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Meb Keflezighi is all about hope and second chances—starting with his very survival. The child of a small African country ravaged by a brutal war, Meb arrived in America with nothing but the clothes on his back, speaking no English and never having raced a mile. So how did he end up an A student, one of the most celebrated and respected athletes of his generation, and winner of the 2009 New York City Marathon?

Michael Jordan credits George Mumford with transforming his on-court leadership of the Bulls, helping Jordan lead the team to six NBA championships. Mumford also helped Kobe Bryant, Andrew Bynum, and Lamar Odom and countless other NBA players turn around their games. A widely respected public speaker and coach, Mumford is sharing his own story and the strategies that have made these athletes into stars in The Mindful Athlete: The Secret to Pure Performance.

Bobby Richardson played alongside Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Whitey Ford, Moose Skowron, and Yogi Berra during one of the greatest dynasties in baseball history, and he remains to this day the only player from a losing team ever to be named World Series MVP. Impact Player chronicles Bobby’s life story - from his early days playing American Legion ball in South Carolina through his storied career with the Yankee’s and his decision to walk away from the game in his prime.

One of the most talented and polarizing athletes of our generation, Michael Vick’s stunning story has captured news headlines across the nation. From his poverty-stricken youth, to his success on the field in high school and college, to his rise to NFL stardom and his fall from grace, Finally Free shows how a gifted athlete’s life spiraled out of control under the glare of money and fame, aided by his own poor choices. In his own words, Vick details his regrets, his search for forgiveness....

When young Ron Blomberg told his friends he wanted to be a Major League Baseball player, they practically laughed him out of town. Jewish kids just did not do that in the late 1950s, with the exception of a rare superstar like Sandy Koufax. Fortunately for Blomberg, his parents were a different story. As long as he was happy, they had no problem with their son growing up to be a doctor or a lawyer or a ballplayer. So, with his parents blessing, he prepared to ride his athletic skills as far as possible.

What stands between you and your dream? Listed by Advertising Age as one of YouTube’s hottest brands, Dude Perfect has used its crazy basketball shots to reach and inspire hundreds of millions with a contagious Go Big philosophy. By leveraging the connected world, the Dude Perfect guys’ dream became a reality, and now, they want the same for you.

Twenty-year-old American gymnast Shawn Johnson is a four-time Olympic gold and silver medalist; a national- and world-champion athlete. Already a popular role model to all ages, in 2009 she captured the national spotlight again when she won on the widely popular Dancing with the Stars. Yet Shawn is no stranger to hard work and adversity.

In chapters such as "During Your Swing Is Not the Time to Give Yourself a Lesson" and "How to Enjoy a Bad Round of Golf," the author guides golfers with simple yet powerful techniques to prepare for, execute, and, equally important, respond to the results of any golf shot. The author, Dr. Joseph Parent, is a PGA Tour Instructor who draws on his teaching experience to offer special methods that have led to amazing improvements in the games of professionals and amateurs alike.

Experience the passion of the great 20th century revivalist and prohibitionist Billy Sunday, who found his calling after leaving professional baseball, in this performance of two of his most famous sermons. Sunday led approximately 300 revivals throughout the U.S. which attracted audiences estimated at 100 million. Hear his sermons, "Booze" and "A Mother's Love."

Simple yet powerful keys for keeping your composure and the mental edge over your opponents, which will help you play with more consistency, experience less frustration, and shoot lower scores.

This definitive work, written by a long-term teacher of Eastern philosophy and practice, explores the relationship between breathing, the quiet mind and playing effortless golf, especially when under pressure. Drawing on a lifetime of meditation and Tai Chi, plus 18 years’ research into the perfect golf shot, Breathe GOLF teaches you how to unite your mental game with your swing.

Are you ready to revolutionize your daily stroll? Walking Your Way to Vitality introduces a fresh perspective on the world's most accessible form of exercise. Drawing from decades of experience in East Asian medicine and healthcare, the authors present six unique walking styles rooted in the time-honored concepts of qi, prana, tai chi, chi gong, and yoga.

Access like you’ve never heard before. One-on-one interviews with elite athletes revealing the role faith plays in their journey, on and off the field. Premium, exclusive content only available on the CBN Sports Podcast Network.For media or sponsorship inquiries or listener feedback, email Will at will.dawson@cbn.org

Sports Stories Weekly brings thirty minutes of comedy and sporting ignorance to explore themes of joy, perseverance and hope.Sports Stories Weekly is recorded and produced year-round helping you feed your passions faithfully in our increasingly post-Christian culture.

Le sport est-il spirituel ? Des sportifs passionnés témoignent des bienfaits de leur pratique physique. Discipline, dépassement de soi, hygiène de vie, gestion des émotions, fair-play : le sport est source d’enrichissement personnel. Croyant ou non, ces athlètes de toute la France se prêtent au jeu de réagir à un court verset biblique. Une coproduction proposée par la Plateforme protestante des radios.

Drew Gibson and guests help you think through how a passion for sport can live alongside a passionate faith.

CHUCK FREEBY - Indiana’s 2017 Sportscaster of the Year, WHME Sports Director Chuck Freeby knows the complete Michiana sports scene as well as anyone…mainly because he’s been a part of it all his life. Born in South Bend, he is a 1982 graduate of Elkhart Central High School. In 1986, he received a B.A. in American Studies from the University of Notre Dame.These days, he is well known for his love of area high school sports. His passion showed for 17 years at WNDU-TV, where Chuck pioneered expanded high school television coverage with “Friday Night Flights” during football season and ...

This podcast will discuss three of the most controversial areas and how they relate to us daily. I stand on FAITH and the importance of walking by faith and not by sight. The importance of speaking out in the political field and how important it is. Sports are so important and an integral part of our society. Talking about all three GPS gives us direction in our lives.

"Spirit of Sport" is the podcast where the athletic community reflects on spirituality, faith and leadership. Created by athletes for athletes, each season invites listeners into honest conversations that connect the world of sports with the deeper questions of meaning, purpose and belonging. Season Two is here! Its focus: “Game Changers.” These are people in the athletic community who have been at the work of weaving mercy and justice for years and offer wisdom on how to lead and how to love through difficult times. Season One drew inspiration from early Christian monastics who sought ...

Explore sport, life and faith with sporting fanatics Graeme “The Prawn” Burrill and Daniel “Freddo” Frendo. The guys have gathered some of the greatest Christian sporting names, who are ready to open up about the highs and lows of the games they love. In each episode, you will have a front row seat to witness candid conversations with sporting identities that have competed on national and world stages. Our special guests share an array of glorious triumphs and heartbreaking tragedies. You will also get an insight into the journey of a Christian athlete. Listen to more from our Hope ...