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Joe Gibbs

4x Superbowl Coach
He led the Washington Redskins in becoming the second winningest team in the NFL history. He was their head coach for 12 years, leading them to 4 Super Bowls and 3 world championships. Subsequently, he has been a sports analyst for NBC, head of his own auto racing empire and a popular speaker. His name is Joe Gibbs and in his story he openly shares his trials and triumphs in the games of football, auto racing and the most important game of all, the game of life.


 > Read or Listen to Joe Gibbs’ Life Story

 

 

 

Dave Dravecky

Dave DraveckyHope in the Midst of Adversity
Millions know Dave Dravecky as the ball player who came back to play in the majors after undergoing surgery for cancer in his pitching arm. Recurring cancer led to the amputation of his left arm and shoulder. His wife Jan experienced clinical depression; many friends they counted upon withdrew. You’ll listen intently as Dave shares triumphantly how God strengthened him and his family as they walked through some dark valleys of despair.

 > Read or Listen to Dave Dravecky’s Life Story

 

 Pete Maravich

Pistol PeteSearching for Life
“Pistol Pete” Maravich was arguably one of the world’s best players to play the game of basketball. Although he had the world at his fingertips, Pete Maravich found himself face to face with depression, hopelessness and on the brink of suicide. Pete tells how he finally found hope, peace and fulfillment though surrendering his life to Jesus Christ.

 > Read or Listen to Pete Maravich’s Life Story

 

 

Paul Henderson

Paul Henderson Cold War on Ice
Ask any Canadian sports fan about the 1972 hockey series which saw Canada defeat the Soviet Union, and the name Paul Henderson springs immediately to mind. You’ll be inspired as you hear this hero of Canadian sports history tell his own story of hockey and faith!

 > Read or Listen to Paul Henderson’s Life Story

 

 

Bernhard Langer

Bernhard Langer2x Masters Champion
In 1985, Bernhard Langer was the No.1 golfer in the world, after winning seven tournaments on five continents, including the U.S. Masters. In 1993, he regained the Masters title with an impressive four stroke victory. With a total of forty wins, he ranks second in career wins on the European Tour. He has also shown great durability, finishing in a tie for fifth at The Open Championship the month before his forty-eighth birthday.

But there’s more to the German pro than golf. In this audio recording and transcript, Bernhard tells you his life story and what satisfies him more than winning any golf championship.

 > Read or Listen to Bernhard Langer’s Life Story

 

Tom Lehman

lehman.jpgThe Most Important Victory in My Life
From relative obscurity in the golf world to 1996’s PGA Tour player of the year, Tom Lehman finally made his mark. Tom captured his first major title by winning the 1996 British Open at Royal Lytham and St. Annes. He broke the Links course record with a 64 in the third round. Also in 1996, Tom won the PGA Tour Championship, led the official prize money list, and captured the Vardon Trophy for low stroke average on the PGA Tour. Tom shares how God made the Difference.

 > Read or Listen to Tom Lehman’s Life Story

 

John Vanbiesbrouck

John VanbiesbrouckFacing Life's Challenges
In 1997, John Vanbiesbrouck was the leading goaltender in the NHL’s Eastern Conference All-Star game and in 1998 he represented team USA at the Winter Olympic Games in Nagano, Japan. Although life appeared to be smooth on the surface, the Vanbiesbrouck home experienced significant stresses. John’s older brother committed suicide. He and his wife Rosalinde faced the challenges of raising three sons, including a child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). In this uplifting story of their lives, John and Rosalinde candidly share how God took these trials that they were experiencing and used them to transform their lives.

 > Read or Listen to John Vanbiesbrouck’s Life Story

 

Dave Wannstedt

Dave Wannstedt1994 NFC Coach of the Year
Dave and his wife tell of how they’ve dealt with the many struggles and pressures of life in the NFL. In 1992, with Dave Wannstedt as Defensive Coordinator, the Dallas Cowboys defeated the Buffalo Bills to win Super Bowl XXVll. A few days later, Dave was named the head coach of the Chicago Bears. In his second year, he was honored as the NFC’s Coach of the Year.

Today, as the head coach for the University of Pittsburgh Panthers, Dave is as passionate about life as he is about coaching.

 > Read or Listen to Dave Wannstedt’s Life Story
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