As a pastor’s kid who grew up in the water, Lara Claydon is now an up-and-coming professional Stand-up Paddleboard Surfer. From California to Maui, God has been a part of Lara’s story as she pursues a sports profession in which she has taken her faith. Lara has seen God work in and through the sports she loves. In this interview, we discuss her faith, family dynamics, and the world shutting down in 2020. Through it all, Lara has a joyful outlook and bright future.
Lara Claydon
Pro Paddleboard Surfer
We talk to the pro’s — some may you know and some you may be meeting for the first time — about their love for Jesus, their journey with Him through their sport, and how those around them have made the biggest impact on their faith.
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ADDITIONAL EPISODES
Lara Claydon
Pro Paddleboard Surfer
As a pastor’s kid who grew up in the water, Lara Claydon is now an up-and-coming professional Stand-up Paddleboard Surfer.
Joshua Duinker
International Basketball Pro
The Australian native-turned-basketball-pro has traveled the world playing the game he loves.
Kenny Dobbs
Slam Dunk Champion
Coming from a rough neighborhood, being locked up, and not finishing high school, dunk champ Kenny Dobbs found a miracle in Jesus.
Chris “The Heat” Van Heerden (Part 2)
Welterweight Boxer
A Welterweight Boxing Champ at age 24 with the world to gain, South African Chris Van Heerden set his dreams big and went after them.
Chris “The Heat” Van Heerden (Part 1)
Welterweight Boxer
A Welterweight Boxing Champ at age 24 with the world to gain, South African Chris Van Heerden set his dreams big and went after them.
Glenn Braggs (Part 2)
MLB Outfielder
From broken bats and stolen bases, former MLB outfielder Glenn Braggs has lived and seen the world through the game of baseball.
Glenn Braggs (Part 1)
MLB Outfielder
From broken bats and stolen bases, former MLB outfielder Glenn Braggs has lived and seen the world through the game of baseball.
Mike Penberthy (Part 2)
NBA Player & Coach
Mike Penberthy has seen it all through basketball, from playing small college ball to the brightest lights in the NBA with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Mike Penberthy (Part 1)
NBA Player & Coach
Mike Penberthy has seen it all through basketball, from playing small college ball to the brightest lights in the NBA with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Cari Champion
ESPN Anchor
The former ESPN anchor shares the impact of sports on her life and how God has always been a part of her journey.
Jenny Johnson Jordan
Triple J
With an Olympian father and a Hall of Fame Uncle Jenny knows sports. Through her own 14 year pro career she has always carried the love of Jesus in everything she ties to do.