FCA Beyond the Game

FCA Beyond the Game takes you inside the stories of coaches, athletes, and leaders who live out their faith in every game, match, and moment. Hosted by Mike Leazer, Atlanta FCA Director, each episode dives into authentic conversations about leadership, identity, and what it means to follow Jesus beyond the scoreboard.From locker rooms to life lessons, discover how faith transforms competition and inspires purpose in and out of the game.

FCA Beyond the Game is a religion podcast hosted by Atlanta FCA, with 8 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Atlanta FCA hosts FCA Beyond the Game, a religion show with 8 episodes published.

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  Beyond the Game Episode 8 | The Truth About Youth Sports Today | Pure Athlete

  Jul 28, 202644 min

  Youth sports have changed, but is it for the better? In this episode of Beyond the Game , Mike Leazer sits down with Britt Lee and Brad Williams from Pure Athlete to discuss the current state of youth sports and how families, coaches, and athletes can navigate an increasingly competitive culture. From early specialization and pressure to perform to the influence of travel ball and social media, this conversation explores what it looks like to keep sports in the right perspective while developing character, resilience, and faith. Whether you're a parent, coach, or athlete, this episode offers practical encouragement for building a healthier youth sports culture, one that values people over performance. In this episode: The biggest challenges facing youth sports today How parents can support without adding pressure Why character matters more than championships Creating healthier team cultures Keeping faith and purpose at the center of competition If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with a coach, parent, or athlete who wants to make a positive impact on the next generation. Follow FCA Atlanta Instagram: @atlantafca YouTube: @atlanta_fca Facebook: Atlanta FCA Website: https://atlantafca.org #BeyondTheGame #YouthSports #FCA #PureAthlete #SportsParenting #YouthSportsCulture #Coaching #FaithAndSports #ChristianCoach #MikeLeazer

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  Beyond the Game Episode 6 | David Pollack on Success, Pressure & What Really Matters

  May 19, 202640 minS1

  <p>Former college football star and ESPN analyst David Pollack joins host Niki Noto Palmer on this episode of FCA Atlanta: Beyond the Game for a conversation that goes deeper than football.</p><p>David shares about life beyond the field, the role faith has played through different seasons, and why identity matters when success, sports, and expectations constantly compete for our attention. Together, David and Niki discuss lessons learned through challenges, leadership, family, and what it looks like to live with purpose beyond achievements.</p><p>No matter your season of life, this conversation is a reminder that who...

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  Beyond the Game Episode 5 | MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz on Faith, Pressure & Purpose

  Mar 26, 202639 minS1

  <p>In Episode 5 of Beyond the Game, we sit down with MLB Hall of Famer and broadcaster John Smoltz to talk about life beyond baseball.</p><p>From competing at the highest level to navigating identity, pressure, and purpose, John shares how his faith has shaped every season of his life, on and off the field. He opens up about the challenges athletes face, the importance of staying grounded, and what it really means to find your worth beyond performance.</p><p>Whether you're an athlete, coach, or fan, this conversation will challenge and encourage you to live with purpose...

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  Beyond the Game Episode 4 | Braves Broadcaster & Voice of Madden NFL Brandon Gaudin on Calling the Final Four, Dream Jobs & Purpose

  Feb 26, 202650 minS1

  <p>What does it look like to turn a childhood dream into a calling?</p><p>In Episode 3 of Beyond the Game, we sit down with Atlanta Braves Lead TV Play-by-Play Announcer and the voice of EA Sports’ Madden NFL, Brandon Gaudin, to talk about the journey from a small college in Indianapolis to some of the biggest stages in sports.</p><p>Brandon shares:<br>⚾ The surreal moment of calling his alma mater, Butler, to the Final Four<br>🎙️ What it’s like behind the mic for the Atlanta Braves<br>🎮 Becoming the voice of the Madden NFL franchise<br>🙌 The respo...

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  Beyond the Game Episode 3 | Georgia Tech D1 Athletes on Faith, Injury, Anxiety & Identity

  Jan 29, 202657 minS1

  <p>What’s it really like to be a Division I athlete at one of the nation’s most demanding academic schools?In this episode of FCA Beyond the Game, we sit down with two Georgia Tech seniors, Isabella and Liv, to talk about pressure, identity, injury, and how their faith in Jesus transformed the way they compete and live.Isabella shares how she didn’t grow up in a Christian home, searched for fulfillment in new age spirituality, and encountered Christ through FCA — even asking to be baptized at Encounter. Now pursuing a Master’s in Biomedical Engineering, she opens up a...

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