The Lou Holtz Show S2 EP19 Cody Beckman on Baseball, Faith & Fighting for America’s Future #podcast

MLB pitcher turned pastor Cody Beckman on faith, youth, and restoring America’s foundation 🇺🇸

Join Legendary Coach Lou Holtz and former Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Cody Beckman for a powerful and refreshing conversation about faith, masculinity, responsibility, and restoring the culture of America—one young soul at a time.

From pitching 97 mph fastballs in the MLB to leading Bible studies in the locker room, Cody shares how his career in professional baseball shaped his identity—but how God shaped his purpose. Now a full-time fishing guide, hunter, and youth pastor in Florida, Cody has traded the mound for ministry, and he’s on a mission to raise up the next generation with biblical truth, personal responsibility, and courage.

In this episode, Coach Holtz and Cody talk about masculinity in crisis, the challenges of transitioning out of pro sports, and why our country is spiritually adrift. They explore the power of mentorship, the brokenness in today’s culture, and how men must reclaim their role in family and society. With honesty and humility, Cody opens up about his struggles with injury, doubt, and surrender—and how his faith grew stronger through the fire.

Whether you're a parent, coach, athlete, or young person, this episode is filled with wisdom, motivation, and a call to live boldly for God.

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Chapters:
0:00 – Intro & Welcome: Meet Cody Beckman
1:05 – MLB, Fishing, and Wrestling Alligators?!
2:30 – Cody’s Baseball Journey from Childhood to the Pros
4:00 – Throwing 97 MPH: What It Took to Get There
5:45 – The Coach Who Inspired His Faith
7:15 – Sharing the Gospel in the Locker Room
9:00 – Bible Studies in Pro Sports: How Teammates Responded
10:45 – Life After Baseball: Fishing, Hunting & Ministry
12:30 – Making the Hard Transition from Sports to Real Life
14:00 – Finding Purpose in Youth Ministry
15:30 – How Cody Came to Faith as a Child
17:00 – Sharing Jesus in a Secular Culture
18:45 – Restoring Masculinity in America
20:15 – Biblical Manhood: What the Word Says
21:30 – Faith, Responsibility & Culture: What We’ve Lost
23:00 – Cody’s Message to Young People: Grace and Redemption
24:15 – Coach Holtz on Saving Souls vs. Saving Lives
25:30 – Cody’s Final Message to the Audience
26:30 – Coach Holtz’s Takeaways & Final Thoughts