Change is never easy, but God often uses seasons of transition to prepare us for something greater.

In this special episode of Beyond the Huddle, host Josh Adair honors co-founder Zach Rose as he transitions into a new ministry role as a sports pastor in Oklahoma. Zach's vision for the podcast has impacted countless athletes, coaches, and families by creating a space where authentic stories reveal how God works through both victories and struggles.

Joining Josh are new co-hosts Rick Moppen and Kason Merton, who will help continue the mission of sharing powerful stories from across Central Arkansas FCA. Together, they discuss why storytelling matters, how adversity strengthens faith, and what it means to live authentically for Christ in every season.

The conversation takes a deeply personal turn as each host opens up about emotional health, trauma, repentance, counseling, marriage, grief, community, and the importance of being teachable. They explore how God often uses pain—not to defeat us—but to draw us into a deeper relationship with Him.

Whether you're an athlete, coach, parent, ministry leader, or simply walking through a difficult season, this episode is a reminder that you don't have to carry your burdens alone. God designed us for community, and true freedom begins when we honestly bring our struggles into the light.

In this episode you'll discover:
Why Zach Rose's legacy continues through Beyond the Huddle
The power of authentic storytelling in strengthening faith
How adversity becomes a catalyst for spiritual growth
The importance of repentance, emotional health, and self-awareness
Why counseling and biblical community are signs of strength—not weakness
Lessons from sports that apply to everyday discipleship
How God's grace meets us in seasons of transition and healing

No matter what you're facing today, there's hope. God is still writing your story.

Change is never easy, but God often uses seasons of transition to prepare us for something greater.
In this special episode of Beyond the Huddle, host Josh Adair honors co-founder Zach Rose as he transitions into a new ministry role as a sports pastor in Oklahoma. Zach's vision for the podcast has impacted countless athletes, coaches, and families by creating a space where authentic stories reveal how God works through both victories and struggles.
Joining Josh are new co-hosts Rick Moppen and Kason Merton, who will help continue the mission of sharing powerful stories from across Central Arkansas FCA. Together, they discuss why storytelling matters, how adversity strengthens faith, and what it means to live authentically for Christ in every season.
The conversation takes a deeply personal turn as each host opens up about emotional health, trauma, repentance, counseling, marriage, grief, community, and the importance of being teachable. They explore how God often uses pain&mdash;not to defeat us&mdash;but to draw us into a deeper relationship with Him.
Whether you're an athlete, coach, parent, ministry leader, or simply walking through a difficult season, this episode is a reminder that you don't have to carry your burdens alone. God designed us for community, and true freedom begins when we honestly bring our struggles into the light.
In this episode you'll discover:
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No matter what you're facing today, there's hope. God is still writing your story.

New Beginnings, Honest Conversations, and Growing Through Adversity

What happens when the thing you've worked your whole life for is suddenly taken away?

In this episode, James Renshaw and Parker Henry share honest stories about setbacks, injuries, disappointment, and how God used those moments to reshape their identity and purpose.

Parker opens up about the heartbreak of falling short at the state wrestling tournament and how that experience inspired him to pursue sports psychology. James shares how two traumatic skull injuries, the loss of a classmate, and learning to put Christ above basketball transformed his life and eventually led him into student ministry.

Whether you're an athlete, coach, student, or parent, this conversation is a reminder that your identity is found in Christ—not in wins, losses, or achievements.

Topics include:
• Wrestling and mental health
• Recovering from failure
• Faith through injury and adversity
• Finding your identity in Christ
• Student ministry and calling
• Sports psychology
• Leadership and perseverance

If this conversation encouraged you, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs the reminder that God can use even our hardest seasons for His glory.

What happens when the thing you've worked your whole life for is suddenly taken away?
In this episode, James Renshaw and Parker Henry share honest stories about setbacks, injuries, disappointment, and how God used those moments to reshape their identity and purpose.
Parker opens up about the heartbreak of falling short at the state wrestling tournament and how that experience inspired him to pursue sports psychology. James shares how two traumatic skull injuries, the loss of a classmate, and learning to put Christ above basketball transformed his life and eventually led him into student ministry.
Whether you're an athlete, coach, student, or parent, this conversation is a reminder that your identity is found in Christ&mdash;not in wins, losses, or achievements.
Topics include: &bull; Wrestling and mental health &bull; Recovering from failure &bull; Faith through injury and adversity &bull; Finding your identity in Christ &bull; Student ministry and calling &bull; Sports psychology &bull; Leadership and perseverance
If this conversation encouraged you, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs the reminder that God can use even our hardest seasons for His glory.

