The Christian Athlete
Glorifying God in Sports
- Prayer & Spiritual Formation
- Publisher: David C. Cook
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Publisher's Description
The Christian Athlete is a gospel-centered guide that assists athletes who identify as Christians and are seeking to understand how to practically apply their faith to their sport. Athletes desire—and deserve—a more substantive expression of the Christian faith in the context of sport, but they don’t know what it looks like or where to turn to learn more. Author Brian Smith shares his story as an athlete and coach, and his experience working with high-level athletes in the last decade to help readers better understand how to integrate faith and sport by: Assisting those who want a wide-angled understanding of how to live the Christian faith in the context of sports Walking through the many questions Christian athletes ask about winning, losing, injuries, practice, and everything in between Moving Christian athletes from simply having clichéd spiritual sayings decorating their bodies or t-shirts to actually living out their faith through all the opportunities their sport offers them The Christian Athlete will show readers how to live out a biblical perspective on athletics and urge them to engage in the gifts they are given to glorify God whether they are the team MVP or riding the bench. See Inside About the Author Brian Smith ran track and cross-country at Wake Forest University, where he graduated with a Communications and Journalism degree. After two years of coaching track at the college level, he turned to working with Athletes in Action. For the past 10 years he has been helping athletes and coaches live biblically at the intersection of faith and sport through his website, thechristianathlete.com. Notes about product eBook licensing: This David C Cook digital product is protected by copyright laws and is intended for non-commercial use only. Your use is subject to the End User License Agreement (“EULA”) found here and any additional terms or restrictions that may accompany the product. Digital products cannot be returned, sold, or relicensed. See the EULA for additional terms related to replacement files.
Endorsements (9)
“The Christian Athlete combines biblical instruction, theological insight, and practical wisdom to help athletes glorify God through the sports they play. Brian combines years of experience at the intersection of faith and sport in this unique and helpful book. It addresses and answers the question every Christian athlete should wrestle with: What does God want from me as an athlete?”
“For thirty-three seasons as the Detroit Lions chaplain (I know … lots of losses), I worked with hundreds of athletes who were all asking, ‘How do I apply my faith on the field?’ I wish I’d had this book. Brian lays out a comprehensive vision of how God wants to work in and through the athlete who is committed to Him. This is a vision we all need for life on and off the field.”
“The Christian Athlete by Brian Smith is full of nuggets, wisdom, and everything you need to know about how to live out your faith as a Christian Christian athlete. I believe this book will become the go-to read on this subject.”
“As an Olympic softball player who loves Jesus, I wish I’d had this book in my hands when I was competing. Its timely message about combining faith and sport is needed more than ever for the days we are living in. It will impact Christian athletes in ways that will transcend the playing field for the rest of their lives.”
““Brian is contributing much needed biblical understanding to one of the most powerful, culture-shaping mediums in the world—sports and competition. For the athletes and coaches who allow this content to help them integrate faith and sport, their athletic experience will be greatly enhanced!”
“How should a Christian athlete think about winning and losing? What about pressure and practice and platform? While reading The Christian Athlete, I was repeatedly reminded how frequently we as Christian athletes need to commit our lives to win, lose, tie, and compete in a distinctly Christian way. I’ve played tackle football for over two decades and still need to be taught and reminded what being a holy competitor actually looks like. From riding the bench to retirement, Brian has words of wisdom and encouragement for any athlete who wants to take their walk with Christ to the next level.”
“Brian Smith marvelously intersects the worlds of athletics and Christianity. The Christian Athlete is a practical roadmap for both the novice and the seasoned athlete. As a leading voice in Christian athletics, Brian presses into relevant cultural topics that are difficult to discern and define. The Christian Athlete arms athletic directors, coaches, and athletes to engage with culture where they are at. Whether you are striving to grow in your faith or intent on being a person of influence, this book is a must-read.”
“This is the best book I have read in the realm of sports and faith. Brian does a masterful job of drawing us closer to our King in the context of our athletic endeavors. Our culture is in desperate need of a book like this, as we as believers so often fail to integrate our faith into sports. This should be a required read for any Christian athlete, coach, or administrator who is seeking to glorify God through sports.”
Dr. Tim Sceggel
“One of the things I love about Brian’s writing is that it comes from years of experience as an athlete and a minister to and with athletes. In this book, Brian draws on that experience to provide a thoughtful and practical guide to the questions, concerns, and issues that many Christian athletes wrestle with as they try to live out their faith in sports. The Christian Athlete is an excellent addition to the growing conversation on Christian engagement with sports, useful for both athletes and those who work with them.”
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