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The Female Athlete Mission

We are female athletes who crave real talk about faith, life, our sport … and everything in between. Nothing is off the table (or off the field) as Natalie Lawrence connects with fellow athletes from around the world to encourage you in your faith, inspire you to grow, and bring you into a community of believers. You are NOT alone as a believing athlete; welcome to the FAMily!

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Ep. 134 - Mental Health and Sports with Amanda Dahlman

The Female Athlete Mission ·

2022/08/25

Amanda Dahlman is a former college volleyball player, graduate student, lover of Jesus, and recently, the FAM’s beloved intern! With a deep passion for the intersection of mental health, sports and faith, Amanda is pursuing her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and created Hope for Athletes, an Instagram account advocating for mental health among student-athletes. In this episode, Amanda dives into her personal experience with mental health, shares some of her wisdom, and encourages

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Ep. 133 - How God Freed me From Anxiety and Fear with...

The Female Athlete Mission ·

2022/08/18

On today’s episode we get to hear from Charity McDowell, a junior volleyball player at the University of Notre Dame. A woman of many passions, Charity is majoring in preprofessional science with a supplemental major in Spanish and a minor in Africana Studies. She is a strong leader on her campus through several organizations and initiatives, and you can feel her enthusiasm for Jesus and people throughout our conversation. I thoroughly enjoyed hearing Charity’s journey and insight and I hope it

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Ep. 132 - How to Become a Connected Leader with Karen...

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2022/08/11

Today I am excited to welcome Karen Hardwick, a psychotherapist turned leadership consultant with a Masters of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary. Her book, The Connected Leader, shows people how to use the Seven Strategies of Connection to become their best selves as parents, spouses, leaders… and athletes! In this episode, Karen shares firsthand from her personal journey about connection, authenticity, courage, and much more. There are so many nuggets of gold in our conversation that I

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Ep. 131 - Being Bold for Christ in College Soccer...

The Female Athlete Mission ·

2022/08/04

In this episode we get to hear from Mallory Krueger, an All-American athlete and nursing student at Indiana Wesleyan University. Mallory is bold in her faith, but that hasn’t always been embraced by her teammates. She faced hostility toward Jesus while playing soccer at her public high school, which only grew her passion for making Christ known on the field and off. She’s now chasing after Jesus alongside her college teammates — before, during, and after each game. Mallory has developed a strength

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Ep. 130 - Rugby, Femininity, and Jesus with Christina...

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2022/07/28

Today I’m so excited to welcome Christina Gein, a woman who’s passionate about rugby and wild about Jesus. I was truly blown away by how God directed our conversation – we covered everything from what it was like to be the only girl on her high school football team to what she’s learned about discerning the will of God since then. You really have to hear it all for yourself! I know you’ll walk away from today’s episode with some big thoughts to chew on and a handful of one-liners to carry you

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Ep. 129 - Becoming Courageous and Mentally Strong...

The Female Athlete Mission ·

2022/07/21

It’s easy to say “get your head in the game,” but how is mental strength actually built? I absolutely loved this week’s interview with Nebraska-based mental performance coach Amanda Schaefer, a.k.a. Coach AB. We talked about vulnerability, courage, identity, joy, and how each of these things affect our mindsets as athletes whether we’re on the field or not. This discussion was so rich, and I’m excited to share some of Amanda’s wisdom with you. In this episode you will hear: The importance of

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Ep. 128 - Insights on Motivation

The Female Athlete Mission ·

2022/07/14

What motivates you? How do you stay motivated throughout the highs and lows of life? Why are there days when you feel like you could take on the world, and other days you may feel like doing nothing at all? Today we’re talking all things motivation with insights straight from you, the FAM! You answered questions about what gets you motivated… and what doesn’t. I hope this episode inspires you to dig deeper into what motivates you most. In this episode you will hear: The FAM’s thoughts on

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Ep. 127 - Taking a 5th Year and Learning to Suffer...

The Female Athlete Mission ·

2022/07/07

Navigating college sports, academics, family life, and faith can be a huge challenge, and no one can speak to it better than Grace Ball. Grace is a Division I college athlete who just finished up her 5th year playing tennis at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and the host of her own podcast, MORE THAN AN ATHLETE. Today’s conversation covers her testimony, discipleship, giving up control, suffering well, and more. Grace’s passion for the Gospel is evident in every area of her life, and I was so

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Ep. 126 - The Gospel and Diversity in Sports with...

