EP37 - Three Time Olympic Medalist for Team USA Women's Hockey: Gold Medalist Gigi Marvin Talks True Victory in Christ

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this inspiring episode of Rooted, hosts Josie and Symone Harms sit down with three-time Olympic medalist Gigi Marvin — a two-time silver and one-time gold medalist with Team USA Women’s Hockey. From growing up in small-town Minnesota to winning Olympic gold, Gigi shares how her faith in Christ has been the foundation of her identity, purpose, and peace — both on and off the ice. She opens up about the pressure of performance, the power of prayer, and learning to see her sport as an act of worship. With humor, humility, and wisdom, Gigi reflects on moments of victory, lessons from loss, and how Scripture transformed her perspective — helping her find joy beyond the scoreboard. Whether you’re an athlete, leader, or simply someone seeking purpose, Gigi’s story reminds us that true victory is found in Christ alone.

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TIMESTAMP SUMMARY

0:00 - Meet Gigi Marvin, 3-time Olympic medalist and follower of Christ.

1:30 - Growing up in Minnesota and how hockey became her passion.

6:30 - Navigating locker room culture

8:00 - Identity in Christ instead of performance.

10:00 - How Scripture helps overcome fear and anxiety

14:00 - Olympic gold medal moment

18:00 - Grueling road to making Team USA

22:00 - Perspective shifts, choosing encouragement over comparison

29:00 - What it’s really like to stand on the Olympic podium

32:00 - Transitioning out of hockey and finding peace in the next chapter.

35:00 - Advice for young athletes chasing their dreams

38:00 - Gigi’s new season: hockey camps, broadcasting, and ministry.

40:00 - Closing encouragement: Be rooted in Scripture

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NOTABLE QUOTES

1. “You don’t have to perform to earn God’s love — you already have it.”
2. “Faith mattered more to me than the embarrassment of standing out.”
3. “It’s not about religion or perfection; it’s about a relationship with Jesus.”
4. “When you compete from a secure identity in Christ, you play with freedom.”
5. “Take your thoughts captive — don’t let fear drive the car.”
6. “You can’t control the outcome, but you can prepare your heart and trust God with the victory.”
7. “Success doesn’t make you better than anyone else — it’s just another part of your story.”

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RESOURCES MENTIONED

• Ephesians 2:8–10 — “For by grace you have been saved…”
• 2 Corinthians 10:5–6 — “Take every thought captive to make it obedient to Christ.”
• Proverbs 3:27 — “Do not withhold good from those who deserve it…”
• Psalm 33 — Trusting God for victory.

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