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The FCA Locker Room
Welcome to The FCA Locker Room—where purpose meets the playbook! Brought to you by the New York Chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, this podcast dives deep into real conversations that empower coaches, athletes, and parents to lead boldly for Christ.
Each episode tackles relevant topics like mentoring athletes, strengthening coach-parent relationships, and integrating faith into competition—giving you practical tools to glorify God and share the Gospel through sports. Whether you're a coach looking to make an eternal impact, an athlete striving to compete with purpose, or a parent seeking wisdom, this is your playbook for Christ-centered leadership and living.
The FCA Locker Room
Surviving vs. Thriving: Faith, Adversity, and the College Athlete Journey
In this episode of FCA The Locker Room, Justin Hamm sits down with NCAA soccer player Austin Johns for an honest conversation about the realities of college athletics. From going from star high-school scorer to fighting for minutes, Austin shares the emotional highs and lows of his sophomore season, the impact of coaching leadership, and the mental grind that comes with adversity.
Austin opens up about learning to surrender control, trusting God’s plan, and finding peace through the truth of “Be still and know that I am God.” Together, they unpack the power of a coach’s influence, the importance of confidence, and what it looks like to move from simply surviving to truly thriving as an athlete and as a man of faith.
Links for Austin: www.youtube.com/@JohnsiesFoodCorner
