On the show this week, Chicago Cubs infielder Matt Shaw joins to share how his faith has transformed the way he approaches both life and baseball. During his sophomore year of college, he was encouraged to start reading the Bible after years of searching for purpose and reading numerous books trying to find answers. It didn’t take long for Matt to realize that the Bible revealed the purpose he had been looking for all along. He talks about how that discovery changed his perspective and helped him understand that his identity is not rooted in baseball, but in his faith. Heading into his second year in the league, Matt shares that his biggest goal is to trust God no matter the circumstances, knowing that true peace comes from surrendering control and relying on Him. He also offers encouragement to young athletes pursuing their dreams.

Takeaways

- Faith became a significant part of Matt's life in college.

- Reading the Bible helped Matt find his purpose.

- He learned that his identity is not solely in baseball.

- Matt's goals for the season are trusting God to dispute the circumstances.

- Matt emphasizes glorifying God through his actions and playing ball.

Notable Quotes:

- “I had already been searching for this idea of purpose in my life for probably three or four years, maybe even longer. And I read a lot of different types of books to try to get there, but it wasn't until I read the Bible and I was like, this is what my purpose is.”

- “God has a unique plan for all of us.”

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