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Soccer Chaplain Myth 3: Chaplains Praying for Wins?

From the Touchline

Sometimes people ask me, “Rev, do you pray for wins?” What usually follows is, at least for me, an interesting conversation if we have the time to get into it. But a common myth or belief that chaplains (or, simply, Christian people who enjoy sports) can fall prey to, is believing that somehow one’s prayers or faith can impact and affect the outcome of a game.

Today, on the podcast, I address the questions and occasional belief that chaplains in sport, themselves, can fall into a temptation of thinking that somehow they (or their prayers) have some influence or impact on the winning (and losing) that goes on, on the field.

From the Touchline is a short-feature (10-15 min) podcast with Rev Brad Kenney, Founder and Executive Director of Soccer Chaplains United and Volunteer Chaplain to the Colorado Rapids of Major League Soccer. Rev Brad and occasional guests touch on various issues around the topics of faith, family, and football (soccer).

Also, don’t forget that you can listen in our app, SoccrChapUtd, in the Apple and Google store.