When Sports Become Your Identity: Two Powerful Testimonies of Faith, Failure & Purpose

What happens when the sport you've built your life around is no longer what God is calling you to pursue?

In this episode of Beyond the Huddle, Zach Rose sits down with Ryan "Lodge" Lageness, FCA staff member and chaplain for the UCA football team, to discuss his remarkable journey from a troubled childhood to walking on at UCA, surrendering football to follow Christ, and ultimately serving collegiate athletes through ministry.

Ryan shares how faithful mentors changed the trajectory of his life, why leaving football was one of the hardest decisions he's ever made, and what it looks like to disciple over 100 student-athletes while helping them discover that football is more than a game—it's a platform to glorify God.

Whether you're an athlete, coach, parent, or simply someone seeking to follow God's calling, this conversation is full of encouragement, wisdom, and reminders that God can redeem every part of our story.

In this episode:
Ryan's journey from Miami to Arkansas
Finding Christ through the game of football
The mentors who changed his life
Walking away from college football to follow God's call
Serving as UCA Football Chaplain
Using sports as a platform for the Gospel
Faith, leadership, and discipleship in college athletics

🎙️ Beyond the Huddle is the Central Arkansas FCA podcast where faith meets competition. Each episode features conversations with athletes, coaches, and leaders who are making an eternal impact through sports.

What happens when the sport you've built your life around is no longer what God is calling you to pursue?
In this episode of Beyond the Huddle, Zach Rose sits down with Ryan "Lodge" Lageness, FCA staff member and chaplain for the UCA football team, to discuss his remarkable journey from a troubled childhood to walking on at UCA, surrendering football to follow Christ, and ultimately serving collegiate athletes through ministry.
Ryan shares how faithful mentors changed the trajectory of his life, why leaving football was one of the hardest decisions he's ever made, and what it looks like to disciple over 100 student-athletes while helping them discover that football is more than a game&mdash;it's a platform to glorify God.
Whether you're an athlete, coach, parent, or simply someone seeking to follow God's calling, this conversation is full of encouragement, wisdom, and reminders that God can redeem every part of our story.
In this episode:
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🎙️ Beyond the Huddle is the Central Arkansas FCA podcast where faith meets competition. Each episode features conversations with athletes, coaches, and leaders who are making an eternal impact through sports.

From Walk-On to Chaplain: Ryan Lageness on Football, Faith, and Following God's Call | Beyond the Huddle

What happens when the sport you've built your life around no longer defines you?

In this episode of Beyond the Huddle, Zach Rose sits down with former Henderson State and Evangel University basketball player Josh Mason to discuss his journey from finding his identity in basketball to discovering a deeper purpose in Christ.

Josh shares how injuries, unmet expectations, and disappointment on the court led him to wrestle with who he really was. Through authentic Christian community, discipleship, and a growing relationship with Jesus, God transformed his perspective on athletics, success, and purpose.

Now, Josh and his wife Abby are preparing to serve with Athletes in Action in Puerto Rico, where they will disciple college athletes and help raise up Christ-centered leaders on campus.

In this conversation, you'll hear:
🏀 Josh's basketball journey from Nixa High School to college athletics
🙏 How God used adversity to draw him closer to Christ
📖 The impact of discipleship and Christian community
🎯 Finding your identity beyond sports performance
🌎 Why Josh and Abby are stepping into full-time missions with Athletes in Action
💡 Encouragement for athletes struggling with pressure, expectations, and purpose

Whether you're an athlete, coach, parent, or believer looking to grow in your faith, this episode is

