Eric Voelker: When Courage Means Showing Up Again Tomorrow

11/06/2025 1h 18min
Eric Voelker: When Courage Means Showing Up Again Tomorrow

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Send us a textIn this deeply moving episode, Eric Voelker—educator, former pastor, coach,and two-time NCAA wrestling champion—opens up about what true couragelooks like at this stage in his life. Far from the spotlight of athletic victory orpublic ministry, Eric shares how the most courageous thing he’s ever done issimply showing up, day after day, to care for his daughter in the midst of herongoing mental health struggles. At 59, Eric reflects on how God used a twoyearseason of stillness to strip away distraction, deepen his purpose, andprepare him to step back into work and life with a new mission: to become love.With a raw honesty and hard-earned wisdom, Eric unpacks what it means to befaithful in the valley, how courage grows through submission and sacrifice, andwhy encouragement, presence, and spiritual clarity matter more than ever.Whether you're walking through hardship or simply trying to find your footing,this conversation will remind you that the most powerful thing you can do iskeep showing up—with love.Thank you for listening! We hope you feel inspired and encouraged by our conversation today. If you did, be sure to share this episode with others.Let's stay in touch: Follow us on Instagram @crossroadsapologetics Email us at [email protected] Visit our website www.crossroadsapologetics.org See you in the next episode! Be blessed!

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