In this compelling episode, Zack and I explore the intersections of faith, resilience, and reinvention, discussing the challenges faced by athletes transitioning out of professional sports. We delve into personal stories of overcoming depression, maintaining integrity in business, and the unwavering importance of faith in shaping our journeys. Our special guest, Zack Follett shares his emotional experiences of dealing with a career-ending injury and how he found new purpose beyond the NFL.

Key Points

Navigating Life After Sports: Strategies for managing time without a set schedule, finding motivation, and building a new team outside of professional sports.

Maintaining Christian Values: Facing the challenge of upholding integrity and humility in a competitive business environment.

Faith and Adversity: Zach's journey through a traumatic injury and how his faith in God guided his path forward.

Mental Health Awareness: Open discussions about depression, suicidal thoughts, and the importance of seeking therapy and expressing gratitude.

Authenticity in Faith Communities: Addressing the disconnection within modern American churches and the importance of genuine engagement and compassion.

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Timestamps:
0:00 The Transition
0:01 Finding someone who shares your history, faith
6:13 Injury affected NFL career, humbled by experience
10:36 Coach fines player $500, offers deal
15:42 Overcome adversity, work hard, avoid ego
21:20 Doubts about worthiness affect sports and faith
26:08 Group of kids smoking weed at auditorium
35:06 Struggling to receive love despite past trauma
39:16 Rest and Sabbath are designed for us
43:04 Questioning identity, given guidance as sea captain
48:19 Desire for connection, growth, faith, and camaraderie
57:01 Struggling with negative thoughts but fighting back
1:02:39 Struggling with business killer instinct, Christ's way
1:03:54 Moral decision to honor worker's breaks
1:11:06 Battle against dark spirits, find salvation