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This week’s guest is Steve Strachan who played 5 seasons in the NFL w/ the Oakland Raiders. Host Ron Meyer talks with Steve about maturing in one’s faith and some of the challenges along the way.

This week’s is Sophi Wrisk, a women’s collegiate lacrosse player. She won a national championship for the University of Tampa. Her faith is a driving force in her life.

This week’s guest is Camden Kozeal, a Catholic collegiate baseball player, who played in the 2025 College World Series for the Arkansas Razorbacks.

This week’s guest Jonathan Kuplack, an ultra-runner who ran 35 miles a day for 100 days across America ending at the Shrine of the North American Martyrs on Divine Mercy Sunday.

This week’s guest is Tom Hamilton the long time play by play announcer for Major League Baseball’s Cleveland Indians. Because of his longevity and popularity, Tom is considered to be the "voice of the Tribe." I’ll also chat with this broadcaster about the importance of being Catholic

This week’s guest is USC Trojans track and field athlete Jenna Gallaway. Jenna shares with host Ron Meyer how she relies on her Catholic faith to compete as a division one athlete and in life.

This week's guest is former NFL QB Elvis Grbac, who played for the San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs, and Baltimore Ravens. Ron talks with Elvis about his career in football and why he chose to study and draw closer to his Catholic faith after football.

This week’s guest is former Major League Baseball player Carlos Baerga. Considered one of Major League Baseball’s hardest hitting midfielders and a 3-time All-Star, he is also part of the Cleveland Guardians Hall of Fame. Host Ron Meyer talks with Carlos about his legendary MLB career and why his faith is his guiding light.

This week’s guest is veteran major league veteran catcher/infielder Austin Nola. Austin discusses his career having played for the Seattle Mariners, San Diego Padres and Kansas City Royals and how daily prayer and the sacraments strengthen him every day.

This week’s guest is Jadin O’Brien, University of Notre Dame athlete who is a 3x National Champion in the pentathlon. She is also a member of Team USA Track and Field.

This week’s guest is Dr. Pat Castle the founder and president of Life Runners. Comprising over 21,000 teammates across 3,330 cities worldwide.

This week’s guest Caitlyn O’ Brien is a National Champion and 2X All-American in track and field at Ave Maria University.

This week’s guest is Walter Pennington, a professional baseball player in the Texas Rangers organization. Host Ron Meyer talks with Walter about his journey to pro ball and the importance of being Catholic on and off the field.

This week’s guest is Ivan Brethowr, a professional baseball player playing in the Chicago Cubs organization. Ivan talks about the importance of being Catholic and the beginning of his professional baseball career.

This week’s guest is Boston College football great Scott Gieselman who played on the great Eagle teams in the 80’s. Scott talks about his All-American football career and life of faith as a Catholic.

This week’s guest is Carolina Marrelli a USA Foil Fencer, certified Health Coach, and Women’s Ministry speaker. She believes that great health is the launching pad to success in every area of our lives and we have an obligation to care for our bodies so we can fulfill our God-given vocations in life.

This week’s guest is Todd Botto, professor of athletic training and sports medicine at Quinnipiac University and has worked with pro sports teams. His Catholic faith guides his approach to teaching the next generation of athletic trainers.

This week’s guest is Elvis Grbac, who had a record setting college career at Michigan, and went on to play 9 seasons at QB in the NFL. Throughout the span of his football career, Grbac received many accolades and recognition including an AFC West title, Pro Bowl appearance, and Super Bowl XXIX Championship.

This week’s guest is Bob Katz the producer of the film “Average Joe” the story of Joe Kennedy a high school football coach who was fired for taking a knee, in prayer, after each game. His case went to the Supreme Court of the United States in his battle for religious freedom and free speech.

This week’s guest is Charlie Weinrich, kicker for the University of Kansas Jayhawks football team. Charlie talks about the pressure of kicking at the division one level and his journey of faith as a college student.

This week’s guest is Joe Patterson a Vice President and head football coach at Ave Maria University, who talks about athletes and virtue.

Join Ron Meyer as he speaks with former Notre Dame football lineman, musician, and actor...Michael McGlinn

This week’s guest is Cal Adomitis, a long snapper for the NFL’s Cincinnati Bengals. Cal talks with host Ron Meyer about his career on the gridiron and how being Catholic guides him on and off the field.

This week’s guest is Samantha Kelley, Founder and President of Fierce Athlete, who will discuss the recent executive order banning biological males from playing in women’s sports.

This week’s guest is Treyson True, a division one track and field athlete at The University of Kansas. Treyson discusses his career on the track and how faith guides him as a competitive athlete.

This week’s guest is Kansas University football player Jared Casey. Host Ron Meyer talks with Jared about playing football at a top division one program and why faith is essential in this football players life.

