FROM CHICAGO'S TOUGH STREETS TO THE NFL SIDELINES: "THE FAITH THAT TRANSFORMED LAMORRIS CRAWFORD"
In this powerful episode of The Sam Acho Podcast, Lamorris Crawford shares his remarkable journey from growing up in the rough streets of Chicago to serving as the team chaplain for the Carolina Panthers. Through his story, Lamorris reveals how faith, identity, and purpose shaped his life and marriage and how they continue to guide him in the world of professional sports.
He opens up about the challenges of high divorce rates among athletes, the dangers of finding identity in performance, and what it really means to “deflect the glory” back to God. Lamorris and Sam dive deep into conversations on parenting, overcoming adversity, and finding strength through community and faith including Lamorris’s inspiring account of walking alongside his wife through her battle with MS.
Whether you’re an athlete, a parent, or simply navigating life’s challenges, this episode reminds you that true fulfillment comes not from what you do, but from who you are in Christ.
Key Topics:
Faith and identity beyond performance
Marriage and spiritual grounding in sports
Overcoming adversity and the power of community
Parenting, purpose, and protecting what matters most
Living a life that deflects glory back to God
He opens up about the challenges of high divorce rates among athletes, the dangers of finding identity in performance, and what it really means to “deflect the glory” back to God. Lamorris and Sam dive deep into conversations on parenting, overcoming adversity, and finding strength through community and faith including Lamorris’s inspiring account of walking alongside his wife through her battle with MS.
Whether you’re an athlete, a parent, or simply navigating life’s challenges, this episode reminds you that true fulfillment comes not from what you do, but from who you are in Christ.
Key Topics:
Faith and identity beyond performance
Marriage and spiritual grounding in sports
Overcoming adversity and the power of community
Parenting, purpose, and protecting what matters most
Living a life that deflects glory back to God
Creators and Guests
Host
Clif Marshall
Coach Clif Marshall enters his ninth year as the Performance Director at Ignition where he is responsible for the design and implementation of both the strength and speed programs. Marshall works as a Fitness Ambassador for the NFL. With 15 years of professional experience, Marshall has trained more than 400 pro football players, including first round NFL draft picks, Super Bowl Champions and Pro Bowlers. Luke Kuechly, AJ Green, Geno Atkins and Devin McCourty have been some of Marshall's most notable clients over the years. Under Marshall's Direction Ignition has trained over 40+ NFL Combine Top Performers and a number of NFL Players who hold all time combine records for their position groups. Currently Ignition and Coach Marshall have at least one player that they have trained on all 32 NFL Clubs.
