IWUHoops presents The Pursuit

In Series 3, listeners will hear how IWU Athletics is attempting to flip the world’s vision of leadership upside-down by pursuing Kingdom greatness through discipleship. The terminology in each program may be different and the application may change, but the coaches at IWU believe that putting 'Mission In Action' by pursuing God 1st and others 2nd is a powerful way to live and to lead in any context. This episode will take listeners inside the culture of Indiana Wesleyan University Men's Soccer 1st Half (2:08)-Coach Luke Sanford shares his journey into coaching and how his philosophy of leadership and discipleship has been growing. 2nd Half (26:19)-Senior Gabe Casada talks about his story of growth in leadership and in faith over his career at IWU. Overtime (37:57)-AD Mark DeMichael talks about the humility of Christ found in Phil 2 and how the coaches of IWU Athletics are pursuing it in their leadership. www.iwuwildcats.com/misioninaction

In Series 3, listeners will hear how IWU Athletics is attempting to flip the world’s vision of leadership upside-down by pursuing Kingdom greatness through discipleship. The terminology in each program may be different and the application may change, but the coaches at IWU believe that putting 'Mission In Action' by pursuing God 1st and others 2nd is a powerful way to live and to lead in any context. This episode will take listeners inside the culture of IWU Volleyball 1st Half (3:08)-Coach Candace Moats takes listeners through her journey pursuing Christ on the way to a Hall of Fame career. 2nd Half (19:55)-Senior Alexis Rutt shares about her time as a member of IWU Athletics and how the team grew on a recent missions trip. Overtime (28:31)-Director of Athletics Mark DeMichael gives an overview of the key principles of humility in Christ, unity in the Holy Spirit, and servant leadership pulled from Philippians 2 that drive his leadership. www.iwuwildcats.com/misioninaction

In Series 3, listeners will hear how IWU Athletics is attempting to flip the world’s vision of leadership upside-down by pursuing Kingdom greatness through discipleship. The terminology in each program may be different and the application may change, but the coaches at IWU believe that putting 'Mission In Action' by pursuing God 1st and others 2nd is a powerful way to live and to lead in any context. This episode will take listeners inside the culture of IWU Football 1st Half (2:12)-Coach Jordan Langs joins to share his journey to IWU and gives insight into how he and his staff have intentionally built the culture of the program from the ground up. 2nd Half (19:08)-Quarterback Zack Blair goes inside his recruitment to IWU and explains what he thinks makes IWU Football unique. Overtime (33:04)-Director of Athletics Mark DeMichael shares the real reasons behind starting the football program and the type of influence he hopes it will have. www.iwuwildcats.com/misioninaction

IWUHoops travels to the Dominican Republic with GO Sports from August 13-21. Check back daily for interviews with players and coaches during the trip.

IWUHoops travels to the Dominican Republic with GO Sports from August 13-21. Check back daily for interviews with players and coaches during the trip.

IWUHoops travels to the Dominican Republic with GO Sports from August 13-21. Check back daily for interviews with players and coaches during the trip.

IWUHoops travels to the Dominican Republic with GO Sports from August 13-21. Check back daily for interviews with players and coaches during the trip.

IWUHoops travels to the Dominican Republic with GO Sports from August 13-21. Check back daily for interviews with players and coaches during the trip.

IWUHoops travels to the Dominican Republic with GO Sports from August 13-21. Check back daily for interviews with players and coaches during the trip.

IWUHoops travels to the Dominican Republic with GO Sports from August 13-21. Check back daily for interviews with players and coaches during the trip.

IWUHoops travels to the Dominican Republic with GO Sports from August 13-21. Check back daily for interviews with players and coaches during the trip.

Coach Weidner and Coach Tonagel preview the team's upcoming trip to the Dominican Republic and share with listeners how they can get involved. On episode 10, Coach T talked about the importance of this trip in the building of the IAm3rd culture of the program. Series 2 will air daily from August 13 to August 21, giving interviews and updates from the mission field. You can help support an IWU Athlete now at the following link, with 100% of donations going directly to the trip. http://www.iwuwildcats.com/GiveIWUMensBasketball

1st Half-(1:10) Jacob Johnson, Ben Carlson, Evan Maxwell and Kyle Mangas talk about the National Championship victory and give final reflections on the season. 2nd Half-(17:32) The entire coaching staff talks about winning the national title and reflect on pursing the IAm3rd life together over the course of a season. Go to www.iwuhoops.net/thepursuit/episode22 to leave a comment and see more.

1st Half-(1:15) Freshman Grant Smith joins to talk about growing up in Connersville, a community that defines "Hoosier Hysteria" and what it was like to go on a deep run in the state tournament and be named an Indiana All Star. He also talks about being fearless in the national championship game when a play was drawn up for him in a key moment. 2nd Half-(13:59) Coach Tonagel shares why he believes that greatness favors the fearless. He tells the story of where he first came across the concept of fearlessness, how it has grown within the program and the influence it has had on the team's success. Go to www.iwuhoops.net/thepursuit/episode21 to leave a comment and see more.

1st Half-(1:40) IWU President David Wright, Director of Athletics Mark DeMichael, and Coach Greg Tonagel take listeners inside a gathering of the men affiliated with IWUHoops on the morning of the national championship game. They also share how 'The Pursuit of 3' is happening in different contexts of leadership all across the athletic department and campus of IWU. 2nd Half-(22:51) Trent Dailey joins to share what IAm3rd looks like in a different context of leadership, in his case as president of a growing business. He also shares some insight into what he saw in the growth of the team over the course the season. Go to www.iwuhoops.net/thepursuit/episode20 to leave a comment and see more.