{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"God, Country & the American Story With Billy Hallowell","title":"Olympic Gold Didn't Satisfy Him, Then God Changed Everything","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1133,"description":"Former Olympic speedskater Chad Hedrick reached the top of the world — a gold medal, global recognition, and success. But, even amid the most momentous victory, something was missing.\nMr. Hedrick joins Billy Hallowell to share the shocking moment God met him on the podium, and how that encounter completely transformed his life, faith, and purpose. From chasing fame and success to discovering true identity in his Christian faith, this is a powerful story about the limits of worldly achievement and the life-changing power of faith.\nWatch now and rethink what really matters.\n0:00 Chad Hedrick’s journey from Houston skate rink to Olympic glory\n0:38 How the Olympic dream first took shape\n2:16 The shocking moment gold medal success felt empty\n5:12 Why that podium moment changed his faith forever\n7:34 How faith transformed his family, identity, and leadership\n10:30 Why fame and medals didn’t give lasting fulfillment\n12:39 Chad’s advice on greatness, discipline, and staying relentless\n15:34 His message to young people searching for purpose\n17:23 Why even gold medals fade\nThe Washington Times delivers trusted, hard-hitting journalism and insightful analysis on politics, national security, culture, and current events shaping America and the world. Our award-winning reporters and commentators bring you breaking news from Capitol Hill to Main Street — offering clarity, balance, and depth you can count on. Subscribe to stay informed with daily updates, exclusive interviews, and in-depth reporting straight from the nation’s capital.\nSubscribe to The Washington Times: https://www.washingtontimes.com/subsc...\nFollow The Washington Times on Facebook:   / thewashingtontimes  \nFollow The Washington Times on X: https://x.com/WashTimes\nFollow The Washington Times on Instagram:   / washtimes  \nGet your news your way delivered to your inbox:\nMorning Briefing: https://www.washingtontimes.com/newsl...\nNews Alerts: https://www.washingtontimes.com/newsl...\nEvening Update:...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/6FkHkGXHK-05nJdGu0M3QzpmQE8NPTbkpbu6AKaw5S8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yZGIx/Njc3M2NmOWFjZGYx/MjM4ODIxY2EzZjJk/ZDRjOC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}