THE PULSE BEHIND THE PLUS | Skylar Jones and Camille Peisner | Stanford for Jesus | EPISODE 6

In this episode of the For His Glory podcast, Laurén Schiek interviews Skylar Jones and Camille Peisner, two standout student-athletes from Stanford University. They share their personal testimonies and discuss how their faith has impacted their lives and sports careers. The Plus Pod, a platform they created to share the gospel, is also discussed. The conversation highlights the importance of relying on Jesus, finding hope in Him, and not comparing oneself to others. They emphasize the significance of community and mentorship in growing in faith and encourage listeners to live in the world without conforming to it. In this conversation, Camille and Skylar discuss the importance of faith and staying connected to God through prayer and the Word. They share their personal experiences of how God has woven their stories together and led them to start the Plus Pod. They emphasize the significance of finding community and being steadfast in the Lord, even when prayers are not immediately answered. Camille and Skylar also highlight the power of writing down prayers and recording God's faithfulness in a prayer journal. They encourage listeners to trust in God's timing and remain faithful in pursuing Him.

“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.”
‭‭-Ezekiel‬ ‭36‬:‭26‬

Takeaways:
Relying on Jesus is crucial, especially in the face of challenges and the temptation to find identity in sports.
Finding hope in the Lord is a tangible way in which faith transforms hearts and sustains athletes through trials.
Living in the world without conforming to it is a powerful testimony that can draw others to Christ.
Community and mentorship are essential for spiritual growth and accountability.
Being a good friend and genuinely caring about others can open doors for conversations about faith.
Surrounding oneself with believers who are on fire for God can ignite and strengthen one's own faith. Faith is not about checking off a box but about consistently pursuing a relationship with God through prayer and the Word.
Finding community is essential for spiritual growth and support. It is important to seek out Christian friends and engage in Bible studies or other Christian groups.
God's faithfulness in the past can give us confidence in His future faithfulness. Writing down prayers and recording answered prayers can serve as a reminder of God's faithfulness.
Remaining steadfast in the Lord requires choosing to trust Him even when we don't feel close to Him. It involves actively pursuing Him through prayer, reading the Bible, and participating in Christian community.
God's timing is perfect, and He will provide the right people and opportunities in our lives when we seek Him and wait on Him.
Sharing our testimonies and experiences of God's faithfulness can encourage and inspire others in their faith journey.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Plus Pod
01:06 Skylar's Testimony and the Role of Sports in Her Faith Journey
02:27 Camille's Testimony and the Intersection of Faith and Track and Field
04:17 The Transformative Power of Jesus in Their Lives
05:15 The Importance of Hope and Surrendering Control to God
08:15 Living in the World Without Conforming to It
10:39 Building Community and Evangelizing in a Secular Environment
13:25 Sharing Faith and Engaging with Nonbelievers
19:04 Being a Light and Standing Firm in Faith
22:07 Encouragement for Lukewarm Believers and the Importance of Community
26:31 The Importance of Faith and Consistency in Pursuing God
27:23 Finding Community and the Power of Christian Friendships
31:02 God's Faithfulness in the Past Gives Confidence for the Future
35:19 Remaining Steadfast in the Lord
36:47 Trusting in God's Timing and Provision
44:41 The Impact of Sharing Testimonies and Encouraging Others