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    John Smoltz: A Story of Triumph and Unexpected Turns (Part 1 of 2)

    Oct 23 2025
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    John Smoltz: A Story of Triumph and Unexpected Turns (Part 1 of 2)

    Date: Oct 23, 2025

    Guests: John Smoltz

    John Smoltz is a World Series champion, former Cy Young award-winner and hall of fame pitcher. He shares his inspiring story about the twists and turns in his career, finding faith in Christ, and rebuilding his life after experiencing hardship. He reveals how God taught him to surrender control and trust Him, while growing in grace in this one-on-one conversation with Jim Daly.

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