Created to Be

In this episode of the Created to Be podcast, Bethany, Justin, and Darius sit down with Mississippi State Strength & Conditioning Coach Chase Brooks to hear his story and explore what it takes to prepare athletes for success—both in their sport and in life.Together, they discuss what separates elite competitors, why capacity grows through testing, how discipline builds confidence, and why faithfulness in today's assignment prepares us for tomorrow's opportunity. Along the way, they connect these lessons to parenting, leadership, and faith, reminding us that God often does His greatest work in the seasons no one else sees.Whether you're an athlete, coach, parent, student, or simply navigating a season of waiting, this conversation will encourage you to embrace the process and trust that God never wastes a season of preparation.Leave Us a Comment!Send us your comments! Either use the comment link above or email [email protected] the Created to Be podcast on Instagram: @createdtobepodcastFollow Hailstate FCA on Instagram: @hailstatefca_Follow Hailstate FCA on Facebook: FCA at Mississippi StateCheck our website for newsletters, updates, and events: www.msufca.orgDonate to Hailstate FCA

In this episode of the Created to Be podcast, hosts Bethany, Justin, and Darius welcome a good friend of FCA, Brad Smith, to discuss the topic of adventure.After sharing some of Brad's incredible stories in a previous episode, the team wanted to dig deeper—not just into the adventures themselves, but into what it really means to live an adventurous life. Along the way, they make sure to fill in a few details that were left out the first time around and share plenty of laughs.From Brad's unforgettable mission trip mishap at the Canadian border to conversations about career changes, parenting, ministry, and stepping into the unknown, the group explores how curiosity, courage, and faith work together to shape who we become.Whether you're naturally adventurous or prefer to play it safe, you're in for a fun conversation filled with laughter, practical wisdom, and encouragement to embrace the adventure God has placed right in front of you.Leave Us a Comment!Send us your comments! Either use the comment link above or email [email protected] the Created to Be podcast on Instagram: @createdtobepodcastFollow Hailstate FCA on Instagram: @hailstatefca_Follow Hailstate FCA on Facebook: FCA at Mississippi StateCheck our website for newsletters, updates, and events: www.msufca.orgDonate to Hailstate FCA

In this episode of the Created to Be podcast, Bethany and Justin continue the topic of the offseason by exploring the hidden habits that shape who we become. They talk about why the things no one sees are eventually what everyone notices, and why success is built long before the spotlight ever arrives.The conversation also turns to one of the hardest challenges former athletes—and really all of us—face: learning to embrace a new season without comparing ourselves to who we used to be. Whether it's fitness, parenting, leadership, or your walk with God, discipline doesn't always look the same. Sometimes faithfulness is found in taking the next small step instead of trying to recreate your former peak.Along the way, they also have some fun breaking down the psychology behind World Cup penalty kicks, game theory, emotional control under pressure, and why the smallest daily habits often produce the biggest long-term impact.Podcast mentioned in today's episode: How to win a penalty shootout (with game theory)Leave Us a Comment!Send us your comments! Either use the comment link above or email [email protected] the Created to Be podcast on Instagram: @createdtobepodcastFollow Hailstate FCA on Instagram: @hailstatefca_Follow Hailstate FCA on Facebook: FCA at Mississippi StateCheck our website for newsletters, updates, and events: www.msufca.orgDonate to Hailstate FCA

In this episode of the Created to Be podcast, Bethany, Justin, and Brandi catch up on summer adventures, the excitement surrounding the World Cup, and what they've observed from athletes during the offseason before diving into a conversation about why the work no one sees often matters the most.Drawing from their own experiences as athletes, coaches, and ministry leaders, they discuss what the offseason is really for—building endurance, refining skills, embracing discipline, and allowing God to shape us in the hidden seasons before public opportunities arrive. Whether you're an athlete, parent, coach, or simply walking through a season that feels quiet, this conversation is a reminder that preparation is never wasted and that today's unseen faithfulness often becomes tomorrow's greatest strength.Reflection Question: What are you doing today that your future self will thank you for?Books Mentioned in the Episode:Aisle 29: Where Heaven Met My HurryAnonymous: Jesus' Hidden Years...And YoursLeave Us a Comment!Send us your comments! Either use the comment link above or email [email protected] the Created to Be podcast on Instagram: @createdtobepodcastFollow Hailstate FCA on Instagram: @hailstatefca_Follow Hailstate FCA on Facebook: FCA at Mississippi StateCheck our website for newsletters, updates, and events: www.msufca.orgDonate to Hailstate FCA

