Jesus is Better | Jalen Sundell | Ep. 024

In this episode of Stories of His Glory, Ryne Jungling sits down with former North Dakota State Bison football standout and current Seattle Seahawks offensive lineman Jalen Sundell to talk about championships, identity, faith, and discovering that Jesus is greater than even the biggest stage in sports.Jalen shares his journey from growing up playing sports in Missouri, to winning championships at NDSU, to the unlikely road that led him to the NFL and ultimately to a Super Bowl title. But behind the success was a deep struggle of chasing fulfillment through football while feeling spiritually empty.During the uncertainty of COVID and the loss of football, God used a simple Bible study in Romans to completely transform Jalen’s life. In this powerful conversation, Jalen opens up about surrendering his idols, learning true contentment in Christ, and why his response after winning the Super Bowl was simply:“Jesus is better.”This episode is a reminder that no accomplishment, trophy, or platform can satisfy the human heart the way Christ can.In This Episode:Growing up in a championship cultureStarting a high school bass fishing teamThe pressure and identity tied to sportsHow COVID became a turning point in his relationship with ChristThe Bible study that changed everythingLearning contentment apart from footballThe unlikely road from undrafted free agent to Super Bowl championFaith in the NFL and leading other believersWhy “Jesus is better” means more after achieving the ultimate dreamVerse of the Day:"But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ" - Philippians 3:7-8_____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.