Fear God, Not Man: The Five Biblical Pillars of Coaching ft. Mike Swider

The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

📍What happens when a coach cares more about eternal purpose than just wins and losses? In this inspiring and emotional episode, David Rutherford sits down with legendary Wheaton College football coach Mike Swider, a man who led his team to 9 championships and transformed countless lives through servant leadership, unwavering faith, and deep integrity.

Coach Swider lays out his five core principles that shaped his program and his players:

1. Fear God

2. Trust God

3. Seek God First

4. Reject the Philosophy of the World

5. Never Forget the Cost of Your Salvation

With stories of hardship, victory, and legacy, this episode challenges us to reflect on who we are, what we believe, and how we lead. This isn’t just a conversation about coaching—it’s a spiritual blueprint for every man who wants to lead with truth, courage, and faith.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - The Role of Men, Fathers & Coaches

13:10 - The Leadership Quality You Must Have

19:36 - Why We Must Fear God, Not Men

26:59 - Trusting In God, Even When It’s Hard

34:54 - Seek Ye First…Putting God At The Center Of Everything

43:33 - Reject The Ways Of The World

47:49 - When Your Faith Is Shaken, Remember This

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