Lincoln Young spent years chasing one goal: a Wyoming state wrestling championship. But after falling short in the finals three straight years, he began to realize God was doing something much bigger than building a wrestling résumé.

On this episode of the 307 Faithful Podcast, Lincoln sits down with Devin Davis to share his journey from being a lukewarm believer to learning what it means to wrestle for the glory of God. He opens up about idolizing wrestling, blaming God after painful losses, struggling with his response after his senior state finals match, and ultimately finding grace, forgiveness, gratitude, and a deeper identity in Christ.

Now preparing to wrestle at Chadron State, Lincoln talks about taking his faith with him into college, facing temptation, pursuing big wrestling goals, and trusting God with whatever comes next.

This is a conversation about wrestling—but even more, it’s about what God can build through disappointment, failure, repentance, perseverance, and faith.

What happens when your athletic dreams take you all the way to the Olympic stage—but you realize your identity was never meant to be found in sports?

In this episode of the 307 Faithful Podcast, Devin Davis sits down with Team USA bobsled athlete Sadie McMullen to hear her incredible journey from competing in track and field at the University of Wyoming to being selected as an Olympic bobsled alternate.

Sadie shares how an unexpected bobsled combine completely changed the direction of her athletic career, what it feels like to race at nearly 80 miles per hour while pulling intense G-forces, and how she is now preparing to transition into the pilot seat.

But her story is about far more than athletics.

Sadie opens up about growing up believing she had to earn her salvation, discovering the grace of Jesus Christ, becoming involved with Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and learning that her identity cannot be rooted in athletic success.

She also shares how she looked for opportunities to spread the gospel on one of the biggest stages in sports—including attaching Scripture notes to Team USA pins she traded with athletes from around the world.

From Olympic pressure to uncertainty about the future, Sadie's story is a powerful reminder that accomplishments can disappear, but our identity in Christ remains.

Subscribe to the 307 Faithful Podcast for more conversations about faith, sports, testimony, and following Christ wherever God places you.

Gene Montoya built his identity around wrestling—until injuries, depression, and a breaking point forced him to confront what his life was really built on.

Gene shares how he came to faith in Jesus, how Christ transformed his identity, and how he learned to compete for God’s glory rather than his own. His journey eventually took him from wrestling into judo, where he became a national champion.

This is a powerful conversation about athletics, identity, suffering, surrender, and what it really means to follow Jesus.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Meet Gene Montoya: Wrestling, Judo & Faith
08:52 – Gene’s Story: Growing Up Without Faith
10:58 – When Wrestling Became His Identity
11:19 – The Injury That Changed Everything
12:08 – Depression, Suicidal Thoughts & Crying Out to God
12:57 – “The Only One Who Answered Was Jesus”
14:31 – The Moment Gene Gave His Life to Christ
16:31 – Returning to Wrestling After Injury
20:11 – Learning to Glorify God Even in Defeat
21:15 – Winning a National Judo Title and Giving God the Glory

#ChristianTestimony #ChristianAthlete #Wrestling

College football was the dream—but it couldn’t give CJ Tiller what he was really searching for.

The Utah Tech quarterback shares his journey through severe Crohn’s disease, 14 surgeries, family struggles, college football adversity, NIL, and the battle of putting his identity in the game instead of Christ.

Through it all, God was working. Today, CJ is using football as a platform to point others to Jesus and help lead dozens of students in Bible study.

This is CJ Tiller’s story of football, faith, and finding an identity that lasts.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Meet College Quarterback CJ Tiller
02:16 – The Reality of His College Football Journey
06:33 – CJ’s Testimony Begins
07:50 – Crohn’s Disease, 14 Surgeries & a Childhood Crisis
10:03 – The People Who Pointed CJ to Christ
11:46 – Giving His Life to Jesus at Boise State
15:31 – When Football Became His Identity
20:49 – “If God Stripped Everything Away…”
24:16 – Finding Your Identity Beyond Football
28:16 – Leading 40–60 Students in Bible Study

#CollegeFootball #ChristianTestimony #Faith

Paxton Yeates is stepping into college football—but he says his faith in Jesus isn’t staying behind.

