The 18 Mile Marathon
Jeremy Smith encourages us to run our races well, and to avoid those tempting exit ramps
The 18 Mile Marathon
Jeremy Smith encourages us to run our races well, and to avoid those tempting exit ramps
On Losing
Mason Ballard reminds readers that sports have much to teach for life, even in losing.
Opening Day and the New Jerusalem
Tyler Burton connects our joy, anticipation, and hope of the Opening Day of baseball to the same longings for heaven.
Faith and Youth Sports (with Brian Smith and Ed Yuzinski) – EP 242
Dr. Benjamin Quinn engages with guests Brian Smith and Ed Yuzinski to discuss the intersection of faith and sports, particularly focusing on how parents and ministry leaders can better navigate youth sports.
Call for Pitches: The Way of Christ in Sports and Recreation
The Center for Faith and Culture publishes articles that equip ministry leaders on our monthly themes. Our theme […]
The Value of Sports
Andrew J. Spencer discusses how the tragedy of so much of American sports culture is that it is often more work than play.
American Christianity and Big Time Sports (with Paul Putz) – EP 187
Paul Putz discusses the intersection of faith and sports, exploring how sports can serve as a platform for Christian identity and community. He shares his personal journey from a small-town upbringing to leading the Faith and Sports Institute at Baylor University.
Fandom and the Way of Christ
Chad Huffman discusses the potential Christ-like facets of participating in a fandom
The Creational Goodness of Sports and Competition in the Biblical Story
Michael Goheen discusses rightly-ordered love for sports in relation to the gospel
Faithfulness in Family Sports (with Danny Akin) – EP 186
Dr. Danny Akin, President of Southeastern Seminary, joins the show's first-ever live recording to discuss his story in sports as an athlete, father, and ministry leader. Dr. Akin navigates the tension of loving sports and remaining faithful to commitments to Jesus Christ and His church.
Shame and Keeping Your Head in The Game
Emeri Glen discusses brutal forms of sports and the role of shame in the Christian's life
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