69: Jason Riley: Losing it All to Gain Even More

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Jason Riley (World Class Performance Coach, NBA/NFL Trainer, and Kingdom Leader) to unpack what happens when your identity is built on achievements alone. Jason has trained over 100 professional athletes (Derek Jeter, Dez Bryant, at the highest level, but his greatest transformation didn’t come in the weight room.. it came when he lost his titles, success, and identity as a “trainer,” and revealed a greater purpose for his life. This conversation dives deep into: - The mental side of elite performance - The danger of chasing outcomes over obedience - Sacrifice, identity, calling, and what true success really is - Why faith and family must come before fame and followers - How to walk through trials without becoming bitter - What it means to be a Kingdom leader in a culture of self-promotion If you’ve ever felt lost in your own success, wrestled with identity, or sensed God calling you to something deeper… this episode will speak directly.