Sports, Surrender, and the Slow Work of God: A Conversation with Pastor Kevin Colclasure

What do sports, mowing the lawn, and forgiveness have to do with living a life for Christ? In this deeply personal and powerful conversation, Susan sits down with her longtime pastor, Kevin Colclasure, to talk about his journey from small-town athlete to faithful minister of the gospel. With stories of heartache, healing, and hope, Kevin reminds us that God can use every part of our lives—our passions, our pain, and even our personality—to draw others closer to Him.You’ll hear:How Kevin’s competitive nature became a vehicle for ministryHis story of reconciling with his father after years of estrangementWhy forgiveness is often a long, layered journeyHow his wife’s cancer diagnosis reshaped his priorities and deepened his faithThe verse that carried him through the hardest seasonsWhy he believes there’s nothing God can’t redeem or use for His gloryWhether you’re a coach, a parent, a prayer warrior, or someone in the messy middle of waiting, this episode will encourage you to stay the course and trust that God is working in ways you can’t yet see.🕊️ Bonus: Kevin shares the gospel message clearly and beautifully for anyone who’s wondering what this good news is all about.Kevin Colclasure is the lead minister at Scott Avenue Christian Church in Newton, Illinois, where he’s served since 2014. A graduate of St. Louis Christian College with a degree in Christian Education and a minor in Youth Ministry, Kevin has been in ministry for over three decades. He and his wife Leah have been married for nearly 38 years and have two married children and four beloved grandchildren. A small-town Illinois native, Kevin loves sports, the outdoors, and a good peanut butter and jelly sandwich. His life verse is Philippians 3:14: “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”Upward Bound Basketball Camp: https://registration.upward.org/UPW87984Meet SusanHi! Thank you for being here! I'm a farmwife, Mom and Grammie to 7 sweeties, and a Christian Life Coach. I love Jesus, and want the world to know HIM. My life's mission is to help other women walk in wellness - body, mind, and spirit. Let's Connect!Free Clean Heart Club Facebook Group Clean Heart Club CourseClean Heart Club Thought Guide⁠1:1 Christian Life Coaching⁠⁠ InstagramFacebook YouTube