“Be Strong and Courageous”: Steven Keene on Joshua 1:9, Identity, and Trusting God in Uncertainty 📝 PODCAST DESCRIPTION In this episode of the Athlete Disciples Podcast, I’m joined by Steven Keene, a college basketball player with a heart for God and a powerful story of rediscovering his faith during one of the hardest transitions of his life. Together we study Joshua 1:9 and unpack what it means to: Be strong and courageous when your identity feels shaken Trust God in the middle of mental, emotional, and athletic challenges Find your true worth beyond the game Speak up when you're struggling Walk boldly as a man of God on a college campus Steven shares his raw testimony of how leaving basketball for a season caused him to question who he was, how God met him in his lowest moments, and how he’s choosing faith, boldness, and biblical manhood as his foundation moving forward. 📖 Verse Focus: Joshua 1:9 💡 Part 1 of 2 — Stay tuned for a future episode diving deeper into identity, purpose, and community. — If this message speaks to you: 📲 Share it with a teammate or friend 🗣️ Leave a review 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes Follow Stephen: [@youngballersteven] Follow the show: [@athletedisciples] #AthleteDisciples #StephenKeane #Joshua1v9 #ChristianAthlete #CollegeAthleteTestimony #FaithInCollege #BasketballAndFaith #Discipleship #MentalHealthInSports #AthleteIdentity #BeStrongAndCourageous