The Glory Beyond The Game

As Jill goes through a journey of ups and downs in her passion for throwing, she deepens her journey of faith along the way in college. God calls her to graduate early and Jill discerns if this is the right decision for her as it will impact her already heavy load of classes as a student-athlete. Hear about Jill persevering through her time at UCLA leading up to her transfer to attend Notre Dame in the fall for grad school.

From Orange Coast College, to University of Houston, and now finishing his college career at The University of Southern California, Michael is now playing in honor of Coach Alto from OCC who passed away in the helicopter crash with Kobe. Hear more about all the adversity Michael has overcome to get to where he is now in this inspiring episode of faith, vulnerability, and a whirlwind of emotions.

Introducing Megan Kraft ✌🏻USC senior beach volleyball player, three-time NCAA Champ, and international pro athlete representing the United States! She shares her story on mastering the mental game, the power of focusing on only what you can control, and playing for more than just yourself. A true team player who practices gratitude daily for the life God has blessed her with.

Introducing Sam Fine! A freshman in the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance! This episode will talk about the utmost dedication and work ethic Sam has embraced to achieve his future goals in dance, academics, and his mindset in approaching life.

Elias Gerald is a student-athlete from the University of Southern California on the track and field team, specializing in high jump. As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he shares how he navigated his faith coming from Utah to Los Angeles, where the community size was a lot smaller than at home. In finding his passions throughout life, he sees the importance of exploring for one's true self.

Episode 2 with Chioma Okonkwo featuring the inspiring story of family sacrifice, trusting in God's timing, and persevering through challenging times. Chioma takes us through her childhood and the uncertainty in sacrifices her family would endure. As now a USC track and field graduate student, Chioma gives glory to God in all things through her Christian faith.

In episode 1, Jenna Gallaway talks with Jacqui Duarte about life beyond sports. They dive deep into the roots of their Catholic faith and how it plays a role in all they do. Listen to hear the introduction of these two USC student-athletes!