How do you move forward in faith after falling, when confidence is shaken and fear takes over?
In this solo episode of Beam Boldly, host Brooke Gleichowski shares a deeply personal story from her experience in college gymnastics, when confidence quickly turned into pressure after falling twice on the balance beam in competition. As fear and negative thoughts began to spiral, Brooke found herself facing a battle that went far beyond gymnastics.
The night before a meet in her hometown, Brooke had a vivid dream about the bible story of David and Goliath, where she saw herself as David facing a giant that represented the mental battles she had been fighting. When she woke up, she turned to bible verse 1 Samuel 17 and was reminded that just as David was equipped to face Goliath, God had already equipped her for the challenge ahead.
Through scripture, prayer, and surrender, Brooke realized the true battle was not the balance beam, but the fear playing out in her mind. As she chose to trust God with the outcome and compete with peace instead of fear, she experienced one of the most meaningful moments of her season.
This episode is an honest testimony of faith over fear, learning to let God fight the battle, and trusting that He goes before us in every challenge we face.
KEY MOMENTS:
• Falling twice on the balance beam and the mental battle that followed
• Fear of losing her place in the lineup and trusting God in uncertainty
• Encountering the story of David and Goliath in 1 Samuel 17
• Learning that the battle is the Lord’s, not hers to fight
• Competing with peace by surrendering control and choosing faith
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💡 About Beam Boldly Hosted by NCAA Division I gymnast Brooke Gleichowski, Beam Boldly empowers young women and athletes to grow in faith, build resilience, and live with confidence. Through real conversations about mental health, mindset, performance, and purpose, Brooke and her guests inspire listeners to shine their light boldly — on the mat and beyond.
