Faith in the Fire: Spiritual Conviction in Sports (Season 5, Episode 2)

In this episode, we explore what it means to hold onto faith and spiritual conviction, even in the heat of competition when expectation rises and adversity hits. Join Dr. Matt Barker for this episode, as he sits down with Freed-Hardeman Men's Basketball player and Bible major Eli Pounders to discuss his experience of competing at the highest level while staying grounded in purpose. From the locker room to the spotlight, this conversation unpacks how conviction shapes identity, fuels perseverance, and redefines success beyond wins and losses.