Godball
close menu
Bookswagon
search
My Account
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Home > Religion, Philosophy & Sprituality Books > Religion and beliefs > Christianity > Christian life and practice > Godball: How Athletes are Saving Christianity
Godball: How Athletes are Saving Christianity

Godball: How Athletes are Saving Christianity


     0     
5
4
3
2
1



Out of Stock


Notify me when this book is in stock
X
About the Book

From a New York Times bestselling author, sports journalist, and fellow believer comes a riveting exploration of the sports-centered Christian revival sweeping America.

After a thirty-year reduction in Americans who identified as Christians, the 2020s have seen the birth of a new Christian revival bordering on revolution. Pastors and Christian leaders see it, as do many secular observers. But nowhere is the trend more evident than in sports.

Tune into any post-game interview or press conference, and it won't be more than a minute before you hear someone giving a Jesus shoutout: "First and foremost, I want to give all glory and praise to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!" Language that was once limited to more intimate circles of faith are now being broadcast to-and is also being embraced by-the mainstream. Some of these events turn into full-blown testimonials. Acclaimed sports journalist Steve Eubanks argues something deeper is at play here: these athletes have become Christianity's most powerful evangelists.

Why is this happening? Why are athletes and coaches, of all groups, leading this latest evangelical charge? Where did it start? Who or what continues to drive it? What role is it playing in the increase in young people (particularly men) declaring themselves as Christians? And, more importantly, what does it all mean?

A man of deep faith, Eubanks embarks on a reporting journey to find the answer to these questions, interviewing many high-profile Christian athletes. Read this book to hear from Scottie Scheffler, Kirk Cousins, Riley Gaines, Sage Steele, Sydney McLaughlin, Jonathan Issac, David Pollack, Dusty Baker, Dabo Swinney, and others in their own words about their faith.

Eubanks explores the pivotal role of the Supreme Court's 2022 decision in Kennedy v. Bremerton; traces a common conviction among Christian athletes and coaches who see the revival as part of a larger spiritual battle; and warns that the rapid rise of sports gambling may be a toehold of sin capable of undermining the entire movement. In this inspiring and revealing new book, Eubanks takes readers inside the explosion of Christian evangelism in sports -- and shows how the world's top athletes are doing God's work to save the church.

About the Author :
Steve Eubanks is a New York Times bestselling author and award-winning journalist and editor. Some of his titles include Augusta: Home of the Masters, To Win and Die in Dixie: The Birth of the Modern Golf Swing and the Mysterious Death of its Creator, and All American: Two Men, The 2001 Army-Navy Game, And The War They Fought In Iraq. Steve has co-authored books with golf legend Arnold Palmer, NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon, Hall of Fame college football coach Lou Holtz, nine-time world champion rodeo cowboy Ty Murray, Olympic gold medal bobsled driver Steven Holcomb, twelve-time PGA Tour winner and major champion Paul Azinger, and chart-topping country roots artist Doug Seegers. Steve is the managing editor for the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) and his columns have appeared in Sports Illustrated, Golf Digest, CBS Sportsline, FoxSports.com and USA Today. As part of the original team that stood up FoxSports.com, Steve got to know many extraordinary athletes, including Bill Walton. He is the father of six, grandfather of thirteen, and lives in Peachtree City, Georgia with his wife and two pugs.

Review :
"Godball couldn't come at a more critical moment. At a time when American culture is drifting, this book reminds us that athletes have always been more than entertainers. We are leaders, witnesses, and standard-bearers for truth. From locker rooms to living rooms, sports shape values, character, and courage. Godball powerfully captures how faith-filled athletes are stepping up to defend what matters most. Now is the time for this book."--Riley Gaines, 12-time All-American, 5-time Southeastern Conference swimming champion and conference record holder, and best-selling author and activist "God is always moving through all aspects of life, but it seems like he's using sports to spread His Word now more than ever."--Mark Richt, Hall of Fame football coach "This current athlete-led revival is impossible to miss. Today's athletes and coaches are bolder and more outspoken about Jesus than at any other time in recent memory. Steve Eubanks does more than chronicle these testimonies. Godball gives perspective on this movement and invites others to join in the good news that is Christ, our Lord."--Paul Azinger, 12-time PGA Tour winner, major champion, and victorious Ryder Cup captain