In this episode of the Created to Be podcast, Bethany reflects on the powerful role encouragement and prayer play in shaping our lives before sharing an interview originally recorded by Jason Crowder with 2026 Mississippi State Baseball pitcher Chris Billingsley Jr. Chris opens up about his journey from junior college baseball to the SEC, how coaches and mentors helped build his confidence, and why prayer has become a central part of both his faith and his performance. He shares how spending time in God's Word transformed his perspective, how prayer sustains him through the ups and downs of baseball, and why he strives to be a light for Christ wherever he goes.This conversation is a reminder that becoming who we're created to be is rarely a solo journey. God often uses faithful people, encouraging words, and persistent prayers to shape our lives in ways we may never fully see.Reflection Question: Who believed in you when you needed it most? And who might God be calling you to encourage, pray for, and believe in today?Book Mentioned: The Joy Switch by Chris CourseyWFCA Audio File: Interview with Chris Billingsley Jr.Leave Us a Comment!Leave Us a Comment!Send us your comments! Either use the comment link above or email [email protected] the Created to Be podcast on Instagram: @createdtobepodcastFollow Hailstate FCA on Instagram: @hailstatefca_Follow Hailstate FCA on Facebook: FCA at Mississippi StateCheck our website for newsletters, updates, and events: www.msufca.orgDonate to Hailstate FCA

In this special summer mini-series episode of Created to Be podcast, Bethany introduces an interview conducted by Jason Crowder of WFCA Radio with Mississippi State Baseball player Blake Bevis.Blake shares how a mission trip to the Dominican Republic became a turning point in his faith journey, opening his eyes to the joy, gratitude, and perspective that can be found through serving others. He reflects on the impact of FCA, the influence of strong Christian community, and how seeing people with very little yet abundant joy challenged the way he views life, baseball, and success.Before the interview, Bethany explores a powerful idea from The Joy Switch: service changes what we see. When we step into someone else's story, our priorities shift, our perspective changes, and joy often follows.This episode is a reminder that serving others doesn't just impact those being served—it transforms us, too.Reflection Question: Who do I need to give my attention and listening ears to today?Book Mentioned: The Joy Switch by Chris CourseyWFCA Audio File: Interview with Blake BevisLeave Us a Comment!Send us your comments! Either use the comment link above or email [email protected] the Created to Be podcast on Instagram: @createdtobepodcastFollow Hailstate FCA on Instagram: @hailstatefca_Follow Hailstate FCA on Facebook: FCA at Mississippi StateCheck our website for newsletters, updates, and events: www.msufca.orgDonate to Hailstate FCA

In this special summer mini-series episode of the Created to Be podcast, Bethany introduces an interview with Mississippi State Baseball pitcher Jack Bauer, conducted by Jason Crowder of WFCA radio for the FCA Radio Show.As one of the most highly regarded young pitchers in college baseball, Jack shares what it has been like to navigate expectations, accolades, pressure, and faith while pursuing excellence on and off the field. One statement in particular stands out: "I've just had to learn not to live up to anyone else's expectations."Following the interview, Bethany reflects on how easily our identity can become tied to performance, approval, and achievement. Drawing insights from The Joy Switch, she explores how joy begins to fade when we live in constant evaluation mode and how Jesus invites us to find our worth in relationship with God rather than in the opinions of others.Whether you're an athlete, coach, parent, student, or leader, this episode offers an important reminder: your value is not determined by your performance. True joy is found in becoming who God created you to be.Reflection Question: What expectation am I carrying right now that God never asked me to carry?Book Mentioned: The Joy Switch by Chris CourseyWFCA Audio File: Interview with Jack BauerLeave Us a Comment!Send us your comments! Either use the comment link above or email [email protected] the Created to Be podcast on Instagram: @createdtobepodcastFollow Hailstate FCA on Instagram: @hailstatefca_Follow Hailstate FCA on Facebook: FCA at Mississippi StateCheck our website for newsletters, updates, and events: www.msufca.orgDonate to Hailstate FCA

In this episode of the Created to Be podcast, Bethany, Justin, and Darius take a lighthearted detour into the unexpected adventures that make life memorable. Sparked by listener comments from Brad Smith, the conversation winds through sports trivia, spontaneous road trips, mission trip stories, mountain summits, international travel mishaps, and the moments that leave you laughing long after they're over.Along the way, the hosts share stories of pushing past their limits, getting themselves into situations they never planned for, and discovering that some of life's best memories happen when you're willing to say "why not?" Whether it's a last-minute trip, a surprise opportunity, or an unexpected challenge, this episode celebrates the joy of embracing adventure, finding humor in the chaos, and making the most of the moments you never saw coming.If you've ever laughed at a travel disaster, taken a spontaneous detour, or found yourself with a story that gets better every time you tell it, this episode is for you.Leave Us a Comment!Send us your comments! Either use the comment link above or email [email protected] the Created to Be podcast on Instagram: @createdtobepodcastFollow Hailstate FCA on Instagram: @hailstatefca_Follow Hailstate FCA on Facebook: FCA at Mississippi StateCheck our website for newsletters, updates, and events: www.msufca.orgDonate to Hailstate FCA

