Ben Hughes - Current Head Coach at Liberty University Mens D2 Hockey

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Ben Hughes - Current Head Coach at Liberty University Mens D2 Hockey

September 12, 2022 • Gary Steffes, Ben Hughes

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Ben Hughes, Head Coach for Liberty University D2 Mens Hockey, shares his career story, lessons learned, and how Jesus Christ has impacted him as a competitor for Christ. His story is powerful and inspiring.

At 13, he was considered the top player in the nation and over time discouragement, pride, and complacency impacted him. He shares lessons learned and how God played a big role in his story.

Here are some favorite takeaways from the talk with Ben:

Can you be a Christian and relentless competitor at the same time? Absolutely!!

Failure is an event not a person. Keep looking forward, not backward!

Christ defines you not your performance and others opinions

You're not alone as a Christian athlete!

Be Proactive not Reactive!

Behind the Scenes Archives - Josiah Slavin (NHL), Chris McKelvie (AHL), Andy Miele (USA Olympic Team) - https://www.garysteffes.com/events

Chris Heaton - Former US National Team Diver and Top 500 CrossFit Athlete

September 14, 2023 • Chris Heaton • Matthew 16:26–27, Luke 9:25

Chris Heaton gained the world accomplishing unparalleled success in the diving world. Between 2005-2009, Chris won 8 MAC Championships and set 16 MAC Records for diving. Following college, he competed on the National Level for Team USA. When diving ended, Chris became a top 500 Worldwide CrossFit athlete. Listen as Chris shares his story about where true and lasting satisfaction comes from. At the heights of success, after winning his 8th MAC Championship, he was empty and unfulfilled. "Is this it?" This experience led him to ask important questions about God, life, and purpose. "And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul?" Matthew 16:26 NLT

Jarod Palmer - Former Professional Hockey Player (Minnesota Wild NHL)

February 13, 2023 • Gary Steffes, Jarod Palmer

Every month a current or former elite level athlete or coach shares their story and how Jesus Christ impacted their career in an effort to strengthen and encourage you as a Competitor for Christ! Listen to this powerful conversation with Jarod Palmer as he shares his story from youth hockey to the US National Development Program to the NHL. Jarod shares about overcoming adversity, living out his faith in Jesus Christ, and what it takes to make the NHL,

Quinn Ryan - Current Pro Hockey Player (Worcester ECHL)

January 9, 2023 • Gary Steffes, Quinn Ryan

Every month a current or former elite level athlete or coach shares their story and how Jesus Christ impacted their career. Listen to this powerful conversation with Quinn Ryan as he shares his story from Liberty University ACHA D1 Club Hockey to the Pro ECHL level. Some top takeaways: - "In every circumstance, we must fight to stay surrendered to Christ and keep trusting and following Jesus!" - "I was following hockey, not Christ. I was not living for Him, but around Him. That needed to change” - "Christ alone is consistent. He determines my identity, not hockey or my performance."