Jon Ackerman

Follower of Christ | Husband | Father | @Sports_Spectrum managing editor | Romans 5:3-5

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He's been an All-Star, a World Baseball Classic hero, and has thrown a no-hitter. He's also been shelled, traded and let go. Through it all, @Lorenzen55 sees challenges as chances to grow closer to Christ.

Check out his story in our latest mag!
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“On the pitch, I have His presence with me." — @JeremyDoku

“I only ask Him to light up my spirit." — @Santgimenez_

"I reach out to God and He gives me strength." — @pulisic https://t.co/CuU4Pm9X1U

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Players from around the world will be giving glory to God as they participate in the FIFA World Cup. Check out 11 such Christ-followers ⬇️
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@pulisic @BukayoSaka87 @JeremyDoku @Alissonbecker

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"I see everything through the eyes of faith.”

“God really does make the impossible possible."

"God’s plan is perfect so I can go on the pitch and know God has my back.”

The 2026 World Cup kicks off this week! Some Christ-following players to watch 👇 https://t.co/AdzDbWY6Yb

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🚨 Summer '26 mag out now!

Featuring:
⚽ 5 players to watch in the World Cup
⚽ Spiritual growth in the USMNT
🏀 UCLA's title-winning coach Cori Close
⚾ Michael Lorenzen's high view of Christ
🛹 Pro skateboarders sharing the Gospel

Don't miss this one!
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All-Pro safety Justin Simmons—who describes himself as “an imperfect and unworthy follower of Jesus, saved by grace”—has retired from the NFL.

"This is more than I deserve. This is truly one-of-one. I can’t put into words how thankful I am."

@jsimms1119 https://t.co/XcEXhjiSbd

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Panthers teammates Jonathon Brooks & Princely Umanmielen both made public declarations of faith in Christ by getting baptized 🙌

"My baptism was a recommitment of my faith — to not only change myself, but from that day forward to stop making excuses." https://t.co/b2UliDKKkH

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“That’s really where my faith and my relationship with Jesus just started to strengthen because I went to Him every day. In high school, to be honest, I didn’t really do that. I just started getting in the Word every day.”

— Iowa star Bennett Stirtz https://t.co/B1s9l5BFkC

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Raegan Beers has Oklahoma in the Sweet 16 for the 2nd straight year. The star center knows she's "living an answered prayer."

“The Lord has truly given me a gift to play basketball with people that I love, surrounded by so many people that I love.” https://t.co/EkcrXEalFI

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Baseball is back! Get your baseball fix with our recent baseball-focused editions:

• Spring 2026 & Padres pitcher Jason Adam
• Winter 2025 & the Savannah Bananas
• Spring 2025 & Matt, Jackson, Ethan Holliday

Limited copies remain!
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🎉 Spring '26 magazine now available!

Featuring:
⚾ All-Star pitcher/girl dad Jason Adam
⚾ World Series champ Alex Call
⚾ Cubs All-Star pitcher Matthew Boyd
⚽ Resilient NWSL standout Alex Loera
🥍 The Kelly family's faith & FCA Lax

Subscribe today!
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Jesus was glorified at Super Bowl LX in San Francisco.

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“It’s all God. Nothing but thanks for God, and I’m thankful that He’s put me in this position... I’m playing for an audience of One. There’s going to be a lot of people out there, but you’re really just playing for One.”

— Pats CB Christian Gonzalez https://t.co/VykXzWrk5b

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“My faith has really grown over the last couple years. That’s what I lean on. That’s where your strength comes from. Recently I have so much gratitude, and then ultimately strength."

— Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald https://t.co/o2kOnorUNk

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“The only thing that can truly fulfill us is Jesus Christ. It’s not the money, it’s not my accomplishments, it’s not anything else but only Jesus.”

— Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson

@TreVeyonH4 https://t.co/QoCTJMpdTq

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"It’s easy to fall into thinking that you’re only worth however you’re performing on the field. Christ releases you of that. When you identify in Christ, you know you’re much more than whatever your film says.”

— Seahawks LB Drake Thomas https://t.co/s9LO72jrvN

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"He made me a chapel assistant. I was like, ‘I don’t know if this is what I was talking about God.'" — Mike Morris

"The Bible told me that if I just place my faith in Christ that He would cover my sins, and that made way more sense." — Jalen Sundell https://t.co/klaiUgCTKO

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"Anyone who needs a home, I think they just need to be taken care of. I think it’s a responsibility for all believers.”

The family of Pats LB Christian Ellis includes 7 adopted children. While many women with unplanned pregnancies think they have only 2 choices, more need to know "adoption is an option." https://t.co/V18AL2zwjr

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As a way to share his faith, Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak bought Bibles for every Seattle player and coach for Christmas 👏

“Your identity is not in your job; our identity is in Christ,” he told Sports Spectrum ahead of Super Bowl LX. https://t.co/Fh37idvR9k

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Pats RB Rhamondre Stevenson says, "My boy TreVeyon Henderson, he’s been getting me deeper and deeper into [faith]."

Henderson says, “At the end of the day, football is just what we do. What truly matters is who we are in Jesus."

@TreVeyonH4 @dreeday32 https://t.co/rW7fldSLtn