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Beyond The Ballfield

by Cathy B. Parker

Beyond the Ballfield podcast was created to encourage families who are involved in sports. With podcast host, Cathy Parker, sports mom and coach's wife, guests will be sharing testimonies that deal with the everyday challenges they have experienced on and off the ballfields.

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Episodes

  1. Coach Maurice Freeman | Beyond the Ballfield

    Through great tragedy, high school football coach Maurice Freeman discovered his “why”.

  2. Justen "Coach Jut" Smith | Beyond the Ballfield

    Suffering a life-threatening illness to winning 3 Gold Medals, Army Veteran Justen Smith "Coach Jut" shares the importance of pausing for conversations that will change your family.

  3. Bruce Pulver 2021 | Beyond the Ballfield

    ABOVE THE CHATTER OUR WORDS MATTER author Bruce Pulver joins us again as we start 2021 with empowering words that lead to positive actions.

  4. Susan Hope Part 4 | Beyond the Ballfield

    Uncovering what it means to be a Barrow Whaler, America’s most northern high school mascot, has been an ongoing journey for me. I first learned about the community of Barrow (Utqiagvik), Alaska by watching an ESPN segment explaining the challenges they faced when trying to start a high school...

  5. Susan Hope Part 3 | Beyond the Ballfield

    Not just a letter opener. Crafted using baleen from the bowhead whale, ivory from a walrus tusk, and fur from an arctic fox, this unique letter opening tool stands as a reminder of the resourcefulness and talent of our most Northern American neighbors. Susan Hope explains in more detail Alaska’s...

  6. Susan Hope Part 2 | Beyond the Ballfield

    In this episode, we continue our series with our friend Susan Hope, as she continues to share with us, the Inupiat Values.

  7. Susan Hope Part 1 | Beyond the Ballfield

    Imagine if the community in which you live agreed on a code of conduct that would define the values of its citizens. These values would be taught in schools, written on the walls of buildings, and celebrated throughout the community. It is my privilege in today's episode to introduce you to Susan...

  8. Kyle Parker | Beyond the Ballfield

    Lessons learned at the ballfield can have an impact on our lives. When we learn those lessons from our children, those lessons become unforgettable. My son Kyle shares how what he learned while playing sports transforms his everyday life.

  9. Carlos Cody | Beyond the Ballfield

    Carlos Cody, the author of PROVERBIAL SUCCESS, took full advantage of enjoying the journey even when the destination wasn’t what he had dreamed. A former college athlete with hopes of playing in the NFL, Carlos turned his focus to helping others achieve their dreams.

  10. Genie West | Beyond the Ballfield

    Genie West describes the boldness needed when seeing her son faced with a 65-year prison sentence due to the lawlessness of his drug addiction. Their story of true grit continues to turnaround college athletes across the Nation.

  11. Kendal Parker | Beyond the Ballfield

    Our hopes and dreams came to an abrupt end when our youngest son broke his leg during football practice just one week before his senior season. Through the most difficult of trials came direction and hope.

  12. Cara Parker | Beyond the Ballfield

    Leaving home for college can be very stressful for students and parents. In this episode, former college student-athlete and current college coach Cara Parker and mother Cathy relive the ups and downs that come with this transition. Hopefully, their experiences can help your family enjoy this...

  13. Brian Houston | Beyond the Ballfield

    His life was forever changed through the power of love and football. Now, Coach Brian Houston pays it forward by training young men on and off the field. As a former coach of the Barrow Whalers, Coach Houston’s team was highlighted by ESPN’s Outside the Lines and NFL Network’s FOOTBALL TOWN.

  14. Amanda Lawrence | Beyond the Ballfield

    I had the privilege to record an interview with Amanda Lawrence, mother of Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence, the day after Clemson’s loss to LSU in the National Championship game. I’ve debated about when to post this conversation and believe that now is a perfect time. Over the past weeks, our...

  15. Xavier Brewer | Beyond the Ballfield

    Xavier Brewer, former Clemson Football standout, now coach, shares the importance of mentoring others. Xavier’s gratitude towards those who have coached him on and off the field shows just how impactful a player/coach relationship can be.

  16. Dr. Clay Bolton | Beyond the Ballfield

    Dr. Clay Bolton has spent many years mentoring young people. Working with student-athletes who have hopes of futures in Sports Management, Dr. Bolton challenges his students to remember those coaches and mentors who helped them have a love for sports. His positive message of using sports to…

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  17. Tammy Eunice | Beyond the Ballfield

    With enthusiasm, Tammy Eunice shares the importance of taking advantage of each day and the opportunity we are given to impact others. Inspired by a poem that her son James wrote just 9 months before passing away at 17 years of age, The Clock Is Ticking will remind each of us the importance of...

  18. Bruce Pulver | Beyond the Ballfield

    Bruce Pulver author of ABOVE THE CHATTER, OUR WORDS MATTER is passionate about the power of our words and the indisputable impact they have on our lives and mindset. He shares personal stories of dealing with his own daughter, a student-athlete at the University of Georgia, who experienced the...

  19. Natalie Storment of Power Cross | Beyond the Ballfield

    Natalie Storment and her husband Jeff were busy building their own businesses when their hearts turned to the needs of the young boys coming home with their son TJ after school. They provided TJ’s friends with homework assistance, an afternoon snack and rides to sporting practices. The number of...

  20. CJ and Kelli Stewart of LEAD | Beyond the Ballfield

    Born at Grady Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, CJ Stewart beat the odds and escaped the effects of being a black man surrounded by poverty. His dream of becoming an MLB player with the Chicago Cubs became a reality in 1996. When challenged by one of his clients who asked him what he was doing to…

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  21. Pam Tebow | Beyond the Ballfield

    Pam Tebow, most known as the mother of Heisman Trophy-winning athlete Tim Tebow, shares many fun and practical examples of parenting through sports. This uplifting conversation deals with the realities that come with having children who are involved with playing sports. In this episode we discuss...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Beyond the Ballfield podcast was created to encourage families who are involved in sports. With podcast host, Cathy Parker, sports mom and coach's wife, guests will be sharing testimonies that deal with the everyday challenges they have experienced on and off the ballfields.

HOSTED BY

Cathy B. Parker

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How many episodes does Beyond The Ballfield have?

Beyond The Ballfield currently has 21 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Beyond The Ballfield about?

Beyond the Ballfield podcast was created to encourage families who are involved in sports. With podcast host, Cathy Parker, sports mom and coach's wife, guests will be sharing testimonies that deal with the everyday challenges they have experienced on and off the ballfields.

How often does Beyond The Ballfield release new episodes?

Beyond The Ballfield has 21 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts Beyond The Ballfield?

Beyond The Ballfield is created and hosted by Cathy B. Parker.
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