<![CDATA[The Training in Faith Podcast]]>The perfect place for athletes who know their talent is more than just performance, it's a gift from God! Each episode explores how to train with purpose, compete with integrity, and use the platform of sports to glorify God. Through faith, discipline and real conversations we will learn how to steward our gifts, lead with character, and represent Christ both on and off the field!

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 28 May 2026 10:21:52 GMTThu, 12 Mar 2026 18:49:31 GMT60Carley Goebel<p>The perfect place for athletes who know their talent is more than just performance, it's a gift from God! Each episode explores how to train with purpose, compete with integrity, and use the platform of sports to glorify God. Through faith, discipline and real conversations we will learn how to steward our gifts, lead with character, and represent Christ both on and off the field!</p>episodicCarley Goebelcarleykoch17@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Serving as a Leader and a Teammate who reflects Christ w/ Shawn Cass - Part 3 ]]>In Part 3 of Serving as a Leader and Teammate Who Reflect Christ, we dive deeper into what it means to lead with humility, serve with integrity, and build others up through Christ-centered teamwork. This episode explores practical ways believers can reflect the character of Jesus in leadership roles, relationships, and everyday interactions. Whether you’re leading a ministry, working with a team, or simply striving to honor God in your influence, this conversation will encourage you to serve faithfully, love selflessly, and lead by example.

]]>ff5e865c-cf4a-4dac-b3a7-b80a931d1932Fri, 22 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>In Part 3 of <i>Serving as a Leader and Teammate Who Reflect Christ</i>, we dive deeper into what it means to lead with humility, serve with integrity, and build others up through Christ-centered teamwork. This episode explores practical ways believers can reflect the character of Jesus in leadership roles, relationships, and everyday interactions. Whether you’re leading a ministry, working with a team, or simply striving to honor God in your influence, this conversation will encourage you to serve faithfully, love selflessly, and lead by example.</p>no00:19:05112Serving as a Leader and a Teammate who reflects Christ w/ Shawn Cass - Part 3 full<![CDATA[Serving as a Leader and Teammate who reflects Christs w/ Shawn Cass PART 2]]>n Part 2 of this powerful conversation, we continue diving into faith, sports, and the character that is built through adversity.

Shawn shares powerful biblical insight from Romans 5:3–4 and explains how the struggles athletes face bad practices, injuries, tough losses, and setbacks are not wasted. Instead, they are opportunities that build perseverance, character, and hope.

Through the story of Joseph and real-life athletic experiences, we talk about why quitting in the present can impact your future, and how the way you respond to challenges on the field or in the gym shapes your reputation, leadership, and opportunities later in life.

We also tackle a topic many athletes struggle with: humility. Using Philippians 2:3, Sean shares his personal testimony about competitiveness, trash talk, identity in winning, and how learning to root your identity in Christ transforms the way you compete.

This episode is a powerful reminder that sports are about more than a scoreboard. They are a training ground for faith, character, leadership, and the impact you will carry into the rest of your life.

If you're an athlete, coach, or parent, this conversation will challenge the way you think about competition, perseverance, and humility.

]]>b28eba95-3487-4783-9e61-08145e2e0856Fri, 15 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>n <b>Part 2 of this powerful conversation</b>, we continue diving into faith, sports, and the character that is built through adversity.</p><p>Shawn shares powerful biblical insight from <b>Romans 5:3–4</b> and explains how the struggles athletes face bad practices, injuries, tough losses, and setbacks are not wasted. Instead, they are opportunities that build perseverance, character, and hope.</p><p>Through the story of Joseph and real-life athletic experiences, we talk about why <b>quitting in the present can impact your future</b>, and how the way you respond to challenges on the field or in the gym shapes your reputation, leadership, and opportunities later in life.</p><p>We also tackle a topic many athletes struggle with: <b>humility.</b> Using <b>Philippians 2:3</b>, Sean shares his personal testimony about competitiveness, trash talk, identity in winning, and how learning to root your identity in Christ transforms the way you compete.</p><p>This episode is a powerful reminder that sports are about more than a scoreboard. They are a training ground for faith, character, leadership, and the impact you will carry into the rest of your life.</p><p>If you're an athlete, coach, or parent, this conversation will challenge the way you think about competition, perseverance, and humility.</p>no00:17:48111Serving as a Leader and Teammate who reflects Christs w/ Shawn Cass PART 2full<![CDATA[Serving as a Leader and a Teammate who reflects Christ w/ Shawn Cass]]>Whats up Champions!! In this episode, Shawn Cass dives deep into the principles of Christ-like leadership and the power of authentic teamwork. Drawing from his own journey and real-life experiences, Shawn explores how embracing spiritual values can transform the way we lead and work with others. He highlights the importance of humility, compassion, and integrity in leadership roles and offers practical guidance on fostering environments where teams can thrive through mutual respect and shared purpose. Whether you’re a leader looking to align your actions with your faith or someone interested in cultivating stronger, faith-driven relationships, this episode provides meaningful insights to inspire and equip you for a more impactful approach to leadership and collaboration!

