Lead with Faith, Play with Purpose
A 100-Day Devotional for Athletes
- Bible Studies & Devotionals
- Publisher: Zondervan
- Published: 2024
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Publisher's Description
As an athlete, you train your body and mind to be ready for competition. But what about your soul? Lead with Faith, Play with Purpose is your guide to exercising your faith, with Andy Dooley as your trainer. As a professional athlete turned pastor--and a passionate leader, Seattle Seahawks in-game host, social media influencer, and fitness trainer--Andy Dooley knows all about sports and what it takes to be a Christian on and off the field, court, or wherever you may play. A 100-day devotional written to encourage and guide athletes of any age, level, or sport, Lead with Faith, Play with Purpose is just what you need to integrate your faith into what you love to do--play your sport. Let Dooley be your spiritual trainer and coach you to: Become a better teammate in four simple steps Discover effective ways to handle stress before a competition Identify how God is working through your sport to make you more like him Understand and embrace your calling as a Christian who is also an athlete Physical training has value for our lives here on earth, yet it holds zero weight for the eternal. If you learn to be tenacious about living a godly life now as you also strive to become a better athlete and teammate, you'll change the trajectory of your life.
Endorsements (4)
“Lead with Faith, Play with Purpose is a faith-filled guide where athletes of all ages can find timeless principles, practical methods, and, most importantly, the person of God on every page.”
“player—fighting to stay afloat in the classroom, battling for success on the hardwood, navigating challenging relationships, and struggling to give God dedicated time in my day-to-day grind. I needed meaningful, accessible injections of hope rooted in Scripture and applicable to my life, and that is precisely what Andy Dooley provides in this book. His winsome voice is always a gift, and I’m thrilled that the athletes I serve will benefit from the timely words of a man who has walked in their shoes and has left footsteps worth following in.”
“A huge shoutout to Andy Dooley for answering the call to do this project. Join me and others who lead by faith in reading this devotional book packed with testimonies, prayers, and Scripture. You will be challenged to go deeper into God’s Word and encouraged to play with purpose.”
“In Lead with Faith, Play with Purpose, Andy Dooley uses his life experiences to give a captivating glimpse into the locker room of an athlete’s journey toward building their faith. Through a blend of Scripture, prayer, and practical application, he provides a compelling playbook for athletes and coaches who want to deepen their relationship with Christ. In insightful and empowering ways, Andy identifies the importance of addressing the emotional, relational, and spiritual dimensions of an athlete’s life. We need more leaders like Andy whose passion is to guide athletes to live lives of purpose both on and off the field.”
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