Play In Faith

What if joy wasn’t just a feeling… but your competitive edge? In this episode of the Play in Faith podcast, Coach Chris sits down with Indiana University volleyball commit Ellie Hepler—a standout athlete whose energy, positivity, and perspective make her truly different. From long car rides and years of commitment to earning a spot at…

What if the key to winning… is letting go? In this episode of the Play in Faith podcast, Coach Chris sits down with Indiana Wesleyan head volleyball coach Candace Moats, a 3-time national champion, to unpack the deeper story behind sustained success. Because this isn’t just about championships. It’s about what happened before them. After…

What does it look like to coach, parent, and lead with purpose? In this episode of the Play in Faith podcast, Coach Chris sits down with state championship-winning coach Brodie Garber to explore the intersection of coaching and parenting—and how to get both right. After leading Fairfield to a state title alongside his daughter, Coach…

Playing with purpose changes everything. In this episode of the Play in Faith podcast, Coach Chris sits down with Trine University softball player and national champion Tyra Marcum to talk about what it really takes to succeed—without losing your love for the game. From her journey through multi-sport athletics to competing at the collegiate level,…

In this episode of the Play in Faith podcast, Coach Chris sits down with Bremen High School Athletic Director Justin Grubbs to unpack what’s really happening behind the scenes in youth sports—and what it actually takes for athletes to play at the next level. From historic success across Bremen athletics to a culture rooted in…

Roger Grossman — Indiana Broadcasting Hall of Famer and longtime voice of the Warsaw Tigers — joins the Play in Faith podcast for a powerful conversation on what sports are really teaching our kids. From calling games for over 30 years to witnessing unforgettable moments on and off the court, Roger shares insights on: •…

In this powerful episode of Play in Faith, host Chris Scheeren sits down with Roger Younce — Director at Kinwell Academy and a longtime mentor within the Indiana Wesleyan University men’s basketball program — to talk about faith, leadership, and rebuilding youth sports culture from the ground up. Roger shares his work at Kinwell Academy, a Christ‑centered school providing hope and structure for students on the edge of dropping out or…

Presiding over The Crossroads League, one of the best conferences in the country, is a pretty big job. It requires a ton of vision and leadership – precisely the traits Larry brings to the table in abundance! Enjoy this awesome conversation and a lifetime of leadership and coaching insights from Commish DeSimplare. Crossroads League schools…

Join us for an insightful conversation on leadership and competition with the incredible head coach of South Bend St. Joseph’s Boy’s Volleyball. She has been instrumental in not just launching the program from scratch, but establishing culture and LEADING, both on and off the floor. Dr. Gaff wears many hats, Speech Language Pathologist with a…

Chandra has played, coached and now raised a D1 Volleyball player – enjoy the wisdom from someone who knows exactly what it takes to excel and thrive in volleyball! We talk about raising a D1 athlete, competing at the highest level, managing the recruiting process and a glimpse at how to navigate being MOM and…

From 5’1 Point Guard to College Starter: Lucy Wilkinson’s Inspiring Journey to Franciscan University I’m pumped to share this conversation with Lucy Wilkinson, a freshman point guard at Franciscan University who’s already starting and leading her team. What makes Lucy’s story so powerful is that she never planned to play college basketball. At 5’1, she…

You’re gonna love this conversation with Coach Eric Gaff from South Bend St. Joseph’s!! Fresh off cutting down the nets last season, he’s navigating something most coaches never face—building a completely new team identity while chasing another state championship. Eric gets REAL about leadership. He breaks down why being named captain means nothing if you’re…

Ever wonder what it takes to be an college athlete? Enjoy some awesome insight and perspective on college athletics, the power of faith in molding athletes, and some fantastic insight on youth sports culture! Jason Lewkowicz is the new AD at Bethel and they are doing some AMAZING things on and OFF the field of…

All time leading scorer in storied Warsaw Lady Tiger Basketball history, Indiana Junior All-Star (with more awards coming this year!), D1 Commit. It’s an impressive resume fir any athlete. But the COOLEST thing about Joslyn? Whenever her jaw-dropping resume starts to get rattled off, the conversation immediately veers towards her impact OFF the floor. Her…

Join us for an awesome conversation with a fantastic baseball player, and even better servant leader! Christian shares lessons from his journey, from recruitment revelations to how a season-ending injury became the BEST thing that ever happened to him. Christian is the co-host of the Victory podcast and a senior leader on a Montevallo baseball…

“I am Third” It sounds simple. But, to truly adopt that philosophy and bring it to a world-class basketball team that not only LIVES that mantra every practice, every game, every day – and also build the WINNINGEST PROGRAM IN THE NATION?? That’s special and worth paying attention to (and mimicing!) In addition to being…

