Faith Over Football: How Coach Shawn Coury Builds Men, Not Just Players

What does it really mean to win? In this week’s Words of Encouragement Podcast, host Mr. MadeDifferent sits down with Coach Shawn Coury, the Head Football Coach and Athletic Director at Pinecrest Academy, to unpack what true victory looks like — not on the field, but in the heart. From his early dreams of becoming an engineer to discovering his divine calling as a mentor and coach, Coach Coury shares how God used his journey to transform his mindset from chasing trophies to chasing the crown. His message? Love. Pray. Work. Seek. This is more than a conversation about football — it’s about faith, discipline, and legacy. It’s about leading young men to become husbands, fathers, and leaders who live with integrity. Coach Coury opens up about: • His “Love, Pray, Work, Seek” philosophy that shapes every player he mentors • The lessons he learned through failure, faith, and fatherhood • The moment God called him back “out of Egypt” into his purpose • Why relationships matter more than accolades • How to live a life worthy of heaven and Christ’s sacrifice If you’ve ever felt lost in the wilderness, wondering if God still has a plan for you, this episode will remind you that even in the desert — keep walking. 🙏🏾 Subscribe for more Words of Encouragement every Wednesday and join the community of believers committed to being Made Different. Follow @Mr.Madedifferent on all platforms Shop merch: https://themadedifferent.myshopify.com/ 🔖 Tags: #WordsOfEncouragement #FaithOverFootball #KingdomTalk #MadeDifferent #ChristianMen #Leadership #DisciplineEqualsFreedom #MenOfFaith #PurposeDriven #MotivationThroughChrist