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This week’s guest is Fr. Michael Sliney, who has competed in 10 marathons including the Boston Marathon. Host Ron Meyer talks with Fr. Michael about running and how he incorporates his priestly ministry on the racecourse.

This week’s guest is Steve Strachan who played 5 seasons in the NFL w/ the Oakland Raiders. Host Ron Meyer talks with Steve about maturing in one’s faith and some of the challenges along the way.

This week’s guest is USC Trojans track and field athlete Jenna Gallaway. Jenna shares with host Ron Meyer how she relies on her Catholic faith to compete as a division one athlete and in life.

This week’s guest is former Major League Baseball player Carlos Baerga. Considered one of Major League Baseball’s hardest hitting midfielders and a 3-time All-Star, he is also part of the Cleveland Guardians Hall of Fame. Host Ron Meyer talks with Carlos about his legendary MLB career and why his faith is his guiding light.

This week’s guest is Shirley Suter a former collegiate swimmer at Penn State and nutritionist. Shirley shares about working with people in need and the importance of her Catholic faith.

This week’s guest is University of Kansas track athlete Peter Walsdof. Peter talks with host Ron Meyer about how his Catholic faith benefits him when in competition and in life.

This week’s guest is Bennet Krebs a football player at Drake university. Bennet talks with host Ron Meyer about playing D1 football and turning to his faith as a guiding light.

This week’s guest is Paula Umana, former professional tennis player who talks about her career as a #1 ranked player in her country and finding God in hardships.

This week’s guest is Fr. Burke Masters, former collegiate baseball, who talks about his book A Grand Slam for God.

This week’s guest is veteran major league veteran catcher/infielder Austin Nola. Austin discusses his career having played for the Seattle Mariners, San Diego Padres and Kansas City Royals and how daily prayer and the sacraments strengthen him every day.

This week’s guest is Brynn Paumen, a former standout volleyball player at the University of South Dakota. Host Ron Meyer talks with this elite athlete about how sports and faith intertwined during her collegiate athletic life.

This week’s guest is Walter Pennington, a professional baseball player in the Texas Rangers organization. Host Ron Meyer talks with Walter about his journey to pro ball and the importance of being Catholic on and off the field.

This week’s guest is Michael McGlinn, former University of Notre Dame football player who now promotes the message of divine mercy.

This week’s guest is Anna Rockett, a professional soccer player, who played her collegiate ball at LSU.

This week’s guest is Ivan Brethowr, a professional baseball player playing in the Chicago Cubs organization. Ivan talks about the importance of being Catholic and the beginning of his professional baseball career.