He had the access. The headlines. The lifestyle. But none of it filled the void.

Rob Maaddi was a former athlete turned nationally known sports reporter—chasing a life that looked glamorous on the outside but left him empty on the inside. In the midst of it all, Rob met Jesus—and everything changed.

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He thought surrendering to God meant leaving the industry behind and heading to the pulpit. But God had a bolder plan.

Instead of walking away, Rob stepped up—launching Faith on the Field, a Christian sports talk show placed not on a Christian station, but right in the heart of mainstream radio. His mission? To bring Christ into locker rooms, headlines, and homes through the voices of top athletes sharing their faith.

Rob is also the Senior NFL Writer for the Associated Press, reaching millions as a bold witness in one of the most visible platforms in sports journalism. He found not just his calling—but also his wife, his purpose, and his passion.

In this powerful episode, we cover:

Why worldly success can’t satisfy eternal needs

How surrender led Rob to a platform he never dreamed of

What it looks like to bring faith into the heart of mainstream media

The courage it takes to preach in unexpected places

And why your biggest stage might be right where you already are

If you’ve ever felt called to something bigger but didn’t know how God would use your past—this one’s for you.