In this conversation, Paxton shares his testimony, the pressure to fit in as a college athlete, the temptations he’s already encountered, and why he refuses to change who he is just to gain the approval of teammates.

From football and FCA to integrity, Bible reading, and learning to live for God instead of people, Paxton talks openly about what it means to follow Jesus when the pressure gets real.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Paxton Yeates Returns to the 307 Faithful Podcast
06:59 – How Paxton Came to Faith in Jesus
08:52 – Struggling With Integrity as a Christian
10:14 – When Friends Don’t Understand Your Faith
14:30 – How Faith Changed Riverton Football
19:26 – Taking His Faith Into College Football
20:31 – “Why Would I Change for Something Temporary?”
21:19 – Temptation and Pressure in College
23:37 – Why He Prioritizes Reading the Bible
30:24 – Choosing God’s Approval Over People’s Approval

#ChristianAthlete #CollegeFootball #FaithInJesus

The conversation covers the preparation, role, responsibilities, coaching, fellowship, facilities, family experience, social time, impact of evening sessions, significance of huddle leaders, new dorms, coaches' Bible study, reflections, takeaways, spiritual impact, and abiding in Christ at the FCA Sports Camp. The discussion highlights the impact of the camp on coaches and athletes, emphasizing the fellowship and spiritual growth experienced at the camp.

Takeaways

• Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) camp experience
• Impact of FCA camp on coaches and athletes

Chapters

• 00:00 Preparation for FCA Sports Camp
• 00:56 Role and Responsibilities at FCA Camp
• 01:53 Coaching and Fellowship at FCA Camp
• 02:19 Facilities and Family Experience at FCA Camp
• 02:44 Social Time and Fellowship at FCA Camp
• 03:14 Impact of Evening Sessions at FCA Camp
• 05:32 Significance of Huddle Leaders at FCA Camp
• 16:57 New Dorms and Coaches' Bible Study at FCA Camp
• 25:37 Reflections and Takeaways from FCA Camp
• 28:02 Spiritual Impact and Abiding in Christ

The conversation covers Brenna's journey in sports, her faith background, and her experience as a huddle leader at FCA Sports Camp. It explores the intersection of faith and sports, the role of fellowship and leadership, and the impact of messages and discussions at the camp. The conversation covers the impact of FCA camp, the importance of trusting in God's timing, preparing to abide and share the gospel, finding joy in competing for Christ, discussing future plans, and closing with a prayer and remarks. The themes of faith, obedience, and preparation are prevalent throughout the conversation.

Takeaways

• Faith and Sports: The intersection of faith and sports is a significant aspect of the conversation.
• Fellowship and Leadership: The role of fellowship and leadership in the context of sports and faith is highlighted. Trusting in the Lord's timing
• The impact of FCA camp on participants

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Setup
• 07:08 The Role of Faith in Brenna's Life
• 12:47 Huddle Leader Experience at FCA Sports Camp
• 21:49 Messages and Discussions at FCA Sports Camp
• 27:29 Living Water and Obedience
• 40:03 Gut Check and Future Plans
• 48:04 Prayer and Closing Remarks

The podcast episode features Coach Beau Sheets, discussing his athletic background, college experience, coaching career, and personal faith journey. He shares insights on the impact of faith on coaching and the upcoming FCA All Sports Camp. The conversation highlights the intersection of sports, faith, and personal growth.

Takeaways

• Athletic background and college experience
• Impact of faith on coaching
• Preparation for FCA All Sports Camp

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Guest Highlights
• 05:10 College Athletic Experience and Impact
• 10:19 Coaching Experience and Impact
• 19:25 Preparation for FCA All Sports Camp
• 28:29 Decision to Attend FCA All Sports Camp
• 37:11 Personal Faith Journey and Impact on Life
• 44:47 Closing Remarks and Prayer