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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.

Are the Prayers of a Righteous Fan Powerful and Effective?

Ministry leaders—and Africa Cup football fanatics—from six nations weigh in on God’s role in sports.

10 Evangelical Leaders Who Died in 2023

Remembering Tim Keller, Charles Stanley, Elizabeth Sherrill, and others.

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Died: Christian Atsu, Ghana Soccer Star who Praised God in Everything

The Premier League winger known for his faith was killed in the earthquake in Turkey.

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Soccer Champ Baptized by Christian Teammate

Liverpool FC player Roberto Firmino says his biggest title is now the love of Christ.


Let the Women’s World Cup Get Political

When athletes become advocates around hot-button issues, Christians need not retreat.

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Brazilian Soccer’s Evangelical Embrace Mirrors Its Nation’s

How the religious movement has spread across the once-overwhelmingly Catholic country.

Brazil’s Soccer Stars Love Jesus. But They Can’t Thank Him for World Cup Wins.

What a team ban on religious celebrations reveals about evangelicals in South America’s biggest country.

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World Cup Evangelism Evades Russia’s Ban

Banned from sharing the gospel at games, Protestants adopt a new missionary strategy.

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Professional Soccer Was My God

My sense of well-being depended entirely on my on-field performance.

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