Created For The Season: The Coaches’ Wives Ministry Podcast
Hey Friend! Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the challenges that come with being a coaching family? Have you ever experienced loneliness or exhaustion, juggling all the family things while feeling like a single parent? Do you sometimes wonder if it’s even worth it? Is it really more than just a game and does God have a unique purpose for you in the midst of it all? Hi! I’m Candace Lane, coach’s wife, mother of 3, founder of Coaches’ Wives Ministry- and I get it. After over 25 years of marriage, motherhood and ministry, I am convinced that only through Christ there is a way to thrive and not just survive the coaching life, and I am passionate about helping other coaches’ wives experience the power of the gospel, and live out their unique callings in their homes, communities and beyond. Because the pressure is off! The victory is already won! And we have the ultimate playbook of God’s Word. So whatever sport, level or location the Lord has called you to, and whatever phase of life you are in today, you can know that you were designed on purpose, for a purpose. You were created for the season. So let’s get in the game, avoid going insane and experience the joy of this journey! Let’s go!
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Dear Friend,
Today we are covering the second half of Revelation which completes our Covergirl Project of the New Testament! As we said last week, Revelation can be intimidating, but we are keeping the high view! We are not getting bogged down with what we don’t understand, but just seeking to know Jesus more deeply as we look forward to eternity with Him and remember that this eternal perspective impacts everything about our daily lives.
It has been a joy to journey through the New Testament with you, and I pray that you will be so encouraged by this conversation!
“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.” And he who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” -Revelation 21:4-5a
Love to you all,
Candace
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Tuesday Apr 28, 2026
Tuesday Apr 28, 2026
Dear Friend,
Today we are covering the first half of Revelation, the final book in our New Testament Covergirl Project! We have Darlene Johnson with us again, and if you missed our conversations through Matthew and Romans, make sure to go back and listen in! Darlene has been a Bible teacher for many years, part of CWM since the beginning, a recently retired coach’s wife after 40 years of football at both the college and pro levels, and most importantly, she loves Jesus and she loves His Word.
In this episode, we just wanted to encourage you to read with the goal of knowing Jesus more deeply, so we are going to focus on some of the many names of Jesus found in this book. There are a lot of images and symbols too, and no one can get it all reading one time through! So just imagine that you are about to walk through an art gallery full of amazing paintings, and portraits and artifacts, and you can take it all in, walk straight through, then go back later to focus on one masterpiece at a time! I pray that you will be encouraged by our conversation, and remember that we have this book of Revelation because Jesus loves us and wants to prepare us for eternity with Him!
“...Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb.” - Revelation 7:10
Love to you all,
Candace
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Tuesday Apr 21, 2026
Tuesday Apr 21, 2026
Dear Friend,
In this episode we are covering 1st, 2nd and 3rd John and Jude! I’m excited to have Cindy Wild with us again as we approach the very end of the New Testament!
There are several recurring themes that run throughout these letters that are so applicable for us today. My prayer is that this conversation will encourage you to know Jesus more deeply, and that we will all be reminded to live this life with urgency in light of eternity!
“Dear children, keep away from anything that might take God’s place in your hearts.” - 1 John 5:21
Love to you all,
Candace
Tuesday Apr 14, 2026
Tuesday Apr 14, 2026
Dear Friend,
Throughout our Covergirl Project, we continue to read the final words of the great men of faith, communicated in different ways depending on their “coaching style”. However, they all focus on the importance of the Word, persevering through suffering and loving Jesus above all else.
In this episode, we have Peter’s letters- Peter who was one of the main pillars and pastors of the new testament church, writing to persecuted Christians. He who had once been so fearful of persecution and suffering that he denied the Lord, was encouraging believers to keep standing firm in the truth and to remember that they had a living hope and a secure identity.
I love having these reminders for our lives today! Life is often crazy, consistency can be a struggle, but our stability is in Jesus! If you are feeling unstable or unsettled or even doubtful about what the future holds, I pray that you will be encouraged through the letters of Peter today!
“Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7
Love to you all,
Candace
Tuesday Apr 07, 2026
Tuesday Apr 07, 2026
Dear Friend,
Today we have Olivia Jackson with us as we cover the book of James. Olivia lives in North Carolina with her husband, Corey and they have 4 kids ages 13-22. Olivia and Corey have been in ministry together throughout their marriage, both overseas in East Asia with Cru and planting a church here in the States, and I’m excited for you to hear some of her story. Olivia is passionate about equipping women in ministry, and she has been serving women across the US and internationally since 2017. She currently serves as the the Director of women’s coaching at the Gospel Coaching Network, and she has been an invaluable resource to me personally over the last few months.
In Coaches’ Wives Ministry, we talk a lot about how we as coaching families are on the mission field of sports, and even our own homes are mission fields. I am excited for you to meet Olivia today and I pray that you will be encouraged in your own callings and ministry work through this episode!
“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” - James 1:5
Love to you all,
Candace
Tuesday Mar 31, 2026
Tuesday Mar 31, 2026
Dear Friend,
We have Jill Freeze back with us again today to talk about the book of Hebrews! She joined us for 1st and 2nd Corinthians just a few weeks ago, so go back and listen in if you missed them! Jill has been a football coach’s wife for 34 years, at both at the high school and college levels, and no matter what book we are covering. she really shares some great practical applications out of those scriptures for life as a coach’s wife. Jill is also a mom and grandmom, and she and her husband Hugh have three daughters, three grandchildren and a foster grandson.
Hebrews is a special book for her that she has studied in depth over the years, and it’s a book full of the names of Jesus, His image and His likeness. I love it especially for this week of Easter, and I hope you will be encouraged by this episode as you celebrate the power of the resurrection and read Hebrews for yourself!
“Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.” - Hebrews 13:20-21
Love to you all,
Candace
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
Dear Friend,
In this episode we are covering 4 of Paul’s letters- 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus and Philemon, and I’m excited to have Maddie Waites with us today! Maddie has been a coach’s wife for 17 years, and her husband coaches cornerbacks at Liberty University. They have 3 kids ages 10, 12 and 14 and she is also a new staff member with us, so it is a joy to talk with her and even share with you some of the conversation topics that we often discuss for Coaches’ Wives Ministry centering around discipleship specifically.
I know that the Lord has many special things to show you as you cover His words for yourself, and I pray that you will be encouraged through this podcast today!
“I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers...” - Philemon 1:4
Love to you all,
Candace
Tuesday Mar 17, 2026
Tuesday Mar 17, 2026
Dear Friend,
Today we are covering 1 & 2 Thessalonians, and celebrating that we are half-way through the New Testament with these 2 letters, books 13 and 14 out of 27! Paul wrote to the Thessalonians as they were going through persecution for their faith. There were also false teachings leading to fear about Jesus’ return, and wondering if they had been abandoned. They needed hope and assurance that God’s love for them was unshakable and that He always keeps His promises.
So today, I just wanted to share a few of my take-a-ways about hope, because we need it as well! Whether it’s a current situation or concern for the future, Jesus is our hope today, tomorrow and forever. I pray that you will be encouraged by this episode!
“May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ.” -2 Thessalonians 3:5
Love to you all,
Candace
Tuesday Mar 10, 2026
Tuesday Mar 10, 2026
Dear Friend,
Today we are covering Philippians and Colossians, two of Paul’s prison letters, and I’m excited to have Farrah Sinclair with us again! Her husband Scott is the Director of strength and conditioning for the University of Georgia football team, and Farrah has been leading local covergirl groups here in Athens, GA and serving on gospel collective gathering team - among other things!
And about the gathering... It was an amazing time together and the Lord truly impacted all of our hearts with gospel truth and perspective for this coaching life. It is such a gift to keep the gospel conversation going through the podcast today, as many of these truths we talked about are found in the letters of Paul! I pray you will be encouraged by this episode!
“...and the peace of God, which transcends all uderstanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” -Philippians 4:7
Love to you all,
Candace
Tuesday Mar 03, 2026
Tuesday Mar 03, 2026
Dear Friend,
We have the blessing of having Erin Rosene back with us for this episode! Her husband TJ is the men's head basketball coach at Emmanuel University in Franklin Springs, Georgia. Our conversation today is all about freedom, putting on the new self, spiritual warfare and a few other topics Paul covers in these two letters! Please read them for yourself!
"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." -Galatians 6:9
Much love,
Candace