in God can sustain a leader through the most unpredictable "orbital" shifts. Subscribe to the Post Game with Paul Golden podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Today's guest is Dan McDonnell, head coach of the University of Louisville baseball team. Coach McDonnell is a two-time National Coach of the Year (2007, 2017) and has the third-highest career winning percentage (.691) among active NCAA Division 1 coaches entering the 2025 season. Dan was named the ACC Coach of the Year three times (2015, 2016 and 2017) and has five College World Series appearances (2007, 2013, 2014, 2017 and 2019). In this interview, Coach McDonnell explains his coaching philosophy drawing comparisons to the Christian walk. He emphasizes the significance of his Bible reading program and recounts his "LASIK moment" that shifted his perspective. You will be inspired by his faith journey and the impactful experiences of leading his team on mission trips to the Dominican Republic. Subscribe to the Post Game with Paul Golden podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.

Show notes:

The I Am Second interview with Chris Coghlan: https://www.iamsecond.com/film/chris-coghlan/

For more information on Score and Dominican Republic mission trips: https://scoreintl.org/

Buy Paul Golden's new book, The Storm Before the Calm: How Ten Pro Athletes Found Peace in Their Storms of Life

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Today's guest on the podcast is Matt Maher. Matt is a former professional soccer player who played collegiately at Temple University (2003-2006). Unlike most professional athletes, Matt is one pro who you've probably never heard of, but whose story you will never forget. You will be moved by this deeply personal and powerful conversation as Matt describes a life altering event on March 7, 2009. Subscribe to the Post Game with Paul Golden podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.

Show notes:

Matt Maher's ministry website: https://www.truthovertrend.com

Watch John "Little John" Paladino's interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06D6LjY6kV4&t=1759s

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