In this episode of the Created to Be podcast, Bethany, Justin, Darius, and Mary Ashley dive into the “stretch time” with a conversation about the best and worst marriage advice they’ve heard over the years. From “never go to bed angry” and “happy wife, happy life” to learning how to communicate for understanding instead of just reacting, the group shares honest stories, hard-earned lessons, and a lot of laughter along the way.The conversation explores what it really looks like to grow together in marriage, how to discern what advice to take (and what to leave behind), and why knowing God’s voice matters more than following every opinion around you. Whether you’re single, dating, engaged, newly married, or years into marriage, this episode offers practical wisdom about relationships, maturity, communication, and becoming who God created you to be.Leave Us a Comment!Send us your comments! Either use the comment link above or email [email protected] the Created to Be podcast on Instagram: @createdtobepodcastFollow Hailstate FCA on Instagram: @hailstatefca_Follow Hailstate FCA on Facebook: FCA at Mississippi StateCheck our website for newsletters, updates, and events: www.msufca.orgDonate to Hailstate FCA

In this episode of the Created to Be podcast, Justin, Bethany, and Darius sit down with MSU FCA intern Mary Ashley Culpepper to hear her FCA story and talk about her upcoming wedding in July.The crew shares engagement stories filled with awkward moments, close calls, stress, surprises, and a lot of laughter — including Disney proposal backup plans, baseball field proposals, fake appreciation dinners, and accidentally walking away while someone is still on one knee.The conversation was so good that it went longer than usual, so this episode ends after the engagement stories and picks back up next week in part two with good and bad marriage advice.Leave Us a Comment!Send us your comments! Either use the comment link above or email [email protected] the Created to Be podcast on Instagram: @createdtobepodcastFollow Hailstate FCA on Instagram: @hailstatefca_Follow Hailstate FCA on Facebook: FCA at Mississippi StateCheck our website for newsletters, updates, and events: www.msufca.orgDonate to Hailstate FCA

In this episode of the Created to Be podcast, the crew takes a more story-driven approach as they reflect on meaningful moments from FCA this semester, the impact of relationships in spiritual growth, and the hilarious — and sometimes chaotic — realities of vacations.From Open Mic testimonies that revealed just how much students have grown this year, to conversations about how transformation is often “caught” through community instead of simply taught through information, this episode explores how formation happens in everyday moments we don’t always recognize while we’re living them.The team also shares unforgettable vacation stories involving international travel mishaps, language barriers, shark cage excursions in South Africa, travel stress, parenting on vacation, ATV wipeouts, drone accidents, and the unpredictability that always seems to come with trips away from home. Through all the laughter and storytelling, the episode highlights how travel often exposes our assumptions, stretches our patience, and creates memories that stay with us for years.This episode is full of humor, honesty, meaningful reflection, and reminders that growth often happens through connection, consistency, humility, and simply showing up.Leave Us a Comment!Send us your comments! Either use the comment link above or email [email protected] the Created to Be podcast on Instagram: @createdtobepodcastFollow Hailstate FCA on Instagram: @hailstatefca_Follow Hailstate FCA on Facebook: FCA at Mississippi StateCheck our website for newsletters, updates, and events: www.msufca.orgDonate to Hailstate FCA

In this episode of Created To Be Podcast, former MSU All-American softball player Madisyn Farmer joins Bethany, Justin, and Brandi for an honest conversation about the transitions we all face in life.Madi shares her deeply personal journey of stepping away from college athletics and the unexpected grief that came with it. From discovering she played her final season on a broken foot to navigating the loss of structure, community, and identity, she opens up about the often-unspoken realities of life after sports.Brandi reflects on leaving a 17-year community and what it looks like to trust God when the next step isn’t clear. Justin and Bethany unpack how seasons of change reveal what’s beneath the surface—performance-driven mindsets, fear of others’ opinions, and the challenge of redefining purpose.At the center of it all is a powerful truth: God remains the same—even when everything else changes.Whether you’re an athlete, a recent graduate, or simply walking through a season of transition, this episode offers a raw and hope-filled perspective on healing, growth, and learning to move forward when life doesn’t look like you expected.Leave Us a Comment!Send us your comments! Either use the comment link above or email [email protected] the Created to Be podcast on Instagram: @createdtobepodcastFollow Hailstate FCA on Instagram: @hailstatefca_Follow Hailstate FCA on Facebook: FCA at Mississippi StateCheck our website for newsletters, updates, and events: www.msufca.orgDonate to Hailstate FCA

