In this powerful episode, we sit down with DC Banks to unpack a story marked by loss, resilience, faith, and an unrelenting belief that purpose can grow from the darkest places. From bouncing between foster homes, losing the woman he knew as his mother, and watching his father disappear, to battling depression, loneliness, and the crushing weight of feeling unwanted, DC opens up about the moments that nearly broke him—and the God moments that carried him forward. He shares how sports became his escape, how a stranger’s Christmas gift kept him alive, and how the simple mindset of “Just Wait On It” was born out of injury, pain, and a season that could have ended everything. We talk about sleeping in cars, working trash jobs, chasing NFL dreams, showing up at Gymshark headquarters uninvited, and the viral journey that led him from rock bottom to American Ninja Warrior and full-time creator. This conversation is raw, vulnerable, and a reminder that God wastes nothing—not your rejection, not your setbacks, not your suffering. If you’ve ever felt unseen, unchosen, or unsure why God is taking you through what He is, this episode will shift your perspective on identity, purpose, and the quiet way God prepares you long before He reveals the why.INSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/antoniovaglicajrhttps://www.instagram.com/momentumshiftpodTik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@momentumshiftpod_CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro00:45 Opening Prayer and Intentions01:30 Meet DC Banks: First Impressions02:33 DC's Foster Care Journey04:42 Challenges in Foster Homes05:15 Finding Acceptance Through Sports07:51 Dealing with Depression and Finding Hope08:32 Football and Aunt Tracy's Influence11:03 Building Confidence and Setting Goals13:32 Faith, Risk, and John 13:715:16 A Life-Changing Move to Arizona16:13 Chasing Dreams Amidst Adversity17:47 From Coaching to Couch-Surfing20:46 Hustling Through Hard Jobs23:38 American Ninja Warrior: The Breakthrough24:42 Staying Faithful in Tough Times25:51 The Origin of "Wait On It"28:38 Vulnerability and Sharing Your Story31:01 Chasing the NFL Dream35:30 New Motivation, Legacy and Giving Back38:38 Persistence in Creating Opportunities41:48 Aunt Tracy's Impact43:41 Life and Goals in St. Pete44:44 Entering a New Chapter46:38 Advice to Younger Self47:35 Content Creator Advice: Consistency and Authenticity51:00 Making It in Content Creation53:01 Final Thoughts, Gratitude, and Wrap Up#JustWaitOnIt #FaithJourney #Testimony #ChristianPodcast #FosterCare #Adversity #Godsplan #AmericanNinjaWarrior #Motivation #PurposeDriven #MomentumShift #PainToPurpose #Inspiration #TrustGod #faith