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Episode 24

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31st Dec 2024

The Intersection of Faith and Sport | Jim Whiting | Ep. #24

In this episode, Jim shares stories from his career in tennis as we explore what Christians can learn from the world of sports.

Jim Whiting is a Lay Elder and Congregational President at Trinity Lutheran Church (LCMS) in Ashaway, RI, and a Board member of Lively Faith Ministries.

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// CHAPTERS //

00:00 – Introduction

4:30 – Becoming childhood friends with John McEnroe

7:20 – Getting involved with college sports

11:00 – Coaching the nephew of the King of Jordan

14:00 – Coaching and playing professionally

18:00 – Playing against Martina Navratilova

22:00 – What it’s like to coach professional athletes

28:00 – Lessons Christians can learn from sports

36:00 – Growing spiritual gifts takes hard work

39:35 – Enduring life’s hills and valleys

42:40 – Christianity puts sport in right perspective

47:00 – Connection between physical and spiritual discipline

52:50 – Conclusion

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The Rev. Nathan Stomberg

The Rev. Nathan Stomberg is the President of Lively Faith Ministries. Nathan is a loving husband to his wife, holds a BS in Biomedical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts, works full-time as a Project Manager, is an avid distance runner, and enjoys writing about current events through the lens of a Christian worldview.