Tim Tebow Believes We Should Make a DifferenceWhen we make an investment in someone’s life, we see an incredible return on that investment.By Faith on the Field Staff, October 2, 2022When you have a chance to make a difference in someone else’s life, do you? Our guest this week certainly has made it his life mission to help people who are in distress. Tim Tebow is a two-time National Champion and a 2007 Heisman Trophy winner. He spoke to our own Rob Maaddi about faith and football, but also about the importance of taking a step to help someone in …
Ryan Succop’s Hope is in Christ, not Kicking
Ryan Succop’s Hope is in Christ, Not KickingHe knows his week to week status in football is vastly different from his standing before the Lord.By Faith on the Field Staff, September 25, 2022Ryan Succop is a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a placekicker and a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Superbowl winning team. He took a few minutes to sit down with our own Rob Maaddi to discuss this season. Ryan, as a believer in Christ who is also a professional athlete, he feels the tug of personal success but also of living for Jesus. This was …
Adrian Peterson Believes in Simple, Mustard Seed Faith
Adrian Peterson Believes in Simple, Mustard Seed FaithHe knows that God is the one who guides, and we have to trust in Him.By Faith on the Field Staff, September 11, 2022Adrian Peterson is considered by many to be one of the greatest running backs to play professional football. As a free agent, he is weighing his next steps and waiting to see what opportunities await him. He sat down with our own Rob Maaddi to talk about some of these next steps, As Peterson evaluated his career, he said being an influence and inspiring others is one of the …
Tim Tebow Knows the Ultimate Goal is God’s Glory
Tim Tebow Knows the Ultimate Goal is God’s GloryWhether a Christian athlete hits a home run or is struck out, their goal is to glorify God.By Faith on the Field Staff, September 11, 2022Tim Tebow is a two-time national champion, Heisman Trophy winner, first-round NFL draft pick, and a former professional baseball player. As he states on his website, the four-time New York Times best-selling author, speaker, and football analyst is most passionate about his work with the Tim Tebow Foundation (TTF), whose mission is to bring faith, hope, and love to those needing a brighter day in their darkest hour of …
For Bryan Cox Jr., God is His Everything
For Bryan Cox Jr., God is His EverythingDuring times of uncertainty, Bryan had to rely on his Lord.By Faith on the Field Staff, September 3, 2022Bryan Cox Jr. is an American football defensive end who is a free agent. Bryan played college football at Florida. The Lord has had Bryan be a part of several different teams in his NFL journey. There have been some great lessons he’s taken from that path. “The main thing I take from that is, you can’t take any day for granted because when you’re in it, I feel like the players can get kind of complacent, I guess. It’s kind of …
The Secret of Bryce Hall’s Peace? The Character of God
The Secret of Bryce Hall’s Peace? The Character of God.During times of uncertainty, Bryce Hall has to trust that God will not fail him.By Faith on the Field Staff, July 30, 2022Bryce Hall, cornerback for the New York Jets, knows the secret of contentment as a believer. It’s understanding the character of God and how that applies to the circumstances of your life. As a professional athlete with the New York Jets, Bryce has to make hard choices in order to keep a competitive edge. But that competition is not primarily with others, it is with himself. Here’s some of what he …
Leslie Frazier Knows God is in Control
Leslie Frazier Knows God is in ControlThe Bills Defensive Coordinator can only control so much – the rest is up to God.By Faith on the Field Staff, July 22, 2022Our guest this week, Leslie Frazier, is the defensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills. Frazier was a Super Bowl a defensive back with the 1985 Chicago Bears. He was a head coach for the Vikings about a decade ago. This week Rob Maaddi spoke in-depth with Frazier about life and football. Rob asked Leslie about being a head coach, and not being a defensive coordinator, and if he believed he’d be …
Justin Simmons Knows Who Holds the Future Christian Athlete
Justin Simmons Knows Who Holds the FutureJustin Simmons keeps his eyes on Christ during difficult times.By Faith on the Field Staff, July 7, 2022Justin Simmons is one of the premier safeties in the NFL. He is a sixth-year player who is just the fifth safety in Broncos’ history to be named a Pro Bowler (2020) and an All-Pro (second-team, 2019) while with the team. Justin played 81 games (71 starts) during his first six seasons with Denver. Also, Justin was chosen as the Bronco’s nomination for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award in 2019 and ’20 while …
Sam Acho is on a Mission for Justice
Sam Acho is on a Mission for JusticeSam works with International Justice Mission to help stop human trafficking.By Faith on the Field Staff, July 1, 2022 Sam Acho states on his Twitter feed: “I am loved by God, the creator of the universe, the First and the Last. If everything else goes away, He is enough.” That driving influence in Sam’s life is what allows him to go about his life with eternal passion. This week he spoke to our own Rob Maaddi. Sam was successful as an NFL linebacker, but that was merely a platform the Lord gave him …
Darren Waller Sees Vulnerability as Strength, Not Weakness
Darren Waller Sees Vulnerability as Strength, Not WeaknessHe’s overcoming the stigmas of silence that professional athletes often face.By Faith on the Field Staff, June 24, 2022Darren Waller is one of the top tight ends in the NFL, playing for the Las Vegas Raiders. He played in the 2020 Pro Bowl and has overcome a lot of adversity. One of the greatest realizations he has come to is seeing vulnerability as strength, not weakness. He spoke to Rob Maaddi about that in this week’s Faith on the Field interview. In the challenges that Waller has faced, he is hoping that these experiences will provide …