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.

Loyalty is rare because it’s hard. It comes with a cost, the price being that loyal people don’t always get what they want, don’t always get to feel good, don’t find their own desires and senses being satisfied or even pleased.  

Massive contracts should remind us of the importance of discipleship and contextualized ministry.

A unique audio experience journeying alongside Jesus as he makes his way to the cross on our behalf

Jesus conquered this great rival and enemy of life and then did an end zone dance and talked junk to death!

Love and worship are built into who we are as the human race. We cannot help ourselves.

Even the most bitter of gridiron enemies can be partners in honoring God on the field together.

What are we to make of rivalries as followers of Jesus? Are they worthless displays of idolatry and false worship? Or are they useful to bring out the best from human beings made in the image of God? Or both?

How do athletes and parents respond to bullying in a way that honors God?

A few ways the new book is different—and better than the old one

Athletes, coaches, and athletic directors, what if we flipped the script and chose the path of honoring over hazing?

In your journey to capitalize on your NIL, don’t forget the ministry opportunities that have now opened up as well.

Physical training and spiritual training. Both are necessary for an athlete claiming to follow Christ. And there’s a passage of scripture in the New Testament that speaks to how we should prioritize both of them in our lives.

A video post answering the question: what does the Good News of who Jesus is and what he did, mean for those involved in sport?

This is for any athlete who is tired, frustrated, and on the precipice of quitting their sport because it’s no longer fun. These are not fix-your-problem-promises, but principles to put to the test. Perhaps one or two of them may spark the little kindling of joy you have left in your athletic tank. 

Mourn the loss of your sport. But mourn quickly. Lift your head and direct your time, talents, and energy into church involvement—and be a part of the greatest mission this world has ever known.

Fans’ affection for will always be based on your performance. Jesus’ affection for you will always be based on his performance—on your behalf.

NFL teams are on the clock looking to improve their rosters through the draft. But what if the big board was only comprised of historical biblical characters? I put my scouts to work and created a mock draft based on the current first round of the NFL Draft and tried to be cognizant of each teams’ primary needs.