The Chaos of NIL & Search for Identity with Aaron Fears

This week, the podcast gets a major upgrade as we sit down with the one and only Aaron Fears! We first met Aaron in college through his work with Athletes in Action, where he’s been on staff for over a decade. In this episode, we dive into the impact of NIL—how it’s changed the landscape of college sports, the pressure it adds, and the questions it raises. We also get into deeper conversations around identity, idolizing performance, and what it means to know Jesus beyond just head knowledge. Aaron shares incredible wisdom on moving from information to transformation, the beauty of being known by God, and why your worth isn’t found in what you do on the field or the pool.