Beyond the Huddle - Central Arkansas FCA

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Beyond the Huddle

Publisher

Beyond the Huddle

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 May 2025

Latest episode

26 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

69 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Oct 2026

   He Knew About Jesus, But He Didn't Know Him | Wade Goodwin's Testimony

   What happens when you've spent your entire life going to church, knowing the Bible, and doing all the right things—only to discover that knowing about Jesus isn't the same as actually knowing Him? On this episode of the Central Arkansas FCA Podcast, host Kason sits down with Wade Goodwin, a former Henderson State University baseball player, athlete, husband, father, and passionate follower of Jesus, for a powerful conversation about faith, surrender, and the life-changing grace of God. Growing up in Benton, Arkansas, Wade was surrounded by sports, family, and church. His father, legendary baseball coach Russell Goodwin, taught him discipline, perseverance, and the importance of faith. Wade even maintained a remarkable streak of nearly 20 years without missing a Sunday at church! But beneath the perfect attendance and Bible knowledge was a deeper spiritual struggle. Wade knew the stories of Scripture, but he hadn't experienced the personal relationship with Jesus that would eventually transform his life. Through athletic success, personal struggles, broken relationships, and years of pursuing his own desires, Wade continued searching for fulfillment. Then, during a frightening battle with COVID in 2021, everything began to change. In a season of weakness and stillness, Wade came face-to-face with a powerful realization: "You know about Me, but you don't know Me." That encounter launched a journey into God's Word that ultimately led Wade to describe being born again on April 15, 2022. Today, Wade's life looks dramatically different. His passion is no longer centered on athletic achievements or personal success, but on sharing the Gospel and helping others discover the transforming love of Jesus. You'll also hear an incredible story about an ordinary trip to a tire shop that became an extraordinary opportunity to share Christ, ultimately leading to a man's profession of faith and baptism! In this episode, Kason and Wade discuss: Growing up in a sports-centered family and the influence of a godly father The difference between religious activity and a genuine relationship with Jesus Why church attendance and Bible knowledge alone cannot save us How personal struggles and desperation can lead us to surrender Wade's life-changing encounter with Jesus after battling COVID The importance of spending time alone with God and studying Scripture How to overcome fear when sharing your faith An unexpected salvation and baptism at a Benton tire shop Why busyness, distractions, and social media can keep us from pursuing God How God can use ordinary people in everyday situations to accomplish extraordinary things Whether you're a student-athlete, coach, parent, or someone who has attended church for years, Wade's testimony offers an important challenge: Do you simply know about Jesus, or do you truly know Him? It's never too late to surrender your life to Christ and experience the abundant life He offers. Scripture Referenced: Jeremiah 29:13 | John 3 | Ezekiel 36:26 | John 10:10 | Psalm 46:10 | Psalm 63 | Matthew 6:33 | Ephesians 2:10 | Revelation 12:11 About Central Arkansas FCA The Central Arkansas Fellowship of Christian Athletes exists to see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes. Join us for inspiring testimonies, meaningful conversations, and practical encouragement as we explore what it means to follow Jesus both on and off the field. Faith meets competition. Lives are transformed by Jesus. See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

