Resources for Athletes
We need a biblical perspective that integrates faith and ethics to provide guidance for Christian sports people as they navigate the complexities of personal branding in their lives and interactions.
5 things for Christians to consider when athletes talk about God after the game
As a Christian athlete (or a Christian sportsperson) who believes and abides by a traditional biblical sexual ethic, how should one respond to Pride Games? The issue is complex, making it difficult to find a one-size-fits-all answer. However, it is worth our time to carefully consider our specific circumstances and discern the next best step.
There are plenty of different ways to glorify God in sports beyond the usual “try your best” and “give God the credit.”
In the Bible, God refers to us not as lions or other ferocious predators, but as sheep. And sheep need a Shepherd.
Yeah, Mahomes messed up. But his statement of remorse should be celebrated. The foundation of Christianity is not perfection, but forgiveness.
Paul does five things in Acts 17 that we would do well to take notice of and put into practice in our own efforts to share the Gospel in the context of sports.
“What do you think about the idea that God maybe rewards people who are faithful to him with a win?”
Ten helpful passages for Christian athletes seeking to live faithfully at the intersection of faith and sport. These verses help build an accurate theology around how to think about God and sport—and become great “plays” the Holy Spirit can use to direct our steps and call audibles when needed.
The key to unlocking this fun thought exercise is found in a crucial question: What kind of people Jesus would hang around if he were an athlete?
Does athletic success—individual or team—actually bring glory to God or is He after something else?
7 tips to help Christian athletes practice the presence of God in competition and practice.
10 of the most provocative quotes from Frank Deford's Religion in Sport series published almost 50 years ago.
How do we read the Bible as athletes? We pay attention to context, we don’t connect war-like language to competition (or our competitors), we understand the original author’s intent, and we read the wisdom books as wisdom—not promises.
I think there is a biblical basis to believe God is going to use whatever he has at his disposal, including angels, to work all things for the good of those who love him and are called according to his purpose.
Athletic trainers are positioned in one of the most strategic places in all of sports to be used by God in significant ways.
101 different ways that God is with us as we navigate our lives as athletes.
How have Christians changed over the past two thousand years with how we have thought about and engaged in sports? How have we stayed the same? And how did the historical context influence our thinking?
10 questions to ask yourself before entering the transfer portal.
A well-rounded Christian athlete trains intentionally—and Christianly, in four areas: physically, mentally, spiritually, and socially.
Daily prayers of thanksgiving help athletes stretch and grow their muscles of gratitude and more importantly, glorify God in the process.
All of life is in relationship with God for the Christian athlete and this certainly includes the moments before, during and after our games.
Our identity as missional athletes gives us a purpose that transcends earthly wins and success.
Our Christian identity offers us a personal connection with a loving God.
While the approval of fans, coaches, friends, and sometimes earthly parents is often dependent on your performance for them, God’s approval for you as an adopted son or daughter is dependent on His performance for you.
A Bible study webinar series to help athletes launch and lead Bible studies that leave legacies beyond their time at their school.
For the athlete who has heard at various points that winning isn’t everything, what does it truly look like to win beyond the scoreboard?
The following post is a 30 minute presentation to the athletic department of a Christian university that has been transcribed. The university is prioritizing mental health conversations throughout the school year and Linsey and I provided the introduction to the topic. We asked and answered 5 questions at the intersection of mental health, faith, and sport.
We need to have a growing awareness of the dangerous lies and ideations surrounding how we think about—and play our sport.
This is the first in a four-part series about how athletes can approach injuries in a way that honors God and utilizes the resources that God has given us for hard seasons of life.