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From Soccer Dreams to God's Call to Ministry
Season 3 · Episode 133

From Soccer Dreams to God's Call to Ministry

When soccer was taken away, identity was exposed.An injury led to surrender, and surrender led to calling. Listen to Elean's testimony.

The Launch Mission · Tommy McGregor

February 23, 202629m 53s

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Show Notes

In this episode, Elean shares his journey from building his identity around soccer to discovering that only Christ could truly fill the void he was carrying. After multiple serious injuries, broken expectations, and seasons of anxiety and loneliness, he began pursuing a real relationship with the Lord instead of waiting until “later” to take faith seriously. Through prayer, community, mentorship, and intentional steps toward growth, his faith became personal. What started in pain turned into calling, eventually leading him into ministry. His story is a reminder that identity, purpose, and peace aren’t found in performance — and that waiting to follow Christ only makes the road harder.

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