In this episode of The Rise Above Podcast, Will Lambley sits down with Shane Williamson, President and CEO of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, an organization leading over 3,500 people to share the hope of Jesus Christ with coaches and athletes around the world.

Together, Shane and Will unpack three powerful truths everyone needs to hear. God sees you, as shown in 1 Chronicles 16:9 and Jesus' encounter with Nathanael. God understands you, revealed when Jesus wept for Lazarus and reinforced in Hebrews 4, which reminds us that He empathizes with us. And no matter the season you are in, on or off the field, He will never leave you.

Whether you are chasing a goal, fighting through an injury, or just need a reminder that you are not alone, this conversation will encourage you to rise above.

"In this world you will have trouble. But take heart, I have overcome the world." John 16:33

Kennedy Dykes traded competitive gymnastics for a dream: cheering at an SEC school. On this episode, she opens up about the leap of faith that brought her to the University of Tennessee, the identity shift from cheerleader to having an identity rooted in Christ, and learning to trust the process, her coaches, and herself along the way.Subscribe to the Rise Above Podcast. New episodes available every Friday.

Arkansas quarterback KJ Jackson joins The Rise Above Podcast for Season 2, Episode 7. In this episode, KJ shares his journey, the challenges he's faced, and why keeping his faith in Jesus at the center of everything has made all the difference. His story is a powerful reminder to trust God in every season of life.

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Season 2, Episode 6 of The Rise Above Podcast with Bre Garrett, owner of Brick Strength.Bre joins us to talk about what it looks like to trust God's faithfulness when the next step isn't clear.

We get into the tension between belief in God and belief in yourself, and why holding both is what makes you unstoppable. Bre also shares what building Brick Strength taught her about pressure, patience, and showing up when the outcome isn't guaranteed.

Thank you to Daryl Andrews Insurance Agency, State Farm in Fayetteville, Arkansas, for making this episode possible.

In this episode of The Rise Above Podcast, host Will Lambley sits down with Will Wood to talk about the real pressure athletes carry and how faith in Jesus brings the joy and strength to rise above it. From the weight of expectation to finding purpose beyond performance, this conversation is packed with honest insight from Will Wood’s work in sports ministry.

Whether you’re an athlete, a coach, or just someone facing your own storm, this one’s a reminder that trouble doesn’t get the final say.

“In this world you will have trouble. But take heart, I have overcome the world.” - John 16:33

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Season two, episode four welcomes Scott Nady, Special Assistant to the Head Coach at SMU. Scott shares what it takes to build a winning culture at one of the top programs in the country, the lessons he has learned working alongside elite coaches and athletes, and how faith and discipline shape the way he leads. This conversation dives into the mindset behind sustained success and what it really means to rise above the moment.

In this episode of The Rise Above Podcast, Will Lambley sits down with inspirational speaker KD Hill for a powerful conversation about overcoming adversity and discovering true purpose. KD shares his personal journey through hardship, the mindset shifts that carried him through his lowest moments, and how faith became the foundation for his comeback.Together, Will and KD explore what it really means to rise above circumstances instead of being defined by them, and how anyone facing a storm in their life can find the strength to keep moving forward. This episode is a reminder that setbacks are not the end of the story, they are often the beginning of a greater purpose.This episode is brought to you by BrainCore NWA, proud sponsor of The Rise Above Podcast Season 2."In this world you will have trouble. But take heart, I have overcome the world." John 16:33Subscribe for new episodes of The Rise Above Podcast, where real conversations meet real faith.

When everything falls apart, what keeps you standing? In Season Two, Episode Two of The Rise Above Podcast, Chad Lunsford joins Will Lambley to talk about building real resilience through life's hardest moments.Whether you're in the middle of your own storm or building the strength to weather the next one, this episode will leave you ready to rise above.