Today we’re talking about how to handle the spotlight as a Christian in sports, because whether you realize it or not, being an athlete comes with some level of notoriety no matter what country or culture you may find yourself in. You can be a high school athlete or you could be suiting up to play in the NFL or the Premier League, but at some level you’re going to have to learn how to represent Christ while on the stage of your sport.
That is why today I invited on University of Wisconsin football player Darryl Peterson. Darryl plays in front of tens of thousands of people every single week in the fall, and it is clear to me and everyone who watches him that he is a force on that field. It is also clear who he is portraying in Christ. Throughout this interview you’ll learn:
- What it's meant to him to play Division 1 football at Wisconsin
- How his versatility has helped him as a football player and person
- Managing the spotlight since he was in high school
- Athletes being looked to as societal figures, role models, or even idols
- What has helped his faith throughout his athletic career
- What he hopes people remember him by
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