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Grace and idolatry run crossing patterns in the new American pastime.
Eric Miller|
How Christians have succumbed to the sports culture—and what might be done about it.
Shirl James Hoffman|
- 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|
- Mine Eyes Have Seen the Thrill of Victory, and the Agony of DefeatRandall Balmer seeks the religious roots of America’s passion for sports.Paul Emory Putz|
- Praying Football Coach Wins at Supreme CourtConservative majority says Washington school was wrong to worry about “excessive entanglement” between church and state.Daniel Silliman|
- Why We Fight About Football PrayersThe moral authority of high school coaches raises First Amendment questions the Supreme Court will have to consider in “Kennedy v. Bremerton.”Paul Putz and Daniel Bennett|
