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Episode 20: David and Maxwell Ford

Episode 20: David and Maxwell Ford

FromGolf. Life. Faith. Podcast


Episode 20: David and Maxwell Ford

FromGolf. Life. Faith. Podcast

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Length:
57 minutes
Released:
Feb 28, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

SummaryIn this conversation, college golfers David and Maxwell Ford discuss their upbringing in golf, their competitive relationship as twins, their college decisions, and the role of faith in their lives. They share how their father introduced them to golf at a young age and how their competitive nature pushed them to excel in the sport. They also discuss the challenges and blessings of playing college golf and how their faith has shaped their dating relationships. The brothers emphasize the importance of seeking God's kingdom first and finding satisfaction in Him. They also highlight the impact of their Thursday night Zoom call, where they gather with other college golfers to discuss faith and encourage one another. The conversation covers topics such as the Eastlake Cup victory, finding satisfaction in Jesus, aligning golf and faith, the whole duty of man, living life backwards, favorite meals, college golf memories, dream foursomes, dream golf courses, and closing thoughts.TakeawaysCompetitive sibling relationships can be both challenging and beneficial, pushing individuals to excel in their chosen field.Seeking God's kingdom first and finding satisfaction in Him is the key to navigating the challenges of college golf and dating relationships.Regularly reading and studying Scripture is essential for spiritual growth and deepening one's relationship with God.Creating a community of like-minded individuals can provide support, encouragement, and accountability in living out one's faith. Finding satisfaction in Jesus is more important than any worldly success.Aligning golf and faith means recognizing that Jesus is more important than the game.The book of Ecclesiastes reminds us that the fear of God and keeping His commandments is the whole duty of man.Living life backwards means viewing life as a gift rather than a means to gain.Favorite meals, college golf memories, and dream foursomes provide opportunities for fun and camaraderie in the game of golf.Chapters00:00Introduction and Background01:26Growing Up and Getting into Golf03:36Sibling Rivalry and Competition06:23College Decisions09:12Injuries and Faith13:09Pursuing National Championships18:14Dating Relationships and Faith25:52The Importance of Scripture38:06Thursday Night Zoom Call41:42Integrating Faith and Golf44:15The Eastlake Cup Victory46:22Finding Satisfaction in Jesus49:31Aligning Golf and Faith50:18The Whole Duty of Man51:47Living Life Backwards54:22Favorite Meal, College Golf Memory, Dream Foursome55:20Dream Golf Course56:03Closing Thoughts
Released:
Feb 28, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (23)

College Golf Fellowship Staffers Toby Ragland and Jayce Barber sit down with many different PGA Partners of CGF and talk all things golf, life and faith.