Alonzo “AJ” Edwards Jr. | Sam Houston | From Walk-On to NFL

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In this episode, AJ Edwards shares his journey from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College to Sam Houston and what it took to keep advancing at every level of football.

AJ talks about:
• Growing up in Mississippi with two hardworking parents
• His faith in Jesus and how it shaped his mindset
• Walking on at Mississippi Gulf Coast and earning his opportunity
• Transferring from Texas State to Sam Houston
• Preparing for Pro Day and the NFL Draft

This episode is for athletes who want real insight into faith, perseverance, and what it takes to keep pushing when nothing is guaranteed.

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🎙️ New Episode This Wednesday!
This week on Athletes Talk Podcast, we feature one of Arizona’s top distance runners — @_yvann3 🏃‍♂️🔥

He opens up about his faith in Jesus, and shares real advice on:
💸 Navigating NIL opportunities
🏋️‍♂️ Training and discipline
🥗 Nutrition and recovery
😴 The importance of sleep
🙏 Staying grounded in faith while competing at the highest level

📲 Tune in on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts for powerful insight every athlete can learn from.

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🎙️ 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 mindset.

💬 Key Takeaways:

• “Track is something I do, it’s not who I am.”
• Focus on yourself, don’t compare.
• Control what you can control.
• Intentional practice > lazy talent.
• Faith and confidence through pressure.

🎧 Hear how she balances drive, discipline, and belief while chasing greatness.

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