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Stories of His GloryPurpose, Perseverance, and Pressing On | Isaac Sevlie | Ep. 018In this episode of Stories of His Glory, we sit down with former professional basketball player and current pastor Isaac Sevlie to hear how God used the game of basketball as a platform to shape his faith, refine his character, and prepare him for ministry.From being unrecruited and overlooked to grinding through years on the bench, Isaac shares how God’s calling often unfolds through seasons of waiting, disappointment, and unseen growth. His story reminds us that God’s promises are real, but not always linear.Isaac reflects on the power of firsthand faith, the...
2026-02-1748 minStories of His GloryBuilding Culture and Character Through a Foundation in Christ | Jacob Holmen | Ep. 017In this episode of Stories of His Glory, we sit down with Jacob Holmen, head football coach, math teacher, and FCA huddle leader at Minot North High School.Jacob shares his journey of growing up as a coach’s kid, playing college football at the University of North Dakota, and eventually helping launch a brand-new high school football program from the ground up. Throughout the conversation, Jacob reflects on how his faith in Jesus Christ has shaped his identity, his leadership, and his purpose as a coach.From building relationships beyond the X’s and O’s...
2026-02-0340 minStories of His GloryReading Guards and God's Word: How Scripture Changed the Heart of a Linebacker Forever | James Kaczor | Ep. 016In this episode of Stories of His Glory, Ryne sits down with former NDSU Linebacker and current FCA College Rep. James Kaczor. James is a three-time FCS National Champion, a AFCA Second Team All-American, and a two-time First Team Missouri Valley Conference Linebacker, but those titles pale in comparison to the fact that James has been saved by faith in Jesus Christ and is a child of the one true God.Listen in as James shares the amazing story of how God used scripture and the faithfulness of key individuals in his life to transform James's heart...
2026-01-2052 minStories of His GlorySeason 1 Recap | FCA Staff | Ep. 015As the 2025 year comes to a close, this special episode of Stories of His Glory host Ryne Jungling is joined by FCA North Dakota staff members Nate Safe, Austin Bettenhausen, and Tate Tobiason as they reflect on some of the most powerful moments from the season.Drawing from Alys Seay’s story, the guys revisit key themes like:the pressure of performancethe importance of identity in Christthe power of community and discipleshiphow the truth of the gospel brings freedom.Reflecting on Jeff Martin’s story and the birth of Fields of Faith topics that are...
2025-12-3045 minStories of His GloryOne Contact Sport to Another: Football and Discipleship | Jeff Hoplin | Ep. 014During his time at the University at North Dakota, Jeff Hoplin, a long time believer in Christ, decided to take a break from playing college football to pursue a semester of Bible School. Although this decision delayed his progress within the football program, Hoplin would not trade the impact that the semester at Bible School had on his life as a disciple of Jesus Christ.In This Episode Jeff Shares:The value of a testimony for individuals who are raised in Christian familiesThe importance of differentiating Bible accounts from the made up stories that children hear...
2025-12-1754 minStories of His GloryFrom March Madness to Middle School Ministry | Luke Moormann | Ep. 013In this episode, Ryne and Evan sit down with Luke Moormann, former North Dakota Mr. Basketball, NDSU standout, March Madness participant, longtime coach, teacher, and FCA huddle leader.Luke shares the behind-the-scenes stories from his high school and college basketball journey, including the growing pains of redshirting, beating nationally ranked teams, and what it was like to face Kansas in the NCAA Tournament. But most importantly, Luke opens up about how a simple dorm room Bible study changed the trajectory of his life and how his faith in Jesus has shaped his life.In This...
2025-12-0241 minStories of His GloryWrestling With Heartache: How God Uses Tough Moments to Draw us Closer to Him | Scott Knowlen | Ep. 012In this episode of Stories of His Glory, Ryne and Evan interview Scott Knowlen. Scott is a long time wrestling coach at Bismarck High School, a member of the National High School Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame, and an Area-Representative for Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) in Bismarck-Central North Dakota.In this episode, Scott shares the amazing story of how God used moments of pain and heartache to ultimately draw Scott closer to Him.Faced the choice of chasing after the comforts the world provides or leaning into a relationship with the loving God...
