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We've curated a set of articles to help you grow in your faith and in your career. From interviews with industry leaders to Bible studies, testimonies, and ministry reports, we hope these blogs will challenge and teach you.
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USG Community Impact: Academy Testimonial (Team 45)
Read an impactful testimony from one of our most recent mission trip attendees, Anthony Wedel!
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USG Community Impact: Academy Testimonial (Team 45)
Read an impactful testimony from one of our most recent mission trip attendees, Anthony Wedel!
Uncommon Sports Group
20 hours ago2 min read


Come to Me
Busy. Busy. Busy. It seems like there's no escape, doesn't it? Who else has felt overwhelmed by busyness? Romans 12:2 says, “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” The Western world and college and professional athletics are busy. Anyone working in the industry knows games and events extend beyond nine-to-five, demanding unusual hours. How can we
Karlie Flowers
21 hours ago14 min read


How to Find Comfort & Joy in a Season of Affliction? Tamara Brown, Sports Reporter
In this episode of the Uncommon Podcast, hosts Karlie Flowers and On-Air Personality Tamara Brown discuss Tamara's journey in sports reporting, emphasizing the importance of faith, perseverance, and community. They explore the challenges of career transitions, the significance of spiritual growth during difficult times, and the balance between faith and works. Tamara shares her experiences finding peace in uncertainty and the lessons she learned from various job changes, ulti
Uncommon Sports Group
23 hours ago1 min read


What Does It Mean to Be Uncommon in Secular Spaces? Troy Lydiate, Creative Director of Apologetics Canada
In this episode of the Uncommon Podcast, host Noah Weiss interviews Troy Lydiate, the creative director of Apologetics Canada. Troy shares his journey from being adopted in Jamaica to growing up in a Christian family in Canada, and how his faith deepened through personal experiences and challenges. He discusses his transition into the field of apologetics, emphasizing the importance of making complex ideas accessible and the role of humility in ministry. Troy also reflects on
Uncommon Sports Group
Jan 151 min read


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.
Uncommon Sports Group
Jan 11 min read


Joy Found in Jesus
“But the angel said to them, ' Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a savior, who is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:10 Christmas is a special time of the year. As that one song says, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” But why is that? What makes Christmas so special and worthy of excitement and preparation? Some people would say that the weather is what mak
Michael Bizerra
Dec 24, 20253 min read


How Do You Find True Hope This Holiday Season? Uncommon Sports Group's Noah Weiss & Karlie Flowers
In this conversation, Karlie Flowers and Noah Weiss explore the theme of hope during the holiday season, emphasizing its biblical significance. They discuss the difference between worldly hope and biblical hope, the importance of scripture in understanding hope, and how hope can be present even in suffering. The conversation highlights the need for intimacy with Christ as the foundation of true hope, encouraging listeners to reflect on their relationship with God and the assu
Uncommon Sports Group
Dec 18, 20251 min read


The Sign, The Son
"Moreover the Lord spoke again to Ahaz, saying, “Ask a sign for yourself from the Lord your God; ask it either in the depth or in the height above.” But Ahaz said, “I will not ask, nor will I test the Lord!” Then he said, “Hear now, O house of David! Is it a small thing for you to weary men, but will you weary my God also? Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel. " Isaiah 7:10-13 I ado
Karlie Flowers
Dec 11, 20258 min read


How Can You Hear the Voice Of God in A Noisy Industry? Kelli Masters, NFL Agent / Angela Marin, AD at UT Dallas
In this episode of the Uncommon Podcast, USG Board Members, Kelli Masters, NFL Agent, and Angela Marin, Athletic Director at UT Dallas, discuss the importance of hearing God's voice and building a relationship with Him through prayer and scripture. The conversation focuses on opportunities for the community offered by Uncommon Sports Group, finding value beyond titles, and the challenges of being a woman in the sports industry. A new episode of the Uncommon Podcast is releas
Uncommon Sports Group
Dec 4, 20251 min read
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