I Thought Sports Were My Identity—Until Jesus Changed Everything | Cason Mertens’ Story

What happens when the thing you built your identity around disappears? In this deeply personal episode of FCA Central Arkansas: Beyond the Huddle, Cason Mertens steps behind the microphone alone to share his testimony—a story of sports, success, addiction, brokenness, searching for truth, and ulti…

Faith, Football & Leadership: Dustin Grimmett on Living for Christ Beyond the Huddle

What happens when faith and football come together? In this episode of Central Arkansas FCA’s Beyond the Huddle, host Rick Maupin sits down with Dustin Grimmett, head football coach at Little Rock Christian Academy, for an honest conversation about faith, family, coaching, leadership, and the impa…

Burn the Ships: Finding Purpose, Faith & Identity Beyond Success | Justin Harrell

What happens when you achieve the career, income, comfort, and success you thought you wanted—and discover it still isn’t enough? In this episode of the FCA Podcast, Caeson Mertens sits down with Justin Harrell, Men’s Pastor at Collective Church, for a powerful conversation about identity in Chris…

Called to the Campus: Ryan’s Journey of Faith, Sports & FCA Ministry

On this episode of Beyond the Huddle, the Central Arkansas FCA podcast where faith meets competition, we hear the story of Ryan and his journey into full-time ministry with Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Ryan shares how God has used his faith journey, athletic background, adversity, and life ex…

When Your Plans Change, Follow Jesus | Faith, Sports & Finding Your Identity - August 10, 2026

What happens when the thing you've built your identity around suddenly changes? In this episode of Beyond the Huddle, Josh Adair sits down with Addison, Autumn Vissier, and Emma Robertson for an honest conversation about faith, athletics, identity, surrender, suffering, community, and learning to …

From Texas Coach to Arkansas Pastor: Michael Loudermilk on FCA, Calling, Family & Faith Through Cancer

Pastor Michael Loudermilk of Christ Community Church in Little Rock joins Rick Maupin on Beyond the Huddle to share a deeply personal and inspiring conversation about faith, coaching, ministry, and trusting God through life's greatest challenges. Michael recounts coming to faith as a 16-year-old a…

More Than the Game: Coach Ken Collums on Faith, Leadership, and Building Men Who Last

What if the greatest influence in a young person's life isn't a parent, teacher, or pastor—but a coach? On this powerful episode of Beyond the Huddle, Central Arkansas FCA welcomes longtime college football coach Ken Collums, who shares how three decades of coaching became a ministry of developing…

New Beginnings, Honest Conversations, and Growing Through Adversity

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…

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

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 hear…

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 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…