Jack Schierholz is a D1 quarterback at Arkansas Pine Bluff who has transferred through four programs — Marshall, Ferris State, Fullerton, and now Pine Bluff. In this episode, Jack shares what faith looks like in the transfer portal, his passion for organic discipleship through discovery Bible study, and why he believes the church should grow like rabbits, not elephants.
What do you do when you're injured, overlooked, or wondering why God has you in a difficult season?
In this episode of Athlete Disciples, Christian sits down with Division I quarterback Jack Schierholz to study Galatians 6:9 and explore what it means to remain faithful when the results haven't come yet.
Jack shares his incredible journey through multiple college football programs, a season-ending injury, transferring schools, and ultimately discovering that God was using every setback to deepen his faith and expand His Kingdom. From being baptized by a teammate to launching Bible studies on multiple campuses and seeing teammates give their lives to Christ, Jack's story is a powerful reminder that our greatest purpose is far bigger than sports.
Together, Christian and Jack discuss perseverance, trusting God's timing, resisting the distractions of the world, finding your identity in Christ instead of performance, and why athletes are uniquely positioned to make disciples.
In this episode you'll discover:
Why Galatians 6:9 is a foundational verse for every athlete
How God uses injuries and adversity to grow our faith
The importance of not growing weary while waiting on God's promises
Why your identity should be rooted in Christ—not your sport
How Bible studies began to spread across multiple football teams
Practical encouragement for athletes pursuing Jesus in a performance-driven world
Key Scripture:
"Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." — Galatians 6:9
Whether you're in a season of waiting, recovering from an injury, chasing a dream, or simply trying to remain faithful, this conversation will encourage you to trust God's process, keep planting good seeds, and remember that He is always working—even when you can't yet see the harvest.
If this episode encouraged you, share it with a teammate, coach, or friend who needs the reminder to keep trusting God and never grow weary in doing good.
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