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Playing With A Purpose Podcast

Playing With A Purpose Podcast

By: Dr. Matt Barker
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 Hosted by Dr. Matt Barker, the purpose of this podcast is to explore topics related to the moral development of collegiate athletes as it pertains to character, responsibility, leadership, and purpose.Dr. Matt Barker Personal Development Personal Success
Episodes
  • Sportsmanship: Understanding Body Language (Season 4, Episode 4)

    Sportsmanship: Understanding Body Language (Season 4, Episode 4)
    Feb 13 2026

    Sportsmanship isn’t just about what you say—it’s about how you act. Join Dr. Matt Barker for this episode of the Playing with a Purpose podcast, as he takes a closer look at sportsmanship through a powerful but often overlooked lens—body language. Throughout the episode, we examine how positive body language can strengthen a team while poor body language can damage a team’s culture and identity on and off the field.
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    5 mins
  • Responsibility: Taking Ownership (Season 4, Episode 3)

    Responsibility: Taking Ownership (Season 4, Episode 3)
    Feb 6 2026

    Every athlete wants success, but not every athlete is willing to accept the responsibility needed to get there. Join Dr. Matt Barker for this episode of the Playing with a Purpose podcast, as he explores how taking ownership is essential for building team culture and success on and off the field. Throughout the episode, we explore how athletes can grow by owning their effort and how taking responsibility can build character, strengthen teams, and set the foundation for long-term success.
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    5 mins
  • Respect: More Than A Handshake (Season 4, Episode 2)

    Respect: More Than A Handshake (Season 4, Episode 2)
    Jan 30 2026

    Respect in sports is often reduced to postgame handshakes, polite words, and surface-level sportsmanship. But what if respect runs much deeper than what we see at the final whistle? Join Dr. Matt Barker for this episode, as he takes a closer look at respect as a core value that shapes character, culture, and competition.
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    5 mins
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