25 Years of Ministry: How One Man is Changing College Athletes' Lives at Michigan State

In this special Thanksgiving edition of The Lion's Share, host Mitch Lyons sits down with Phil Gillespie, the Athletes in Action ministry director at Michigan State University. Phil shares his incredible 25-year journey of ministering to college athletes, revealing why student-athletes are among the most performance-driven—and spiritually needy—people on campus.

Discover how Phil and his wife Julie have impacted hundreds of athletes, including NFL quarterback Kirk Cousins, by helping them find their identity in Christ rather than their athletic performance. From life-changing mission trips to South Africa to weekly chapel meetings in the football building, this conversation explores the intersection of faith, sports, and finding true purpose beyond the scoreboard.

Whether you're an athlete, parent, coach, or simply interested in how faith transforms lives, this episode offers powerful insights into what it means to glorify God through sports and life.

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0:00 Introduction & Welcome
1:30 How Mitch & Phil Met 16 Years Ago
3:15 Phil's 25 Years at Michigan State
5:00 Why College Athletes Need Jesus Most
8:45 Phil's Journey from Architecture to Ministry
11:30 Approaching Athletes with Grace & Love
14:20 Reaching 21 Sports & 120+ Athletes Weekly
17:45 Mission Trips & Ultimate Training Camp
20:30 Glorifying God Through Sports
23:45 How to Support Athletes in Action
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