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A Life of Hope and Hurdles with Andre Levrone and Sydney McLaughlin Levrone

Life and Books and Everything — Clearly Reformed

A Life of Hope and Hurdles with Andre Levrone and Sydney McLaughlin Levrone

January 10, 2025
Life and Books and Everything
Life and Books and EverythingClearly Reformed

How can you shine as a Christian in the world of professional sports—when sometimes your dreams come true and often they don’t? What does it take to be an elite athlete (and why is it a great profession for sleep enthusiasts)? You’ll want to listen to this special episode of LBE as Kevin asks Andre, a former NFL player, and Sydney—an Olympic champion, world champion, and world record holder—about the pressure of being the best and the freedom of being in Christ. And don’t miss the bonus questions from a couple DeYoung children.

Chapters:

0:00 Sponsors & Intro

3:38 What did it feel like?

7:11 A Question From a Fan

8:49 Olympic Relationships

11:05 Life as a Professional Athlete

16:31 How Did You Two Meet?

20:40 Another Fan Question

22:06 Life and Testimony

32:29 Fifty Seconds

35:57 The Lifestyle of an Elite Athlete

40:08 Sponsor Break 41:55 Fame and Faith

47:45 Nature vs. Nurture

58:46 What’s Coming Up?

1:01:10 Book Recommendations

1:03:26 A Message to Christian Women

1:05:51 Until Next Time…

Books & Everything:

ESV Daily Reading Bible: A Guided Journey Through God's Word

Serious Joy Conference

The Pastor: His Call, Character, and Work

WTS | Master of Arts in Theological Studies

What Is the Gospel?

What Is the Mission of the Church?: Making Sense of Social Justice, Shalom, and the Great Commission

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