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What happens when the thing you love becomes the thing that’s draining you? In this episode, Noah Tindale—former D1 runner and now Youth & Young Adults Director at Princetown Church—opens up about stepping away from coaching and learning to live within God-given limits. From “doing 200%” to choosing one lane, Noah shares how identity in Christ reshapes the way we work, compete, rest, and lead. Justin and Noah talk burnout, performance pressure, and why athletes struggle to separate who they are from what they do—plus how abiding with God brings peace whether you’re first in the standings or last. And you’ll hear practical leadership wisdom on building the kind of inner circle that keeps you grounded when the pressure rises.

social media for Noah: @RockLifestudents

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What happens when success on the field doesn’t bring the fulfillment you expected?

In this episode of The FCA Locker Room, we sit down with Mike McLaughlin, Southern Maine Area Director for FCA, to hear his powerful journey from high-level college and NFL football to a life transformed by Christ. Mike shares what it was like competing at the highest levels of the game without faith, how his identity was shaped by performance, and the moment God began drawing him to something more.

We talk about finding true purpose beyond wins and losses, how FCA played a role in Mike’s faith journey, and what it looks like to step into a calling rooted in joy, freedom, and a personal relationship with Jesus. This conversation is for athletes, coaches, and anyone searching for meaning beyond success.

Whether you’re in the middle of competition or navigating life after sport, Mike’s story is a reminder that our greatest purpose isn’t found in what we achieve—but in who we were created to know.

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Gavin Hill returns to The Locker Room with an update that’s been a year in the making: FCA Rochester Running—a men’s Saturday morning running group built around Faith, Fellowship, and Fitness. What started as a dream (and a few closed doors) has grown into a “running huddle” where devotional, prayer, and real conversation meet the road—mile after mile, side by side.

In this episode, Gavin shares how God called him back into the running space, how shared suffering builds uncommon connection, and how a race-day moment shifted his definition of success from chasing a time to glorifying God by encouraging others. Justin and Gavin also unpack what servant leadership actually looks like in everyday life, the question that reframes every conversation—“What can I give, not what can I get?”—and why true joy is different than happiness.

Plus: Gavin shares what’s next for the club, including a women’s group launching soon, and how you might see FCA showing up at local road races to represent Christ and invite others into a wholesome, faith-forward community.

Follow along on Instagram: FCA Rochester Running

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What happens when pride keeps you silent—and growth requires you to speak up?

In this episode of FCA The Locker Room, Justin Hamm sits down with former professional football player and teacher Shawn Lockett for a raw and real conversation about adversity, humility, and why “closed mouths don’t get fed.”

Shawn shares his journey from Springfield, Massachusetts, to a multi-year professional football career in the Arena Leagues—one shaped by injuries, financial setbacks, personal loss, and moments where he had to learn the hard way that talent alone isn’t enough. Along the way, he opens up about grief, fatherhood, pride, and the internal battles athletes face when asking for help feels like weakness.

Together, Justin and Shawn unpack the power of mentorship, why surrounding yourself with the right people matters, and how faith changes your perspective on winning, losing, and identity. At the heart of it all is a challenge every athlete, coach, and competitor needs to hear: if you want to grow, you have to be willing to ask—and ultimately trust God with the outcome.

A must-listen for anyone learning how to speak up, seek wisdom, and keep moving forward—on the field and in life.

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In this episode of FCA The Locker Room, Justin Hamm sits down with co-host Vincenzo Pepe to share the story behind his call to FCA—from a season of burnout and uncertainty to a bold prayer of surrender that changed everything. Cenzo reflects on trusting God through a career shift, raising support, and building FCA in the Hudson Valley from the ground up. Together, they talk faith, family, comparison, and what it looks like to release control and follow God’s lead while balancing ministry, marriage, and fatherhood.

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In this episode of FCA The Locker Room, Justin Hamm sits down with NCAA soccer player Austin Johns for an honest conversation about the realities of college athletics. From going from star high-school scorer to fighting for minutes, Austin shares the emotional highs and lows of his sophomore season, the impact of coaching leadership, and the mental grind that comes with adversity.

Austin opens up about learning to surrender control, trusting God’s plan, and finding peace through the truth of “Be still and know that I am God.” Together, they unpack the power of a coach’s influence, the importance of confidence, and what it looks like to move from simply surviving to truly thriving as an athlete and as a man of faith.

Links for Austin: www.youtube.com/@JohnsiesFoodCorner

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FCA’s Greg Skolaski joins Justin to unpack the mission field hiding in plain sight: action sports. From Rochester skateparks to chairlift conversations on snowy peaks, Greg shares how consistency, authenticity, and community are opening doors to the Gospel among a culture of nearly 400 million riders—most of whom have never set foot in a church. Hear the story of an atheist skatepark owner whose show turned into a spiritual conversation, why skaters are more open than you think, and Greg’s vision to multiply leaders and launch FCA Action Sports across New York State.

If this inspires you, consider partnering with Greg—support link in the show notes.

Greg’s Link: https://my.fca.org/?form=gregskolaski

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Every athlete knows the value of the offseason — rest, recovery, and preparation. But what about when God leads you into a spiritual offseason?

In this episode of The FCA Locker Room, Vincenzo unpacks how to stay faithful when momentum slows and how to find purpose in seasons of waiting. Using sports analogies and biblical truths, Vincenzo encourages coaches and athletes to embrace the offseason as a time of growth, not discouragement — and to trust that God is preparing them for what’s next.