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Developing Winners

Former collegiate athletes from the sports ministry, Run To Win share and encourage current athletes how they pursued excellence in athletics and life. Hear a pre-game chapel message from Mike Rohrbach, UW linebacker from the 78’ Rose Bowl Champion team about how his faith and athletics intersect.

  1. 66

    Breaking Through

    Listen as Mike shares an acrostic inspired by Matthew 19:26, using the word BREAK.

  2. 65

    The 23rd Psalm

    Listen as Mike reads Psalm 23 and reflects on its timeless truth, sharing how God’s comfort, guidance, and faithfulness speak into our lives today.

  3. 64

    Living Above the Ordinary

    What does it look like to live above the ordinary? Listen as Mike invites us to rethink daily life and discover how seeking Jesus transforms the way we live each day.

  4. 63

    You Can Count on Me!

    Listen as Mike shares an acrostic of the word ‘Count’ based on a theme from Hebrews 13:5!

  5. 62

    One Solitary Life

    Listen as Mike shares a Christmas reflection on Jesus’ life on earth and how His story continues to shape our lives today.

  6. 61

    The 5 Wonders of Christmas

    Listen as Mike welcomes the Christmas season and explores the five wonders of Christmas, encouraging us to pause, reflect, and stand in awe of God’s work.

  7. 60

    Start Fast

    Listen as Mike unpacks Joshua 4:13 and encourages us to run the race God has set before us with boldness, intention, and faith-filled momentum.    

  8. 59

    Iron Sharpens Iron

    Listen as Mike unpacks Proverbs 27:17, exploring how meaningful relationships challenge, strengthen, and refine us just as iron sharpens iron.

  9. 58

    Pressing On Towards the Goal

    Listen as Mike takes a deeper look at Philippians 3:13-14 about Paul's call to press on towards the goal.

  10. 57

    Elevate

    Listen as Mike shares an acrostic on how to ELEVATE your game in sports and faith!

  11. 56

    Respond

    Listen as Mike shares six quick thoughts on how to respond to adversity in sports and in life.

  12. 55

    Relentless Pursuit

    Listen as Mike unpacks an acrostic of PURSUIT and explores Hebrews 12:1–3 to discover what Scripture says about pursuing God.

  13. 54

    It’s on Me

    Listen as Mike shares the story of Nehemiah rebuilding the wall and how it can inspire your journey as a player, coach, or athlete seeking to grow in faith and purpose.

  14. 53

    Unite

    Listen as Mike shares what it means to be united as a team, on and off the field, while walking through an acrostic of the word UNITE to show how each letter points to true unity.

  15. 52

    Get in the Game

    Listen as Mike shares how to get out of the stands and get in the game —both on and off the field.

  16. 51

    Power Up

    Join Mike as he breaks down the acrostic for "Power Up" and unpacks how to stay prayed up and powerful both on and off the field.

  17. 50

    Leaders Are Set Apart

    Listen as Caitlyn shares how to become the best leader in your unique situation through four powerful key points.

  18. 49

    Moving Forward

    Listen as Mike shares 6 ways to keep moving forward — all inspired by the life and words of the apostle Paul. 

  19. 48

    Staying on Track

    Listen as Mike shares powerful ways to stay focused and grow as a servant leader — on and off the field.

  20. 47

    Built for This

    Listen as Mike unpacks how YOU were built for this life—through the power of Jesus.

  21. 46

    Holy Week

    Listen as Mike shares the significance of Holy Week leading up to Easter Sunday!

  22. 45

    Commitment to Excellence

    Listen as Mike shares six ways you can be committed to excellence both on and off the field.

  23. 44

    It Depends Whose Hands It's In

    Listen as Mike shares a thought-provoking poem on perspective and the difference it makes when we recognize who is truly in control.

  24. 43

    Legacy Teams

    Listen as Mike shares the Legacy teams he's been a part of and the 8 key principles that define them.

  25. 42

    March Gladness 2.0

    Last year, Mike kicked off March Gladness, and this year, we’re bringing it back—bigger and better—with March Gladness 2.0! Tune in for more fun, inspiration, and joy as we continue the tradition!

