What happens when life doesn't go according to plan? Where do you find your identity when your career falls apart? And is accepting Jesus as Savior the finish line—or just the beginning?

In this special episode of Beyond the Huddle, the Central Arkansas Fellowship of Christian Athletes podcast, the microphones are turned around as hosts Josh Adair and Rick Moppen welcome Christian radio host Steve Marston of The Steve Marston Show on 99.5 The Word.

Steve shares his personal faith journey, his passion for discipleship, and the unexpected twists and turns that took him from a young radio enthusiast in Louisiana to a career in sports broadcasting and Christian radio in Arkansas.

Along the way, the conversation explores what it really means to follow Jesus—not just believe in Him, but grow in a daily relationship with Him.

In this episode, you'll hear:


Steve's Faith Journey: Growing up knowing about Jesus, the influence of basketball legend Pete Maravich's testimony, and discovering the difference between salvation and discipleship.


More Than a Decision: Why becoming a Christian isn't the end of the journey, but the beginning of a lifelong process of spiritual growth.


When Dreams Fall Apart: Steve shares how professional disappointment and losing a broadcasting opportunity challenged his faith, identity, and trust in God's plan.


Keep Doing What You Know to Do: How prayer, Scripture, church involvement, giving, and obedience helped Steve navigate one of the most uncertain seasons of his life.


Who You Are vs. What You Do: A powerful discussion about finding our identity in Jesus rather than our careers, accomplishments, or the scoreboard.


Faith in Competition: How FCA is helping coaches and athletes move beyond one-time events into meaningful relationships, small-group discipleship, and everyday obedience to Christ.


Living Your Faith Everywhere: Why every Christian—whether a broadcaster, coach, athlete, teacher, or businessperson—has an opportunity to reflect Jesus to the people around them.

Through personal stories, sports analogies, plenty of laughter, and biblical encouragement, Josh, Rick, and Steve remind us that following Jesus doesn't guarantee an easy life. But it gives us a foundation that circumstances cannot take away.

The takeaway? Your identity isn't determined by your victories, defeats, career, or accomplishments. It's found in Jesus Christ.

Resources & Connections

The Steve Marston Show

Visit SteveMarstonShow.com to learn more about the show and download Steve's FREE resource, Five Tips for Bible Study, designed to help you grow more confident in reading and understanding God's Word.

Central Arkansas Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Discover how FCA is helping coaches and athletes grow in their faith through campus huddles, personal discipleship, and Fields of Faith events.

Whether you're an athlete, coach, parent, or someone navigating an unexpected season of life, this conversation is an encouragement to keep trusting God, keep growing, and keep taking the next step in your walk with Jesus.

Beyond the Huddle — Where Faith Meets Competition.

What happens when life doesn't go according to plan? Where do you find your identity when your career falls apart? And is accepting Jesus as Savior the finish line&mdash;or just the beginning?
In this special episode of Beyond the Huddle, the Central Arkansas Fellowship of Christian Athletes podcast, the microphones are turned around as hosts Josh Adair and Rick Moppen welcome Christian radio host Steve Marston of The Steve Marston Show on 99.5 The Word.
Steve shares his personal faith journey, his passion for discipleship, and the unexpected twists and turns that took him from a young radio enthusiast in Louisiana to a career in sports broadcasting and Christian radio in Arkansas.
Along the way, the conversation explores what it really means to follow Jesus&mdash;not just believe in Him, but grow in a daily relationship with Him.
In this episode, you'll hear:
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Steve's Faith Journey: Growing up knowing about Jesus, the influence of basketball legend Pete Maravich's testimony, and discovering the difference between salvation and discipleship.
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More Than a Decision: Why becoming a Christian isn't the end of the journey, but the beginning of a lifelong process of spiritual growth.
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When Dreams Fall Apart: Steve shares how professional disappointment and losing a broadcasting opportunity challenged his faith, identity, and trust in God's plan.
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Keep Doing What You Know to Do: How prayer, Scripture, church involvement, giving, and obedience helped Steve navigate one of the most uncertain seasons of his life.
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Who You Are vs. What You Do: A powerful discussion about finding our identity in Jesus rather than our careers, accomplishments, or the scoreboard.
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Faith in Competition: How FCA is helping coaches and athletes move beyond one-time events into meaningful relationships, small-group discipleship, and everyday obedience to Christ.
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Living Your Faith Everywhere: Why every Christian&mdash;whether a broadcaster, coach, athlete, teacher, or businessperson&mdash;has an opportunity to reflect Jesus to the people around them.
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Through personal stories, sports analogies, plenty of laughter, and biblical encouragement, Josh, Rick, and Steve remind us that following Jesus doesn't guarantee an easy life. But it gives us a foundation that circumstances cannot take away.
The takeaway? Your identity isn't determined by your victories, defeats, career, or accomplishments. It's found in Jesus Christ.
Resources &amp; Connections
The Steve Marston Show
Visit SteveMarstonShow.com to learn more about the show and download Steve's FREE resource, Five Tips for Bible Study, designed to help you grow more confident in reading and understanding God's Word.
Central Arkansas Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Discover how FCA is helping coaches and athletes grow in their faith through campus huddles, personal discipleship, and Fields of Faith events.
Whether you're an athlete, coach, parent, or someone navigating an unexpected season of life, this conversation is an encouragement to keep trusting God, keep growing, and keep taking the next step in your walk with Jesus.
Beyond the Huddle &mdash; Where Faith Meets Competition.