🎙️ ATP EP8 | Samantha Ennin’s Journey in Track & Field | Faith, Focus & Identity Beyond Sport Stanford commit and 2025 New Balance Nationals Indoor Long Jump Champion Samantha Ennin shares her powerful story on discovering purpose beyond performance. From being “forced” into track by her mom, to becoming one of the nation’s top long and triple jumpers, Samantha opens up about the mental side of the sport, finding identity outside results, and how Philippians 4:13 anchors her faith and...

What happens when you leave everything you’ve ever known to chase your dream halfway across the country? In Episode 6 of Athletes Talk Podcast, we sit down with David Madison, a former dual-sport (track/football) standout from Prestonwood Christian Academy (TX) who now plays D1 football at Oregon State. More than just a DB, David opens up about how faith, mental health, and real relationships helped him navigate life as a student-athlete far from home. We dive into: 💪🏿 The pressure and priv...

What do you do when you’re great at what you do but nobody notices? 🏃‍♂️ Texas A&M commit Matthew Maldima (10.11s 100m) shares his journey of faith, discipline, and chasing dreams. In Episode 5 of the Athletes Talk Podcast, we sit down with Matthew Maldima, a Texas A&M track commit and one of the fastest high school sprinters in the nation, running 10.11 in the 100m. Matthew shares his journey of faith, discipline, and resilience—how he stayed motivated while underrated, broke barrie...

In Episode 4 of the Athletes Talk Podcast, we sit down with Damron Atkins, an MLS Next player chasing his dream in Spain. Damron opens up about how he fell in love with soccer, the challenges he’s faced, and how faith over fear has guided him through it all. ALL GLORY TO GOD. THIS PODCAST WOULD NOT BE CREATED WITHOUT THE HAND OF GOD. From competing at the MLS Next level to moving across the world for a shot at professional soccer, Damron shares: ⚽ The reality of chasing a pro soccer car...

“When I am afraid, I put my trust in You.” – Psalms 56:3 What separates a good golfer from a great one? For Nate Miller, it’s what’s happening between the ears. In Episode 7 of the Athletes Talk Podcast, we sit down with Nate Miller, a Top 25 golf recruit in the Class of 2025 and future TCU horned frog, to talk about a side of sports most don’t see — the subconscious mind and unshakable faith that fuel his game. 🎯 Inside the episode: 🧠 The subconscious mindset elite golfers tap into ...

What’s it really like to go from high school standout to college athlete? In Episode 2 of the *Athletes Talk Podcast**, we sit down with **Ayden Nyanasimeibi* (UTA Track) and *Richard Konugah* (TAMU Texarkana Basketball) to talk about the *real* journey — the pressure, the mindset shifts, and the power of faith through it all. This episode is packed with insight for any athlete trying to make the leap — or just stay grounded in the process. We cover: 📍 The importance of *mental health* in ...

What does it really take to get recruited as a high school athlete? In this episode, I interview Ryan Elms, a standout football and track athlete, who shares how faith, discipline, and mindset helped him navigate the road in athletics. We dive into: 📍 How faith and consistency shaped his athletic journey 📍 The steps he took to get seen by college recruiters 📍 Balancing school, sports, and spirituality 📍 The recruiting mistakes most student-athletes make Whether you’re aiming for D1, D2, D3...