The Playing For Eternity series is all about sharing the perseverance of faith through the life stories of professional Christian athletes and coaches. Join us LIVE as we explore behind-the-scenes of our journey interviewing 20 professional athletes, in 20 days across the United States!


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Playing for Eternity

The Playing for Eternity docuseries is all about sharing the hope of Jesus through the faith and life stories of professional Christian athletes and coaches. This series serves as a voice for the pros, the fans, and everybody in between - from Gold Medal Olympians to the X-Games you’ll laugh, be encouraged and get inspired to boldly shine for God’s glory both on and off the court.

Your host, Josh Merrill, hits his home town and catches up with a former San Diego Charger (Miles McPherson) before fulfilling his dream of throwing pitches to a baseball legend. (Darryl Strawberry)

Starting a Cross Country Tour & Meeting a Baseball Icon

Josh challenges this NFL MVP (Shaun Alexander) and his entire family to a game of football before testing his strength against a CrossFit Champion. (Ben Smith)

NFL MVP & Crossfit World Champion

Josh gets coaching from the world’s most famous softball pitcher (Jennie Finch) before receiving a lesson in footwork from an NFL Pro-Bowler. (Justin Forsett)

Olympic Softball Legend & NFL Pro-Bowler 

Josh learns how to ride a dirt bike with a two-time Motocross World Champion (Trey Canard) before challenging an NBA Veteran to a game of PIG. (Anthony Tolliver)

2x Motocross Champion & 12 Year NBA Veteran

Josh has to face his fears with this X Games Skateboarder (Beaver Fleming) before trying his hand at goalie in a shootout versus a USA Women’s Soccer player. (Jessica McDonald)

X Games Pro Skater & World Cup Soccer Star

Josh meets up with a Streetball legend and YouTube star (The Professor) before getting pushed to his max with a World Bench Press Champion. (Brady Stewart)

Basketball Sensation & World Bench Press Champion

Josh gets to throw passes to a Titan in an NFL stadium (Cody Hollister) before challenging a former Olympic Silver medalist to a diving contest. (Steele Johnson)

NFL Wide Receiver & Olympic Diver

Josh tests out his swing against a 3x Olympic Gold Medal Softball Player (Leah Amico) before learning about Rugby the hard way. (Pslam Wooching)

3x Olympic Softball Champion & Pro Rugby Player

Josh tries to push around an NFL Hall of Famer (Anthony Munoz) before high jumping against a former Olympic Silver Medalist. (Matt Hemingway)

NFL Hall of Famer & Olympic High Jumper

Josh catches a few waves with a Surfing Tour legend (Damien Hobgood) before getting a hitting lesson from a former MLB Rookie of the Year. (Alvin Davis)

Pro Surfer & MLB Star

Josh takes the field with a MLB hero, (Chris Burke) talks faith with an NFL Cornerback, (Todd McMillon) and discovers that his juggling skills are no match for this USA Men’s Soccer Player. (Robbie Findley)

MLB Hero & NFL Cornerback & World Cup Soccer Player

Season 1

Our documentary sets off around the country highlighting twenty-three superstar athletes who share their stories of motivation, inspiration and share why they’re Playing For Eternity.

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