CSR 290 Christopher Chen

CSR 290 Christopher Chen

Author: Bruce Wawrzyniak August 19, 2024 Duration: 36:18

He started into sports later in life, with basketball being his primary sport, including having attended a basketball training academy where he learned from NBA Skills Trainer Drew Hanlen.  He also worked out with former NBA player and three-time dunk champion Nate Robinson.  In addition, he played ball hockey, including winning four championships, and he competed in touch football leagues.  Over the last few years, he, "made the conscious decision to serve the church while incorporating lessons learned from sports to help my clients."  He is based in western Canada and is a state officer for the Knights of Columbus BC/Yukon State Council, and six months ago was invested as a Knight of the Holy Sepulcher in the Vancouver Lieutenancy.  On the professional side, he serves as a Catholic Life Coach for Freedom Coaching.  (LISTEN FOR THE POWERFUL TESTIMONY HE SHARES ABOUT HIS EYESIGHT AND A GOSPEL PASSAGE HE HEARD AT MASS!)


Finding harmony between the roar of the crowd and the quiet of personal conviction is a challenge many face, and that's the central exploration of Catholic Sports Radio. Host Bruce Wawrzyniak facilitates conversations that go beyond scores and stats, delving into how faith informs competition, leadership, and life after the final whistle. Each episode features dialogue with Catholics involved in sports-from professional athletes and Olympic coaches to scholastic officials and clergy serving team communities. These guests share personal stories about integrating their spiritual journey with the intense demands of athletics, offering perspectives on perseverance, ethics, and purpose. The discussions are grounded in real experience, providing relatable insights for anyone navigating their own priorities, whether they are on the field, in the stands, or somewhere in between. This podcast creates a unique space where the parallels between spiritual discipline and athletic discipline become clear, fostering a sense of connection and reflection. It’s not about preaching plays but about understanding the whole person behind the jersey. You'll hear authentic narratives that resonate regardless of your background, highlighting universal themes of struggle, triumph, and balance. Tune in for thoughtful content that challenges the typical sports talk format and offers a deeper, more meaningful listen.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Catholic Sports Radio
Podcast Episodes
CSR 303 Fabio Marino [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:28
He started playing tennis when he was eight years old and started teaching the sport at age 19. Two years into his college years he started a tennis academy that became one of the biggest such schools in his hometown. In…
CSR 302 Deanne Miller [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:20
She competed in hockey, figure skating, gymnastics, soccer, and dance team as a young girl and teenager, and in her adult years moved into sports pursuits such as tennis/pickleball, receiving Pilates and TRX certificatio…
CSR 301 Deacon Michael Hill [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:14
He ran track in high school, competed in intramural sports, later taught himself golf, and coached youth league basketball and baseball, winning a regular season and a post-season title. In 2011 he was ordained to the Di…
CSR 300 Steven Thomas [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:02
He spent years playing basketball, including grade school, high school, and college, and then went on to coach basketball for close to 15 years. Along the way he also coached football, including jobs at two Catholic high…
CSR 299 Mark Bruener [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:17
He is a College Scout with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was a first round draft pick in the 1995 NFL Draft and went on to play nine years with Pittsburgh and then five years with the Houston Texans. In total he played in…
CSR 298 Juan Cotto [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:53
He has spent many years working in sports, from being the Head Football Coach at two different high schools in Washington state to having been an assistant football coach at a third. In addition, he developed a program w…
CSR 297 Bob Katz [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:45
He independently produces faith-based films. His most current film, "Average Joe," releases exclusively in theaters nationwide this Friday, October 11th, and is based on the true story of a high school football coach, Jo…
CSR 296 Jessica Cox [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:58
She is an author and motivational speaker who has been featured on TV shows like "Ellen" and "FOX and Friends," and on networks such as CNN, BBC News, and National Geographic. Despite being born without arms, she is a fo…
CSR 295 Dr Max Engel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:47
He has a long résumé in sports as an athlete, coach, and educator. After being a varsity soccer captain and varsity basketball captain in high school, he went on to compete in rowing at Boston College. Next, he became a…
CSR 294 Megan Harrington [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:05
She played volleyball, tennis, and basketball in high school and then went on to be a decorated athlete in college, playing Division I basketball, including being co-captain, getting named to the Holiday Classic All-Tour…