In this electrifying episode of The Jesus People Podcast, Ryan sits down with Steve Weatherford—Super Bowl–winning NFL punter, “Fittest Man in the League,” and now full-time ambassador for the Gospel. Steve pulls back the curtain on life after the Lombardi Trophy, revealing how childhood trauma, performance addiction, and people-pleasing nearly derailed his purpose until a radical, Holy-Spirit encounter at 36 rewrote his identity.
With trademark transparency and intensity, Steve unpacks why men’s brotherhood, fearless integrity, and living from victory (not for it) are the antidote to burnout, fatherlessness, and shallow faith. If you crave authentic discipleship, leadership that costs something, and a blueprint for turning worldly accolades into eternal impact, this conversation is for you.
Key Highlights
- Leaving NFL fame to chase Kingdom purpose—why trophies couldn’t fill a God-sized hole
- Healing from sexual-abuse trauma and breaking the “not-enough” lie
- The power of brotherhood & mentorship: protecting your yes and sharpening iron
- Moving from performance mindset to Spirit-led rest (work from victory, not for it)
- Raising fearless, disciplined families and calling men to biblical masculinity
If you’re a high-drive achiever longing for deeper meaning—or know a man stuck on the hamster wheel of success—Steve’s story proves Jesus can transform a punter into a Kingdom warrior. No platform is too big, no past too messy, and no dream too wild when God writes the scouting report.
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