A Relatable Journey
Will Kunkel sits down with athletes and other public figures to discuss their life journey and growth with God.
Episodes
24 episodes
A Relatable Journey - Jeff Gaura
Jeff Guara, a competitive cyclist and coach for Team USA, survived a severe bike wreck after falling from a bridge. Doctors say the fall alone should have killed him let alone his injuries. However, not only did he survive but while he was fall...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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41:23
A Relatable Journey - Ted Phaeton
Ted Phaeton is the founder & host of the podcast "The Modern Man Podcast" and the morning meteorologist at FOX Charlotte, Queen City News. Phaeton grew up in the Catholic church, was on-again, off-again when it came to his faith. Right now ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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58:34
A Relatable Journey - Dave Alpern
Dave Alpern is the President of Joe Gibbs Racing. He joined the team in 1992 as an unpaid intern and worked his way up the chain. Joe Gibbs' oldest son, J.D. Gibbs, was supposed to become the team president but unfortunately passed away followi...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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42:43
A Relatable Journey - Mark Schlereth
3-time Super Bowl Champion Mark Schlereth joins A Relatable Journey to talk about his faith, time in the NFL and how becoming a father then grandfather changed his life. Schlereth is a NFL analyst on FOX and was on ESPN for several years.
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:00:05
A Relatable Journey - Coach Kurt Hines
Kurt Hines has built a massive social media following by speaking his heart and inspiring. Hines has coached high school football for more than 20 years. Hines' faith gave great power after the tragedy of his child.
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1:06:34
A Relatable Journey - Ron Rivera
But God is always working, whether we see it or not.Ron Rivera was fired by the Carolina Panthers, hired by the Washington Commanders 8 months later then diagnosed with cancer. Rivera needed a specific type of treatment that was available i...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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30:50
A Relatable Journey - Jesi Stracham
Will Kunkel talks with Jesi Strachman who was in a motorcycle accident where she was thrown from the bike as a passenger. She woke up a week later in an intensive care unit without the use of her legs. She was paralyzed. Amazingly, she calls th...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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30:17
A Relatable Journey - John Crist (Part II)
John Crist is a comedian and author. He gained worldwide recognition with his hilarious social media videos. However, he was "cancelled" in 2020 and entered rehab. Crist has since rehabilitated and is more popular than ever. His faith in God pl...
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52:05
A Relatable Journey - John Crist (Part I)
John Crist is a comedian and author. He gained worldwide recognition with his hilarious social media videos. However, he was "cancelled" in 2020 and entered rehab. Crist has since rehabilitated and is more popular than ever. His faith in God pl...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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35:58
A Relatable Journey - Jonathan Stewart
Jonathan Stewart is the Panthers all-time leading rusher. He is also a man of strong faith. As he describes it -- "I am a Christian who happens to play football well." Stewart opens up about his time in the NFL and the struggles he faced. Of co...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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30:04
A Relatable Journey - Lindsay McCormick
Lindsay McCormick has had a successful and adventurous career that started at ESPN and led her to CBS Sports, Sunday Night Football and an investor on "Elevator Pitch." The importance of Lindsay's relationship with Jesus was put on full display...
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57:05
A Relatable Journey - Dani Welniak
Dani Welniak is the Sports Director at KCTV in Kansas City. Dani was part of the first all-woman radio broadcast for an NCAA football bowl game. Many know Dani because of her work alongside the Chiefs and Royals. However, there's much more to t...
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41:33
A Relatable Journey - TShane Johnson
TShane Johnson survived an attack by the hands of MS-13 when he was an active marine. The gang was targeting our service members, at the time. Johnson was ran off the road while on his motorcycle at 45 mph. Johnson slammed into the corner of a ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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49:43
A Relatbale Journey - Eric Mac Lain
Eric Mac Lain played four years at Clemson, where he won two ACC championship and made a national championship appearance. Mac Lain is the winningest Tiger in Clemson history with 46 wins. Despite being one of the best centers in th...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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27:22
A Relatable Journey - Jason Romano
Jason Romano had his dream job with ESPN until God put it on his heart to leave the company and start over. The move took a lot of faith. Romano is also a 2-time author. His second book, “Live to Forgive,” is about his complicated relationship ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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39:57
A Relatable Journey - The Benham Brothers
David and Jason Benham had dreams of playing Major League Baseball. At one point they were in AAA - just one step away from the big leagues. However, in a moments notice God changed their plans and dreams. In the moment they were confused...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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27:17
A Relatable Journey - Dre Bly
Dre Bly loved himself some Dre Bly when in the NFL. He was one of the best cornerbacks of in his era. Now he is cia a cornerbacks coach with his former team the Detroit Lions. He previously coached future NFL players at UNC. Bly struggled...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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28:20
A Relatable Journey - Nikita Koloff
Nikita Koloff is a household name in the wrestling world. Nikita's journey to stardom and Christ has been difficult. He grew up in the ghetto, lost his wife at a very young age and struggled to find peace and happiness despite his fame. The tou...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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25:48
A Relatable Journey - Corey LaJoie
Corey LaJoie is a NASCAR Cup Series driver for Spire Motorsports. LaJoie's journey to the top of the NASCAR circuit hasn't been easy. The journey took him nearly two decades and a moment where he lost it all. His journey with God was similar.&n...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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19:55
A Relatable Journey - Sam Acho
It's not often you see true vulnerability in a man - especially an NFL linebacker. Sam Acho is not your typical NFL player, though. Acho had everything society glorified - money, fame and success. But he wasn't truly happy. He wasn't him...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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28:54
A Relatable Journey - Roman Harper
Roman Harper is a Super Bowl Champion, 2x Pro Bowler and a member of the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame. Before the NFL, Harper played at Alabama. The NFL safety also played in Carolina during the team’s run to Super Bowl 50. Despite the succe...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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28:09
A Relatable Journey - Nick Kosir (The Dancing Weather Man)
Nick Kosir's journey to stardom hasn't been an easy one. You wouldn't know it by his videos but Kosir has long struggled with his self confidence which eventually led to a drinking problem. Kosir was literally five minutes away from quitting hi...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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25:16
A Relatable Journey - Darryl Strawberry
Darryl Strawberry is one of the greatest baseball players to walk this earth. However, during his time in Major League Baseball he struggled with drug and alcohol addiction, adultery and idolatry - of himself. All this led to significant jail t...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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24:42
A Relatable Journey - Austin Dillon
Austin Dillon opens up about his journey for love and ultimately finding his wife, Whitney. Dillon is a NASCAR driver for Richard Childress Racing in the No. 3 Chevrolet. Dillon is a Daytona 500 champion. Dillon's faith has guided him through h...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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26:27