What happens when the sport you've built your life around no longer defines you?
In this episode of Beyond the Huddle, Zach Rose sits down with former Henderson State and Evangel University basketball player Josh Mason to discuss his journey from finding his identity in basketball to discovering a deeper purpose in Christ.
Josh shares how injuries, unmet expectations, and disappointment on the court led him to wrestle with who he really was. Through authentic Christian community, discipleship, and a growing relationship with Jesus, God transformed his perspective on athletics, success, and purpose.
Now, Josh and his wife Abby are preparing to serve with Athletes in Action in Puerto Rico, where they will disciple college athletes and help raise up Christ-centered leaders on campus.
In this conversation, you'll hear: 🏀 Josh's basketball journey from Nixa High School to college athletics 🙏 How God used adversity to draw him closer to Christ 📖 The impact of discipleship and Christian community 🎯 Finding your identity beyond sports performance 🌎 Why Josh and Abby are stepping into full-time missions with Athletes in Action 💡 Encouragement for athletes struggling with pressure, expectations, and purpose
Whether you're an athlete, coach, parent, or believer looking to grow in your faith, this episode is

From Basketball Identity to Missionary Calling | Josh Mason's Journey of Faith | Beyond the Huddle

In this episode of Beyond the Huddle, hosts Josh Adair and Zach Rose sit down with longtime Cabot coach and FCA leader Danny Spencer. Danny shares how an FCA Camp experience as a teenager changed the trajectory of his life and led him into nearly three decades of coaching and ministry.

Hear powerful stories about faith, mentoring athletes, the impact of FCA Camp, building relationships that last a lifetime, and why coaching is more than a profession—it's a calling. Danny reflects on seeing students come to Christ, the importance of being present in young people's lives, and how God uses sports to transform hearts.

Whether you're a coach, athlete, parent, youth pastor, or ministry leader, this conversation will encourage you to invest in the next generation and trust God with the results.

In this episode of Beyond the Huddle, hosts Josh Adair and Zach Rose sit down with longtime Cabot coach and FCA leader Danny Spencer. Danny shares how an FCA Camp experience as a teenager changed the trajectory of his life and led him into nearly three decades of coaching and ministry.
Hear powerful stories about faith, mentoring athletes, the impact of FCA Camp, building relationships that last a lifetime, and why coaching is more than a profession&mdash;it's a calling. Danny reflects on seeing students come to Christ, the importance of being present in young people's lives, and how God uses sports to transform hearts.
Whether you're a coach, athlete, parent, youth pastor, or ministry leader, this conversation will encourage you to invest in the next generation and trust God with the results.

From FCA Camper to Coach: Danny Spencer’s 29 Years of Faith, Leadership & Impact

Scott and Pam Cameron share their incredible journey from Southern California and NASCAR chaplaincy to serving students and coaches through FCA in Central Arkansas. They discuss overcoming hardship, finding identity in Christ, the power of showing up for others, and how God uses ordinary acts of kindness to make an eternal impact.

Scott and Pam Cameron share their incredible journey from Southern California and NASCAR chaplaincy to serving students and coaches through FCA in Central Arkansas. They discuss overcoming hardship, finding identity in Christ, the power of showing up for others, and how God uses ordinary acts of kindness to make an eternal impact.

From NASCAR to FCA: Scott & Pam Cameron on Faith, Purpose, and the Ministry of Presence

In this powerful episode of Beyond the Huddle, Sam Clark shares his raw testimony of addiction, brokenness, redemption, and how God transformed his life from a troubled past into a calling for ministry and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. From battling substance abuse and insecurity to discovering true relationship with Christ, this episode dives deep into faith, surrender, purpose, and trusting God when nothing makes sense.

In this powerful episode of Beyond the Huddle, Sam Clark shares his raw testimony of addiction, brokenness, redemption, and how God transformed his life from a troubled past into a calling for ministry and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. From battling substance abuse and insecurity to discovering true relationship with Christ, this episode dives deep into faith, surrender, purpose, and trusting God when nothing makes sense.

Beyond the Huddle: Addiction, Redemption, and Answering God’s Call

On this episode of Beyond the Huddle, host Josh Adair sits down with Marcus Adams and Johnny Rice for a powerful conversation about leadership, faith, accountability, and what it really takes to build championship culture.

Coach Adams shares his journey from Pine Bluff to leading programs across Arkansas, the lessons he learned from mentors and family, and why discipline, consistency, and honesty still matter in today’s game. The conversation dives deep into team culture, player leadership, coaching modern athletes, faith under pressure, and the importance of servant leadership on and off the court.