2025-11-111h 03Stories of His GloryOn Mission in Madagascar: From Professional Football to Disciplemaker | Moreno | Ep. 011From the football field to the mission field, Moreno’s story is a powerful picture of what it means to follow Jesus. Once a professional football player in Madagascar, a sudden illness ended his athletic career. Through that loss, God called Moreno into a life of ministry and disciple-making.In this episode, Moreno shares how Jesus transformed his life and how God is using sports to reach the island of Madagascar. From launching football clubs, the disciple-making power of Multiply Schools, and the power that a single ball has to reach unreached people groups with the Gospel, Mo...
2025-10-2848 minStories of His GloryFields, Faith, and the Fight for this Generation | Jeff Martin | Ep. 010In this episode of Stories of His Glory, we sit down with Jeff Martin, Chief Strategy Officer for FCA and founder of Fields of Faith.Jeff shares the powerful story of how God used his concerns for the next generation, a passage from 2 Chronicles 34, and the boldness of students to spark a movement that now spans across the nation.From experiences in his own faith journey to lessons learned in ministry and leadership, Jeff explains how one moment of obedience can create not just a ripple effect, but a wave of transformation in the hearts...
2025-10-1457 minStories of His GloryFrom Hoops to Hope: How God Called a Coach to a Life of Lasting Impact | Chad Even | Ep. 009What does it look like when a teacher/coach fully embraces God’s calling to invest in middle school students? In this powerful episode, Chad Even shares his journey from growing up as a sports-driven kid, to hearing God’s voice calling him to go to Trinity Bible College, to discovering his passion for teaching, coaching, and helping kids grow in their relationship with Jesus.Chad opens up about:The moment God told him where to go to college and how it changed the course of his life.Walking away from basketball when it was no long...
2025-09-3058 minStories of His GloryHis Dreams, Not Mine: A Story of Surrender for His Glory | Alys Seay | Ep. 008For much of her life, basketball was at the center of Alys Seay’s world. But after years of striving, pressure, and fear of failure, Alys discovered that God wasn’t calling her to perfection, He was calling her to surrender. In this conversation, Alys traces her journey through basketball, the challenges of being a collegiate athlete, a radical season of overseas missions, and her work today as both a medical professional and an FCA volunteer disciple-maker.Listen to Alys reflect on how God reshaped her story from striving for success to living surrendered for His glory.
2025-09-1650 minStories of His GloryFrom a Broken Shoulder to an Eternal Mission | Brian Conklin | Ep. 007At just 13 years old, Brian Conklin’s dream of pitching in the Major Leagues ended in an instant with a devastating shoulder injury. The game he loved was gone. But in that moment, God was building something greater.Today, Brian is a former Nebraska Cornhusker basketball player and serves as FCA’s Northland Regional Vice President. His pitching injury shifted his focus to a lifelong mission to reach others in sports with the Gospel. Brian learned that sports can never be God, but they can be an incredible tool to glorify Him.In this episode, Bria...
2025-09-0352 minStories of His GloryLogging Miles: A Powerful Ministry Strategy for Every Coach | Chad Hammontree | Ep. 006No matter what arena of life he's in, pastor and coach Chad Hammontree desires to give all his breath in worship to Jesus. From growing up as a pastor's kid in Florida to playing college football in North Dakota, Chad shares how God shaped his identity from being wrapped up in sports to being firmly rooted in Christ.Chad's story takes us from the Florida Gators to long snapping trick shots, from bounty hunting to a radical encounter with the Holy Spirit that redirected his life into full-time ministry. Today, Chad pours his energy into pastoring, coaching...
2025-08-1944 minStories of His GloryRadically Changed: How Jesus Rescued a Sinner | Tommy Butler | Ep. 005Coach Tommy Butler brings passion, honesty, and heart. From a middle school kid who shut down in school and cheated to survive, to now being a husband, father, and coach who leads with conviction and compassion, this is the story of a life turned upside down by Jesus.In this episode, Tommy opens up about his life as an athlete, his early coaching career, and how God met him in a moment of total surrender. Now, whether he’s on the sideline, in the classroom, or at home with his daughter, everything he does is driven by th...
