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Brian Smith - Author of The Christian Athlete: Glorifying God in Sports

The UNPACKIN' it Podcast With Bryce Johnson
The UNPACKIN' it Podcast With Bryce Johnson
Episode • Apr 27, 2022 • 42m

UNPACKIN' it Presented by MEDI-SHARE


BIO:

Brian Smith is the author of The Christian Athlete: Glorifying God in Sports. A current staff member with Athletes in Action, Smith has had the opportunity to encourage and equip thousands of athletes and coaches across the country. In his book, he uses his experiences of working with and discipling athletes for the past 15 years, to give readers practical ways to integrate their faith into sports.


TOPICS:

  • The origin of the book
  • What is God’s glory?
  • Common ways that Christian athletes can bring glory to God
  • What encourages him about today’s Christian athletes
  • Athletes giving glory to God even in defeat
  • The balance of working hard but not being so outcome-driven
  • How parents can help their kids understand playing for God’s glory



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