This episode is packed with wisdom for coaches, athletes, parents, and anyone passionate about leadership and personal growth.

On this episode of Beyond the Huddle, host Josh Adair sits down with Marcus Adams and Johnny Rice for a powerful conversation about leadership, faith, accountability, and what it really takes to build championship culture.
Coach Adams shares his journey from Pine Bluff to leading programs across Arkansas, the lessons he learned from mentors and family, and why discipline, consistency, and honesty still matter in today&rsquo;s game. The conversation dives deep into team culture, player leadership, coaching modern athletes, faith under pressure, and the importance of servant leadership on and off the court.
This episode is packed with wisdom for coaches, athletes, parents, and anyone passionate about leadership and personal growth.

Building Winning Culture: Coach Marcus Adams on Leadership, Faith & Accountability

In this episode of Beyond the Huddle, Josh Adair and Zach Rose sit down with Pastor Mark Henry to talk about faith, football, parenting, leadership, and the early days of FCA in Arkansas.

Mark shares his journey from Little Rock Central and the University of Arkansas to serving with FCA and eventually pastoring at Fellowship Bible Church. He reflects on how FCA impacted his life, what it was like helping launch FCA ministry across Arkansas, and why discipleship matters more than athletic success.

The conversation also dives deep into parenting athletes, handling pressure and expectations, supporting coaches, raising kids with strong character, and helping children love Jesus and the church above everything else.

Whether you're a coach, parent, athlete, or leader, this episode is full of wisdom, encouragement, and practical insight on living boldly for Christ through sports and everyday life.

Topics Include:
Faith and athletics
FCA in Arkansas
Parenting athletes
Leadership and discipleship
Coaching and character
Sports and identity
Raising kids to love Jesus
Ministry and calling
College athletics and the NFL

Listen, subscribe, and share with someone who needs encouragement today.

In this episode of Beyond the Huddle, Josh Adair and Zach Rose sit down with Pastor Mark Henry to talk about faith, football, parenting, leadership, and the early days of FCA in Arkansas.
Mark shares his journey from Little Rock Central and the University of Arkansas to serving with FCA and eventually pastoring at Fellowship Bible Church. He reflects on how FCA impacted his life, what it was like helping launch FCA ministry across Arkansas, and why discipleship matters more than athletic success.
The conversation also dives deep into parenting athletes, handling pressure and expectations, supporting coaches, raising kids with strong character, and helping children love Jesus and the church above everything else.
Whether you're a coach, parent, athlete, or leader, this episode is full of wisdom, encouragement, and practical insight on living boldly for Christ through sports and everyday life.
Topics Include:
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Listen, subscribe, and share with someone who needs encouragement today.

Parenting Athletes, Faith in Sports & FCA History with Pastor Mark Henry | Beyond the Huddle

What happens when a coach realizes success on the field isn’t enough?

In this episode of Beyond the Huddle, Central Arkansas FCA sits down with Benton High School coach Drew Harris to talk about identity, faith, and what it really means to lead. Drew shares his journey from growing up as a coach’s kid, to chasing success as an athlete and coach, to ultimately finding freedom in fully surrendering his life to Christ.

Through powerful stories—including a life-changing conversation on a bus ride and a locker room culture shift centered on “Glory to God”—this episode challenges coaches, athletes, and leaders to rethink what truly matters.

If you’ve ever felt the pressure to perform, prove yourself, or chase success, this conversation will remind you where real purpose is found.

What happens when a coach realizes success on the field isn&rsquo;t enough?
In this episode of Beyond the Huddle, Central Arkansas FCA sits down with Benton High School coach Drew Harris to talk about identity, faith, and what it really means to lead. Drew shares his journey from growing up as a coach&rsquo;s kid, to chasing success as an athlete and coach, to ultimately finding freedom in fully surrendering his life to Christ.
Through powerful stories&mdash;including a life-changing conversation on a bus ride and a locker room culture shift centered on &ldquo;Glory to God&rdquo;&mdash;this episode challenges coaches, athletes, and leaders to rethink what truly matters.
If you&rsquo;ve ever felt the pressure to perform, prove yourself, or chase success, this conversation will remind you where real purpose is found.

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