In this episode of the Created to Be Podcast, Bethany, Justin, Doc, and special guest Jeremiah Pierce explore a powerful connection between gardening and formation.What begins as a fun and light-hearted conversation about planting, growth, and tending to a garden quickly becomes a deeper reflection on how life itself is formed. Jeremiah shares how plants and children both reveal a humbling truth—we don’t give life, but we do get to steward, cultivate, and create environments where growth can flourish.The conversation also turns toward leadership, submission, and trust—what it means to grow when you’re under authority and when you’re in authority, and how both places shape who we are becoming.This episode is a reminder that we are not just moving toward outcomes—we are being formed in the process. Leave Us a Comment!Send us your comments! Either use the comment link above or email [email protected] the Created to Be podcast on Instagram: @createdtobepodcastFollow Hailstate FCA on Instagram: @hailstatefca_Follow Hailstate FCA on Facebook: FCA at Mississippi StateCheck our website for newsletters, updates, and events: www.msufca.orgDonate to Hailstate FCA

In this episode of the Created to Be podcast, Bethany, Justin, and Darius welcome special guest—MSU strength and conditioning assistant Jay Zbieszkowski—to talk about becoming secure.But before diving into the main topic, the conversation takes a fun detour into Arbor Day—trees, childhood memories, and plenty of laughs about planting trees (and occasionally forgetting where they ended up). What starts as lighthearted nostalgia quickly shifts into a deeper reflection on identity, pressure, and what it means to be truly secure.Together, they explore how security isn’t rooted in performance, approval, or circumstances, but in something steadier that doesn’t shift when life does. Through stories from sports, ministry, and everyday life, the conversation unpacks how real peace comes from knowing who you are—and who you belong to.It’s a mix of humor, honesty, and meaningful insight—moving from tree facts to truth that sticks.Leave Us a Comment!Send us your comments! Either use the comment link above or email [email protected] the Created to Be podcast on Instagram: @createdtobepodcastFollow Hailstate FCA on Instagram: @hailstatefca_Follow Hailstate FCA on Facebook: FCA at Mississippi StateCheck our website for newsletters, updates, and events: www.msufca.orgDonate to Hailstate FCA

In this episode of the Created to Be podcast, Bethany, Justin, and Darius are back together after a short break—Bethany’s recovery and a sound equipment upgrade included—and it feels good to be back.They kick things off with plenty of laughs, including Darius admitting he has no idea what pickleball is, before jumping into some of the biggest moments they missed during their time away—from the Olympics to March Madness—and even sharing a few fun facts about the winningest teams in the NCAA tournament through the year and Blue Bloods.The episode then shifts into a meaningful conversation about what it looks like to be rooted in Jesus and in community, sharing personal stories and practical examples that connect with athletes.Live Auction Link for 2026 Legacy LuncheonLeave Us a Comment!Send us your comments! Either use the comment link above or email [email protected] the Created to Be podcast on Instagram: @createdtobepodcastFollow Hailstate FCA on Instagram: @hailstatefca_Follow Hailstate FCA on Facebook: FCA at Mississippi StateCheck our website for newsletters, updates, and events: www.msufca.orgDonate to Hailstate FCA

In this episode of the Created to Be Podcast, we’re going to the vault—but with fresh perspective. Bethany reintroduces a powerful conversation on honesty and vulnerability, beginning with a current update from former Mississippi State soccer goalkeeper Maddy Anderson, now playing professionally in France.Maddy reflects on how vulnerability—with God and with others—has shaped her, deepened her relationships, and prepared her for life beyond college athletics. If you’ve ever felt the tension between wanting to be known and being afraid to open up, this conversation will encourage you to just dive in.Follow Maddy on Instagram: @maddy.anderson.1Leave Us a Comment!Send us your comments! Either use the comment link above or email [email protected] the Created to Be podcast on Instagram: @createdtobepodcastFollow Hailstate FCA on Instagram: @hailstatefca_Follow Hailstate FCA on Facebook: FCA at Mississippi StateCheck our website for newsletters, updates, and events: www.msufca.orgDonate to Hailstate FCA

In this episode of the Created to Be Podcast, Bethany and Brandi are joined by Mississippi State softball player Taylor Troutman for a powerful and honest conversation about becoming free—on the field and in life.From lighthearted moments about Mahjong and softball cheering culture to deeper reflections on fear, injury, identity, and trust, Taylor shares her story of walking through sickness, a torn ACL, and learning how to play—and live—without fear. Together, we explore how freedom in Christ isn’t the absence of struggle, but the courage to trust God in the middle of it.Leave Us a Comment!Send us your comments! Either use the comment link above or email [email protected] the Created to Be podcast on Instagram: @createdtobepodcastFollow Hailstate FCA on Instagram: @hailstatefca_Follow Hailstate FCA on Facebook: FCA at Mississippi StateCheck our website for newsletters, updates, and events: www.msufca.orgDonate to Hailstate FCA

