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EPISODE · Apr 28, 2025 · 44 MIN

There’s Still Hope For You | Former Pro Baseball Player José Rijo-Berger

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🚨 Born into the streets and surrounded by gangs, José faced life-or-death moments—including being shot at—before turning his life around. Drafted by both the Dodgers (1995) and Mets (1997), his professional baseball journey was just the beginning.Today, José leads Ministry in the Dirt, a faith-driven sports ministry dedicated to mentoring and training the next generation of athletes. He’s also the author of Creating Winning Relationships Through Sports. In Jose's experience he has impacted over 10,000 youth athletes and has seen over 80 athletes drafted through his training programs.🎧 In This Episode We Cover:- How José escaped a life of violence through second chances and strong mentors- His life-changing decision to follow Christ- The power of forgiveness, redemption, and purpose- What it means to be a faith-driven athlete and leader- Encouragement for those struggling with identity, purpose, or starting overWhether you’re an athlete, coach, or simply someone searching for hope—you’ll want to hear this one.👉 Subscribe for more stories of athletes finding their identity in Christ and using sports to change lives:#joserijoberger #mlbdraft #christianathlete #faithandsports #identitysportspodcast

🚨 Born into the streets and surrounded by gangs, José faced life-or-death moments—including being shot at—before turning his life around. Drafted by both the Dodgers (1995) and Mets (1997), his professional baseball journey was just the beginning.Today, José leads Ministry in the Dirt, a faith-driven sports ministry dedicated to mentoring and training the next generation of athletes. He’s also the author of Creating Winning Relationships Through Sports. In Jose's experience he has impacted over 10,000 youth athletes and has seen over 80 athletes drafted through his training programs.🎧 In This Episode We Cover:- How José escaped a life of violence through second chances and strong mentors- His life-changing decision to follow Christ- The power of forgiveness, redemption, and purpose- What it means to be a faith-driven athlete and leader- Encouragement for those struggling with identity, purpose, or starting overWhether you’re an athlete, coach, or simply someone searching for hope—you’ll want to hear this one.👉 Subscribe for more stories of athletes finding their identity in Christ and using sports to change lives:#joserijoberger #mlbdraft #christianathlete #faithandsports #identitysportspodcast

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