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When his pro football career ended about a decade ago, leaving him with “nothing to live for,” Trent Shelton lacked a purpose and plan. “Football was my everything,” says the former wide receiver, who played for Seattle, Indianapolis, and Washington. But in 2011, some turning points led Shelton to find peace and a passion for helping others. Now, through his books, … [Read more...] about ‘God Has a Plan’—Former NFL Player Trent Shelton Helps People Turn Pain Into Purpose

On Sunday (July 17), University of Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh joined his wife, Sarah, and Fr. John Riccardo on stage for a question and answer session during the Plymouth Right to Life dinner and auction. Harbaugh and Riccardo were the event’s keynote speakers. Harbaugh, who has coached Michigan’s Big Ten football team since 2015 and is Catholic, shared with … [Read more...] about Michigan Football Coach Jim Harbaugh Isn’t Fearful of Being Cancelled for Pro-Life Stance, Shares Why

By Scott Barkley SUNDOWN, Texas (BP) – Brannon Rodgers knows well how bright the lights burn over football fields in the Texas panhandle. They shine on teenagers barely old enough to drive as the main players on a stage, a stage that even in the smallest of towns, on Friday nights feels like the center of the world. Rodgers experienced it as a quarterback and safety for … [Read more...] about Faith on the Field: Coaches Were Watching Supreme Court Decision Closely

(Sports Spectrum) Mark Appel‘s major league debut was always supposed to be a big deal. Drafted No. 1 overall by his hometown Houston Astros in 2013, Appel was seen as a can’t-miss prospect and future cornerstone of the organization. His arrival in the big leagues did ultimately garner plenty of attention, just not for the reasons anyone thought it would. Nine years after … [Read more...] about Former No. 1 Overall Pick Mark Appel Makes MLB Debut With Phillies: ‘God Reignited That Spark in Me’

(The Christian Post) NBA superstar Jonathan Isaac knows a thing or two about defying the crowd.  In 2020, the Orlando Magic forward made headlines when he refused to kneel during the National Anthem or wear a Black Live Matters shirt while in the NBA bubble — the only player to do so.  Though his actions sparked a media firestorm, the 24-year-old ordained minister … [Read more...] about NBA Star Jonathan Isaac on How Gospel Gives Him Strength To Defy Crowd: ‘I Know What I’m Standing For’