
The Gift of Rest
In Episode 6 of Season Two of Called to Make the Call, Mike Estelle reflects on the often-overlooked role of rest in sustaining a long-term calling. Drawing from a recent three-week break between basketball and baseball

Hosted by Mike · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 16 episodes
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Called to Make the Call with Mike Estelle explores the intersection of faith, sports, and service through the lens of a high school sports official. Drawing from over 16 years of officiating experience, Mike shares stories, scripture, and lessons about answering God’s call — both on and off the field. Each episode reminds listeners that every decision, every whistle, and every moment can reflect the One who called us to serve.
Mike hosts Called To Make The Call, a religion show with 16 episodes published.

In Episode 6 of Season Two of Called to Make the Call, Mike Estelle reflects on the often-overlooked role of rest in sustaining a long-term calling. Drawing from a recent three-week break between basketball and baseball

In Episode 5 of Season Two of Called to Make the Call, Mike Estelle reflects on a reality every official eventually faces — the moment when confidence gets shaken. Whether it comes from a difficult play, a challenging ga

In Episode 4 of Season Two of Called to Make the Call,Mike reflects on the importance of guarding the heart in officiating, leadership, and everyday life. While rules, knowledge, mechanics, and discipline are essential o

In Episode 3 of Season Two of Called to Make the Call, Mike Estelle explores the discipline of discernment — learning when to speak with courage and when to remain silent with restraint. Drawing from real officiating exp

In Episode 2 of Season Two of Called to Make the Call,Mike Estelle explores how lasting faithfulness is built through small, consistent acts of obedience. Drawing on real officiating experiences — from routine plays to d

In the opening episode of Season Two of Called to Make the Call, Mike Estelle reflects on what it means to begin again — both in life and in service. After stepping away to care for his elderly parents and address person

In the Season 1 finale of Called to Make the Call, Mike Estelle reflects on what it means to live out a calling beyond the field and beyond the podcast. Drawing on faith, experience, and scripture, Mike reminds listeners

In Episode 9 of Called to Make the Call, Mike Estelle reflects on the importance of community and shared responsibility within officiating and in life. Through personal experience working as part of a crew, Mike highligh

In Episode 8 of Called to Make the Call, Mike reflects on the importance of responding with composure, patience, and faith when pressure rises. Drawing from a real-life junior varsity basketball experience and everyday s

In Episode 7 of Called to Make the Call, Mike Estelle reflects on the responsibility that comes with leadership and decision-making, both on the field and in everyday life. Drawing from real officiating experiences, Mike

In this episode, Mike Estelle explores how true readiness — both on the field and in faith — shapes how we respond when the moment comes. Through real officiating experiences, like handling a storm-delayed rivalry game a

In this heartfelt episode, Mike Estelle opens up about the moments every official faces but few discuss — the sting of mistakes, the heartbreak of missed opportunities, and the challenge of not advancing when you’ve give

In this episode, Mike Estelle reflects on what it truly means to lead like Christ — with humility, patience, and a servant’s heart. Drawing on his experience as a crew chief, Mike shares that real leadership isn’t about

In this episode, Mike Estelle reflects on the importance of doing what’s right — even when no one’s watching. Throughhonest stories from the field and Scripture, Mike shows how integrity defines both great officials and

In this episode, Mike shares real-life moments from the field — including an inadvertent whistle that tested his composure — to explore how faith helps us stay grounded when life gets loud. Through Scripture and experien

In this debut episode, host Mike Estelle shares how his journey into sports officiating began back in 1980 — and how it has grown into a true calling from God. Through personal stories, scripture, and reflection, Mike re
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Called To Make The Call is hosted by Mike. The show is categorised under religion (spirituality) and has published 16 episodes.
Called To Make The Call has published 16 episodes.
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