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Every swing in life has consequences, but Kent Chase's journey proves it's never too late for a comeback. A former professional golfer whose talent took him around the world playing alongside legends like Arnold Palmer and Payne Stewart, Kent's story unfolds as a raw testament to both human frailty and divine restoration.
From his promising start as a golf prodigy to international success, Kent's life seemed charmed on the surface. Behind the accolades lurked a growing darkness—tumultuous relationships spanning four marriages, devastating loss, and a spiraling addiction that eventually left him homeless and ready to die under a bus bench surrounded by fentanyl addicts.
When Kent finally surrendered completely to God at the Dream Center, something remarkable happened. The very gift that had defined his earlier life—golf—became the vehicle for his ministry. Today, through his Golf Programs in Schools (GPS) initiative, Kent reaches thousands of children worldwide, teaching them life principles through golf fundamentals while sharing the gospel in countries where traditional evangelism is forbidden.
His innovative approach translates golf basics into spiritual truths: grip (Bible study), alignment (prayer), and posture (daily preparation)—showing how properly "gripping" life leads to better results. Working alongside other athletes in ministry, Kent is now developing golf programs at recovery facilities worldwide, providing vocational opportunities while mentoring others through their own journeys.
Kent's testimony reveals how God doesn't waste our pain, talents, or even our failures—everything becomes material for transformation when placed in the Master's hands. Listen as Kent vulnerably shares how he found sustainable joy not through achievements or possessions, but by putting Jesus first and others before himself.

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