In this episode, we sit down with Chris Avila, founder of G3 Experience and full-time chaplain to professional athletes. Chris shares his inspiring journey of faith, fatherhood, and forgiveness—starting from a broken home and the pain of an absent father to becoming a spiritual leader for athletes across the NFL, UFL, MLS, and beyond.

Chris opens up about how the loss of his mother, the absence of a father's blessing, and the cycles of generational brokenness led him to a pivotal encounter with Jesus. He talks about his struggle to forgive his father, the healing power of prayer, and how God's grace ultimately transformed their relationship. Today, Chris uses that same grace to minister to professional athletes, helping them navigate fame, fatherhood, and faith with integrity and purpose.

Key Topics

• The power and impact of a father's blessing
• Chris’s personal story of fatherlessness and redemption
• What chaplaincy in pro sports looks like today
• How Chris brings faith into the lives of athletes
• Encouragement for those seeking reconciliation with their own fathers
• Practical insights on how to pray for athletes and those in ministry

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In this episode, we take you back to an interview founder Bill Glass recorded with NFL legend Mike Singletary. Mike joined Bill to share his journey from humble beginnings in Houston to becoming a Hall of Fame linebacker with the Chicago Bears. Singletary opens up about the personal challenges that fueled his intensity on the field and the mentors who shaped his character off it. He reflects on the transformative power of faith, the importance of fatherhood, and his mission to help others find purpose beyond success. Listeners will gain insight into how Singletary transitioned from playing for anger to playing for Christ, and how that shift changed everything. This heartfelt conversation is a must-listen for anyone seeking motivation, meaning, and a deeper understanding of what it means to live with significance.

In this episode, Billy Glass—son of ministry founder and former NFL star Bill Glass—shares his deeply personal journey of growing up in a home shaped by faith, football, and a father's unwavering calling. From tales of traveling with his father during speaking engagements to valuable life lessons on fatherhood, provision, and blessing, Billy offers a rich and humorous look into life as a Glass. Listeners will hear how Bill Glass' powerful influence shaped Billy’s own approach to parenting, business, and faith, and discover how the impact of a godly father continues across generations.

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Based on the moving sermon and book by Bill Glass and Terry Pluto, this podcast explores one of life’s most transformative forces: a father’s blessing. Bill Glass believed that outside of salvation, nothing could shape a life more deeply. In this series, we’ll journey through real stories—some filled with love, others marked by pain, loss, and redemption. We’ll laugh, cry, pray, and reflect together as guests from all walks of life share their experiences with fatherhood, healing, and hope. Join us as we uncover the power behind a simple, profound truth—and maybe even discover your own story along the way.

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