276: Passion For Sports

Laura’s path to the Olympics wasn’t straightforward. Inspired by Mary Lou Retton, she first pursued gymnastics, but it wasn’t until age 15 that she found her true passion in diving. Competing in three Olympic Games and making a remarkable comeback at 43 with her kids cheering her on, Laura’s journey is a testament to perseverance. Through every challenge, her faith in God grew stronger, guiding her through both triumphs and trials. Now, she shares her experiences, spreading a powerful message of hope and determination.   Laura Wilkinson, an iconic figure in the world of diving, joins us today. Laura’s illustrious career is nothing short of extraordinary, marked by numerous accolades that highlight her incredible dedication and talent in her sport.   As a diver, Laura achieved the pinnacle of success by winning the gold medal in platform diving at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, a feat that has cemented her legacy in the world of sports. Her achievements extend far beyond that, with 19 national titles to her name and inductions into five prestigious halls of fame, including the International Swimming Hall of Fame.   Laura’s journey is one of perseverance, triumph, and inspiration, and we are thrilled to have her share her story with us today.   This episode is brought to you by Saving Grace, one of the many levels of learning at Grace Center for Spiritual Development (GCSD).   At GCSD, our vision is to develop spiritual leaders in every nation who can teach others about the love of Christ, a love that cannot be earned and cannot be lost. We aim to provide a variety of exciting ways for you to engage with God’s Word and to be trained and equipped to be a spiritual leader in your sphere of influence.   👍 Visit the 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 for updates on upcoming episodes: https://www.gsot.edu/savinggrace/    👍 For more 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐂𝐄𝐒 like this podcast, devotionals, Bible Studies, and other downloadable content to help you in your Christian walk, check out 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: https://www.gsot.edu/center/    👍 Don’t forget to 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐞 for more updates on upcoming episodes!    ❗️ 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬: Saving Grace is now available for pick up through Salem Radio Network! Episodes air every Friday at 5:30 pm ET. For more information, visit: https://srnonline.com/show/saving-grace-with-carmen-pate     #SportsJourney #FaithInAction #DivingChampion #SportsMinistry #passionforthewordofgod #savinggrace #savinggracepodcast #savinggraceonradio #gracecenteronline #graceschooloftheology #salemradio #salemnetwork #carmenpate #laurawilkinson