God of Da Bears, Hear Our Prayer?
This issue of A Public Witness tackles Chicago Bears stadium pastor Rev. Charlie Dates and offers some postgame analysis about what went wrong with his recent prayer controversy.
For Chiefs’ Star Kicker, His Catholic Faith & Family are His Priority
Harrison Butker’s impact on the football field is tremendous. As the kicker for the Kansas City Chiefs, he was a vital component to the team’s victory in Super Bowl LIV. But his faith also is important, and he noted that faith isn’t something only “reserved
For Chiefs’ Wisniewski, Knowing God Surpasses Joy of Football
MIAMI (BP) -- Stefen Wisniewski of the Kansas City Chiefs thought he had everything figured out during his teenage years in Pennsylvania. "I thought I was successful, doing well in sports and academics and all that. And God really humbled me."
Super Bowl: For 49ers’ Matthews, Locker Room a Place of Ministry
MIAMI (BP) -- The impact of Jordan Matthews on the San Francisco 49ers isn't something that can be measured by his football performance. The wide receiver has spent most of the season on the inactive list, playing in only three games and catching four passes.
Kansas Church to Hold Prayer Services for Chief QB’s Injured Ankle
PRAIRIE VILLAGE, Kan. -- Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes continues to play through an ankle sprain he suffered in Week 1. Now a metro church is asking for a little help -- a little divine intervention, you could say.
Patriots ‘Character Coach’ Jack Easterby Joins Long Tradition of Chaplains
(RNS) — If you’ve never heard of New England Patriots “character coach” Jack Easterby, it’s not for lack of media attention.
Super Bowl: Rams Receiver Delivers ‘Spiritual Spark’
ATLANTA (BP) -- For Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks, Sunday's Super Bowl is an opportunity for redemption. Cooks was part of the New England Patriots in last year's Super Bowl but left the game prematurely in the second quarter with a concussion. He never
Titans Punter Shares ‘What Makes Me Tick’
NASHVILLE (BP) -- Brett Kern may make a living playing football, but it was a game of softball that changed his life.