Welcome back to the Athlete Disciples Podcast. Today I sit down with Hannah Allen — former Division I & II swimmer, Gold Star military widow, and Olympic hopeful — for one of the most powerful conversations we’ve had. We begin with a Discovery Bible Study through Isaiah 40:28–31: “Those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength…” But this isn’t just Scripture discussion. This is lived experience. Hannah shares: • Losing her husband just 3 months after their wedding • Losing her best friend to cancer • Walking through family divorce • Wrestling with anxiety while pursuing big athletic goals • What it actually means to “wait upon the Lord” • How trauma lives in the subconscious mind • How God renewed her strength when she felt completely broken • Why she views her Olympic pursuit as stewardship from God We talk about: – Balancing ambition and anxiety – Prayer as a reset button – The faithfulness of God when we faint – Why God never grows weary — but we do – How grief shaped her calling – Using athletics as a platform for the Gospel This episode is for anyone who: Feels exhausted. Feels anxious about the future. Is walking through grief. Is waiting on God for something. Is chasing a big dream while holding onto faith. Scripture: Isaiah 40:28–31 Guest: Hannah Allen Instagram: @hannahallen If this encouraged you, share it with someone who needs strength renewed today. Subscribe for more athlete testimonies and Bible studies.