How Do You Live on Mission in the Field of Sports? Mariah Fredericks, Missionary / Pro Soccer Player

In this episode of the Uncommon Podcast, Karlie Flowers interviews Mariah Fredericks, a Sport Ministry and Organizational Consultant and professional soccer player in Barcelona, Spain (La Tercera Nacional). Mariah shares her journey from coaching in the U.S. to using sports as a platform for ministry.

  She discusses the importance of balancing competition with holiness, the transformative power of sports ministry, and the significance of rest and reliance on the Holy Spirit. Mariah also shares inspiring stories of encounters with Jesus and the impact of sports camps in communicating the gospel. The conversation emphasizes the need for encouragement, mentorship, and the creation of safe spaces for faith discussions in the competitive world of sports.

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