In this episode of the Created to Be Podcast, the team explores the question: Who or what is shaping you? Through honest stories of failure, disappointment, people-pleasing, loss of platform, and unmet expectations, the conversation unpacks how the process of formation in the life of the believer reveals what’s already inside us. Rather than avoiding discomfort, they discuss how God uses it to bring awareness, refine posture, and form us into who He’s already shaped us to be. This episode invites athletes and leaders alike to stop striving, start noticing, and trust the God who is faithful to complete His work.Leave Us a Comment!Send us your comments! Either use the comment link above or email [email protected] the Created to Be podcast on Instagram: @createdtobepodcastFollow Hailstate FCA on Instagram: @hailstatefca_Follow Hailstate FCA on Facebook: FCA at Mississippi StateCheck our website for newsletters, updates, and events: www.msufca.orgDonate to Hailstate FCA

In this episode of the Created To Be Podcast, the gang is back kicking off a new semester of FCA by catching up and diving into the cultural conversation around “2026 is the new 2016.” As student-athletes and leaders navigate a fast, filtered, always-on world, Bethany, Justin, Darius, and Brandi, reflect on what life looked like before algorithms, constant connectivity, and performance-driven pressure.Through stories, laughter, and nostalgia, they talk about early social media, landlines, built-in boundaries, and why those limitations may have actually helped shape healthier relationships and deeper identity. From an FCA perspective, this conversation points us toward a bigger question: who are we becoming, and what is forming us?Leave Us a Comment!Send us your comments! Either use the comment link above or email [email protected] the Created to Be podcast on Instagram: @createdtobepodcastFollow Hailstate FCA on Instagram: @hailstatefca_Follow Hailstate FCA on Facebook: FCA at Mississippi StateCheck our website for newsletters, updates, and events: www.msufca.orgDonate to Hailstate FCA

In this episode of the Created To Be Podcast, Bethany and Justin sit down with Mississippi State radio voice Jason Crowder for a wide-ranging conversation about their friendship, stories, and sports broadcasting.The episode opens with Bethany, Justin, and Jason sharing how they met and how their stories have intertwined over the past 20+ years, then shifts into a timely discussion on postseason formats across college football, the NFL, March Madness, and college baseball.Jason shares his personal journey—from growing up in French Camp to covering Mississippi State athletics for more than 27 years. He reflects on early frustrations in radio, the mentors who shaped him, and the long, faithful road God used to develop his voice and calling.Leave Us a Comment!Send us your comments! Either use the comment link above or email [email protected] the Created to Be podcast on Instagram: @createdtobepodcastFollow Hailstate FCA on Instagram: @hailstatefca_Follow Hailstate FCA on Facebook: FCA at Mississippi StateCheck our website for newsletters, updates, and events: www.msufca.orgDonate to Hailstate FCA

In this episode of the Created To Be Podcast, Bethany takes time to reflect on the journey of the podcast, the stories shared so far, and what’s ahead as we step into 2026. Whether you’re brand new or have been listening all along, this episode serves as a reintroduction to the heart behind the podcast—sharing what God is doing through FCA at Mississippi State and creating meaningful conversation around faith, sports, and life as athletes and coaches.Bethany highlights key themes from the fall semester, including focus, relationships, learning to win, rivalries, traditions, and navigating major life decisions. She revisits memorable episodes and guests, explains recurring segments like The Stretch, and shares her hope for the podcast to grow into a more community-driven space with more voices and stories.The episode closes with a reflective encouragement drawn from the story of Joseph (Genesis 50:20) and Romans 8:28—offering perspective on how God can use even confusing or difficult seasons for good. As we look back on 2025 and ahead to 2026, Bethany invites listeners to step forward with renewed purpose, faith, and perspective.Leave Us a Comment!Send us your comments! Either use the comment link above or email [email protected] the Created to Be podcast on Instagram: @createdtobepodcastFollow Hailstate FCA on Instagram: @hailstatefca_Follow Hailstate FCA on Facebook: FCA at Mississippi StateCheck our website for newsletters, updates, and events: www.msufca.orgDonate to Hailstate FCA

In this episode of the Created to Be podcast, Bethany and Justin wrap up the year by leaning into one of sports fans' favorite formats—top 10 lists. From iconic ESPN countdowns to unforgettable sports moments, they talk about why highlights matter and how they shape the way fans remember a season.Then, the conversation shifts to what really made this year special: memorable MSU FCA moments. From spiritual growth and powerful testimonies to game nights, staff milestones, team connections, and the fulfillment of a long-held vision to serve every team on campus, this episode is a celebration of what God has been doing in and through FCA in Mississippi State Athletics.These moments aren’t ranked—but they are worth remembering. Join Bethany and Justin as they reflect, give thanks, and close out the year with gratitude and excitement for what’s ahead.Leave Us a Comment!Send us your comments! Either use the comment link above or email [email protected] the Created to Be podcast on Instagram: @createdtobepodcastFollow Hailstate FCA on Instagram: @hailstatefca_Follow Hailstate FCA on Facebook: FCA at Mississippi StateCheck our website for newsletters, updates, and events: www.msufca.orgDonate to Hailstate FCA

