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Coach Denny Duron—pastor, pioneer football coach, and star of Fox Nation’s God, Family, Football—joins Dan Wheeler, Terry Steen, and Brian Roland for a powerful conversation about faith, calling, and legacy.

From being drafted into the World Football League and signing with the Washington Redskins, to walking away from the NFL in obedience to God’s voice, Denny shares how he has consistently chosen calling over comfort. He recounts the revival at Louisiana Tech, the prophetic word that led to an undefeated season, and how that move of God launched decades of ministry and coaching impact.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How the Hebrew war cry “Rak Chazak” (be strong, finish strong) became a rallying cry for his teams
• The story behind the revival at Louisiana Tech and its lasting impact on ministry leaders worldwide
• How Denny helped build Evangel University’s football program from scratch and what he’d do differently as a young coach today
• The incredible journey of Evangel Christian Academy in Shreveport, with 14 state championships and players reaching the NFL
• The TOPS system Denny uses to evaluate players beyond talent—measuring skill set, hustle, toughness, resilience, coachability, and other-centeredness
• How daily Bible teaching and discipleship shape his players far more than wins and trophies
• Honest stories of fatherlessness, forgiveness, and restoration in the lives of his athletes
• Why Denny refuses to “sit on the sideline” in his later years and how he keeps finishing strong

Denny also pays tribute to his parents’ spiritual legacy, honors the vital role of wives and mothers as “agents of influence,” and prays a heartfelt prayer for listeners who are hungry to come back to God or say “yes” to Jesus for the first time.

If you need fresh courage to finish strong, to stay faithful in your calling, and to see every moment as a God-given opportunity, this episode will challenge and inspire you to live with a “Rock Chazak” mindset in whatever field God has placed you.

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