19. John Ursua: Football, faith and his mission abroad.

John Ursua is a Native-Hawaiian professional football player for the Seattle Seahawks. He was born and raised in Kailua, Kona on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi, but moved to Utah during his sophomore year of high school. After graduating high school In Utah, and before joining the University of Hawaiʻi Rainbow Warriors football team, he went on a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Paris, France. He returned home to Hawaiʻi in 2015 and started his successful collegiate career. In 2018, during his final season at UH, he led the nation in receiving touchdowns (16), was a semifinalist for the Biletnikoff Award, a finalist for the Polynesian Player of the Year, and was named the teamʻs Most Valuable Player. He finished his college career ranked in Hawaiʻiʻs top 10 for career receptions, receiving yards and touchdowns. In this episode we talk about growing up in Kona, moving away from home, his mission abroad, his football career, his faith, and so much more. Enjoy! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kamakadias Watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/Hawaiiverse Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hawaiiversepodcast/ Shop local on https://hawaiiverse.com/