]]>d196b358-3fb0-473a-bed9-b7312881e84aFri, 08 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>Whats up Champions!! In this episode, Shawn Cass dives deep into the principles of Christ-like leadership and the power of authentic teamwork. Drawing from his own journey and real-life experiences, Shawn explores how embracing spiritual values can transform the way we lead and work with others. He highlights the importance of humility, compassion, and integrity in leadership roles and offers practical guidance on fostering environments where teams can thrive through mutual respect and shared purpose. Whether you’re a leader looking to align your actions with your faith or someone interested in cultivating stronger, faith-driven relationships, this episode provides meaningful insights to inspire and equip you for a more impactful approach to leadership and collaboration!</p>no00:35:18110Serving as a Leader and a Teammate who reflects Christ w/ Shawn Cassfull<![CDATA[Navigating Social Media as a Christian w/ Alex McCollum]]>What's up Champions!! In a world where scrolling never stops and opinions are louder than ever, how do you stay grounded in your faith? In this episode, we dive into what it really means to navigate social media as a Christian without losing your identity, your peace, or your purpose.

We talk about the pressure to perform, the comparison trap, and the challenge of representing Christ in digital spaces that often reward the opposite. You’ll hear honest reflections on setting boundaries, choosing what to engage with, and learning when to speak up or stay silent.

Whether you're posting daily, lurking quietly, or somewhere in between, this conversation will encourage you to approach social media with intention, wisdom, and grace. Because your faith doesn’t log off when you do and how you show up online matters more than you think.

]]>93ebdd2f-064b-4c13-9386-994bd80b1fcfFri, 01 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>What's up Champions!! In a world where scrolling never stops and opinions are louder than ever, how do you stay grounded in your faith? In this episode, we dive into what it really means to navigate social media as a Christian without losing your identity, your peace, or your purpose.</p><p>We talk about the pressure to perform, the comparison trap, and the challenge of representing Christ in digital spaces that often reward the opposite. You’ll hear honest reflections on setting boundaries, choosing what to engage with, and learning when to speak up or stay silent.</p><p>Whether you're posting daily, lurking quietly, or somewhere in between, this conversation will encourage you to approach social media with intention, wisdom, and grace. Because your faith doesn’t log off when you do and how you show up online matters more than you think.</p>no00:57:3919Navigating Social Media as a Christian w/ Alex McCollumfull<![CDATA[Building Spiritual habits with Taylor Keating ]]>in this episode, we’re diving into what it really looks like to build consistent spiritual habits in everyday life. Carley Goebel and Taylor Keating unpack the challenges of staying disciplined, the importance of intention, and how small, daily practices can lead to lasting transformation.

Whether you’re just starting your faith journey or looking to go deeper, this conversation offers honest insight, practical tips, and encouragement to help you stay rooted and growing. From navigating busy schedules to finding meaningful rhythms, we explore how spiritual habits aren’t about perfection, they’re about persistence.

Tune in for a real, relatable conversation that will inspire you to take your next step.

]]>4a8fe1f4-870a-4460-a4b8-3c5089338153Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>in this episode, we’re diving into what it really looks like to build consistent spiritual habits in everyday life. Carley Goebel and Taylor Keating unpack the challenges of staying disciplined, the importance of intention, and how small, daily practices can lead to lasting transformation.</p><p>Whether you’re just starting your faith journey or looking to go deeper, this conversation offers honest insight, practical tips, and encouragement to help you stay rooted and growing. From navigating busy schedules to finding meaningful rhythms, we explore how spiritual habits aren’t about perfection, they’re about persistence.</p><p>Tune in for a real, relatable conversation that will inspire you to take your next step.</p>no01:02:1318Building Spiritual habits with Taylor Keating full<![CDATA[Building Healthy Habits ]]>Training in Faith: Building Healthy Habits with Traci: A faith-led episode that helps you create lasting, God-centered routines for whole-life health. Each Topic, Traci shares practical habit-building strategies, spiritual insights, real-life stories, and actionable steps to strengthen your body, mind, and faith. Whether you’re starting small, like finding parking spots that are a little further away, or restarting your journey, expect encouragement, simple tools, and biblical wisdom to help you grow consistent habits that honor God and transform your daily life. New episodes weekly.

