Anthony Saladino & Josh Alexander - What It Really Means to Follow Jesus: SMS #165

Anthony Saladino & Josh Alexander - What It Really Means to Follow Jesus: SMS #165

July 9, 2026 · 1h 22m

About this episode

Dave discusses discipleship and personal transformation with Anthony Saladino and Joshua Alexander.

On this episode of Shoot Me Straight, Dave sits down with longtime campus minister Anthony Saladino and Joshua Alexander for a powerful conversation about discipleship, healing, spiritual gifts, identity, and what it truly means to follow Jesus. For more than 27 years, Anthony has dedicated his life to reaching college students, helping thousands of young adults encounter Christ while navigating one of the most influential seasons of their lives. But before leading others to faith, Anthony found himself searching for it. Although he grew up attending church, Anthony admits he never truly knew Jesus. As a college athlete, he quickly fell into drinking, drugs, and sexual immorality, despite being one of the most disciplined people on his team. Realizing he couldn't change himself, he began praying one simple prayer: "God, if You're real, change my life." That prayer led him across the country to the University of Montana, where one unexpected invitation to church became the turning point that changed everything. In a single encounter with God, years of addiction were broken, his purpose became clear, and he began the journey that would eventually lead him into a lifetime…

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