THE FAITH & SPORTS BLOG

The Christian Journalist Who Saw The Coming Youth Sports Crisis

by Paul Putz | Aug 31, 2023 | History, Identity, Running The Race Well | 0

Fifty years ago, a Christian sports journalist named Gary Warner warned Christians about potentially dangerous trends in youth sports.

When Sports Reveal Glimpses of God’s Grace and Glory

by Paul Putz | Apr 27, 2023 | Running The Race Well, Theology | 0

A pastor and youth sports parent reflects on a time when he witnessed God’s grace and glory through sports.

Jesus and James Naismith: The Christian History of Basketball and Its Lessons for the Church Today

by Paul Putz | Mar 30, 2023 | History | 0

This year for the Truett Seminary Sports Ministry Chapel, historian Paul Putz discussed the...

James Naismith’s Basketball Philosophy: 13 Quotes from the Game’s Inventor

by Paul Putz | Dec 21, 2022 | Coaching, History, Leadership Profiles | 0

A look at the philosophy and perspective of basketball founder James Naismith, told through 13 quotes.

2022 Faith & Sports Institute Year in Review

by Paul Putz | Dec 20, 2022 | Running The Race Well | 0

A look back at the highlights from FSI events, programs, and initiatives in 2022.

Five New Books on Sports and Christianity

by Paul Putz | Nov 28, 2022 | Book Reviews, History, Theology | 0

FSI Assistant Director Paul Putz highlights five important new books about sports and Christianity published in 2022.

Is There Hope for Youth Sports?

by Paul Putz | Jul 7, 2022 | Coaching, Identity, Running The Race Well | 0

Baseball coach and athletic director Keith Wahl reflects on the culture of youth sports and how we can participate in its restoration.

Competitive Maturity: Inside Out Reflections on Dave Aranda’s Coaching Philosophy

by Paul Putz | May 19, 2022 | Leadership Profiles, Running The Race Well, Theology | 0

Theologian and FSI Director John White offers his reflections on Dave Aranda’s coaching philosophy.

Redefining Greatness with the Faith & Sports Institute Retreat

by Paul Putz | Mar 22, 2022 | Running The Race Well | 0

Elizabeth Bounds, a doctoral student in psychology and a graduate of the Truett Seminary Sports Ministry Program, talks with FSI leaders John and Cindy White about the philosophy and principles behind the FSI High School Retreat.

The Hope of the Servant Leader in College Athletics

by Paul Putz | Feb 21, 2022 | Running The Race Well | 0

Ed Jones, an experienced director of player development and founder of Beyond the Field Program, shares his reflections on how to be a servant leader as a college athletics staff member.