2025-08-0546 minStories of His GloryA Bus Ride, a Bible Study, and New Life: A Journey to Christ and FCA | Ev & Teri Nelson | Ep. 004In this unforgettable episode, we hear the story of Ev and Teri Nelson, a couple whose lives were radically changed by the grace of Jesus, decades into their marriage and careers. From small-town North Dakota beginnings to decades of coaching and mentoring, the Nelsons share how God patiently pursued them through the ordinary and tough times in their lives.His encounter with Christ transformed how Ev viewed his purpose as a coach and Teri shares about discovering true faith after years of striving and how God invited her into deeper purpose she never imagined, working with college...
2025-07-2259 minStories of His GloryLegacy of Influence: A Journey from Coach to Christ-follower | Rudy Steidl | Ep. 003In this episode, we sit down with retired educator and coach Rudy Steidl, a deeply respected leader in the Bismarck school system. Rudy shares his journey from Valley City to Bismarck High School and how a faithful coach and a powerful encounter at an FCA camp shaped his life forever.In This Episode:The coach who inspired Rudy to pursue teaching and coachingHis first trip to FCA Camp in 1970—and how it changed everythingThe quiet yet powerful faith modeled by his parentsHow carrying his Bible became part of who he isThe ripple effect of his legacy th...
2025-07-0843 minStories of His GloryIron Sharpens Iron: A Coach's Lifelong Mission for Christ | Ted Schultz | Ep. 002Coach Ted Schultz couldn’t get high schooler Nate Safe to show up to a single FCA meeting. But he never gave up on Nate, because he saw something deeper. A decade after Coach Schultz shed a tear after his final game, that same Nate Safe surrendered his life to Christ, left the corporate world, and came on staff with FCA.In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, Coach Schultz shares what it means to live on mission through coaching, how he came to faith, and how Jesus transformed both his and Nate’s lives through one seed, one...
2025-06-2433 minStories of His GloryHow the Impact of a Coach Changed a Life Forever | Nate Safe | Ep. 001Nate Safe was wrapped up in football. He was an offensive lineman at NDSU, team captain, and everything about his life was tied to football. When his playing career was over, he felt like he might have wasted his life. But then, Jesus got a hold of his heart — and it all started a decade before through the faithful influence of a coach.In this powerful first episode, Nate shares the story of how God used a high school coach, a season of searching, and a men’s Bible study to lead him into a personal relationship with...
2025-06-1036 min
Highly Unlikely with Josh & JenayeS4 | E14: Infertility and Losing a Child (with Ryne + Rachel Jungling)Ryne Jungling is the Area Director for Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). In this episode, he and his wife, Rachel, share about their seven-year journey with infertility, eventually having twins, and then dealing with the death of one of them. Ryne and Rachel share deep insight about guarding your heart against bitterness, the reality of God's tangible peace, and keeping an outward focus in the midst of immense suffering. For more information about how to contact or support the Junglings, visit www.fcand.org.
2023-12-0449 min
Bluestem ProjectStories of Hope :: Ryne JunglingIn this emotional and pain-filled story of grief and tragedy from the unexpected loss of a child we hear about a peace that surpasses all understanding. The Junglings' story is one filled with decisions no parent ever imagines having to make, a rollercoaster of emotions that reveal themselves in times of loss, and a sure and steady hope that only makes sense in Christ. Listen in to hear how they have been able to come to the conclusions that God allows what He hates to accomplish what He loves.
2022-11-301h 05
Bamboo BeatMagnifying MasteryPaths w/ Van & RyneIn this episode of The Canvascasters Podcast:
Van Bardell and Ryne Jungling join us from the great state of North Dakota to discuss their journey with MasteryPaths. Van teaches Math at Mandan Middle while Ryne molds minds as an AP Dual-Credit US History Teacher at Mandan High School. Both have 10 years of experience in the classroom and 5 years of CanvasLMS instruction.
Van & Ryne discuss their passion for MasteryPaths and why it is critically important for student success.
Van delivers an important message about directly linking instructional design to THE LEARNER first.
Ryne points out...
2020-03-0632 min