]]>dd78f80c-3d36-494b-aead-44657fd63faaFri, 17 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>Training in Faith: Building Healthy Habits with Traci: A faith-led episode that helps you create lasting, God-centered routines for whole-life health. Each Topic, Traci shares practical habit-building strategies, spiritual insights, real-life stories, and actionable steps to strengthen your body, mind, and faith. Whether you’re starting small, like finding parking spots that are a little further away, or restarting your journey, expect encouragement, simple tools, and biblical wisdom to help you grow consistent habits that honor God and transform your daily life. New episodes weekly.</p>no00:41:0917Building Healthy Habits full<![CDATA[Balancing Life, Sports, and Faith ]]>What does it really take to pursue greatness without losing yourself along the way?

In Balancing Sports, Life, and Faith, co-host Brittany Woodard brings you into the unfiltered, behind-the-scenes reality of chasing dreams on and off the field. This isn’t just about wins, losses, or highlight reels—it’s about the quiet battles, the turning points, and the moments that shape who we become.

Through powerful storytelling, Brittany and Carley share personal journeys of discipline, doubt, resilience, and faith. From tough practices and life-changing injuries to moments of burnout, breakthrough, and rediscovering purpose, each episode invites listeners into real stories that go deeper than the game.

You’ll hear about:

  • The pressure of performance and what happens when identity gets tied to success
  • Navigating relationships, family, and personal growth while competing at a high level
  • Faith as an anchor during uncertainty, setbacks, and transitions
  • The lessons sports teach us about life and the lessons life teaches us about faith

With honesty, vulnerability, and hope, this podcast creates space for athletes, dreamers, and anyone feeling stretched between responsibilities to feel seen, encouraged, and inspired.

Because balancing it all isn’t about perfection—it’s about purpose.

Tune in for stories that remind you: you’re not alone in the struggle, and there’s strength in every step of the journey.

]]>9a44fbb7-239f-463e-bfc6-d8b449736318Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT<p>What does it really take to pursue greatness without losing yourself along the way?</p><p>In <i>Balancing Sports, Life, and Faith</i>, co-host Brittany Woodard brings you into the unfiltered, behind-the-scenes reality of chasing dreams on and off the field. This isn’t just about wins, losses, or highlight reels—it’s about the quiet battles, the turning points, and the moments that shape who we become.</p><p>Through powerful storytelling, Brittany and Carley share personal journeys of discipline, doubt, resilience, and faith. From tough practices and life-changing injuries to moments of burnout, breakthrough, and rediscovering purpose, each episode invites listeners into real stories that go deeper than the game.</p><p>You’ll hear about:</p><ul><li>The pressure of performance and what happens when identity gets tied to success</li><li>Navigating relationships, family, and personal growth while competing at a high level</li><li>Faith as an anchor during uncertainty, setbacks, and transitions</li><li>The lessons sports teach us about life and the lessons life teaches us about faith</li></ul><p>With honesty, vulnerability, and hope, this podcast creates space for athletes, dreamers, and anyone feeling stretched between responsibilities to feel seen, encouraged, and inspired.</p><p>Because balancing it all isn’t about perfection—it’s about purpose.</p><p><b>Tune in for stories that remind you: you’re not alone in the struggle, and there’s strength in every step of the journey.</b></p>no00:58:4716Balancing Life, Sports, and Faith full<![CDATA[Competing for the audience of One ]]>What if the way you compete had nothing to do with the crowd, the judges, or even the scoreboard?

In this episode, we’re diving into what it truly means to compete for the Audience of One. Whether you’re on the mat, the field, or in everyday life, it’s easy to get caught up in performance, pressure, and people’s opinions. But God calls us to something higher.

