In this episode we share a comeback story unlike any other we’ve discussed on this show. Well, to call it a comeback is to do a disservice to the journey that our guest has been on.

On February 16th of this year, FCA Endurance Teammate, father of nine, and a husband to one for 34 years, and age group All American Bill Deaton hopped on his bike for another training ride. But it wasn’t just another training ride. Bill had planned to ride 25 miles - something he had done hundreds of times before, in his attempt to once again podium at the next race in his age group.

But this ride did not end well for Bill - no, far from it. The story I’m about to share is one that every cyclist dreads - and unfortunately, one that happens far too often. Maybe it happened to someone you know. Maybe it happened to you. It reminds me of the old saying: That there are two kinds of cyclists, those who have crashed, and those who will. And of those who will, the worst scenario generally involves a car, with getting hit by a truck being at the height of the severity scale. Yet that is exactly what happened to Bill. It is his prayer and hope that his story glorifies God and encourages you.

Despite his familiarity with podiums, Bill is not comfortable being in the spotlight, but he’ll happily step into it if there is a chance it will glorify his King - the Lord Jesus Christ.You can reach Bill on Facebook.

LINKS:

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FCA Endurance Podcast Links - Listen to us here:

- Apple: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-race-an-fca-endurance-podcast/id1677648255⁠⁠⁠⁠

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- iHeart: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-race-an-fca-endurance-110797143/⁠⁠⁠⁠

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ALL FOR THE GLORY OF GOD

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I Am Weak, I Am Strong: Building a Resilient Faith for a Resilient Life, with Jay Hewitt

After receiving a devastating brain cancer diagnosis, Jay Hewitt had a decision to make: Should he give up on faith, or practice what he preached and trust that with God all things are possible? In his book I Am Weak, I Am Strong, Jay chronicles his journey of turning toward Jesus even when circumstances urged him to turn away. Faith in action for Jay included competing in an IRONMAN triathlon while undergoing cancer treatment. His race was a grand gesture of love for his young daughter—and a call to resilience for all of us.

In this episode, we talk about some of the key points of his book:

• We’re going to try and understand the counterintuitive wisdom of strength in weakness

• Learn to discern God’s calling for your life

• Live with resilience in the face of any trial

• Discover how God moves mountains--even when you least expect it

• Feel empowered to pray authentically, boldly, and continually

So, for anyone who is searching for hope in anxiety and grief, needs validation and compassion in times of doubt, is curious about faith in the face of death, or longs for a more authentic relationship with God, then this episode, and Jay’s book, is for you.

Jay's Links:

• Website: https://www.jayhewitt.org/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayhewitt/
• The Book: ⁠I Am Weak, I Am Strong, Building a Resilient Faith for a Resilient Life⁠
• The Documentary: https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Hero-Jay-Hewitt/dp/B0CMZZ2WVC
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JayHewitt

Other Links:

FCA Endurance Website: https://fcaendurance.org/

FCA Endurance Patreon Website:https://www.patreon.com/FCAEndurancePodcast

FCA Endurance Podcast Links - Listen to us here:

- Apple: ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-race-an-fca-endurance-podcast/id1677648255⁠⁠⁠

- Anchor: ⁠⁠⁠https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/zkLn44jFqzb⁠⁠⁠

- iHeart: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-race-an-fca-endurance-110797143/⁠⁠⁠

FCA Endurance Podcast YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLejOc107AII1wHNDrwCfkbT1EfGAHRSRo⁠⁠⁠

FCA Endurance Social Media:

- ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/fcaendurance⁠⁠⁠

- ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/fcaendurance/⁠⁠⁠

- ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/FCA_Endurance⁠⁠⁠

ALL FOR THE GLORY OF GOD

In this, the last episode of 2024, FCA Endurance Director Mark Long leads a discussion with various huddle leaders, ministry partners, professional athletes and friends of the ministry on what made 2024 such a blessing. We welcome you to celebrate with us and join us in thanksgiving and worship as we acknowledge God and thank Him for what He's so graciously given.

And thank you for tuning in and supporting FCA Endurance and The Race Podcast in 2024, and we look forward to seeing you in 2025!

FCA Endurance Website: https://fcaendurance.org/

FCA Endurance Patreon Website: https://www.patreon.com/FCAEndurancePodcast

FCA Endurance Podcast Links - Listen to us here:

- Apple: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-race-an-fca-endurance-podcast/id1677648255⁠⁠

- Anchor: ⁠⁠https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/zkLn44jFqzb⁠⁠

- iHeart: ⁠⁠https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-race-an-fca-endurance-110797143/⁠⁠

FCA Endurance Podcast YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLejOc107AII1wHNDrwCfkbT1EfGAHRSRo⁠⁠

FCA Endurance Social Media:

- ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/fcaendurance⁠⁠

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- ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/FCA_Endurance⁠⁠

ALL FOR THE GLORY OF GOD