In this episode, Jim shares stories from his career in tennis as we explore what Christians can learn from the world of sports.

Jim Whiting is a Lay Elder and Congregational President at Trinity Lutheran Church (LCMS) in Ashaway, RI, and a Board member of Lively Faith Ministries.

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00:00 – Introduction

4:30 – Becoming childhood friends with John McEnroe

7:20 – Getting involved with college sports

11:00 – Coaching the nephew of the King of Jordan

14:00 – Coaching and playing professionally

18:00 – Playing against Martina Navratilova

22:00 – What it’s like to coach professional athletes

28:00 – Lessons Christians can learn from sports

36:00 – Growing spiritual gifts takes hard work

39:35 – Enduring life’s hills and valleys

42:40 – Christianity puts sport in right perspective

47:00 – Connection between physical and spiritual discipline

52:50 – Conclusion

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