The Female Athlete Mission ·

2022/06/30

All I can say is wow. In today’s episode, I have the true honor of being joined by Janel Johnson. Janel is an advocate for all things Gospel, diversity, and unity. Her passion is helping not only athletes, but all of God’s children find their true identity in Jesus. It was so refreshing to be able to talk so openly and honestly about what most people find as taboo subjects. Today, we face them head on. This is a conversation all about sports, life, Jesus, marriage, and so much more. You are not

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Ep. 125 - Journey of an OCD Warrior with Jenna Cannon

The Female Athlete Mission ·

2022/06/23

When I think of OCD, I usually think of things needing to be in a certain order. Nothing more, nothing less. Today I am joined by OCD warrior Jenna Cannon as she shares what life is really like with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. She developed this disease at a young age and it carried on with her throughout her life. Luckily, her story is one of an overcomer. Jenna now advocates for those struggling with their mental health and wants them to know that it’s okay to struggle but there is always hope

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Ep. 124 - The Coaching Journey with JP Dorn

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2022/06/16

Who is Jesus in your life? That was a question that anchored today’s guest through her coaching journey, infertility journey, and life journey. Today I have the incredible opportunity of sitting down and talking with JP Dorn. She is a wife, a mother, and a coach of all coaches. Our conversation today about her coaching journey goes far beyond coaching. She shares sound wisdom on life in general whether you are an athlete, a coach, a parent, or just a fan of the podcast. No matter where you are or

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Ep. 123 - What It Takes To Be Great with Tish Hoch

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2022/06/02

If you’ve ever wanted to know what it takes to be great, this is the episode for you. Today I am joined by Tish Hoch. She is considered to be one of the greatest in the history of women’s soccer. She has not only represented her country 132 times since making the U.S. National Team, but she has also participated in one Olympic Game and 2 World Cups. Her story is so impactful for even myself. Her encouragement to us today is to keep fighting to be great. Something she learned from being on one of the

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Ep. 122 - Four Things To Focus On This Off-Season

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2022/05/26

When you are in the middle of your season, it is so difficult to feel like you are anything more than just an athlete. Burnout is so real and we all deal with it. Today I want to offer 4 practical things to focus on during this off season time. These are not only things to help you this summer, but these are things that will carry you through your next season and on throughout your life. My challenge to you is that you would take one, two, three, or all four things and apply them to some area of

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Ep. 121 - Beating Cancer and Realizing what Matters...

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2022/05/19

Have you ever heard the phrase “mind over matter?” I think about it a lot when referring to sports and getting out of your head. Well my guest today gives us a very real, raw look into how shifting her mindset saved her life. Author and activist Erin Soto was diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer at the age of 37 with four kids and a husband to take care of on top of her own life to live. With the odds of her survival stacked against her, she knew that taking a deeper look inwardly and shifting her

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Ep. 120 - How to Cultivate Hunger for God

The Female Athlete Mission ·

2022/05/12

Do you want more of God? A hunger for God is essential for anyone who desires to have a relationship with Him. Some of us long for a relationship with God because of traumatic experiences or because of trials that we face. Some people are apathetic about their life and don’t really care. Either way, cultivating a hunger for God is of the utmost importance. Today, I share 3 important ways to cultivate a relationship with God. These have helped me in so many ways and I hope that they help you as well,

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Ep. 119 - Tools to Build Your Confidence - with...

The Female Athlete Mission ·

2022/05/05

Have you ever felt like you just needed some tools in your life tool belt? Today I had the great opportunity to sit down and talk with Mindset Mentor Paige Tonz. She shares with us some very practical ways to build our confidence on and off the field. As a former softball player and now a mentor to younger girls, her goal is to be the person that her younger self needed. She wants to empower, encourage, and educate women on how to build their confidence. I gained so many practical tools today that I

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Ep. 118 - Becoming an NWSL Photographer with Cindy Lara

The Female Athlete Mission ·

2022/04/28

Today I had the opportunity to sit down and have a conversation with writer and photographer Cindy Lara. Cindy works for the SB Nation site for The Blue Testament covering the Kansas City Current. Sports have always been a part of Cindy’s life. Since her start covering women’s soccer in 2017, she has just continued to grow and develop her passion. I loved getting to hear her perspective on calling and how to find your passions. In this episode you will hear: Cindy Lara’s story Full time job vs

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Ep. 117 - Called to Work in NCAA Sports with Monique...

The Female Athlete Mission ·

2022/04/21

If you have ever found yourself struggling with identity issues or trusting God or knowing your why, this episode is for you. In today’s episode, I am joined by Monique Felix and we dive into all things God, sport, life decisions, and so much more. Monique shares with us some very practical ways to trust God and make Him first in your life. As associate director of football operations at Baylor University, she is able to pour into the lives of athletes every single day. I’m so honored that she could

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Ep. 116 - Discerning Your Calling - with Trevor...

The Female Athlete Mission ·

2022/04/14

In today’s episode, I am joined by my husband Trevor Lawrence and we are finishing out our 2 part series talking all about calling. I could not think of anyone better to talk about this with. We are diving back into purpose and what our purpose is in life as it relates to work. Trevor proposes the rest of the 7 questions to ask when considering your purpose and where the Lord may be calling you. We are so excited you are back for part 2. Enjoy! In this episode you will hear: Discerning your

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Ep. 115 - Discerning Your Calling - with Trevor...

The Female Athlete Mission ·

2022/04/07

In today’s episode, I am joined by my husband Trevor Lawrence and we are talking all about calling. I could not think of anyone better to talk about this with. In this 2 part series, we dive into purpose and what our purpose is in life as it relates to work. Trevor proposes 7 questions to ask when considering your purpose and where the Lord may be calling you. Enjoy part 1 and you do not want to miss us next week for part 2! In this episode you will hear: Calling versus vocation How to live into

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