John Yaw - Malaysian Skeleton athlete did WHAT?! with his first skeleton medal? We chat about this, and so much more as to where God has and continues to show up in his life! Matthew 6:19-21

Matthew 6:19-21 19 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.KeywordsJonathan Yaw, skeleton, sports, faith, personal growth, Olympic aspirations, God, prayer, challenges, competitionSummaryIn this episode of the Prodigal Athlete Podcast, host Elisabeth interviews Jonathan Yaw, a skeleton athlete with a diverse sports background. They discuss Jonathan's journey in sports, his faith, and how he navigates challenges while pursuing his Olympic dreams. Jonathan shares personal stories of how God has shown up in his life, the importance of prayer, and the impact of faith on his athletic career. The conversation emphasizes the need for boldness in sharing faith and the significance of community support.TakeawaysJonathan Yaw competes in skeleton and has a diverse sports background.His favorite Bible verse is John 3:16, emphasizing faith and belief.Jonathan relates to the story of Samson, highlighting humility in athletics.He shares a touching story about giving his first medal to a young girl.Jonathan emphasizes the importance of God in his athletic journey.He has seen God open doors for sharing faith during challenging times.His goal is to qualify for the Olympics and give glory to God.Elisabeth and Jonathan discuss the balance of faith and hard work.They reflect on the importance of community and prayer support.Jonathan acknowledges the challenges of faith in competitive sports."We need those reminders.""I got my first ever medal in skeleton.""I come from a family of five boys."Chapters00:00Introduction to Jonathan Yaw02:59Journey in Sports and Personal Growth05:58Faith and Spiritual Insights08:56Facing Challenges and Opportunities11:53Goals and Aspirations for the Future14:58The Role of Faith in Competition18:07Community and Support in Sports21:08Closing Thoughts and Prayer