In this episode of the Created To Be podcast, Bethany and Brandi sit down with Mississippi State athletic trainer Taylor Pitts for a meaningful conversation about hometowns, career paths, and discerning life’s big decisions. Taylor reflects on growing up in inner-city Detroit, navigating different cultures, and finding her way into Division I SEC athletics—along with the courage it takes to take risks and pivot when life doesn’t unfold as planned.Throughout the episode, they explore faith, discernment, and the value of living with a learner’s mindset, making this an honest, thoughtful, and unexpectedly fun conversation for athletes, students, and anyone still figuring out where they belong.Leave Us a Comment!Send us your comments! Either use the comment link above or email [email protected] the Created to Be podcast on Instagram: @createdtobepodcastFollow Hailstate FCA on Instagram: @hailstatefca_Follow Hailstate FCA on Facebook: FCA at Mississippi StateCheck our website for newsletters, updates, and events: www.msufca.orgDonate to Hailstate FCA

In this episode of the Created to Be podcast, Bethany, Justin, Brandi, and Darius move from lighthearted holiday traditions to deeper conversations about character and identity. They talk about Santa Claus and family expectations, what it really looks like to respond well after a tough sports loss, and why handling defeat with maturity matters far beyond the scoreboard. The conversation closes with a thoughtful discussion on hometowns—what makes a place feel like home, why leaving can be complicated, and how community, identity, and belonging shape who we become. Leave Us a Comment!Send us your comments! Either use the comment link above or email [email protected] the Created to Be podcast on Instagram: @createdtobepodcastFollow Hailstate FCA on Instagram: @hailstatefca_Follow Hailstate FCA on Facebook: FCA at Mississippi StateCheck our website for newsletters, updates, and events: www.msufca.orgDonate to Hailstate FCA

In this episode of the Created to Be Podcast, we’re talking all things traditions—how they start, why they matter, and the funny ways they become “our thing.” We recap an encouraging open mic night, celebrate the ways God is moving through community, and share some end-of-semester highlights.MSU Track & Field athlete Anje Nel also jumps in with stories from growing up in South Africa, cultural surprises in the U.S., and her family’s Christmas traditions (including a few we may borrow!). It’s a fun, uplifting convo about faith, family, and finding rhythms that shape who we’re becoming.Leave Us a Comment!Send us your comments! Either use the comment link above or email [email protected] the Created to Be podcast on Instagram: @createdtobepodcastFollow Hailstate FCA on Instagram: @hailstatefca_Follow Hailstate FCA on Facebook: FCA at Mississippi StateCheck our website for newsletters, updates, and events: www.msufca.orgDonate to Hailstate FCA

In this episode of the Created to Be podcast, Justin, Bethany, and Darius dive into where rivalries come from and what truly defines them. From childhood memories to the storied histories of college football programs, they unpack every angle—including the messy and heated moments. As you listen, see if you can guess some of the rivalry highlights featured in this week’s conversation!Leave Us a Comment!Send us your comments! Either use the comment link above or email [email protected] the Created to Be podcast on Instagram: @createdtobepodcastFollow Hailstate FCA on Instagram: @hailstatefca_Follow Hailstate FCA on Facebook: FCA at Mississippi StateCheck our website for newsletters, updates, and events: www.msufca.orgDonate to Hailstate FCA

In this episode of the Created to Be podcast, Bethany and Justin fly duo and shift from relationships to the idea of finishing well and learning how to win. They start with some fun FCA updates then dive into some of the wildest finishes in sports they can remember. From there, the conversation turns to what a winner’s mentality actually looks like: playing to your standard, not just the scoreboard; treating losing as data, not discouragement; and learning to face failure instead of hiding from it. Justin shares stories from his own pitching career, including painful outings, pressure moments, and how good coaching and God’s work in his heart helped him grow.Leave Us a Comment!Send us your comments! Either use the comment link above or email [email protected] the Created to Be podcast on Instagram: @createdtobepodcastFollow Hailstate FCA on Instagram: @hailstatefca_Follow Hailstate FCA on Facebook: FCA at Mississippi StateCheck our website for newsletters, updates, and events: www.msufca.orgDonate to Hailstate FCA

In this episode of the Created to Be podcast, Justin shares his top 5 list of the most iconic coach sound bites that are memorable to him, then everyone chimes in about how leadership identity is shaped. The episode concludes with conversation about the differences in dating norms among the different generations.Leave Us a Comment!Send us your comments! Either use the comment link above or email [email protected] the Created to Be podcast on Instagram: @createdtobepodcastFollow Hailstate FCA on Instagram: @hailstatefca_Follow Hailstate FCA on Facebook: FCA at Mississippi StateCheck our website for newsletters, updates, and events: www.msufca.orgDonate to Hailstate FCA

