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 hometown and catches up with a former San Diego Charger Miles McPherson.

Starting a Cross Country Tour

Josh fulfills his dream of throwing pitches to a baseball legend Darryl Strawberry.

Meeting a Baseball Icon

Josh challenges NFL MVP Shaun Alexander and his entire family to a game of football.

NFL MVP

Josh tests his strength against a CrossFit Champion Ben Smith.

Crossfit World Champion

Josh gets coaching from the world’s most famous softball pitcher Jennie Finch.

Olympic Softball Legend

Josh receives a lesson in footwork from an NFL Pro-Bowler Justin Forsett.

NFL Pro-Bowler

Josh challenges an NBA veteran Anthony Tolliver to a game of PIG.

12-Year NBA Veteran

Josh learns to ride a dirt bike with a two-time Motocross World Champion Trey Canard.

2x Motocross Champion

Josh has to face his fears with an X Games skateboarder Beaver Fleming.

X Games Pro Skater

Josh tries his hand at goalie in a shootout versus a USA Women’s Soccer player Jessica McDonald.

World Cup Soccer Star

Josh gets pushed to his max with a World Bench Press Champion Brady Stewart.

World Bench Press Champion

Josh meets up with a Streetball legend and YouTube star The Professor.

Basketball Sensation

Josh gets to throw passes to a Titan Cody Hollister in an NFL stadium.

NFL Wide Receiver

Josh challenges a former Olympic Silver medalist Steele Johnson to a diving contest.

Olympic Diver

Josh tests out his swing against a 3x Olympic Gold Medal softball player Leah Amico.

3x Olympic Softball Champion

Josh learns about rugby the hard way from a pro Psalm Wooching.

Pro Rugby Player

Josh tries to push around an NFL Hall of Famer Anthony Munoz.

NFL Hall of Famer 

Josh high jumps against a former Olympic Silver Medalist Matt Hemingway.

Olympic High Jumper

Josh catches a few waves with a Surfing Tour legend Damien Hobgood.

Pro Surfer

Josh gets a hitting lesson from a former MLB Rookie of the Year Alvin Davis.

MLB Star

Josh discovers that his juggling skills are no match for this USA Men’s Soccer player Robbie Findley.

World Cup Soccer Player

Josh takes the field with an MLB hero Chris Burke.

MLB Hero

Josh talks faith with an NFL Cornerback Todd McMillon.

NFL Cornerback

Season 1

This documentary showcases superstar athletes from across the country by sharing their perseverance.

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