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"Did you know that you can find God’s purpose in the challenges of life? Today we continue with former NFL quarterback Dr. Gary Cuozzo’s story—how God transformed his personal tragedy into a powerful ministry of faith, hope, and purpose, as he shared Christ and anti-drug messages in schools."

Former NFL quarterback Dr. Gary Cuozzo shares his transformative journey from tragedy to ministry, revealing how God used his son's death in 1990 to launch years of speaking in high schools about both substance abuse dangers and the gospel message. His powerful testimony illustrates how tribulation produces perseverance, character, and ultimately joy—not fleeting happiness but the deep assurance of eternal life in Christ.

• Finding ministry purpose through personal tragedy
• Speaking in New Jersey high schools for 7-8 years despite resistance to gospel message
• Experiencing Romans 5 transformation: tribulation → perseverance → character → joy
• Leading multiple Bible studies in his Florida retirement community
• Growing in scripture knowledge through "Shepherd School" and Chuck Smith's teachings
• Understanding that earthly life is "a speck in time" compared to eternity
• Celebrating 60 years of marriage with his wife Peggy
• Continuing faithful service in his 80s

While you're still breathing, please come to the Lord. Just ask Him if what we're saying is true, ask Him to come into your life, forgive you of your sin, and live through you. How hard is that? Stop being so stubborn. Give Him a chance.

Fellowship Of Christian Athletes - FCA:
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Gary Cuozzo Truth In Sports:
https://truthinsports.org/gary_cuozzo/

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"Have you ever seen challenges in someone’s life become a turning point for discovering deeper purpose? Today, former NFL quarterback Gary Cuozzo shares how faith, loss, and relationships led him from football glory to Spirit filled and impactful ministry beyond the game."

What does it take for an NFL quarterback to find deeper meaning beyond the game? In this captivating conversation with Gary Cuozzo, we discover how a professional football career intersected with a profound spiritual awakening. Gary takes us through his journey from backing up Johnny Unitas on the Baltimore Colts to playing alongside the legendary Purple People Eaters with the Minnesota Vikings during football's golden era. But beyond the highlight reels and stadium roars, Gary's story reveals something more valuable—how meaningful relationships with Christ-following teammates sparked questions about faith that would transform his life.

The contrast between yesterday's NFL and today's game becomes strikingly clear as Gary shares memories from an era when professional athletes often worked off-season jobs to make ends meet. His signed contract with the Vikings for $65,000 (after being traded for two first-round draft picks) highlights how dramatically the professional sports landscape has shifted in terms of compensation, player loyalty, and personal conduct on the field.

Most compelling is Gary's vulnerability in sharing his evolution from legalistic religion to grace-filled faith, and how personal tragedy became the catalyst for his most impactful ministry years. After losing his son in 1990, Gary found himself speaking in schools throughout New Jersey, using his platform to reach young people with both anti-drug messages and spiritual truth. His instrumental role in establishing the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) in New Jersey from humble beginnings in his orthodontic office has led to a ministry now spanning approximately 150 high school chapters.

Whether you're a sports enthusiast, a person of faith, or someone seeking meaning beyond professional success, this conversation offers wisdom from a life well-lived at the intersection of athletic achievement and spiritual purpose. Join us for this powerful exploration of finding true victory beyond the scoreboard.
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes - FCA: https://www.fca.org/
Gary Cuozzo Truth In Sports: https://truthinsports.org/gary_cuozzo/

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"Ever wondered how the fulfilled prophecies of Christ’s passion deepen our understanding of God’s plan and personal love for humanity? Christ’s passion week reveals divine authorship through fulfilled prophecy, legal kingship, and sacrificial love—making Good Friday truly good and resurrection Sunday a celebration of transformation."

From a colt that had "never been ridden" to prophecies written centuries before crucifixion was invented, the story of Christ's final week reveals divine authorship on every page. Pastor Teddy Kenney, a.k.a. Fred David Kenney, Jr., takes us on a fascinating journey through Scripture, connecting ancient prophecies with their New Testament fulfillment.

The triumphal entry marks more than just Jesus riding into Jerusalem – it's the rightful King claiming His territory. This episode unpacks the remarkable legal qualifications Jesus possessed through both Joseph (legal heir to David's throne) and Mary (blood descendant through Nathan). We laugh at what Pastor Teddy playfully calls "biblical grand theft auto" when the disciples take the colt, then marvel at how God's favor makes the impossible happen with just a few words: "The Lord has need of it."

What makes Psalm 22 so extraordinary is its detailed description of crucifixion written a millennium before the Romans invented this brutal execution method. "They have pierced my hands and feet" and "they divide my garments among them, for my clothing they cast lots" aren't vague predictions but precise details that found perfect fulfillment on Good Friday. These prophetic connections form an unbroken thread throughout Scripture that only a divine Author could orchestrate.

The most profound revelation comes in understanding that God didn't simply dismiss our sins – Christ literally bore them. Unlike human forgiveness that might sweep offenses under the rug, divine forgiveness operates through substitution. Jesus carried our guilt and suffered our punishment, making Good Friday truly good for humanity. As we approach Resurrection Sunday, remember this ultimate expression of love that transforms us from condemned to "seated in heavenly places" with Christ.

Ready to experience this transformation yourself? Simply acknowledge Christ's sacrifice, receive His forgiveness, and invite Him to live through you. This Easter weekend, celebrate not just a historical event, but the living presence of Emmanuel – God with us – who promises to remain "all the days until the completion of the age."

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