In this episode of Fully Armed, host Chris Hennessee is joined by Kevin

“Chappy” Hynes, former Chaplain for the University of Georgia football

team, Marine veteran, and evangelist with the Fellowship of Christian

Athletes (FCA).

Chappy shares his powerful testimony, detailing his journey from growing up

in a strict Marine family in upstate New York to serving in the Marine Corps,

navigating struggles with rebellion and brokenness, and ultimately finding

redemption through faith in Jesus Christ.

The conversation covers Chappy’s time working as UGA’s chaplain, his deep

love for mentoring young men, and the importance of building strong

relationships rooted in faith and integrity. He also reflects on the life lessons

he learned from his father, the impact of FCA on athletes, and the surprising

origin of his nickname “Chappy.”

This episode is packed with faith-filled wisdom, heartfelt stories, and plenty

of humor as Chappy’s larger-than-life personality shines through every word.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

✅ Growing Up in a Marine Family – The discipline, struggles, and lessons

that shaped Chappy’s life.

✅ Marine Corps & Rebellion – His time in the Marines, his battles with sin, and

the journey that led him back to faith.

✅ UGA Chaplain Journey – How he became the University of Georgia

football team’s chaplain and what it was like mentoring athletes.

✅ FCA’s Role in His Life – Chappy’s deep involvement with the Fellowship of

Christian Athletes and its impact on young athletes.

✅ Faith, Family, & Redemption – The powerful story of reconciling with his

mother, his calling to ministry, and how he found purpose in serving others.

✅ The Origin of “Chappy” – The unexpected moment when his nickname

was born—and how it stuck.

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