How to Fight Discouragement (With God's Help)
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12-Oct-2026
Taylor Kemp and Dr. Scott Hefelfinger, joined by guest producer Madison Frank, talk about how to fend off discouragement, one of the devil's favorite tools. Taylor shares the sting of being sent down after his first-round draft and a missed penalty kick in the Final Four. Scott shares the steps he takes to climb out of a funk and the prayers and saint quotes that help.
They close with a challenge for the week: name what's discouraging you, and bring it to God.
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