This week’s guest is Will Koppi, a former collegiate football player, was part of team who went to the Olympic games in Paris to spiritually support Catholic athletes competing at those games.

This week’s guest is Joe Kennedy whose landmark case went to the Supreme Court after he was fired for praying at midfield while a high school football coach. His story was made into a motion picture called “Average Joe”.

This week’s guest is Rachel Zilinskas, currently a professional triathlete, who swam at the Univ of Georgia, a six-time national champion swimmer who was part of Team USA.

This week’s guest is Paul Sullivan, a former professional tennis player who competed with and against some of the greats of the game during his career. Paul also discusses his journey to a deeper faith.

This week’s guest is Fr. Michael Sliney, who has competed in 10 marathons including the Boston Marathon. Host Ron Meyer talks with Fr. Michael about running and how he incorporates his priestly ministry on the racecourse.

This week’s guest is Steve Strachan who played 5 seasons in the NFL w/ the Oakland Raiders. Host Ron Meyer talks with Steve about maturing in one’s faith and some of the challenges along the way.

This week’s guest is USC Trojans track and field athlete Jenna Gallaway. Jenna shares with host Ron Meyer how she relies on her Catholic faith to compete as a division one athlete and in life.

This week’s guest is former Major League Baseball player Carlos Baerga. Considered one of Major League Baseball’s hardest hitting midfielders and a 3-time All-Star, he is also part of the Cleveland Guardians Hall of Fame. Host Ron Meyer talks with Carlos about his legendary MLB career and why his faith is his guiding light.

This week’s guest is Shirley Suter a former collegiate swimmer at Penn State and nutritionist. Shirley shares about working with people in need and the importance of her Catholic faith.

This week’s guest is University of Kansas track athlete Peter Walsdof. Peter talks with host Ron Meyer about how his Catholic faith benefits him when in competition and in life.

This week’s guest is Bennet Krebs a football player at Drake university. Bennet talks with host Ron Meyer about playing D1 football and turning to his faith as a guiding light.

This week’s guest is Paula Umana, former professional tennis player who talks about her career as a #1 ranked player in her country and finding God in hardships.

This week’s guest is Fr. Burke Masters, former collegiate baseball, who talks about his book A Grand Slam for God.

This week’s guest is veteran major league veteran catcher/infielder Austin Nola. Austin discusses his career having played for the Seattle Mariners, San Diego Padres and Kansas City Royals and how daily prayer and the sacraments strengthen him every day.

This week’s guest is Brynn Paumen, a former standout volleyball player at the University of South Dakota. Host Ron Meyer talks with this elite athlete about how sports and faith intertwined during her collegiate athletic life.

This week’s guest is Walter Pennington, a professional baseball player in the Texas Rangers organization. Host Ron Meyer talks with Walter about his journey to pro ball and the importance of being Catholic on and off the field.

This week’s guest is Michael McGlinn, former University of Notre Dame football player who now promotes the message of divine mercy.

This week’s guest is Anna Rockett, a professional soccer player, who played her collegiate ball at LSU.

This week’s guest is Ivan Brethowr, a professional baseball player playing in the Chicago Cubs organization. Ivan talks about the importance of being Catholic and the beginning of his professional baseball career.

This week’s guest is Boston College football great Scott Gieselman who played on the great Eagle teams in the 80’s. Scott talks about his All-American football career and life of faith as a Catholic.

This week’s guest is Bob Katz the producer of the film “Average Joe” the story of Joe Kennedy a high school football coach who was fired for taking a knee, in prayer, after each game. His case went to the Supreme Court of the United States in his battle for religious freedom and free speech.

This week’s guest is Peter Stapleton a collegiate football player at Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois.

This week’s guest is Erica Szczechowski, a competitive triathlete and theologian, competing for a spot on Team USA.

This week’s guest is Charlie Weinrich, kicker for the University of Kansas Jayhawks football team. Charlie talks about the pressure of kicking at the division one level and his journey of faith as a college student.

This week’s guest is Joe Patterson a Vice President and head football coach at Ave Maria University, who talks about athletes and virtue.

This week’s guest is Treyson True, a division one track and field athlete at The University of Kansas. Treyson discusses his career on the track and how faith guides him as a competitive athlete.

This week’s guest is Shawn Coury, athletic director at Pinecrest Academy in Cumming, GA. Shawn gives a plan for the young athlete to develop a sports life balance from a body, mind, and spirit model.

This week’s guest is Tim Berta a former collegiate athlete who was injured on the Bluffton University bus crash that garnered national attention. Tim shares his inspirational story of overcoming adversity with faith.

This week’s guest is Justin Stafford an elite hammer thrower who is competing for a spot on the United States Olympic squad.

