The Faith & Sports Blog

A space for exploring and reflecting on the intersection of sports and Christianity / Edited by @p_emory

[Plough Quarterly @Plough]

Our Summer issue *Searching for the Soul of America* is live! 🇺🇸

🧵See the thread of highlights below or read the issue here: https://t.co/MyfmiSKK6Z

[Paul Putz @p_emory]

I wrote about the New York Knicks, the meaning of sports, and also my concerns about its future. With an assist from William James.

[Jonny Reid @JonnyReid_CIS]

A reflection on how and why sport tugs on our human hearts like very little else.

[Sports Spectrum @Sports_Spectrum]

Actually Felix is taking off the earthly crown & laying it down for the true King, Jesus.

Learn more at https://t.co/9unZDyduML

[Sports Spectrum @Sports_Spectrum]

The entire USMNT squad joined in for the postgame prayer after their World Cup victory over Paraguay. 🙏🇺🇸

Mark McKenzie led the prayer.

[The Faith & Sports Blog @FaithSportBlog]

“While other journalists have approached the Christian sports movement as outsiders or observers, Eubanks writes as a cobelligerent, seeing Christian athletes as part of his battle against the overreach of secular cultural forces.”

New book review:

https://t.co/5AArbkZ9z7

[Jonny Reid @JonnyReid_CIS]

It's finally time for the (ridiculously long) World Cup 2026 to begin!

I had some thoughts for @TGC on what healthy fandom looks like this summer:

We enjoy sports gratefully 🙌
We enjoy sports in proportion 😍
We speak differently 👄

[Cody Benjamin @CodyJBenjamin]

For @CTmagazine, a roundup of World Cup stars who are vocal about God: https://t.co/epfkXcSyrN

[The Gospel Coalition @TGC]

Every four years, billions of people invest their emotions in the World Cup.

So how can we enjoy this sporting spectacle without being negatively shaped by it more than we realize?

https://t.co/p8Y8Hnxqjr

[Paul Putz @p_emory]

I wrote about basketball, Christianity, and the New York Knicks.

Featuring the Black Episcopalians who built NYC’s hoops scene, the ex-evangelicals who helped the Knicks win two championships, the hype priests, the “God squad,” and much more.

[Paul Putz @p_emory]

A new book explores the growing prominence of Christian athletes and coaches across the world of sports.

Here's my review:

https://t.co/PEB5YIa3C3

[Baylor Athletics @BaylorAthletics]

Organized by our spiritual formation team and the @FaithSportsInst a few weeks ago, the annual Champions (Re)Defined Retreat began by bringing together 38 student-athletes from Baylor, Biola and George Fox on day 1️⃣ to explore what it means to be a magnanimous person - a person of great and virtuous soul 🙏

The foundation for the week was set as athletes were challenged to pursue excellence through faith, character and purpose, both in sport and in life.

Day 2️⃣ challenged student-athletes to put faith and love into action. After learning about these virtues and their role in competition, student-athletes had the opportunity to serve at Creekside Community Village, demonstrating Christ's love through meaningful service and connection with others.

#SicEm

[Uncommon Sports Group @uncommonsg]

🌟We're incredibly thankful to have an awesome, Spirit-filled lineup of speakers joining us this summer at the Christians Working in Sports conference.

Check out the full speaker list by visiting 🔗https://t.co/hrbiEoYkrA!
⁠
📍Nashville, TN ⁠
📅 June 26-27⁠

[Paul Putz @p_emory]

Update: edits are made and the book is complete at this point (aside from copy editing for typos and errors).

Perfect timing to send this in on day one of the NBA Finals!

[Faith & Sports Institute @FaithSportsInst]

Learn and grow with us this summer!

[Christians in Sport @CIS_UK]

⚽️ Connect sportspeople with the good news of Jesus during this epic summer of sport.
📦 The Sports Mission Pack contains all you need for an event, service or session connecting sport and faith.
👇 Get the pack today, for free.
https://t.co/a3bSA4j9If

[Uncommon Sports Group @uncommonsg]

✨️We're excited to announce breakout sessions presented by Baylor's Faith & Sports Institute at this summer's Christians Working in Sports Conference!

🔗Register: https://t.co/hrbiEoXMC2

#CWS26 #uncommonsportsgroup #greaterimpact

[Paul Putz @p_emory]

What a joy to celebrate 15 @TruettSeminary grads from the FSI programs this spring 🎓

Online and residential, these students represent the @FaithSportsInst at its best.

Excited to continue to support them in the journey ahead!

[Drew Boe @drewboe]

Couldn’t be more excited about the lineup the Lord has brought together for our 4th Annual Christians Working in Sports (CWS) Conference, June 26–27 in Nashville!

If you’re a Christian working in college or professional sports, register to join us at https://t.co/Ygtm2hU9nu

[The Faith & Sports Blog @FaithSportBlog]

For your summer reading consideration

[Paul Putz @p_emory]

I wrote an award-winning history of sports and Christianity in American culture.

It might be just the book you’re looking for this summer.