Playing For Eternity - with Josh Merrill

As a pastor's kid who grew up in the water, Lara Claydon is now an up-and-coming professional Stand-up Paddleboard Surfer. From California to Maui, God has been a part of Lara’s story as she pursues a sports profession in which she has taken her faith. Lara has seen God work in and through the sports she loves. In this interview, we discuss her faith, family dynamics, and the wor

In our second episode featuring Sports Ministry Leadership we talk with Harry Demos from Christ Church of the Valley in Arizona. Harry has been the Sports Pastor of CCV Stars for the last 15 years and his program remains on the cutting edge of running an effective sports ministry program. After a few moments listening to Harry you’ll easily understand why their programs see’s c

In our newest segment featuring Sports Ministry Leaders, we’re opening up with New York native and soccer fanatic, Travis Carey. Travis leads and oversees one of the largest adult sports ministry programs in the country. From his soccer playing days to his service at Red Rock Church, Travis shares his beliefs and insights on why running adult sports programs at a church is a powe

The Australian native-turned-basketball-pro has travelled the world playing the game he loves. From the Sweet 16 at the University of Richmond in Virginia, Joshua Duinker has played in multiple countries over his seven-year professional career. A member of the Netherlands National Team, Josh retired in 2019 after his two best seasons playing in Japan, turning down multiple contract

Coming from a rough neighborhood, being locked up and not finishing high school, Kenny Dobbs found a miracle in Jesus. This is Kenny’s amazing story of how God used his ability to dunk a basketball, creating new life and passion for Kenny and his entire family. Kenny speaks truth about life, his God-given talents, and his own struggles as he made a name for himself through dunkin

A Welterweight Boxing Champ at age 24 with the world to gain, South African Chris Van Heerden set his dreams big and went after them. Through the valleys and mistakes, Chris is now in the prime of his career and chasing another title. At his home in Los Angeles, Chris sits down with Eternity Sports and shares the struggles and the miracles that tested his faith and made his purpose

From broken bats and stolen bases, former MLB outfielder Glenn Braggs has lived and seen the world through the game of baseball. A World Series Champion with the Cincinnati Reds and a home run machine while playing in Japan, Glenn has found strength in God through baseball, marriage, and life after sports.

Mike Penberthy has seen it all through basketball, from playing small college ball to the brightest lights in the NBA with the Los Angeles Lakers. Now an assistant coach with the New Orleans Pelicans, Mike opens up about what it was like playing with 4 NBA Hall of Famers, working closely with NBA All-Stars all while striving to live a life that honors God.

The ESPN anchor shares the impact of sports on her life and how God has always been a part of her journey. From UCLA to the tennis channel and now covering today biggest stars, Cari has a unique perspective and platform that she's constantly trying to live for Jesus!

A once teenage prodigy, now out of USC, has set his sights on the PGA tour. After turning pro and missing out on his tour card by one stroke, Jonah Texeira shares the ups down of golf and maintaining a focus on the Lord. Through every shot, his experiences and God always strengthen him.