Episode 77: 'Faith From The Dugout: Chris Hammond's Call To Real Christianity'

This week on The Rev Rx Podcast, Chad Potts sits down with former MLB pitcher Chris Hammond — best remembered for his incredible 2002 season with the Atlanta Braves (0.95 ERA). But as powerful as his baseball story is, Chris shares something even more important: why living your faith from the bullpen isn’t enough.Chris opens up about losing his love for baseball, walking away from the game, and later making one of the most remarkable comebacks in relief pitching history. More importantly, he shares how his faith once mirrored his bullpen career — always hanging back, comfortable, waiting on the sidelines — until the Holy Spirit got ahold of him.Now, he’s calling men and women everywhere to stop warming the bench and get in the game with God.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:What it felt like to pitch alongside Maddux, Glavine, and Smoltz during the Braves’ glory years.How losing his passion for baseball gave Chris a new perspective on family and life.The story behind “Faith from the Bullpen” — and why too many Christians are stuck there.The role of the Holy Spirit in moving from passive churchgoing to active discipleship.How the Chris Hammond Youth Foundation is helping kids in underserved areas find opportunity through sports.Links & Resources:Support the foundation: Chris Hammond Youth FoundationConnect with Chris on FacebookFollow Chad on Instagram: @chadpottspharmdLearn more about Man Alive Coaching: www.manalivecoaching.com