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   26 Oct 2026

   Faith Beyond the Scoreboard | Steve Marston's Story

   What happens when life doesn't go according to plan? Where do you find your identity when your career falls apart? And is accepting Jesus as Savior the finish line—or just the beginning? In this special episode of Beyond the Huddle, the Central Arkansas Fellowship of Christian Athletes podcast, the microphones are turned around as hosts Josh Adair and Rick Moppen welcome Christian radio host Steve Marston of The Steve Marston Show on 99.5 The Word. Steve shares his personal faith journey, his passion for discipleship, and the unexpected twists and turns that took him from a young radio enthusiast in Louisiana to a career in sports broadcasting and Christian radio in Arkansas. Along the way, the conversation explores what it really means to follow Jesus—not just believe in Him, but grow in a daily relationship with Him. In this episode, you'll hear: Steve's Faith Journey: Growing up knowing about Jesus, the influence of basketball legend Pete Maravich's testimony, and discovering the difference between salvation and discipleship. More Than a Decision: Why becoming a Christian isn't the end of the journey, but the beginning of a lifelong process of spiritual growth. When Dreams Fall Apart: Steve shares how professional disappointment and losing a broadcasting opportunity challenged his faith, identity, and trust in God's plan. Keep Doing What You Know to Do: How prayer, Scripture, church involvement, giving, and obedience helped Steve navigate one of the most uncertain seasons of his life. Who You Are vs. What You Do: A powerful discussion about finding our identity in Jesus rather than our careers, accomplishments, or the scoreboard. Faith in Competition: How FCA is helping coaches and athletes move beyond one-time events into meaningful relationships, small-group discipleship, and everyday obedience to Christ. Living Your Faith Everywhere: Why every Christian—whether a broadcaster, coach, athlete, teacher, or businessperson—has an opportunity to reflect Jesus to the people around them. Through personal stories, sports analogies, plenty of laughter, and biblical encouragement, Josh, Rick, and Steve remind us that following Jesus doesn't guarantee an easy life. But it gives us a foundation that circumstances cannot take away. The takeaway? Your identity isn't determined by your victories, defeats, career, or accomplishments. It's found in Jesus Christ. Resources & Connections The Steve Marston Show Visit SteveMarstonShow.com to learn more about the show and download Steve's FREE resource, Five Tips for Bible Study, designed to help you grow more confident in reading and understanding God's Word. Central Arkansas Fellowship of Christian Athletes Discover how FCA is helping coaches and athletes grow in their faith through campus huddles, personal discipleship, and Fields of Faith events. Whether you're an athlete, coach, parent, or someone navigating an unexpected season of life, this conversation is an encouragement to keep trusting God, keep growing, and keep taking the next step in your walk with Jesus. Beyond the Huddle — Where Faith Meets Competition. See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

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   28 Sept 2026

   Do Your Job and Trust God With the Results | Beyond the Huddle

   What happens when you pray boldly…and the outcome is completely out of your hands? In this episode of Beyond the Huddle, the Central Arkansas FCA team sits down for an unscripted conversation about prayer, healing, trusting God, the work of the Holy Spirit, and what it really means to walk by faith. The guys begin with an incredible update about eight-year-old Abigail and the brain tumor her family, church, and FCA community have been praying over. A recent scan brought remarkable news: doctors could no longer detect the tumor. That testimony leads into a much bigger conversation: How should Christians pray for healing? Can we believe boldly that God can move while still surrendering the outcome to His sovereignty? What does Scripture mean when it talks about laying hands on the sick? And have some of our church traditions unintentionally limited the way we think about prayer and the Holy Spirit? The conversation also wrestles honestly with the other side of prayer—the times when the outcome isn't what we desperately hoped for. How do we trust God in grief? How do we minister to someone who is hurting without trying to fix everything? Sometimes faith means praying boldly. Sometimes it means simply sitting beside someone in the pain. The guys also discuss the tension between being a church grounded in the Word and a church open to the work of the Spirit—and why Christians need both. Finally, the conversation turns to Fields of Faith and an extraordinary night surrounding the Cabot–Little Rock Christian football game, when multiple medical emergencies unfolded and players, coaches, students, medical professionals, and fans responded with prayer, compassion, calm, and care. The takeaway is simple, but living it isn't: Do your job and trust God with the results. You don't control the scoreboard. You don't control every circumstance. You don't control how God chooses to answer. But you can trust Him. Beyond the Huddle is the Central Arkansas FCA podcast, where faith meets competition and we talk about what God is doing in and through coaches, athletes, schools, and communities across Central Arkansas. See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

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• Lance Kauffman
• Denise Kauffman
• Steve Marston
• Coach Jahvel Lair
• Rusty Meeks

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5.0 / 5

1 ratings

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5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 44 / 100

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74

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Engagement

32

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