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Beneath the Surface with DeJay Lester is a podcast that explores the stories people don’t see - the struggles, the setbacks, and the moments that shape who we become.
Hosted by DeJay Lester, this show dives into real, unfiltered conversations with athletes, coaches, mentors, and everyday individuals who have faced adversity and found a way to grow through it.
From foster care to championships…
from pain to purpose…
this podcast uncovers what it really takes to overcome life’s challenges and build something meaningful.
Through powerful storytelling and honest dialogue, Beneath the Surface creates space for truth, reflection, and growth.
This isn’t the highlight reel.
This is what it took to get there.
מנחים:
תדירות עדכון:
biweekly
אורך אודיו ממוצע:
48 minutes
ראיונות אורחים
אנגלית
ארצות הברית
15 פרקים
מאז 27 במרץ 2026
episodic
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In this episode of Beneath the Surface with DeJay Lester, I sit down with someone who has been part of my story for a long time - my friend, teammate, competitor, and brother, BJ Porter.
Our friendship goes all the way back to True Vine and our days at LCA. We lifted together, played basketball to…
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Sometimes the people who change our lives don't do it with a big speech.
Sometimes, they simply keep showing up.
In this episode of Beneath the Surface, I sit down with Dorothy Law, someone who became an important part of my life during some of my most difficult years.
When I arrived at Layto…
Football was the connection, but mentorship was the lasting impact.
In this episode of Beneath the Surface, I sit down with Coach Maughan to reflect on our time together at Snow College and the lessons that continue to influence my life today.
We discuss leadership, building relationships, overcom…
Some of the most influential people in our lives never stand in the spotlight.
In this episode of Beneath the Surface, I reconnect with Ruthie Six, whose years of service at Layton Christian Academy helped create a family atmosphere for countless students and athletes.
From driving buses and suppo…
Championships aren't built overnight-they're built through years of commitment, sacrifice and perseverance.
In this episode of Beneath the Surface, I reconnect with my longtime friend and Coach, Eddie Thompson, to reflect on the unforgettable journey that led Layton Christian Academy to …
Long before the podcast, football, coaching, and the opportunities that would come later, there were people who took the time to see beyond the struggles.
In this episode of Beneath the Surface, I sit down with Mrs. Six, a longtime member of the Layton Christian Academy community who witnessed man…
Everyone remembers a teacher who changed their life.
For me, Mrs. Elmy was one of those people.
Long before the podcast, long before football, and long before many of the opportunities that would come later, she took the time to see beyond the behavior, the frustration, and the challenges I was fa…
What do you do when all you have is a dream and $20 in your pocket?
In this episode of Beneath the Surface with DeJay Lester, DeJay shares the story behind one of the biggest turning points of his life and football journey.
Back in 2015, DeJay flew to Iowa for a two-day arena football workout with…
In this episode, I sit down with Mrs. Flenniken - my third grade teacher and one of the first people who truly saw me during a difficult time in my life.
While I was bouncing between schools, dealing with anger, confusion, and the challenges of foster care, many people labeled me as a problem.
But…
At 10 years old, everything changed.
In this episode, I share what it was like being placed into foster care - navigating shelters, being moved from home to home, and trying to survive in a system I didn’t understand.
I talk about being labeled and misunderstood in school, feeling isolated, and co…
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