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Category: Theology

The Sacred Vulnerability of Sports Ministry

by Paul Putz | Apr 23, 2021 | Identity, Running The Race Well, Theology | 0

Truett Seminary graduate Josh Flores Olvera writes about his introduction to sports ministry and what he’s learned about working with athletes.

Creating Spaces that Invite Joy

by Paul Putz | Jan 19, 2021 | Book Reviews, Running The Race Well, Theology | 0

An excerpt from Truett Seminary theology professor Angela Williams Gorrell’s new book on joy.

Reforming Sports: Herman Bavinck on ‘Sportmania’

by Paul Putz | Dec 16, 2020 | History, Theology | 0

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.

A Conversation with Rachael Denhollander on Sports, Theology, Justice, and Identity

by Paul Putz | Aug 10, 2020 | Identity, Mental Health, Theology | 0

An interview with Rachael Denhollander on American sports culture from a Christian theological perspective.

The Vices and Virtues of Lance Armstrong: A “20/20” Documentary of Who We Are

by Paul Putz | Jul 28, 2020 | Identity, Running The Race Well, Theology | 0

Theologian John White reflects on the recent ESPN documentary about Lance Armstrong. What can it teach us about the cultivation of vices and virtues in our own lives?

Going Deeper on Sports and Faith

by Paul Putz | Jul 7, 2020 | Coaching, Leadership Profiles, Mental Health, Running The Race Well, Theology | 0

Videos of talks from Christian leaders in sports on leadership, competition, mental health, and spiritual discipline.

Continuing Education for Christians in Sports

by Paul Putz | Jun 16, 2020 | Running The Race Well, Theology | 0

Discussing the vision behind our new continuing education program for Christian leaders in sports.

Thinking Missionally about Sports Chaplaincy

by Paul Putz | May 8, 2020 | Theology | 0

Will Whitmore, a Ph.D. student studying sports chaplaincy, discusses a new article he co-wrote with Andy Parker that seeks to provide a theological grounding for the work of sports chaplains.

How Athletes Can Cultivate the Virtue of Faith

by Paul Putz | Apr 27, 2020 | COVID-19 and Sports, Running The Race Well, Theology | 0

Philosophy professor and soccer coach Mike Austin writes about the Christian virtue of faith and how it might be cultivated in the context of sports.

Christ is Risen Indeed? Thoughts on Easter amidst a Pandemic

by Paul Putz | Apr 11, 2020 | Running The Race Well, Theology | 0

New Testament scholar Brian Gamel reflects on the meaning of Easter in the midst of the suffering and disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic.

What Might Birthdays Teach Us About Sports and Life Amid COVID-19?

by Paul Putz | Apr 9, 2020 | COVID-19 and Sports, Identity, Running The Race Well, Theology | 0

John White, theologian and Director of the Truett Sports Ministry Program, reflects on the meanings and messages about human dignity that are proclaimed by birthdays and sports.

Sport and the “Unquiet Heart” of Hope

by Paul Putz | Apr 3, 2020 | COVID-19 and Sports, Running The Race Well, Theology | 0

Theologian Rob Ellis reflects on the meaning of hope in sports when the games have been put on hold.

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The opinions and views expressed on this blog do not necessarily reflect the opinions and views of Baylor University or Truett Theological Seminary.