Pass the Rock!!! Meeting at the intersection of faith in Jesus and the sports we love. Laurence Willis & Brian Dailey will cover personal stories, daily devotionals and other content created to fuel the student-athlete, coach, parent or anyone else in their pursuit of their faith and athletic goals. Lessgo!!!
Hostile crowds. Big-game nerves. The pressure to win. What happens when fear runs your game—and your life? Laurence and Brian share wild basketball stories, explore how faith reshapes fear, and debate Jordan versus LeBron through the lens of leadership. From intimidating arenas to a game inside a prison, they unpack what it means to compete with an edge, find your identity beyond performance, and build relationships that outlast the scoreboard. Youtube: https://youtu.be/JD4_r0tT5C4
9 Oct 2026
“Only God Can Judge Me” // But Can You Take Coaching?
We welcome a coach correcting our game—but how do we respond when someone challenges our heart? In this episode of Pass the Rock: Real Talk, Laurence and Brian unpack the phrase “Only God can judge me” and explore the difference between condemnation and loving accountability. From memorable basketball coaching stories to Jesus’ teaching about planks and specks, they discuss how honest feedback, humility, and vulnerability can help us grow—and build deeper friendships. The guys also get practi...
6 Oct 2026
Taking the Loss Without Losing Yourself
You missed the game-winner. Got cut from the team. Fell short again. What does faith look like the morning after? On this episode of PassTheRock, Lawrence and Brian get real about failure, identity, and staying coachable—on the court and in your walk with Jesus. Brian shares how a painful basketball tryout sparked a new hunger to grow, and the guys explore how to own your mistakes, make room for grace, and remember who God says you are. Plus, they talk blind spots, honest feedback, and why w...
2 Oct 2026
SPECIAL EPISODE: Rob Stewart - Biblical Basketball interviews Brian Dailey
Professional Basketball player Rob Stewart interviews Brian Dailey about walking on at the University of Missouri, playing professionally, and integrating Jesus into sport. Youtube: https://youtu.be/JD4_r0tT5C4
25 Sept 2026
Jesus Centered Competitiveness, Trinidad Chambliss & Caleb Williams.
Can you compete with everything you have—and still compete like Jesus? In this episode of Pass The Rock: Real Talk, Brian and Laurence talk about what Jesus-centered competitiveness looks like through the stories of Trinidad Chambliss and Caleb Williams, their own experiences as athletes, and Paul’s challenge to “run in such a way as to get the prize.” They unpack intensity, self-control, humility, handling failure, owning your mistakes, and using your athletic platform without letting the ...
22 Sept 2026
Real Teammates: Who’s Your MVP?
Talent can take you a long way—but nobody wins alone. In this episode of Pass The Rock: Real Talk, Brian and Laurence explore what makes a real teammate, from chemistry and accountability on the court to vulnerability, brotherhood, and spiritual relationships off it. They challenge athletes to rethink the MVP: What if the most valuable person on your team is the one who helps you get closer to God? Great teammates help you win games. Real teammates help you win souls. Youtube: https://youtu.b...
4 Sept 2026
The Soul of the Game: Training Within
What is the soul—and can you train it like you train your body? In this episode of Pass The Rock: Real Talk, Brian and Laurence explore the soul of basketball and the soul of the athlete, from Rucker Park and Kevin Garnett to Jesus’ command to love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength. They discuss how adversity reveals what’s inside us, why prayer and self-denial strengthen the soul, and how basketball’s founder, James Naismith, saw the game as an opportunity to win peopl...
28 Aug 2026
Being Spiritually Smart: Navigating AI
Being Spiritually Smart: Navigating AI AI is getting smarter—but are we becoming smarter spiritually? In Episode 5, Brian and Laurence explore how Christians can navigate artificial intelligence without losing the thinking, relationships, and spiritual growth God designed us for. Using basketball IQ as a parallel, we discuss preparation, adapting when life doesn’t go according to plan, learning from mistakes, and knowing God’s Word well enough to recognize what’s actually true. From ChatGPT...
24 Aug 2026
USA Basketball - Court of Gold vs The Eternal Gold Medal
Pass The Rock: Real Talk There are levels to the game—and there are levels to following Jesus. Using Team USA’s run for Olympic gold as the backdrop, Brian and Laurence talk about what happens as the competition gets faster, the pressure gets greater, and the margin for error gets smaller. They connect lessons from elite basketball—training, knowing your personnel, teamwork, discipline, and execution—to what it takes to mature as a disciple of Jesus. From relationships and temptation to spiri...
17 Aug 2026
How Does Jesus Recruit? | The Cost of Discipleship
How Does Jesus Recruit? | The Cost of Discipleship What if Jesus recruited disciples the way college coaches recruit athletes? In today’s sports world, recruiting often centers on what a program can offer you—playing time, opportunity, facilities, NIL, exposure, and a pathway to the next level. But when Jesus recruited people to follow Him, His pitch sounded radically different: Count the cost. Carry your cross. Put Me first. Follow Me. In this episode of Pass The Rock: Real Talk, Brian Daile...
27 Jul 2026
Jesus, LeBron James, and Decision Making
Laurence and Brian discuss LeBron James' decision to play for the Philadelphia 76ers and how to make decisions with Jesus on future destinations in sport.
17 Jul 2026
Pass The Rock - The Genesis
Laurence Willis & Brian Dailey discuss the new season of Pass The Rock and what listeners can expect.
19 Oct 2023
Mark Farney /// Bullets, Bibles & Ballin- U. Of Washington Football, Ironman Brazil & NYC Marathon
Join us as Mark ‘Ironman’ Farney speaks on going from getting shot- clinging to life while in a coma for 4 days, to becoming a disciple of Christ and impacting many with a new found life and calling! What does it look like to accomplish great achievements in football, triathlons, and social media- only to be lost and empty? Check this episode out and hear how a real one- Mark navigated every twist and turn with Jesus!
12 Oct 2023
‘This is how I worship…’ /// Sam Martin /// Master of Ceremonies
Sam Martin - Heartland Jubilee- September 3, 2023 Masters of Ceremonies, like student-athletes, prepare before taking stage for their moment of truth. They take thousands of repetitions before they perform- no edits, re-do’s or deletes. The best are at their best when their best is needed. Jesus pursued the Cross and endured physical, mental, emotional torture in the greatest moment of Truth of all time. S/O to Sam Martin for this piece!!! 🙏🏼 🙏🏼 🙏🏼
11 Oct 2023
“Effort over everything!” /// Adrian Conway /// CrossFit Games & Weber St. Football
Adrian Conway. Faith, Family, Fitness. 5x CF Games Athlete/Analyst. Former Running Back @ Weber State University. Adrian is an inspiring mighty man of God… Listen as he talks about how he found the Truth in his faith, what he learned from his upbringing… and how he applied both towards college football, CrossFit Games and his business pursuits.
8 Sept 2023
As Iron Sharpens Iron… BROTHERHOOD: Jabe Mullins & Troy Baunsgard
True brothers in the faith that call each other higher in discipleship with Jesus, as well as towards their sport. Troy plays baseball at Tennessee Tech, while Jabe plays basketball at Washington State University. Find out how Jesus has worked in the friendships and inspired them in their sports!
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