In this Episode of the Baseball Pastor Podcast, Brad discusses the four people every player needs in his life, along with the keys to making those relationships work. Each player needs a coach, a throwing partner, a backup, and a friend.

The Baseball Pastor Podcast is designed to equip players and coaches for life on and off the field. 

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Episode 02: Four People Every Player Needs

In this Episode of the Baseball Pastor Podcast, Brad discusses the four people every coach needs in his life, along with why those people are so valuable, and how to ensure you have them. Every coach needs a cheerleader, a critic, a confidant, and a counselor.

Episode 03: Four People Every Coach Needs

In this Episode of the Baseball Pastor Podcast, Brad discusses the differences between a victim mindset and a victorious mindset. You know the victims: they complain, blame, pout, and quit. Victors, on the other hand, are the polar opposite. They accept reality, aspire to greatness, work to be the best they can be, and persevere no matter what. Which one will you be? It's your choice.

Episode 04: Victim or Victor? Your Choice

In this Episode of the Baseball Pastor Podcast, Brad discusses the difficult task of leading players through pain and suffering. Life is difficult, and your players are not immune to its pain. Yet, you, as coach, parent, or even team captain, are perfectly positioned to lead those around you through their most difficult times. In the podcast, Brad references "Where Is God When It Hurts?" by Philip Yancey. It’s a great resource, as is "Walking with God through Pain and Suffering "by Timothy Keller (links are below). For more about the Baseball Pastor Ministry, visit us at www.baseballpastor.com, www.facebook.com/BaseballPastorMinistry, or www.twitter/BaseballPastor. Thanks again for listening!

Yancey book: https://www.amazon.com/Where-When-Hurts-Philip-Yancey/dp/0310245729/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1474999390&sr=8-1&keywords=where+is+god+when+it+hurts

Keller book: https://www.amazon.com/Walking-God-through-Pain-Suffering/dp/1594634408/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1475000530&sr=8-1&keywords=walking+with+God+through+pain+and+suffering

Baseball Pastor Podcast

09/27/2016

Episode 05: Leading Players through Pain and Suffering

What should you do with a difficult assignment? Whether you’re a player or coach, you know what it’s like to be given an assignment you believe is impossible or overwhelming. In this episode, Brad discusses four questions to ask yourself when God gives you a difficult task. Instead of complaining, imposing your will, or giving up, look to the example of Jesus on the night before he was crucified. Follow his lead and you’ll experience his peace. 

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Episode 06: What to Do with a Difficult Assignment

As a new season approaches, every coach has a set of goals for himself and his team. In this episode, Brad discusses two goals that are attainable for every coach in every program. You can reach and maintain these goals, even if you never win a game. For more about the Baseball Pastor Ministry, visit us at www.baseballpastor.com, www.facebook.com/BaseballPastorMinistry, or www.twitter/BaseballPastor. Thanks again for listening!

Episode 07: Two Attainable Goals for Every Coach

Setting proper and attainable goals is something players need to learn to do. It’s the key to their success on and off the field. In this episode, Brad discusses three goals every player can set and reach this season. Beyond stats and playing time, these goals are foundational for life in and out of the game. For more about the Baseball Pastor Ministry, visit us at www.baseballpastor.com, www.facebook.com/BaseballPastorMinistry, or www.twitter/BaseballPastor. Thanks again for listening!

Episode 08: Three Goals Every Player Can Reach

As long as you’re in the game of baseball, teammates will be part of the equation. They can make or break the experience for everyone involved. Players play with them. Coaches deal with them. Some are good. Some are bad. In this episode, Brad gives players and coaches five ways to be a better teammate. For more about the Baseball Pastor Ministry, visit us at www.baseballpastor.com, www.facebook.com/BaseballPastorMinistry, or www.twitter/BaseballPastor. Thanks again for listening!