Best Sellers


Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780316600439
  • Publisher: Little, Brown & Company
  • Publisher Imprint: Little, Brown & Company
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 288
  • Sub Title: How Athletes are Saving Christianity
  • ISBN-10: 0316600431
  • Publisher Date: 25 Jun 2026
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Width: 152 mm


Similar Products

Add Photo
Add Photo

Customer Reviews

REVIEWS      0     
Click Here To Be The First to Review this Product
Godball: How Athletes are Saving Christianity
Little, Brown & Company -
Godball: How Athletes are Saving Christianity
Writing guidlines
We want to publish your review, so please:
  • keep your review on the product. Review's that defame author's character will be rejected.
  • Keep your review focused on the product.
  • Avoid writing about customer service. contact us instead if you have issue requiring immediate attention.
  • Refrain from mentioning competitors or the specific price you paid for the product.
  • Do not include any personally identifiable information, such as full names.

Godball: How Athletes are Saving Christianity

Required fields are marked with *

Review Title*
Review
    Add Photo Add up to 6 photos
    Would you recommend this product to a friend?
    Tag this Book Read more
    Does your review contain spoilers?
    What type of reader best describes you?
    I agree to the terms & conditions
    You may receive emails regarding this submission. Any emails will include the ability to opt-out of future communications.

    CUSTOMER RATINGS AND REVIEWS AND QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TERMS OF USE

    These Terms of Use govern your conduct associated with the Customer Ratings and Reviews and/or Questions and Answers service offered by Bookswagon (the "CRR Service").


    By submitting any content to Bookswagon, you guarantee that:
    • You are the sole author and owner of the intellectual property rights in the content;
    • All "moral rights" that you may have in such content have been voluntarily waived by you;
    • All content that you post is accurate;
    • You are at least 13 years old;
    • Use of the content you supply does not violate these Terms of Use and will not cause injury to any person or entity.
    You further agree that you may not submit any content:
    • That is known by you to be false, inaccurate or misleading;
    • That infringes any third party's copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret or other proprietary rights or rights of publicity or privacy;
    • That violates any law, statute, ordinance or regulation (including, but not limited to, those governing, consumer protection, unfair competition, anti-discrimination or false advertising);
    • That is, or may reasonably be considered to be, defamatory, libelous, hateful, racially or religiously biased or offensive, unlawfully threatening or unlawfully harassing to any individual, partnership or corporation;
    • For which you were compensated or granted any consideration by any unapproved third party;
    • That includes any information that references other websites, addresses, email addresses, contact information or phone numbers;
    • That contains any computer viruses, worms or other potentially damaging computer programs or files.
    You agree to indemnify and hold Bookswagon (and its officers, directors, agents, subsidiaries, joint ventures, employees and third-party service providers, including but not limited to Bazaarvoice, Inc.), harmless from all claims, demands, and damages (actual and consequential) of every kind and nature, known and unknown including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of a breach of your representations and warranties set forth above, or your violation of any law or the rights of a third party.


    For any content that you submit, you grant Bookswagon a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, transferable right and license to use, copy, modify, delete in its entirety, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from and/or sell, transfer, and/or distribute such content and/or incorporate such content into any form, medium or technology throughout the world without compensation to you. Additionally,  Bookswagon may transfer or share any personal information that you submit with its third-party service providers, including but not limited to Bazaarvoice, Inc. in accordance with  Privacy Policy


    All content that you submit may be used at Bookswagon's sole discretion. Bookswagon reserves the right to change, condense, withhold publication, remove or delete any content on Bookswagon's website that Bookswagon deems, in its sole discretion, to violate the content guidelines or any other provision of these Terms of Use.  Bookswagon does not guarantee that you will have any recourse through Bookswagon to edit or delete any content you have submitted. Ratings and written comments are generally posted within two to four business days. However, Bookswagon reserves the right to remove or to refuse to post any submission to the extent authorized by law. You acknowledge that you, not Bookswagon, are responsible for the contents of your submission. None of the content that you submit shall be subject to any obligation of confidence on the part of Bookswagon, its agents, subsidiaries, affiliates, partners or third party service providers (including but not limited to Bazaarvoice, Inc.)and their respective directors, officers and employees.

    Accept


    Inspired by your browsing history


    Your review has been submitted!

    You've already reviewed this product!