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The Messi Mess

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Probably there are few people who don’t know who Lionel Messi is — he’s world renowned as a footballer. Well, his loyalty and life are so intimately tied to Spanish club Barcelona FC that the news a few weeks ago came as a shock to football fans, as well as to Messi and his family — he wouldn’t be retuning to Barcelona as financial details couldn’t be worked out.

Today, on the podcast, I talk about how often we make plans — plans for career, education, marriage, retirement, and so much more, but really those things need to be subject to the will of God

I am Rev Brad Kenney, and this is the Soccer Chaplains United podcast, From the Touchline.

Today, on the podcast I mention some verses in the Bible. They are hyperlinked here (available on our website) for quick reference:

  • Many are the plans, but the Lord’s purpose prevails: Proverbs 19:21
  • Commit your ways to the Lord and he will establish your plans: Proverbs 16:1-4, 9
  • Saying, If it’s the Lord’s will, we will do this or that: James 4:13-17

From the Touchline is a short-feature (usually 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.

Something Worth Talking About

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A recent Men in Blazers podcast had a line from show host Davo (Michael Davies) which got me thinking. When speaking to some of the racist abuse that came as a result of the Euro 2020 final, Davo said, “I have no solution, so I feel it’s pointless to talk about.” It’s not likely that Davo was saying that racism as an issue isn’t worth talking about — instead, I think it’s a weariness that many around the game and around the issue feel. It’s almost like, can’t we move past these issues? Can’t we all just get along?

Football fans around the world believe the game to be a great leveler — a unifying game between differences. And so, it feels heavy to continue to see the abuses and violence around the game — it mars and makes ugly what we refer to as The Beautiful Game.

Today, on the podcast, I offer up the solution that Davo is missing and I talk about what it looks like to discover and walk in such a way as to affect real change when it comes to something like racism. Not that I (or any of my fellow compatriots Christian people) do this right or well or even all or some of the time — but it is something worth talking about and we do have a solution and we do have something to aim for, to strive for. I attempt to get into this — but truth be told it’s a much bigger issue than time alone today warrants.

I am Rev Brad Kenney, and this is the Soccer Chaplains United podcast, From the Touchline.

Today, on the podcast I mention some verses in the Bible. They are hyperlinked here (available on our website) for quick reference:

From the Touchline is a short-feature (usually 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.

Euro 2020 — What headline grabbed you?

From the Touchline

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Heartbreak in England. Celebration in Italy. The 2020 European Championship (played in 2021 due to COVID) has ended the month-long campaign and crowned a winner. It was a football-fest filled with amazing storylines — adversity overcome, unique times and ways for footballer and fan to re-engage with the game with the after-effects of a global pandemic still being felt.

But which storyline most grabbed your attention? Was it the 55-year drought for England which ended with them making the final? The return of the Azzurri to a dominant form? Or, maybe it was another story — Christian Eriksen and the Danes which made it far and deep into the tourney?

I am Rev Brad Kenney, and this is the Soccer Chaplains United podcast, From the Touchline.

Today, on the podcast I mention some verses in the Bible. They are hyperlinked here (available on our website) for quick reference:

From the Touchline is a short-feature (usually 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.

Timothy Project: Nuevo Tantoan, Mexico 2017

CrossTraining Timothy ProjectTimothy Project: Nuevo Tantoan, Mexico 2017 is a dream come true for Andrea Duran who has desired to reach the poor of rural Mexico for many years.  After a year of saving her personal funds, organizing a VBS and orchestrating it all with her sisters who live in Mexico, Duran is ready to travel to Nuevo Tantoan.  While in the area she and her sisters will encourage and support the local soccer team with donations from CrossTraining’s Timothy Project.

Duran shares her heart and long-time desire, “My dream is to be a missionary and help the children living in poverty in Mexico. For that reason, a year ago I began to save money for this project. I have around $1,000 for this mission trip and I will be using my pickup to take all the things that I need.  My sisters will be helping me in the VBS.”

Vacation Bible School is not the only project Duran and her sisters will be completing while in Mexico.  They will also visit the local soccer team, Los Burritos.  This soccer team has been in existence for 38 years and they represent Nuevo Tantoan in the area’s league.  Thirty eight years ago the team began with children.  As the children grew into youth and ultimately young adults then adults, the league was growing as well.  It expanded into surrounding rural communities around Nuevo Tantoan.  Over the years Los Burritos have celebrated several championships in the spring and fall tournaments.  They are a very popular team in the area.

Duran is excited for her visit with Los Burritos.  She says, “Los Burritos have remained playing soccer in this league, despite the situations and awful circumstances around them. This rural community is a very poor community and these youth and young adult have remained far from the bad life around them. There are problems with drug dealers but Los Burritos have chosen to be focused in sports activities and give a good example to the children of Nuevo Tantoan.”

Duran is excited to receive 30 Rapids jerseys and six soccer balls to take to Los Burritos.  She knows that the jerseys and balls will be a help and encouragement to them. Her husband, Reverend Cesar Duran, has served with CrossTraining as an assistant chaplain who serves the Spanish speaking players and families.  The Rapids team and CrossTraining Ministries are both dear to her heart.

“With the VBS I will be reaching the children, but with the Rapids jerseys I want to reach the young and young adult of this rural community.” Duran says.

To support future Timothy Project ventures, such as Timothy Project: Nuevo Tantoan, Mexico  2017, please use the Donate button to make a secure PayPal donation. Your financial gift helps to secure additional equipment, sponsor a missionary or organization in an outreach effort, and to cover associated costs of providing bibles, soccer equipment, and other outreach tools locally and around the world!

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