  26. 41

    Valuable Lessons Learned From Coaches

    Listen as Mike shares seven valuable lessons that have stuck with him over the years, learned from the many coaches who have shaped his life.

  27. 40

    Just Begin

    Listen as Mike shares a powerful true story from World War II, illustrating how the Lord can use even the smallest act to create a lasting impact. Discover how faith and courage can shape history—and how you can take that first step to 'Just Begin' both on and off the field.

  28. 39

    Vision for a Great Future

    Listen as Mike shares how to live purposefully with a vision for the future!

  29. 38

    Endurance

    Join Mike as he breaks down an acrostic for 'Endurance' and shares how we can apply it on and off the field!

  30. 37

    Bricks

    Listen as Mike shares a story about 'bricks' and how that story can relate to our walk on and off the field.

  31. 36

    Super Bowl Sunday

    Listen as Mike shares a powerful pre-game devotional leading up to this week’s big game — Super Bowl 59! 

  32. 35

    Swing for Your Dreams

    Listen as Caitlyn shares an inspiring acrostic for "SWING," encouraging you to chase your dreams with confidence, perseverance, and faith.

  33. 34

    Godly Friendships

    Listen as Mike shares what true friendship looks like both on and off the field — a friendship deeply rooted in Christ.

  34. 33

    The Value of One

    Listen as Mike shares about our value in Christ and how we can make a lasting impact both on and off the field.

  35. 32

    God's NIL Deal

    Listen as Mike unpacks God’s NIL Deal —“Name, Image, and Likeness”—and what it means for us on and off the field.

  36. 31

    Fresh New Beginnings

    Join us for a special New Year episode as we celebrate the promise of a new year and explore how we can prepare our hearts for what lies ahead.

  37. 30

    A Birthday Celebration!

    Join us for our final Advent episode as we celebrate the greatest birthday of all time and reflect on the joy of being invited to Jesus' birthday celebration.

  38. 29

    Christmas in 9 Words

    Join us for week 3 of our Advent series as Mike explores Christmas in 9 Words: "In the fullness of time, God sent His Son" (Galatians 4:4).

  39. 28

    The Gift of Christmas

    Join us for week two of our Advent series as Mike shares the true meaning of Christmas and the ultimate gift it brings.

  40. 27

    A Christmas Celebration

    As we enter the Christmas season, Mike shares the four ingredients to include in our Christmas celebration. 

  41. 26

    A Future and a Hope

    Listen as Mike shares five different 'keys' to finding hope on and off the field!

  42. 25

    Characteristics of a Champion

    Listen as Mike shares the different characteristics that go into making a champion through Biblical examples and verses. 

  43. 24

    Rise to the Occasion

    Listen as Mike shares how God is looking for heroes to rise to the occasion on and off the field. 

  44. 23

    Finding Joy During Hard Seasons

    Hear as Caitlyn shares her basketball journey and how she learned to overcome hard seasons with joy.

  45. 22

    Individuals of Impact

    Listen as Mike shares an acrostic on the word "impact" as he discusses what it means to be an impactful individual on and off the field.

  46. 21

    Relentless Consistency

    Listen as Mike shares five different ways to have relentless consistency on and off the field. 

  47. 20

    Lock In

    Listen as Mike shares how to 'lock in' using the acronym WIN.

  48. 19

    Integrity

    Hear from Caitlyn as she shares how to have integrity on and off the field.

  49. 18

    Doing Your Role

    Mike shares that for a team to be successful, it takes each person to be accountable and own up to their responsibilities. Learn how to do your role on and off the field!

  50. 17

    Building on Success

    Our final episode of Season 1 concludes with Mike sharing how to build upon success in sports and life!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Former collegiate athletes from the sports ministry, Run To Win share and encourage current athletes how they pursued excellence in athletics and life. Hear a pre-game chapel message from Mike Rohrbach, UW linebacker from the 78’ Rose Bowl Champion team about how his faith and athletics intersect.

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Run To Win Outreach

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Former collegiate athletes from the sports ministry, Run To Win share and encourage current athletes how they pursued excellence in athletics and life. Hear a pre-game chapel message from Mike Rohrbach, UW linebacker from the 78’ Rose Bowl Champion team about how his faith and athletics intersect.

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