J’Den Cox has won wrestling matches at the highest levels, including a bronze medal at the 2016 Olympic Games — but he believes the battles he wrestles with himself often usher in the greatest victories.
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Olympian Stood on a Highway & Wanted to End it All, But God Stepped In
By Pure Flix Editors on March 3, 2020
Topics: Christianity Sports
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One Mistake Almost Cost Wrestler His Dream — Here's His Comeback Story
By Pure Flix Editors on December 11, 2019
This story was written by Justin Basch for Pure Flix Insider.
Seth Gross was always destined for greatness. Even during his youth wrestling days, he aspired to be a pro-athlete and champion — a goal he accomplished when he became the 2018 NCAA Division 1 Wrestling Champion.
Topics: Sports Lifestyle
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The History of Prayer Being Removed from Schools
By Editors on October 13, 2017
Fifty years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court removed government-endorsed prayer from public schools, ruling the practice unconstitutional. The decision remains at the center of debate over the separation of church and state, and altered the way classrooms approached faith and religion.
Topics: Education Sports Prayer Kids
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Ready, Set, Pray: 5 Best Prayers to Say Before a Big Game
By Pure Flix Editors on October 10, 2017
The big game is coming up fast and the coach has asked you to lead the team prayer. You suddenly can’t think of anything to say! What do you do?
Topics: Education Sports Prayer
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NFL Life Coach Eddie Mason, On Living Beyond Failure
By Coach Eddie Mason on November 20, 2016
The following is a guest post from former NFL player, Eddie Mason. Eddie played in the National Football League for eight years for the New York Jets, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Washington Redskins. Eddie is now a life and fitness coach who believes that “there is no greater purpose than to have a hand in impacting the lives of people from the inside out.”
Topics: Sports Faith
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4 Critical Christian Values Taught In Sports
By Justina Miller on May 12, 2016
With 114.4 million viewers, the 2015 Super Bowl was the most-watched program on TV ever. The 2014 and 2016 Super Bowl were close behind.
Topics: Movies Christianity Family Sports
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UPDATE: Coach Joe Defies School Ban On Prayer
By Jim Schubert on October 15, 2015
Interesting timing of this latest update to the "Coach Joe Risks Job To Pray" story we shared last month. So here we are on the release date of this highly relevant and timely Pure Flix film, "Woodlawn", opening in theaters across America with an update to inspire all believers.
Topics: Christianity Education Sports Faith
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Christian Faith Before Football
By Jim Schubert on September 29, 2015
With high school, college and professional football in full swing, it’s interesting to note that scandals seem to be getting just as much attention as on-field performance. That’s disappointing, to say the least.
Topics: Movies Sports Faith
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Could This Football Coach Be Fired For Praying After Games?
By Jim Schubert on September 17, 2015
History does repeat itself. This time around we are revisiting the religious persecution our nation experienced during the darkest days of racial segregation in America's south.