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bobsleigh, faith, resilience, personal growth, overcoming adversity, God, sports, inspiration, testimony, Christian athlete, public speaking, discomfort, faith, community, coaching, personal growth, overcoming fear, speaking truth, people pleasing, finding purpose

SummaryIn this episode of the Prodigal Athlete Podcast, host Elisabeth interviews Corie Mapp, a bobsleigh athlete who shares his incredible journey of faith, resilience, and personal growth. Corey discusses his background, the challenges he faced, including a life-threatening injury in Afghanistan, and how his faith has played a crucial role in overcoming adversity. He emphasizes the importance of using his platform to inspire others, particularly children, and reflects on the interconnectedness of faith and personal achievements. In this conversation, Corie and Elisabeth explore the challenges of embracing discomfort, particularly in public speaking and expressing one's faith. They discuss the importance of speaking one's truth, overcoming the fear of offending others, and the role of community in supporting personal growth. The dialogue emphasizes the journey of imperfection, the need for divine assistance in overcoming struggles, and the significance of finding purpose and calling in life. Through their experiences, they highlight the necessity of being comfortable with discomfort as a pathway to growth and fulfillment.

Takeaways

• Corie's journey from Barbados to competing for Great Britain in bobsleigh.
• The significance of faith in overcoming life's challenges.
• Corie's near-death experience in Afghanistan and how it shaped his perspective.
• The importance of resilience and fighting against perceived giants.
• Using personal success to inspire and uplift others, especially children.
• The role of community and prayer in strengthening faith.
• Faith as a tool for personal growth and self-improvement.
• The impact of sharing one's testimony on others' faith journeys.
• The necessity of being proactive in one's spiritual life.
• Understanding that God's plans often unfold through adversity. I need to become comfortable being uncomfortable in public speaking.
• It's important to speak my truth and not hold back.
• People pleasing can become an idol in our lives.
• We are all works in progress, not perfect beings.
• Community support is crucial for believers.
• Isolation can be a breeding ground for doubt and fear.
• Coaching allows me to share my experiences and knowledge.
• Growth often comes from discomfort and challenges.
• God is interested in our growth, not just our comfort.
• Trusting in God's plan is essential for finding purpose.

00:00Introduction to Corie Mapp and His Journey

03:55Faith and Resilience: Overcoming Adversity1

2:07The Role of Faith in Personal Growth

18:09Using Success to Inspire Others

21:14Embracing Discomfort in Public Speaking

22:12Speaking Your Truth

23:44Overcoming People-Pleasing

25:30The Journey of Imperfection

26:27The Role of Community in Faith

29:51Finding Strength in Isolation

30:28Coaching and Overcoming Doubts

33:15Growth Through Discomfort

34:35Seeking Purpose and Calling