In this episode of the Created to Be podcast, Bethany, Justin, Darius, and Brandi share where they’re seeing FCA grow at Mississippi State and the lives being impacted through it. The conversation takes a fun turn as they try to decode popular Gen Z emojis—nailing some and getting completely stumped by others. They wrap up with a thoughtful discussion on seasons of isolation, the value of singleness, and the importance of setting healthy boundaries in relationships. References in the episode: Brandi's reference of another podcast can be found here.Bethany's reference of a book about relational brain skills can be here.Leave Us a Comment!Send us your comments! Either use the comment link above or email [email protected] the Created to Be podcast on Instagram: @createdtobepodcastFollow Hailstate FCA on Instagram: @hailstatefca_Follow Hailstate FCA on Facebook: FCA at Mississippi StateCheck our website for newsletters, updates, and events: www.msufca.orgDonate to Hailstate FCA

In this episode of the Created to Be podcast, Bethany, Justin, Darius, and Brandi find out why Darius is called Doc, discuss if it's worth it to stay up and watch history when it comes to games that go into extra time, and how they have failed and succeeded in relationships and what they've learned along the way.Leave Us a Comment!Send us your comments! Either use the comment link above or email [email protected] the Created to Be podcast on Instagram: @createdtobepodcastFollow Hailstate FCA on Instagram: @hailstatefca_Follow Hailstate FCA on Facebook: FCA at Mississippi StateCheck our website for newsletters, updates, and events: www.msufca.orgDonate to Hailstate FCA

In this episode of the Created to Be podcast, Bethany, Justin, Darius, and Brandi kick off season three with a new show format featuring updates about FCA at Mississippi State, trends in FCA and college athletics, a new segment called "The Stretch," and conversation around the topic of focus and distractions.Leave Us a Comment!Send us your comments! Either use the comment link above or email [email protected] the Created to Be podcast on Instagram: @createdtobepodcastFollow Hailstate FCA on Instagram: @hailstatefca_Follow Hailstate FCA on Facebook: FCA at Mississippi StateCheck our website for newsletters, updates, and events: www.msufca.orgDonate to Hailstate FCA

In this episode of the Created to Be podcast, MSU soccer player Maddy Anderson joins host Bethany Pigott to discuss the podcast’s themes of vulnerability and connection. Maddy shares her journey at MSU and explains how these concepts have played a crucial role in her development as a student-athlete.Leave Us a Comment!Send us your comments! Either use the comment link above or email [email protected] the Created to Be podcast on Instagram: @createdtobepodcastFollow Hailstate FCA on Instagram: @hailstatefca_Follow Hailstate FCA on Facebook: FCA at Mississippi StateCheck our website for newsletters, updates, and events: www.msufca.orgDonate to Hailstate FCA

In this episode of the Created to Be podcast, MSU basketball players, Claudell Harris Jr. and Josh Hubbard, join show host Justin Pigott to discuss themes of vulnerability, authenticity, and manhood. They explore the question of whether men can show vulnerability while leading in their sport. Both Claudell and Josh believe that their strength and foundation come from being in Christ, which enables them to embrace vulnerability to lead authentically.Leave Us a Comment!Send us your comments! Either use the comment link above or email [email protected] the Created to Be podcast on Instagram: @createdtobepodcastFollow Hailstate FCA on Instagram: @hailstatefca_Follow Hailstate FCA on Facebook: FCA at Mississippi StateCheck our website for newsletters, updates, and events: www.msufca.orgDonate to Hailstate FCA

In this episode of the Created to Be podcast, MSU Volleyball player, Becca Walk,  joins show host Bethany Pigott to talk about the podcast themes from this season of vulnerability and belonging. Becca shares her journey as an athlete and how vulnerability and belonging have played a part in who she is today.Leave Us a Comment!Send us your comments! Either use the comment link above or email [email protected] the Created to Be podcast on Instagram: @createdtobepodcastFollow Hailstate FCA on Instagram: @hailstatefca_Follow Hailstate FCA on Facebook: FCA at Mississippi StateCheck our website for newsletters, updates, and events: www.msufca.orgDonate to Hailstate FCA

In this episode of the Created to Be podcast, Justin Pigott joins show host Bethany Pigott once more to delve deeper into the topics of previous episodes and explain the significance of discerning when shame attempts to disrupt our connection to Jesus. The hosts explain how empathy deals with shame and how listening prayer helps us determine the voice of the Father from the voice of shame, leading us into a deeper connection with the Father, Son, and Spirit. Book Mentioned in the Podcast:"Building Bounce: How to Grow Emotional Resilience"by Marcus Warner and Stefanie HinmanApp Mentioned in the Podcast:Hailstate MSU AppVideo Mentioned in the Podcast:Immanuel JournalingLeave Us a Comment!Send us your comments! Either use the comment link above or email [email protected] the Created to Be podcast on Instagram: @createdtobepodcastFollow Hailstate FCA on Instagram: @hailstatefca_Follow Hailstate FCA on Facebook: FCA at Mississippi StateCheck our website for newsletters, updates, and events: www.msufca.orgDonate to Hailstate FCA

