![]() After giving up his comfortable suburban lifestyle at an early age to move into some of the darkest slums of the inner city he experienced first hand the most challenging living conditions in the poorest communities. Jason Porterfield has dedicated his life to the cause of peace. Thanks to Klem Daniels for producing and editing each of our episodes. For more on George's incredible life long mission check out *** Thanks to George Toles for connecting us with Craig. If you enjoyed this conversation or other episodes, please help us grow our podcast by subscribing, sharing and "liking". We take a deep dive into the amazing life of this energized man of God in this episode of *AMAZING GREATS*. Pastor Craig shares how he was able to transition from the "plate" to the "pulpit" and how relationships were and are a cornerstone to his spiritual life. He was born into a Christian home and has spent a life time doing his best to live out his Christian values during his 14 years in major league baseball and then well beyond as a teaching pastor at one of Houston's largest churches. You'll hear his story about the challenging time in Seattle when he was ready to give it all up.Ĭraig Reynolds started his love of baseball as a kid, and was drafted right out of high school. ![]() He was the first shortstop drafted for the all new Mariners team in 1977.and played for the American League All Star team that year. You can hear and see of the *Amazing Greats* podcasts on our website. You can find his podcast, wherever you normally get your podcasts and check out about the great work at the website *Sports Spectrum* His second book.: *The Uniform of Leadership: Lessons on True Success from My ESPN Life* His first book *"Live to Forgive"* is a powerful look inside the tough life of growing up with an alcoholic parent with all of the struggles and challenges. Jason shares the details of his rewarding transition from network producer to media director of a powerful podcast and media company that connects sports with faith: Sports Spectrum. In this episode you'll hear the difficult story of growing up with an alcoholic father, but also a God guided career story that led to a 17 year Emmy award winning career at ESPN. ESPN was fertile ground for him to bloom. That question was a turn around moment for Jason as he recognized for the first time the importance of "Blooming where you are planted" wherever that might be. Legendary coach and Jesus follower, Tony Dungy on a visit to ESPN asked producer Jason Romano how he was sharing his faith at the sports network.
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