Jordan Richards, New England Patriots defensive back

Jordan Richards, New England Patriots defensive back
Reflecting the Glory to God

 

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Growing Closer to God Through Adversity 

Zach Ertz, Philadelphia Eagles tight end, and Wife Julie »
Faith and Marriage

Carson Wentz, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback »
Witnessing Through His Knee Injury

Matthew Slater, New England Patriots wide receiver »
Showing Others the Love of Christ

Geneo Grissom, New England Patriots offensive lineman »
His Dependence on God

Trey Burton, Philadelphia Eagles tight end ◊
Surrendering to God

Super Bowl-Sized Faith: Beyond the Typical Nod to God »
Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles and other Super Bowl 52 players discuss the real-life faith that animates them, whether they win or lose.

 

Video footage courtesy of Jess Stainbrook, an Outreach magazine consulting editor and chief entertainment officer at The Faith and Family Sports Programming Network. He is also the executive producer of Seven Days in Utopia. For the past 12 years Jess Stainbrook and his creative team have produced content around the Super Bowl that highlights positive role models, but with a deep faith component. Since 2006, they have sought to change the way sports stories are told, taking viewers behind the scenes with athletes, coaches and other entertainment personalities, both on and off the field or stage.

Faith-Family-Sports FSPN
Faith-Family-Sports FSPN

FSPN is the Faith + Family Sports Programming Network, with the mission of providing safe yet creative content for all ages to enjoy across all genres, presenting positive role models and good character in sports and entertainment, engaging our world with encouraging stories that inspire people in their daily decisions to “be a light” and positive influence in this world.

How Much Tech Do You Actually Need?

Because you cannot do this alone, you are going to have to trust the right individuals who know more about tech than you do. Your calling is to shepherd. Do that.

Gene Appel: Do Less Ministry; Reach More People

None of the programs at our church were bad in and of themselves. The volume of it just prevented us from being focused on building relationships with those who are far from God. So, we had to do less ministry to reach more people. It sounds funny, but people had to be trained in how to do life with nonbelievers or people spiritually disinterested.

When Familiar Becomes Careless

God wants to be in a relationship with his people that’s not marked by fear but love. Not apprehension, but an appreciation of his great grace and compassion.