The CSRM Podcast

The CSRM Podcast

The CSRM Podcast is the flagship podcast of Overwhelming Victory Radio and Overwhelming Victory Flix. Join Dr. Greg Linville and other CSRM Staff members as we cover a large range of topics within the Sports, Recreation, and Fitness Ministry fields.

Episodes

September 5, 2025 33 mins

In this episode, Dan Stoffer and Scott Stedman discuss the importance of scheduling out your ministry to great effectiveness. We discuss the importance of scheduling all aspects of your sports ministry, as well as your personal time for spiritual formation and personal time for family, and healthThe Association of Christian Sports and Recreation Ministries strives to equip and empower churches to reach people far from Jesus through...

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In this episode, Dan Stoffer and Scott Stedman discuss the importance of maximizing the holiday season for your sports ministry. We discuss the topics of rest, community connections, and advertising to help keep your sports ministry strong during the off-season.The Association of Christian Sports and Recreation Ministries strives to equip and empower churches to reach people far from Jesus through sports and recreation. To learn mo...

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December 13, 2024 17 mins

On this episode, Vicki Bayler and Greg Linville interview Calvin Brown and his ministry, Church on the Turf. Calvin discusses the leadership side of his ministry, Launch Leadership, which gives students a master's degree in sports ministry for free.REACH Gathering is the premier conference for the Sports, Fitness & Recreation (SF&R) minister to connect with others to equip, inspire, and affirm one's calling in sports minis...

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December 6, 2024 17 mins

On this episode, Vicki Bayler and Greg Linville interview Calvin Brown and his ministry Church on the Turf. Calvin discusses the start of the ministry and how they use it to intersect culture.


REACH Gathering is the premier conference for the Sports, Fitness & Recreation (SF&R) minister to connect with others to equip, inspire, and affirm one's calling in sports ministry. Reach will be in Columbus, Ohio on March 24-26th. T...

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In this episode, Dan Stoffer and Scott Stedman finish the topic of the Biblical worldview in Sports Ministry. Dan and Scott highlight the practical ways to implement a biblical worldview in one's ministry context. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00 - Opening 1:33 - Practical Ways to Establish a Biblical Worldview in Sports & Recreatio...

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In this episode, Dan Stoffer and Scott Stedman discuss the Biblical worldview. Dan highlights the topic of being trained and training others on a Biblical Worldview, while Scott ties it into how we should model our Biblical Worldview.

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0:00 - Opening

1:33 - Practical Ways to Establish a Biblical Worldview in Sports & Recreational Ministry.

8:25 - Developing Teachin...

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In this episode, Dan Stoffer and Scott Stedman discuss a Biblical worldview and why sports and recreation ministers need to have one defined before starting their leagues.

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0:00 - Opening

2:01 - Introduction to a Biblical Worldview

6:04 - Biblical Worldview Puts Our Ministry in Focus

8:20 - What Does a Biblical Worldview Measure?

18:12 - Biblical Worldview creates...

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A former CSRM Board Member and a longtime misfit, Jamie Balcom is making his long-awaited Ministry 

Misfits debut, to talk about Ministry, Callings, Vision Casting, Wiffleball, and his newest ministry adventure in disaster relief on this OVRadio Special.

For the CSRM Podcast episodes mentioned today: 

https://www.overwhelmingvictory.org/thecsrmpodcast/episode/c04fe2b5/csrm-podcast-special-edition-introducing-overwhelming-victory-...

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September 13, 2024 28 mins

In this episode of the CSRM Podcast, Scott Stedman interviews Matthew Gay, founder of FitChurch United and KNGDM Supplements, as we talk about his dive into supplements and how they can benefit one's healthy journey. We discuss what supplements are, address any concerns from the Christian community, and even discuss some theological reasons why taking care of one's body is important.

The Association of Christian Sports and ...

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September 6, 2024 21 mins

In this episode of the CSRM Podcast, Dr. Greg Linville interviews Dr. Roberta Wilburn and learns about her REAL model. In Part 3, Dr. Roberta discusses how her REAL model can be benficial to the sports minister and makes a correlation to a well-known biblical story in the New Testament. The Association of Christian Sports and Recreation Ministries strives to equip and empower churches to reach people far from Jesus through sports...

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August 30, 2024 20 mins

In this episode of the CSRM Podcast, Dr. Greg Linville interviews Dr. Roberta Wilburn. In Part 2, Dr. Roberta discusses her model regarding the passionate integration between faith and the athlete. She also uses her REAL framework and tells a powerful story of a conflict with someone with a different ideology.

The Association of Christian Sports and Recreation Ministries strives to equip and empower churches to reach people far ...

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August 23, 2024 19 mins

In this episode of the CSRM Podcast, Dr. Greg Linville interviews Dr. Roberta Wilburn and her Dance Ministry. In Part 1, Dr. Roberta discusses her faith journey, her sports and recreation involvement, and how she began a Dance Ministry in her local church.


The Association of Christian Sports and Recreation Ministries strives to equip and empower churches to reach people fare from Jesus through sports and recreation. To learn m...

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July 30, 2024 53 mins

Ministry Misfits did a wonderful interview with CSRM's Dr. Vickie Byler and her book "From Barriers to Belonging." Join us as Dr. Byler walks us through the barriers she has faced recently in finding a place where she feels able to use her gifting, as well as her book dealing with the theology of disability and strategies for the local church involving this. For Dr. Byler’s Book “From Barriers to Belonging”: https:...

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Dan Stoffer interviews Paula Coley as they discuss the ministry of horses. We learn all about the wonderful uniqueness of horses and how they can be used to make disciples.

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Dan Stoffer interviews Paula Coley as they discuss the ministry of horses. We learn all about the wonderful uniqueness of horses and how they can be used to make disciples.

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In this episode, Dan Stoffer interviews Dr. Viposa, and Dr. Vicky to discuss CSRM and its Academic Partnerships. Dan and the team discuss the importance of equipping the Sports and Recreation Minister through education and even how universities can partner with CSRM to establish a thriving Sports Ministry track. If you are a student, educator, or institution and would like to learn more about our Academic Partnerships, you can f...

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October 13, 2023 28 mins

In this episode, Dan Stoffer interviews Dr. Viposa, Vicky, and Greg to discuss CSRM and its Academic Partnerships. Dan and the team discuss the importance of equipping the Sports and Recreation Minister through education and even how universities can partner with CSRM to establish a thriving Sports Ministry track.


If you are an educator or institution and would like to learn more about our Academic Partnerships, you can find t...

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Dan Stoffer interviews Vicky Baylor, Director of Academic Partnerships & Mentoring, and discusses her role at CSRM as well as her work within academics.

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Dan Stoffer interviews Matt Hayden from Tri-Village Church in Pataskala, Ohio on his relationship with the lead pastor as a sports minister. They discuss some practical ways those relationships can be strong and how to start a sports outreach ministry for your church.

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On this episode, Dan Stoffer and Scott Stedman discuss the relationship between the Sports Minister and the Lead Pastor. We discuss some of the challenges and give six C's to help build up those relationships for healthy and effective ministry.

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