“Winners never quit, and quitters never win.”

We've all heard it. But is it actually true?

Sometimes perseverance is exactly what we need. Other times, refusing to quit can keep us trapped in something we're no longer called to do.

In this episode of RAC Taught Me, Coach RAC explores one of life's toughest questions: How do you know when it's time to keep pushing, and when it's time to walk away?

Drawing from his own baseball journey, personal experiences, and Scripture, RAC discusses the danger of tying our identity to our accomplishments, the difference between adversity and a genuine reason to change direction, and why quitting isn't always failure.

The goal isn't to become someone who never quits. It's to be faithful wherever God has placed you.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Is quitting always a bad thing?

01:38 – Are you chasing a dream or afraid of losing your identity?

03:00 – Three bad reasons for staying or quitting

03:15 – The sunk cost fallacy

04:15 – When your identity is tied to your title

05:00 – Why difficulty alone isn't a reason to quit

06:15 – The danger of making success your ultimate goal

09:30 – How to distinguish adversity from a reason to move on

11:30 – Why I almost gave up on baseball

12:45 – Recognizing when it's genuinely time for a change

14:02 – What Scripture teaches about perseverance

15:32 – Two questions to ask before quitting

17:16 – Being faithful wherever God places you

Every weekend, thousands of athletes pray before their games. Afterward, the winning team thanks God for the victory. But what about the losing team? Did God not hear their prayers?

In Episode 3 of RAC Taught Me, Coach RAC tackles a question that Christian athletes often wrestle with: Does God actually care if you win or lose?

Through Scripture and his experiences in professional baseball, RAC explores what it means to compete for God's glory, whether it's selfish to pray for a win, and how our motivations can shape the way we approach sports.

You'll also hear three practical principles for Christian athletes: pursuing excellence, celebrating victories with humility, and finding purpose in defeat.

Because ultimately, the most important thing about your athletic career might have nothing to do with your record.

Chapters:

00:00 — Does God Care Who Wins?

00:24 — The Pressure to Be a Winner

01:30 — What Does It Mean to Glorify God? (1 Corinthians 10)

04:00 — Working for God, Not for People (Colossians 3)

06:30 — Are You Motivated by Proving People Wrong?

07:31 — God Looks at the Heart

08:17 — Is It Okay to Pray for a Win?

10:36 — The Real Purpose of Prayer

12:32 — Principle #1: Pursue Excellence

13:50 — Principle #2: Celebrate Your Wins

14:30 — Principle #3: Find the Gold in Losing

16:12 — Who Are You Without Baseball?

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Every parent wants their child to be confident. But what if some of the things we're doing to build confidence are actually making things worse?

In Episode 2 of RAC Taught Me, Coach RAC shares four common mistakes sports parents make and answers real listener questions about raising confident young athletes.

From the dreaded car ride home after a bad game to dealing with discouraging coaches, negative teammates, and the pressure to perform, we explore how parents can help their kids develop confidence that lasts beyond the baseball field.

We also discuss supporting neurodivergent athletes, overcoming negative self-talk, and why having fun might be one of the most overlooked ways to help kids perform their best.

Chapters (approximate):

00:00 — Are Parents Hurting Their Kids' Confidence?

01:37 — Mistake #1: The Car Ride Home

03:04 — Mistake #2: Protecting Kids From Failure

05:30 — Mistake #3: Comparing Your Kids to Others

06:35 — Mistake #4: Projecting Your Dreams Onto Your Kids

07:31 — When Teammates Tear Your Kid Down (Tessa)

12:57 — Dealing With Negative Coaches (Alana)

15:12 — Helping Kids Find Confidence Through Fun (Travis)

17:25 — When Your Kid Is Their Own Worst Critic (Gabriel)

19:59 — Overcoming Game-Day Anxiety (Michelle)

23:18 — The Foundation of Lasting Confidence

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