“It felt like life was in black and white… until I met Jesus.”
In this powerful episode of Faith in Real Life, Nat Crawford and Dan Coke take you on a raw, honest journey through childhood struggles, college football dreams, deep personal challenges—and the redemptive power of faith, mentorship, and identity in Christ.
Dan shares his story of growing up in South Florida, moving to Kansas, and going from athlete to minister. With humor, transparency, and gospel-centered hope, he reflects on how God used adversity to shape his calling.
Whether you’re walking through a storm or trying to find your place in God’s story—this episode will encourage you to keep going, trust God, and embrace the transformation He offers.
🟢 Topics Include:
The power of mentorship and godly influence
How sports can shape character and faith
Childhood adversity and the search for purpose
Spiritual growth through discipleship
Church planting and pastoral calling
Identity in Christ over identity in the past
Why God never wastes your pain
🎧 Available now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms.
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Pastor Dan:
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Church - https://sowerchurch.com/
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