http://www.lifestory.org en-us Life Story Foundation Inspirational stories of faith www.lifestory.org Listen to inspirational stories of faith by professional athletes. Text transcripts for most of the life stories are also available at www.lifestory.org. Listen to inspirational stories of faith by professional athletes. Text transcripts for most of the life stories are also available at www.lifestory.org. Jason Pohl jasonpohl@gmail.com clean Tom Lehman The 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. http://www.archive.org/download/LifeStoryFoundationTomLehmanLifeStory/tomlehmanstory.mp3 2008-08-12 05:15:01 40:44 Tom Lehman, professional golfer, faith, golf, life story Pete Maravich Searching 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. http://www.archive.org/download/LifeStoryFoundationPeteMaravichLifeStory/petemaravichstory.mp3 2008-08-12 05:15:01 46:36 Pete Maravich, life story, faith story, inspirational, basketball Dave Wannstedt 1994 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 only the fourth head coach of the legendary Miami Dolphins, Dave is as passionate about life as he is about coaching. In this heartfelt life story, Dave and his wife Jan talk openly about the struggles and pressures they've faced as a high profile couple in the NFL. In a profession where constant change is the norm, the Wannstedt candidly relate how they found stability through a relationship with an unchanging God. http://www.archive.org/download/LifeStoryFoundationDaveWannstedtLifeStory/davewannstedt.mp3 Sun, 26 Nov 2006 23:00:00 PST 28:49 Dave Wannstedt, life story, faith, football coach John Vanbiesbrouck Facing 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. 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. http://www.archive.org/download/LifeStoryFoundationJohnVanbiesbrouckLifeStory/johnvanbiesbrouck.mp3 2008-08-12 05:15:01 42:36 John Vanbiesbrouck, hockey, faith, life story Dave Dravecky Hope 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. http://www.archive.org/download/LifeStoryFoundationDaveDraveckyLifeStory/davedraveckystory.mp3 Sun, 26 Nov 2006 23:00:00 PST 33:52 Dave Dravecky, life story, faith, baseball 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. Now he is a sports analyst for NBC, head of his own auto racing empire and a popular speaker. His name is Joe Gibbs and in this recording 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. http://www.archive.org/download/LifeStoryFoundationJoeGibbsLifeStory/joegibbsstory.mp3 Sun, 26 Nov 2006 23:00:00 PST 44:33 Joe Gibbs, life story, faith, football, racing 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! http://www.archive.org/download/LifeStoryFoundationPaulHendersonLifeStory/paulhendersonstory.mp3 Sun, 26 Nov 2006 23:00:00 PST 29:49 Paul Henderson, life story, faith, hockey Bernhard Langer 2x Master's 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. But there's more to the German pro than golf. On this podcast, Bernhard tells you his life story and what satisfies him more than winning any golf championship. http://www.archive.org/download/LifeStoryFoundationBernhardLanger/bernhardlanger.mp3 Sun, 26 Nov 2006 23:00:00 PST 29:06 Bernhard Langer, life story, faith, golf