Episode 295 - How to Help Students Who Are Struggling with Leah Amico

“If we keep saying yes to what God places before us, He will do more than we could ever ask or imagine.” Three-time Olympic gold medalist and two-time World Champion, Leah Amico, shares her journey as an Olympian and how God met her on a softball field. Now, she is speaking and going to school campuses to encourage students that they aren’t alone and they, too, can be a light to others. Listen in as Leah gives us insight into what students today are struggling with and how we can be praying for them.

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ABOUT OUR GUEST

Leah Amico is a three-time Olympic gold medalist with USA Softball, a two-time World Champion, a National Softball Hall of Fame Inductee in 2009, and a three-time national champion at The University of Arizona. At Arizona, Leah was also honored as a three-time First Team All-American and a three-time First Team Academic All-American for her excellence both on the field and in the classroom. Known for being one of the most clutch hitters of all time, Leah still holds the record for highest batting average in the Women’s College World Series. Leah is also a college softball analyst with ESPN and Westwood One Sports, where she imparts her love and knowledge of the game to many fans across the world. 

Leah Amico is a professional and inspirational speaker with over 20 years of national speaking engagements. She empowers people with the tools needed to have a strong mindset and apply the daily discipline needed to be successful. Leah relates to others with her stories that are engaging and inspiring. She shares keys to unlocking your potential that can help you thrive in any situation. Leah leaves people believing they can and will conquer their personal and career goals if they will apply the core principles she speaks about. She is also passionate about being able to enjoy a healthy balance between work and personal life. Leah helps people determine their own views of success and to set goals to rise to the top of their expectations.

SCRIPTURES

In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, Ephesians 6:16-17 ESV

Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12 NIV

And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 ESV

LINKS

Leah’s Website

BOOKS

Victorious: A Year-Long Devotional

Softball, Glory & God's Story

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Collegiate Day of Prayer

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Victorious: Moms in Prayer 40th Anniversary Celebration

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