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Why We Love Football
Grace and idolatry run crossing patterns in the new American pastime.
Eric Miller|
Sports Fanatics
How Christians have succumbed to the sports culture—and what might be done about it.
Shirl James Hoffman|
- Sports Can Be a Touchdown for Faith. Beware of Encroachment.As a lifelong athlete and coach, I know sports build character. But I worry about the idolatrous, selfish culture of American athletics.Justin Giboney|
- Super Bowl Gambling Grows, But Pastors Are on the SidelinesA surge in betting on the Vegas-based game between Kansas City and San Francisco has not pushed church leaders to speak about the issue.Aaron Earls - Lifeway Research|
- Jesus Freaks in the Taylor Swift EraBlessed are those who are weird for righteousness’ sake, not just dabbling in baseless conspiracy theories about a pop star and the NFL.Matthew Malec|
- The Russell Moore ShowEpisode 59|49minBenjamin Watson’s Fight for LifeThe former NFL tight end talks justice in a post-Roe world.
- With Sports Betting Surge, Churches Should Up the Ante on Addiction RecoveryAs the Super Bowl pulls in record wagers, more people are seeking help for problem gambling. Christians can pull lessons from the opioid crisis to help with treatment.Emily Belz|
- Super Bowl Fans Don’t Need a Linebacker JesusUsing sports to market Christ has a long history, but Sunday’s iteration might skip the muscles for heart.Paul Putz|
- ‘He Gets Us’ Super Bowl Ads Part of Billion-Dollar CampaignHobby Lobby’s David Green and other Christian funders back three-year effort to reintroduce people to Jesus.Bob Smietana - Religion News Service|
- After Answered Prayers for Damar Hamlin, What’s Next?The faith intertwined with American football may also call us to care better for the players whose bodies bear the brunt of the sport.Paul Putz|
- The Bulletin Episode 8|43minWhatever It Is, I’m Against ItWe’ve grown accustomed to dissension in much of American life. Should we bother hoping for something more?
- Died: Herb Lusk II: ‘Praying Tailback’ Who Gave Up Football for MinistryFirst NFL player to kneel and thank Jesus in the end zone said caring for souls and helping people in poverty were more meaningful than fame.Daniel Silliman|
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