In this episode of the Varsity Catholic Podcast, Brady Steer and regular guest Ry Godde tackle one of the most universal struggles in sports: pressure.

If the Bible tells us “fear not” over and over… why do athletes feel so anxious about performance? The guys unpack where pressure really comes from (people-pleasing, identity, stat-chasing, expectations), how pressure can be healthy or disordered, and what it looks like to compete with freedom — not fear.

Along the way, Ry shares a painfully relatable slow-pitch softball moment (yes, prayer included), and Brady brings it home with a practical spiritual framework rooted in Philippians 4: pray, trust, play in peace, and glorify God no matter the outcome.

In This Episode You’ll Hear:
⚡ Why pressure hits athletes so hard (and where it actually comes from)
🙏 How prayer reorders performance — playing from love, not for love
📖 A simple Philippians 4 game plan for anxiety, confidence, and freedom
🏟️ Why stats, expectations, and comparison steal joy — and how to compete like a child again

If you’ve ever felt nervous before a game, crushed after a bad performance, or like you’re carrying the weight of everyone’s expectations — this episode will help you play freer, trust God deeper, and compete with peace.

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