Walking On in Our God-Given Purpose

About The Podcast

It was supposed to just be a fun story for the USC student newspaper, but Ben Malcolmson’s tryout for the Trojans football team led to a spot as a walk-on wide receiver—and a lengthy professional relationship with head coach Pete Carroll, whom Ben served as a special assistant when Carroll became head coach of the Seattle Seahawks. Ben’s story wasn’t without its challenges, pitfalls, and disappointments, but in the fullness of time, he came to understand the purpose God had in mind for him—and why God had put him on such an amazing path. Ben talks with Nate Dewberry on this week’s podcast about his experiences in the fast-paced world of professional football, living fully in our identities in Christ, and staying willing to trust God’s for us even when the full picture isn’t immediately clear.

Show Notes

Timestamps

0:00—Intro/How Ben found his way onto the USC football team

3:39—Ben’s faith journey/What does redemption mean to you?

8:10—Overcoming obstacles, opposition, and indifference to discover one’s purpose

20:56—Some of Ben’s favorite memories from his time with the Seahawks

25:07—How being a husband and father has changed Ben’s perspective

27:52—Grounding ourselves in our identity in Jesus

32:06—Staying strong in faith despite difficult life circumstances