We’ll talk about:
✨ Shifting your focus from approval to purpose
✨ Letting go of comparison and performance anxiety
✨ Competing with confidence, knowing who you represent
✨ Using your gifts to glorify God—not gain validation

This episode is for athletes who want to stand out by standing firm in their faith. When you compete for God alone, everything changes—your mindset, your peace, and your purpose.

You’re not here to perform for people. You’re here to honor Him.

]]>3257a492-19d2-4cc5-8364-ad778cc3b821Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>What if the way you compete had nothing to do with the crowd, the judges, or even the scoreboard?</p><p>In this episode, we’re diving into what it truly means to compete for the <i>Audience of One</i>. Whether you’re on the mat, the field, or in everyday life, it’s easy to get caught up in performance, pressure, and people’s opinions. But God calls us to something higher.</p><p>We’ll talk about:<br />✨ Shifting your focus from approval to purpose<br />✨ Letting go of comparison and performance anxiety<br />✨ Competing with confidence, knowing who you represent<br />✨ Using your gifts to glorify God—not gain validation</p><p>This episode is for athletes who want to stand out by standing firm in their faith. When you compete for God alone, everything changes—your mindset, your peace, and your purpose.</p><p>You’re not here to perform for people. You’re here to honor Him.</p>no00:35:4315Competing for the audience of One full<![CDATA[How to shape your identity in Faith, not in sports - part 2]]>In part two, we continue the journey of untangling self-worth from athletic performance. Through candid stories, faith-centered teaching, and conversations with former athletes and spiritual mentors, we dig deeper into how to replace performance-driven identity with a secure, God-centered sense of self

]]>2d0aed5f-396b-45ff-b0ec-7eb8ba1f239cFri, 27 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>In part two, we continue the journey of untangling self-worth from athletic performance. Through candid stories, faith-centered teaching, and conversations with former athletes and spiritual mentors, we dig deeper into how to replace performance-driven identity with a secure, God-centered sense of self</p>no00:31:5114How to shape your identity in Faith, not in sports - part 2full<![CDATA[How to shape your Identity in Faith, not in sports - Part 1]]>In this first episode we explore what happens when your self-worth is built on athletic success instead of spiritual grounding. Through honest stories, practical Scripture-based insights, and conversations with former athlete and present pastor, Alec Keating, we unpack the pressures of performance, the lure of approval, and the risks of tying identity to stats and trophies.

]]>afebd339-cb4d-4a90-992b-38b78bcf6312Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>In this first episode we explore what happens when your self-worth is built on athletic success instead of spiritual grounding. Through honest stories, practical Scripture-based insights, and conversations with former athlete and present pastor, Alec Keating, we unpack the pressures of performance, the lure of approval, and the risks of tying identity to stats and trophies.</p>no00:30:0313How to shape your Identity in Faith, not in sports - Part 1full<![CDATA[How coaches can spiritually lead their athletes ]]>Coaches shape far more than athletic ability! They shape character, identity, and influence the hearts of athletes. In this episode, we talk about how coaches can lead spiritually by modeling Christlike character, speaking life into their athletes, and helping them see their gifts as something meant to glorify God! Learn practical ways to lead with integrity, build culture rooted in faith, and impact athletes both on and off the field!

]]>7dccc03f-619f-45ee-a1a9-d00fcd354c40Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>Coaches shape far more than athletic ability! They shape character, identity, and influence the hearts of athletes. In this episode, we talk about how coaches can lead spiritually by modeling Christlike character, speaking life into their athletes, and helping them see their gifts as something meant to glorify God! Learn practical ways to lead with integrity, build culture rooted in faith, and impact athletes both on and off the field!</p>no00:41:3412How coaches can spiritually lead their athletes full<![CDATA[How can parents support their athletes spiritually ]]>In this episode we talk about the powerful role parents play in shaping the spiritual lives of their athletes. Sports can build discipline, confidence, and character but when faith is the foundation it becomes something even greater. We'll discuss practical ways parents can encourage their athletes to keep God at the center, handle the wins and losses with humility, and remember that their identify is found in Christ, not just in performance!

]]>5e26ace0-3172-4ff1-895f-5844bdd89fd7Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode we talk about the powerful role parents play in shaping the spiritual lives of their athletes. Sports can build discipline, confidence, and character but when faith is the foundation it becomes something even greater. We'll discuss practical ways parents can encourage their athletes to keep God at the center, handle the wins and losses with humility, and remember that their identify is found in Christ, not just in performance!</p>no00:47:4311How can parents support their athletes spiritually full