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The Yard: Former International Professional Basketball Player Laurie Byrd

By Danny Avila August 17, 2020Culture / Society, Encouragement, The Yard, Video Podcasts

This week's awesome guest and co-host is Laurie Byrd. Laurie grew up in the hard streets of Flint, Michigan and early on realized that she - like many in her family - has a natural gift for sports… but, athletic success can only go so far in life… unless it leads to learning the Gospel!

The Yard – Where Faith and Sports Collide: San Diego City College Basketball Coach Tyrone Hopkins

By Danny Avila July 21, 2020Clean Comedy, Culture / Society, Discipleship, Education, Encouragement, The Yard, Video Podcasts

Tyrone grew up the youngest of eleven kids in Atlanta, which presented its own tough decisions - let the streets guide your future or find a way out!

The Yard – Where Faith and Sports Collide: Coach Jon Goodman of Play as One

By Danny Avila June 30, 2020Clean Comedy, Culture / Society, Discipleship, Education, Encouragement, Equip, Parenting, Relationships, The Yard, Video Podcasts

Coach Goodman Discusses God’s Unique Methods of Speaking To Him Through His Coaches and Mentors

The Yard: John Louis – Former SDSU Cornerback and Son of Heavyweight Champ Joe Louis

By Danny Avila June 24, 2020Christian Recovery, Clean Comedy, Culture / Society, Discipleship, Encouragement, The Yard, Video Podcasts

While playing mini-golf, John shares what it was like growing up with "Uncle Frank" (Sinatra), "Uncle Sammy" (Davis) and his godmother, Diana Ross.

The Yard – Encouragement from former pro skater and Owner/Creative Designer of Finesse Brand, Steve James

By Danny Avila June 17, 2020Encouragement, The Yard, Video Podcasts

The Tech Deck Designer offers encouragement through trying times from 2 Corinthians 5:7

The Yard – Where Faith and Sports Collide: Hunter Jason Neese of Limitless Outdoors

By Danny Avila June 17, 2020Christian Recovery, Culture / Society, Discipleship, Encouragement, The Yard, Video Podcasts

The Pastor, Hunter, Husband, Father & Widower Discusses God’s Providence and Mercy Through Life’s Peaks and Valleys

The Yard – Where Faith and Sports Collide: A Panel Discussion Regarding Racial Unrest

By Danny Avila June 10, 2020Christian Recovery, Church Dynamics, Culture / Society, Discipleship, Encouragement, Equip, Politics, Relationships, The Yard, Theology, Video Podcasts

Coaches, Pastors, Business Leaders & Officers offer their perspectives on today’s protests, riots and racial tensions surrounding the killing of George Floyd.

The Yard – Where Faith and Sports Collide: World Class Triathlete and MS Survivor, Aurora Colello

By Danny Avila June 4, 2020Christian Recovery, Culture / Society, Discipleship, Encouragement, The Yard, Video Podcasts

Aurora offers her perspectives on growing up mixed-race and seeing God’s hand at work.

The Yard – Where Faith and Sports Collide: SDSU Quarterback, Lucas Johnson

By Danny Avila May 28, 2020Clean Comedy, Culture / Society, Discipleship, The Yard, Video Podcasts

Lucas offers his perspectives on God’s faithfulness, even when we wander away - a tough lesson he learned at Georgia Tech.

The Yard: Quarantine Encouragement from former MLB Catcher Nick Hundley

By Danny Avila May 26, 2020Culture / Society, Encouragement, The Yard, Video Podcasts

The former Padres catcher and one of the most inspirational San Francisco Giants ever offers encouragement through trying times.