This athlete paused his pro career because of his LDS faith. Three years later, he’s back in the arena.

Kade Madsen is a Honeyville native.

(Andy Watson|Bull Stock Media) Kade Madsen says a private prayer before competing at the Sacramento Unleash The Beast PBR.

(Andy Watson|Bull Stock Media) Kade Madsen says a private prayer before competing at the Sacramento Unleash The Beast PBR.

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