In this episode, Iowa Hawkeye quarterbacks Mark Gronowski and Hank Brown sit down with us for an honest conversation about faith, pressure, leadership, and purpose—on and off the field.

They share what a typical week looks like during the season, the mental and physical toll of preparation, and why the relationships in the quarterback room matter so much. Mark opens up about the ACL tear that changed his life, how God used rock-bottom moments to rebuild his identity, and the journey that eventually led him to Iowa. Hank talks about experiencing revival at Auburn, finding authentic community, and what it means to live as “a missionary disguised as an athlete.”

We also talk about pressure as a privilege, the growing spiritual hunger they’re seeing among students, and how they stay grounded in Jesus when expectations are heavy and the spotlight is bright.

If you’ve ever wondered what faith looks like inside college athletics—or how God moves in locker rooms, film rooms, and football fields—this conversation will encourage you.

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