Earning an opportunity to attend your dream university and run XC at a D1 College Level? That’s success. But inspiring the next generation of local runners to run in faith, and wear their faith on their bodies (literally)??!? That’s IMPACT. You won’t want to miss this awesome conversation with Wawasee standout Mia Hodgson as she…

Being a great athlete has a ton of rewards, but can also come with some pressure. Now, imagine you are playing at a stories high school basketball program with a long tradition of excellence AND being coached by your father (check out episode #5 for more on Coach Lenny Krebs!) Sounds daunting, right? For Kacilyn,…

What does it take to be GREAT?? Get up on a freezing Indiana morning, head over to a not-so-warm pool, and belt out 3+ MILES. Oh, and that’s a “light day.” The reward of excellence is amazing. But most people aren’t willing to pay the price of admission. Enjoy this upbeat, humorous, and in-depth look…

Enjoy this sit-down with Coach Davis as we talk about managing expectations, building a culture of leadership and stories from an amazing career that has spanned Warsaw High School, Grace College and a stint working with high D1 level and pro players in the Ivory Coast! It’s been an awesome journey of success in the…

From a childhood and soccer career in Southern California to a jungle in Belize to becoming the winningest coach in the history of Grace Women’s Soccer – it’s been a wild journey of faith!! You WON’T want to miss this inspiring, insightful and humorous conversation with a soccer coaching superstar! When Coach Voss first got…

She graduated as the leading high school scorer in the state of Indiana before heading to the University of Tennessee to play for the legendary Pat Summit. She went on to play five years in the WNBA and capped off one of the most legendary careers in Indiana girls basketball history. Curious HOW she got…

🏀 SPECIAL RE-RELEASE: Kyle Mangas Opens His 2025-26 Season with the Austin Spurs TONIGHT! We’re celebrating Kyle’s opening night by re-releasing one of our most inspiring conversations—a deep dive into humility, faith, and what it means to build a legacy that lasts beyond the final buzzer. — ABOUT KYLE MANGAS Kyle Mangas isn’t just a…

Triton football coach Steve Watkins shares his redemption story: from being kicked off the team his senior year to returning 25 years later as coach and school resource officer. A powerful conversation about second chances, vulnerability, leadership councils, and why the toughest kid is the one worth going after. Plus: the lunch table challenge that…

What does it take to build a championship culture? How does a standout basketball player from rural Ohio end up in Lakeland, Florida? What does Coach Epperson look for in a player and student-athlete (and, we even put him on the spot and ask him why he loves coaching Victoria!) What makes this episode a…

Coach Rose has led the UM baseball program with excellence for 16 years and counting! But the biggest wins? Many of them came off the field. He shares how being a Dad helped him reach his coaching potential, how God led him to Montevallo and some tips for raising youth athletes in a crazy youth…

Indiana Wesleyan Women's Basketball Coach Ethan Whaley on Culture Over Championships

Coach Stoner knows football. But he knows something so so much MORE IMPORTANT as well. True winners, community leaders; LIVES OF IMPACT - are forged not just on the field, but in how we live off their field as well. He empowers his athletes to be far more than football players - and the results are impressive. From leading athletes to Ivy League careers, to building students that

Carol is an inspiration to young female athletes everywhere! After a stellar multi-sport high school career that earned her an opportunity to compete at the highest level, playing basketball in the Big Ten at Purdue, Carol continued to make an impact in athletics! She coached at several colleges and is currently the Asst. Athletic Director…

You are NOT going to want to miss this (first of hopefully many!) conversation with High School Basketball Coaching LEGEND, Lenny Krebs! Fresh of his state-finals appearance with the Lady Tigers, Coach Krebs shares some invaluable ideas on building team culture and accountability with a focus on winning – but not just on the mere…

Jim Brown is a dangerous gentleman, in the greatest sense of the word! A lifelong sports fan, athlete, and coach, he has an incredible ability to use the power of sports to deepen faith and find inspiration. He’s brought the gospel to some of the most dangerous places in the world, and isn’t stopping anytime…

Thirty minutes with Coach Salazar, and you’ll be ready to run through a brick wall – or at least give it all on the mat! Join us for an inspiring conversation with a national-caliber college wrestler who has dedicated his life to molding the next generation of champions, on and OFF the mat! You might…

Our interview with Chad is MUST LISTEN for any coach or parent looking to get the most out of the youth sports experience! Chad’s excellence in his role in unparalleled; from the multitude of National Championships the Grace Lancers have stacked during his tenure, to the many awards he has received, including recently being named…

From rural Indiana, to Indiana Wesleyan to a contract with the San Antonio Spurs (and a brief stop in Lithuania in between). Kyle is a walking Disney movie – an inspirational story of hard work, faith, and determination. And despite his incredible athletic achievements, his basketball pales in comparison to WHO he is as a…