In this powerful episode of the Contagious Faith Podcast, host Gabriel Jackson sits down with Sterling Harris, a former NFL player turned ministry leader, to share a raw and redemptive story of faith, adversity, and transformation through Jesus Christ.
Sterling opens up about his journey from professional football—marked by injuries and broken expectations—to a prison sentence following a real-estate deal gone wrong. Through every season of loss, setback, and hardship, Sterling encountered the life-changing power of God’s Word and developed an intimate, Spirit-led love relationship with Jesus Christ.
Today, Sterling leads a thriving ministry while also working full-time in the business world, helping others understand how to operate their faith at Kingdom levels—rooted in the Word of God, led by the Holy Spirit, and empowered to overcome any circumstance.
This episode is a testimony to the reality that true success is not defined by fame or wealth, but by wholeness, freedom, healing, and victory found in Christ.
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
• Sterling’s journey from the NFL to prison—and into freedom in Christ• How injuries and adversity reshaped his identity• The power of God’s Word to heal, restore, and transform• Developing a real, personal, Spirit-led relationship with Jesus• Operating faith at Kingdom levels in everyday life• Living with purpose in both ministry and business
If you need hope, perspective, or a reminder that God can redeem any story, this episode will encourage you to trust Jesus deeply and live out a truly contagious faith.