The youth sports culture is a hyper-competitive one that seems to be starting younger every season. As parents, we can help our kids process all the highs and lows of playing sports. Karl Clauson talks with Brian Smith of Athletes in Action, who says we can steward these moments well with the Bible. Learn how youth sports can become a meaningful discipleship opportunity when you join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks.

Featured resource:
Away Game: A Christian Parent’s Guide to Navigating Youth Sports by Brian Smith

Resource mentioned:
Article: Youth Sports on Sunday Morning

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The youth sports culture is a hyper-competitive one that seems to be starting younger every season. As parents, we can help our kids process all the highs and lows of playing sports. <a title="https://www.moodyradio.org/programs/karl-and-crew/meet-us/" href="/link/6e4afa31553947b897750c6adca1fdda.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Karl Clauson</a> talks with <a href="https://www.thechristianathlete.com/about" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brian Smith</a> of Athletes in Action, who says we can steward these moments well with the Bible. Learn how youth sports can become a meaningful discipleship opportunity when you join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks.
Featured resource: <a href="https://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?event=AFF&amp;amp;p=1024153&amp;amp;item_no=788362" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Away Game: A Christian Parent&rsquo;s Guide to Navigating Youth Sports by Brian Smith</a>
Resource mentioned: <a title="https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/youth-sports-on-sunday-morning" href="https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/youth-sports-on-sunday-morning" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Article: Youth Sports on Sunday Morning</a>
June thank you gift: <a href="https://give.moodyradio.org/eqp?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=link">72 Questions (and Answers) About Life and Becoming the Man God Designed You to Be&nbsp;by Tim and Mark Shoemaker</a>
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Equipped with Chris Brooks encourages you to grow spiritually, think critically, and live compassionately in your community. Interact with Chris as he empowers you to live out the gospel in a rapidly changing culture. This live, one-hour program, airing weekdays at noon CT, features special guests and welcomes your participation by calling in and by plugging in through social media.

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Equipped with Chris Brooks encourages you to grow spiritually, think critically, and live compassionately in your community. Interact with Chris as he empowers you to live out the gospel in a rapidly changing culture. This live, one-hour program, airing weekdays at noon CT, features special guests and welcomes your participation by calling in and by plugging in through social media.

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Equipped with Chris Brooks encourages you to grow spiritually, think critically, and live compassionately in your community. Interact with Chris as he empowers you to live out the gospel in a rapidly changing culture. This live, one-hour program, airing weekdays at noon CT, features special guests and welcomes your participation by calling in and by plugging in through social media.
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Discipling Youth in Sports

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