Where Are You Now? A Pastor’s Transparent Journey Through the Five Stages of Grief
Dr. Vernon J. Shazier, father of retired NFL player Ryan Shazier, reflects on his journey with grief.
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Category: Mental Health
Bringing Sports Ministry into the Mental Health Conversation
Retired professional golfer and current sports ministry leader Tracy Hanson reflects on the need to provide mental health support for sports ministry leaders alongside the athletes and coaches they serve.
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Beware the “Christian Athlete” Performance Trap
As a former professional athlete, Tracy Hanson has been involved with Christian sports ministries for nearly three decades. Here she writes about the need to create safer spaces for athletes to process grief, trauma, and loss as their faith grows and develops.
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A Conversation with Rachael Denhollander on Sports, Theology, Justice, and Identity
An interview with Rachael Denhollander on American sports culture from a Christian theological perspective.
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Going Deeper on Sports and Faith
Videos of talks from Christian leaders in sports on leadership, competition, mental health, and spiritual discipline.
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Self-Care For Athletes: Four Tips From A Mental Health Expert
Aviry Reich, a mental health expert and former D1 athlete, shares practical tips for self-care amidst the loss of sports.
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Processing Grief Amid Coronavirus: Why Christian Athletes Should Write a Letter to Their Sport
Elizabeth Perkins, an M.Div. student in the Truett Sports Ministry Program and a former college athlete, suggests a way for athletes to process their grief.
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Faith & Sports Institute
