Eric Carmody - From CrossFit Games to Christ

Eric Carmody - From CrossFit Games to Christ

From Built on Truth by Brett Wheeless

September 30, 2025 · 58 min · Season 2 · Episode 6

About this episode

Eric Carmody shares his journey from being a CrossFit Games athlete to finding faith in Christ after a life-changing injury.

In this episode, Brett sits down with Eric Carmody , a CrossFit Games athlete, husband, father, and Christian, to unpack his journey through elite sport, injury, faith, and transformation. Eric’s story takes us from football fields to CrossFit gyms across the globe, through devastating injury and unexpected detours, and ultimately to a new life built on truth in Christ. Key Topics & Highlights The Injury That Changed Everything Eric tore his rotator cuff (supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor) and ligament in a freak accident on the rings before the CrossFit Open. Surgery left him sidelined for 9+ months, forcing him to rethink identity, fitness, and recovery. CrossFit Journey Former defensive lineman at Jacksonville University → lost 80+ lbs through P90X and running → discovered CrossFit on a trip to Costa Rica. Progressed from early competitions to qualifying for the CrossFit Games (Asia Regional champ, Invictus athlete in San Diego). Reflections on CrossFit’s growth: from ESPN broadcasts to transforming mainstream gym culture (reviving barbell and free weight training). Life Abroad: Korea Years Moved to Seoul, South Korea to coach at Reebok CrossFit Sentinel during its…

People in this episode

Guest: Eric Carmody

Topics covered

  • CrossFit
  • faith
  • injury
  • transformation
  • identity
  • fitness

Keywords

  • CrossFit Games
  • injury recovery
  • Christian faith
  • elite sport
  • transformation

Mentioned in this episode

Products: P90X, CrossFit

Books & works: Scripture, Book of John

Places: Costa Rica, San Diego, Seoul, South Korea

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