In this episode of the Created to Be podcast, Bethany Pigott is joined again by her husband, Justin, to discuss how vulnerability plays a major role in becoming who God has created us to be as a people. Bethany and Justin discuss different ways God has designed his people to operate in vulnerability, the barriers to vulnerability, and how to discern who we give access to our hearts and stories. Book Mentioned in the Podcast:"Building Bounce: How to Grow Emotional Resilience"by Marcus Warner and Stefanie HinmanLeave Us a Comment!Send us your comments! Either use the comment link above or email [email protected] the Created to Be podcast on Instagram: @createdtobepodcastFollow Hailstate FCA on Instagram: @hailstatefca_Follow Hailstate FCA on Facebook: FCA at Mississippi StateCheck our website for newsletters, updates, and events: www.msufca.orgDonate to Hailstate FCA

In this episode of the Created to Be podcast, Bethany Pigott interviews Breasha Powe, a sophomore on the MSU women's basketball team. During the podcast, Breasha shares about her time in Scripture, how revelation from the Lord often takes time, and how she is currently enjoying spending time with God in nature. FOLLOW BREASHA:Instagram: breashapoweLeave Us a Comment!Send us your comments! Either use the comment link above or email [email protected] the Created to Be podcast on Instagram: @createdtobepodcastFollow Hailstate FCA on Instagram: @hailstatefca_Follow Hailstate FCA on Facebook: FCA at Mississippi StateCheck our website for newsletters, updates, and events: www.msufca.orgDonate to Hailstate FCA

In this episode of the Created to Be podcast, Bethany Pigott interviews Mississippi State baseball player, Aaron Downs. During the podcast, Aaron shares about his wild path from Iowa to MSU, when his faith became real to him, when he began to notice God answer his prayers in real-time, and how his walk with Jesus impacts those around him.Leave Us a Comment!Send us your comments! Either use the comment link above or email [email protected] the Created to Be podcast on Instagram: @createdtobepodcastFollow Hailstate FCA on Instagram: @hailstatefca_Follow Hailstate FCA on Facebook: FCA at Mississippi StateCheck our website for newsletters, updates, and events: www.msufca.orgDonate to Hailstate FCA

In this episode of the Created to Be podcast, Bethany Pigott interviews Helen Claire Edmonds, a Mississippi State athlete who competed in high jump but has recently changed to pole vault. During the podcast, Helen Claire shares about accepting Jesus and learning about him at a young age and how her relationship with him deepened through a formative experience at an FCA internship in Denver with athletes who were also friends of hers from Mississippi State. The deepening of her relationship with Jesus during that season prepared her to discern if she should stay at MSU to compete or pursue graduate school somewhere else to invest in her future career. However, God had a different plan by asking her to stay at MSU even if what played out wasn't what she expected.FOLLOW HELEN CLAIRE:Instagram: hcedmondsLeave Us a Comment!Send us your comments! Either use the comment link above or email [email protected] the Created to Be podcast on Instagram: @createdtobepodcastFollow Hailstate FCA on Instagram: @hailstatefca_Follow Hailstate FCA on Facebook: FCA at Mississippi StateCheck our website for newsletters, updates, and events: www.msufca.orgDonate to Hailstate FCA

In this episode of the Created to Be podcast, Bethany Pigott interviews Jeremiah Pierce, a former athlete who competed in shot put and discus at MSU. Jeremiah now serves his former team through FCA. During the podcast, Jeremiah talks about how he engages with God through Scripture, relating to God in ways that are personal and unique to him. FOLLOW JEREMIAH:Instagram: _jeremiahpierce_Leave Us a Comment!Send us your comments! Either use the comment link above or email [email protected] the Created to Be podcast on Instagram: @createdtobepodcastFollow Hailstate FCA on Instagram: @hailstatefca_Follow Hailstate FCA on Facebook: FCA at Mississippi StateCheck our website for newsletters, updates, and events: www.msufca.orgDonate to Hailstate FCA

In this episode of the Created to Be podcast, Justin and Bethany Pigott interview Jeremiah Pierce, a former athlete who competed in shot put and discus at MSU. Jeremiah now serves his former team through FCA. During the podcast, Jeremiah talks about his encounters with Jesus, from throwing a rock to reading the book of Daniel. He shares how he recognized God's activity in his life over the years and how he has responded to it.FOLLOW JEREMIAH:Instagram: _jeremiahpierce_Leave Us a Comment!Send us your comments! Either use the comment link above or email [email protected] the Created to Be podcast on Instagram: @createdtobepodcastFollow Hailstate FCA on Instagram: @hailstatefca_Follow Hailstate FCA on Facebook: FCA at Mississippi StateCheck our website for newsletters, updates, and events: www.msufca.orgDonate to Hailstate FCA