This week’s guest is Shirley Suter a former collegiate swimmer at Penn State and nutritionist. Shirley shares about working with people in need and the importance of her Catholic faith.

This week’s guest is Kansas University football player Jared Casey. Host Ron Meyer talks with Jared about playing football at a top division one program and why faith is essential in this football players life.

This week’s guest is Paul Sullivan, a former professional tennis player who competed with and against some of the greats of the game during his career. Paul also discusses his journey to a deeper faith.

This week’s guest is Fr. Michael Sliney who has competed in 10 marathons including Boston. Ron talks with Fr. Michael about running and how he incorporates his priestly ministry on the racecourse.

This week’s guest is Pat Casey a collegiate baseball coach who guided the Oregon State Beavers to three national championships. Host Ron Meyer talks with Pat about his long career in coaching and how his Catholic faith guides him to be better man.

This week’s guest is Jake Wieneke, a professional football player who plays in the Canadian Football League (CFL). Host Ron Meyer talks with Jake about his career on the gridiron and the importance the Catholic faith has in his life.

This week’s guest is University of Kansas track athlete Peter Walsdof. Peter talks with host Ron Meyer about how his Catholic faith benefits him when in competition and in life.

This week’s guest is Bennet Krebs a football player at Drake university. Bennet talks with host Ron Meyer about playing D1 football and turning to his faith as a guiding light.

This week’s guest is Paula Umana, former professional tennis player who talks about her career as a #1 ranked player in her country and finding God in hardships.

This week’s guest is Brian Polian longtime football assistant and head football coach at the division on level with Notre Dame, Stanford, Nevada amongst others. He is currently the Athletic Director at John Carroll University in Cleveland.

This week’s guest is University of Alabama swimmer Lucas Kaliszak. Lucas talks to host Ron Meyer about his career as a collegiate swimmer and how faith plays an important role in his everyday life.

This week’s guest is Allison Fields a former division one volleyball player for Texas A&M now working on a college campus as a Catholic spiritual guide.

This week’s guest is Fr. Burke Masters, former collegiate baseball, who talks about his book A Grand Slam for God.

This week’s guest is Michael McGlinn, former University of Notre Dame football player who now promotes the message of divine mercy.

This week’s guest is Anna Rockett, a professional soccer player, who played her collegiate ball at LSU.

This week’s guest is national sports broadcaster and writer John Fanta who looks to his Catholic faith to guide him in his everyday life.

This week’s guest is Joel Osborn head football coach at Benedictine College. Host Ron Meyer talks with this collegiate coach about life on the gridiron and how growing up in a small Catholic town in Iowa shaped who he is today.

This week’s guest is Miriam Diaz-Gilbert an ultrarunner who has run races over 100 miles. Host Ron Meyer talks with Miriam about how her Catholic faith and running are integrated in her quest to pursue incredible feats of endurance.

This week’s guest is Peter Stapleton a collegiate football player at Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois.

This week’s guest is Erica Szczechowski, a competitive triathlete and theologian, competing for a spot on Team USA.

This week’s guest is Shawn Coury, athletic director at Pinecrest Academy in Cumming, GA. Shawn gives a plan for the young athlete to develop a sports life balance from a body, mind, and spirit model.

This week’s guest is Grace Estabrook a former swimmer at the University of Connecticut who now works on the college campus bringing the Catholic faith to student athletes.

This week’s guest is Fr. Tom Barcellona, a priest in the Diocese of Camden, NJ who also is the chaplain to the 2022 NFC Champions Philadelphia Eagles.

This week’s guest is Tim Berta a former collegiate athlete who was injured on the Bluffton University bus crash that garnered national attention. Tim shares his inspirational story of overcoming adversity with faith.

This week’s guest is Justin Stafford an elite hammer thrower who is competing for a spot on the United States Olympic squad.

This week’s guest is Shirley Suter a former collegiate swimmer at Penn State and nutritionist. Shirley shares about working with people in need and the importance of her Catholic faith.

This week’s guest is Antonio Soave a former pro soccer player who will help recap the 2023 Women’s World Cup. We’ll also talk about the proper perspective youth should have, in light of faith, when admiring professional athletes.

This week’s guest is Clare Hanson who in her first year of coaching Benedictine College Women’s Lacrosse won a national championship. Host Ron Meyer talks with Clare about how the team’s culture of faith assisted with a remarkable achievement.

This week’s guest is Krista Steele a track and cross-country athlete who competed for South Dakota State University. Host Ron Meyer talks to Krista about her collegiate running career and integrating her Catholic faith in her everyday life.

This week’s guest is Amy Lawrence a well-traveled veteran and pioneer of sports radio and television and the host of CBS Sports Radio’s late-night program, “After Hours with Amy Lawrence.” Host Ron Meyer talks with this Amy about her career in sports radio and how her faith shapes who she is.