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“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? If you enjoyed this episode, follow RAC Taught Me for more conversations about sports, faith, parenting, and life.

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 Have a question you'd like answered on the podcast? Follow Coach RAC on Instagram and join the "Comeback Tour" group for opportunities to submit your voice memos. Follow RAC Taught Me for conversations about sports, faith, parenting, and life.

In the very first episode of The RAC Taught Me Podcast, Coach RAC tackles the question of "What if I am chasing the wrong dream?" with the help of three listeners who reached out via voicemail. Brandon wonders how to know if his goals align with God's will. Sophia, a high schooler preparing for college, asks how to pick a career path that honors God. And Deanna, 10 years into working with adults with disabilities, questions whether she's still on the right path. Coach RAC shares his own journey from chasing professional baseball to playing for the Savannah Bananas, and unpacks a life-changing insight from the book Found God's Will by John MacArthur: the five biblical priorities for knowing God's will, and a sixth principle that might surprise you. Along the way, he explores the Hebrew word avad — how work and worship are one and the same — and why God cares far more about who you're becoming than what you're achieving. Chapters: 0:01 — Welcome to Episode 11:05 — Brandon's question: Am I chasing the right dream?2:18 — Coach RAC's response: pursue your goals wholeheartedly6:15 — Sophia's question: How do I find God's calling for college?7:37 — What gets you excited? Coach RAC's college story11:26 — Deanna's question: Is this still the right field for me?13:20 — What is work? (Theology segment)14:07 — Avodah: when work and worship are the same word17:45 — Found God's Will: five biblical priorities19:22 — The sixth principle: do whatever you want20:49 — From the Nationals to the Bananas: trusting God's redirection23:17 — Wrap-up