In this milestone 200th episode, Pastor Nathan Brown sits down with former NHL goaltender John Blue for an unforgettable conversation about faith, failure, and finding your true calling. Blue's journey from the ice rinks of professional hockey to the mission field reveals profound truths about authentic Christianity versus cultural religion.

As the first Californian to play in the NHL and for the University of Minnesota, Blue achieved what many would consider the pinnacle of athletic success. Yet behind the accolades and professional contracts lay a deeper struggle - living with what he calls "pocket Jesus" Christianity, where faith was merely a good luck charm rather than a transformative relationship.

What You'll Discover:

✅ The brutal confrontation that exposed 20 years of fake faith: "Stop telling people you're a Christian"

✅ How God spoke in the midst of public humiliation at Boston Garden

✅ The radical decision to walk away from NHL broadcasting for unpaid ministry work

✅ Understanding the difference between knowing about Jesus and experiencing His lordship

✅ Why perseverance in your calling matters more than immediate success

✅ The role of discipleship and mentorship in authentic spiritual growth

Blue's testimony powerfully illustrates Galatians 6:9: "Let's not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don't give up." His story of persevering through six minor league teams in one year, public humiliation, and financial uncertainty to find God's true purpose offers hope to anyone struggling to understand their calling.

Related Scripture Study:

📖 Acts 2:36 - "This Jesus whom you crucified is both Lord and Savior"

📖 Psalm 139 - God's intimate knowledge and purposeful creation of each person

📖 Galatians 6:9 - The promise of harvest for those who persevere

📖 Ephesians 5 - Understanding marriage as a picture of Christ and the church

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Don't miss this powerful testimony that challenges comfortable Christianity and calls believers to authentic, costly discipleship.