Heaven or Heisman
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Welcome to Heaven or Heisman, the podcast where we blend faith, family, and sports to help you raise confident, resilient kids. In each episode, we dive into the challenges parents face when guiding their children through the world of athletics and beyond, all while grounding our advice in Biblical principles. From helping your child practice more to building their confidence, and teaching them how to embrace failure, we offer practical tips and relatable stories to make the journey a little easier (and a lot more fun).
Whether you’re wondering how to encourage your child’s love for the game, help them develop a strong work ethic, or teach them to handle pressure with grace, Heaven or Heisman has you covered. Join us as we tackle key parenting moments in sports—balancing discipline with fun, praising effort over performance, and fostering character that lasts. Let’s navigate the world of youth sports together, one practice, one game, and one lesson at a time. Tune in for inspiring insights, faith-based wisdom, and a whole lot of heart!
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The Shot That Shocked Wisconsin and the Faith Behind It // High Point Guard Chase Johnston
What does it look like to hold your identity steady when everything around you—your role, your platform, your success—keeps shifting?In this episode of Heaven or Heisman, we sit down with High Point…
Changing the Game: The Parents Guide to Raising Happy, High Performing Athletes // John O'Sullivan
In a culture where youth sports often feel overwhelming, expensive, and hyper-competitive, how do we hold on to what actually matters? In this episode of Heaven or Heisman, we sit down with John…
How to Inspire Your Child to Be Great // Mike Hummel
In youth sports, the pressure to specialize earlier and train harder is everywhere. But what if the best path for young athletes is actually slower, more patient, and more focused on the long game?…
Amid Tournaments and Training: How to Keep the Relationship
In the rush of practices, tournaments, and car meals, it is easy for something essential to slip away without us noticing. In this episode of Heaven or Heisman, we talk directly to parents,…
The Fate of the Volunteer Coach: How Parents Can Help or Hurt // Brad @ The Coaching Dad
What does it actually look like to coach kids well and to parent youth sports without losing perspective? In this episode, we sit down with Brad from The Coaching Dad to talk honestly about the…
When the Dream Ends: College Baseball, Identity, and What Comes After // Bryce Lenz
What does it really take to chase a baseball dream, and what does it cost along the way? In this episode, we sit down with former college baseball player Bryce Lenz to pull back the curtain on the…
Counting the Real Cost of Youth Baseball
Is youth baseball actually toxic, or are we navigating it without a clear map? In this season two opener, Luke Baker and Jean Anderson tackle one of the most emotionally charged questions parents…
Balancing Training, Growth, and Play
What’s the right way to support a young athlete without pushing too hard? In this episode, we dive into strength and conditioning for kids, preventing overuse injuries during rapid growth phases, and…
What To Do When You Don't Win All Season
What do you do when your team doesn’t win a single game all season? Luke, Jean, and Aaron get real about what it’s like to lead a winless team—and what that reveals about our expectations as parents…
How Good Dads Become Overbearing Coaches
What happens when a dad’s good intentions turn into pressure that crushes his kid’s love for the game? Luke and Jean sit down with guest Brian Campion to talk about how easily encouragement can cross…
Away Game: A Christian Parent’s Guide to Navigating Youth Sports
This week, Luke Baker and Jean Anderson sit down with authors Brian Smith and Ed Uszynski, who co-wrote Away Game: A Christian Parent’s Guide to Navigating Youth Sports. Together, they explore how…
Confidence Starts at Home, Not with Gear
Luke and Jean and the team dive into the phrase “Look good, feel good, feel good, play good”—popularized by Coach Prime—and how it applies to youth sports and beyond. They explore the balance between…
Why Your Kid Isn’t Getting Better at Sports
Jean and Luke dive into the challenges and opportunities parents and coaches face in youth sports. Using the analogy of “mowing the parking lot,” they unpack why kids often spend more time at…
If You’re Always Rushed, You’re Doing It Wrong // Aaron Rose
Today we have special guest Aaron Rose as we dive into a game-changing book: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer. The conversation explores why hurry is the enemy of love, peace, and…
Why Winning Feels Empty Without True Purpose
In this episode of Heaven or Heisman, we sit down with our friend Kyle Porter from Normal Sport for a deep conversation that blends golf, faith, and the search for meaning. Together with Jean and the…
Early Specialization Might Be Hurting Your Athlete
Today we dive headfirst into the cultural shift in youth sports—how money, pressure, and year-round specialization are reshaping the game for kids and families alike. We reflect on what sports used…
If You’re Not Laughing, You’re Missing the Point
In this lighthearted and honest episode, Luke Baker and Jean Anderson share the chaos, comedy, and camaraderie that comes with being a youth sports parent. From the infamous shoe crisis to the magic…
Still and Strong: Keegan Mueller’s Story of Wrestling, Faith, and Survival
In this powerful episode, Keegan Mueller — a former D1 wrestler, coach, and real estate leader — shares how growing up on the wrestling mat shaped his toughness, grit, and identity. But it wasn’t…
Purpose vs. Performance
In this heartfelt and practical episode, Jean and the team explore one of the most important questions facing kids, parents, and coaches in youth sports today: Are we chasing performance or living…
The Gearhead Myth
Have you ever felt the pressure to buy your kid the best gear for youth sports? In today’s Gearhead episode, we chat about how parents don’t need to stress over purchasing the most expensive…
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Heaven or Heisman has published 32 episodes since February 2025, covering topics in Baseball, Basketball.
Heaven or Heisman is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 35m.
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