College Thrower Lays Life Down for Jesus | Alexander Hernandez | Ep. 23

Alex's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xanderthrows60/Intro Song: "Lift You Higher" by Kai UriahOutro Song: "Lifter Of My Head" by Dell MacSummaryLukewarm faith looks harmless until it quietly takes over your life. Alexander Hernandez shares the wake-up call that pulled him out of partying, sexual sin, and track-obsessed self-reliance into a real, daily walk with Jesus.Raised in a Christian home and educated in Christian school his entire life, Alex still drifted into a college lifestyle that felt normal on the surface but left him spiritually numb. When his track journey took him from Phoenix to Grand Rapids, Michigan, God used an unlikely chain of relationships, a Christian athlete community, and a hard conversation with a mentor to expose what Alex had been justifying for years.You’ll hear how Athletes InterVarsity, community, and accountability changed everything, and why the question is not just “Is this a sin?” but “Does this glorify God?” Alex also opens up about: - the moment he realized Jesus was being treated as Savior, but not Lord- how his relationship with his girlfriend changed when both of them chose Christ first- why he gave away a collection worth about $5,000- the struggle to cut off social media, distraction, and other idols- how prayer became a daily practice instead of a routineThis episode goes beyond testimony and gets real about conviction, surrender, and the cost of following Christ in a world that keeps offering easier distractions. If you’ve ever wondered whether being “around church” is the same as truly following Jesus, this conversation will hit home.Perfect for anyone wrestling with compromise, distraction, or a faith that feels more inherited than lived. Alex’s story is a reminder that Jesus does not just save, He satisfies.Chapters00:00 Intro01:00 Growing Up and High School02:34 First 2 years of College04:21 Transfer to Davenport07:55 Junior Year10:18 Senior Year (and start of involvement with InterVarsity)28:51 Questions - High School29:33 How God Worked in Girlfriend's Heart33:54 "Is it a sin?" vs "Does it glorify God?""36:13 Misconception About Following God38:11 Pivotal Conversation with Herb41:11 How Girlfriend got to MI42:47 Alex's Career Plans44:38 Taming the Tongue46:37 Prayer47:37 Praying for Others51:39 Evangelism55:17 Social Media01:00:44 Self Denial and Obedience to God