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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.

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Super Bowl Gambling Grows, But Pastors Are on the Sidelines

A surge in betting on the Vegas-based game between Kansas City and San Francisco has not pushed church leaders to speak about the issue.

Jesus Freaks in the Taylor Swift Era

Blessed are those who are weird for righteousness’ sake, not just dabbling in baseless conspiracy theories about a pop star and the NFL.

The Russell Moore Show

Benjamin Watson’s Fight for Life

The former NFL tight end talks justice in a post-Roe world.

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With Sports Betting Surge, Churches Should Up the Ante on Addiction Recovery

As 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.

Super Bowl Fans Don’t Need a Linebacker Jesus

Using sports to market Christ has a long history, but Sunday’s iteration might skip the muscles for heart.

Wire Story

‘He Gets Us’ Super Bowl Ads Part of Billion-Dollar Campaign

Hobby Lobby’s David Green and other Christian funders back three-year effort to reintroduce people to Jesus.

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.

The Bulletin

Whatever It Is, I’m Against It

We’ve grown accustomed to dissension in much of American life. Should we bother hoping for something more?

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Died: Herb Lusk II: ‘Praying Tailback’ Who Gave Up Football for Ministry

First 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.

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