2021 Faith & Sports Institute Year in Review
A look back at the highlights from an eventful 2021 for the Faith & Sports Institute.
The Task of Stewardship for the Christian Coach
What does stewardship look like in the context of sports? Baylor University doctoral student Sean Strehlow offers some reflections.
Embodied Faith: What One Minister Learned About Ministry From The FSI Retreat
Case Smith reflects on what he has learned about embodied spiritual formation from the FSI High School Retreat.
Doing the Right Thing is Never the Wrong Thing: Reflections on Ted Lasso
Philosophy professor, author, and high school soccer coach Mike Austin explains why he loves Ted Lasso.
Made for Greatness: Magnanimity in Sports
Theology professor and FSI Director John White explains why and how the FSI Retreat encourages young athletes to pursue greatness.
Christ As Our Foundation: Three Lessons from a Former College Athlete
Former college volleyball player and current graduate student at Truett Seminary, Shelby Livingstone, reflects on her time as a college athlete.
Father’s Day Reflections on Derek Redmond’s Redemptive Finish
Sports ministry leader Drew van Esselstyn revisits an Olympic moment from 1992 and reflects on its theological significance.
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.
What is “Good Enough” for a Christian Athlete?
College softball coach Dani Price reflects on a story from the Gospel of Mark and how it connects to our need for affirmation in sports.
The Sacred Vulnerability of Sports Ministry
Truett Seminary graduate Josh Flores Olvera writes about his introduction to sports ministry and what he’s learned about working with athletes.