As the man who mentored and inspired Jackie Robinson at a formative age, Rev. Karl Downs is one of the most important Christian leaders in American sports history. This article dives deeper into Downs’ life and legacy, including his views on sports and his involvement in the civil rights movement.
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Theologian James Eglinton, author of a new biography of Herman Bavinck, discusses how the Dutch Reformed theologian understood and interacted with sports as an element of human culture.
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A look at the life and legacy of civil rights and faith leader John Hurst Adams, grandfather of NBA player Malcolm Brogdon.
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A list of sources for Christians who are interested in exploring the history of race and sports in the United States.
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In 1976 Cindy Smith was hired by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes to direct their sports ministry programming for women. In this interview from 2017, Cindy talks about her life and pioneering role in sports ministry.
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There are no two names that symbolize basketball more than James Naismith and Michael Jordan. Historian Paul Putz considers what basketball’s founder might have thought of Jordan in light of his original vision for the game.
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Cindy White, Program Director for the Faith & Sports Institute Retreat, discusses the life-changing legacy of Olympic gold medalist Eric Liddell and explains why Christian athletes today should learn from his example.
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Historian Paul Putz reviews Derrick White’s new book on Jake Gaither and the history of Black college football.
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Paul Putz, historian and Assistant Director of Truett’s Sports Ministry Program, looks at the pioneering legacy of John Westbrook.
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