EP24: From NFL to High School Coach: Brock Huard on Faith, Football, and the Next Generation

Jun 26, 2025 • Dr. Jeff Schwarzentraub

In this powerful episode of The BRAVE Way Podcast, Pastor Jeff sits down with former NFL quarterback and broadcaster Brock Huard for a raw and inspiring conversation about faith, family, and calling.

Brock opens up about his journey from pro football to sports media, and now into coaching at Valor Christian High School. He shares how a “holy stirring” moved him and his family from Seattle to Denver, how he’s using football as a ministry, and why the next generation of athletes is more spiritually hungry than ever before.

You’ll hear about:

Life-changing mentors and locker room Bible studies

How to follow God’s leading into new seasons

The spiritual habits that keep Brock grounded

What it means to be a light in a culture of confusion

Why sports—and especially football—are a mission field

Whether you're a coach, a parent, or just someone trying to walk faithfully, this episode will challenge and encourage you to lead with purpose, build spiritual discipline, and pour into the people God has entrusted to you.

Chapters:

00:00 - Brock Huard on The Brave Way Podcast

04:36 - Darren Burkett on His Life Decision

10:12 - Tony Dungy on His Next Step

16:18 - A Pastor's Impact on His Community

20:47 - Ohio State Coach Urban Meyer on the Future of Football

25:49 - Celebrity Talk About Authenticity

27:24 - Rick Burkett on Growing His Relationship with Christ

32:11 - Happy Birthday to My Daughter!

32:37 - Pastor Rick Warren on Connective Tissue

35:10 - Post-sermon

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