Rise Up
From Sport. Faith. Life. by Dr. Brian R. Bolt and Dr. Chad Carlson
April 8, 2026 · 39 min · Season 4 · Episode 142
About this episode
Symone Abbott shares her journey of faith and how it transformed her life and athletic career.
Symone Abbott first turned to Jesus hoping He would make her a better volleyball player—something she now describes as selfish. That initial request eventually blossomed into a humbling and joyful, life-changing faith. A multi-sport athlete growing up, Symone played at Northwestern University before building a professional career that has taken her to Italy, France, Puerto […]
People in this episode
Guest: Symone Abbott
Topics covered
- faith
- volleyball
- sports
- personal growth
Keywords
- Jesus
- professional athlete
- life-changing faith
Mentioned in this episode
Products: volleyball
Places: Italy, France, Puerto
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