Building Culture and Character Through a Foundation in Christ | Jacob Holmen | Ep. 017

In this episode of Stories of His Glory, we sit down with Jacob Holmen, head football coach, math teacher, and FCA huddle leader at Minot North High School.Jacob shares his journey of growing up as a coach’s kid, playing college football at the University of North Dakota, and eventually helping launch a brand-new high school football program from the ground up. Throughout the conversation, Jacob reflects on how his faith in Jesus Christ has shaped his identity, his leadership, and his purpose as a coach.From building relationships beyond the X’s and O’s to leading FCA huddles, Jacob explains why coaching is about far more than wins and losses and how God can use the game of football as a powerful platform to impact lives for eternity.Topics include:Growing up as a coach’s son and learning the impact of servant leadershipIdentity rooted in Christ, not wins, losses, or titlesPlaying college football at UND and finding community through FCALessons learned from a missions trip to GuatemalaLaunching a brand-new football program at Minot NorthBuilding culture, character, and faith in a public school settingWhy relationships matter more than championshipsEncouragement for coaches and athletes to live out their faith dailyVerse of the Day:Matthew 6:19-21“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."_____Resources:💪 Learn more about FCA in North Dakota: https://www.fcand.org🙌 Support the mission: https://fcand.org/donate☕ Thanks to our sponsor: Copper Dog Waffles & Coffee – Mandan, NDCall to Action:If this story encouraged you, share it with a coach, athlete, or friend.🎧 Follow the show so you never miss more stories of how Jesus is transforming lives through the world of sports.🙏 Leave a review and help us declare the glory of Jesus Christ everywhere.