Eternal Trophies: 12 Simple Ways to Live Your Faith Through Sports Paperback – April 2, 2026

In an era when over 3,500 people leave the church daily, 10,000 churches close annually, and biblical worldviews have declined over 60% in America in the last 50 years, sports remain a cultural juggernaut—engaging 5–6 billion people worldwide and generating over $1 trillion annually in the U.S. alone. Yet most Christians compartmentalize faith and athletics, limiting their witness to pregame prayers or post-win shout-outs to God.Eternal Trophies calls believers—athletes, coaches, parents, fans, and administrators—to reject this separation and redeem sports as a vibrant mission field for the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18– 20). Drawing from over 30 years as a multi-level athlete, coach, athletic administrator, leadership coach for professional athletes/executives, and active Fellowship of Christian Athletes participant, author Adam Stevenson answers two pivotal questions: Should faith impact our sports involvement? And if so, what does that look like practically?The answer is a resounding yes. Sports forge character, build communities, and reach billions— making them ideal for glorifying God, making disciples, and advancing His kingdom. Through biblical truth (Colossians 3:17, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Galatians 5:22–26, and more), scholarly insights, personal stories (humorous, vulnerable, and raw), and real-world examples, the book equips readers to:• Align their "why" in sports with their eternal purpose: glorifying God and enjoying Him forever.• Replace compartmentalization with an all-encompassing biblical worldview.• Cultivate daily spiritual disciplines (Scripture reading/memorization, prayer, triggers) to prepare for trials like unfair calls, injuries, losses, or pride.• Pass the "look test" as authentic Christians—embodying joy, relational influence, and the Fruit of the Spirit while rejecting idols, fear, self-promotion, and poor conflict handling.• Steward resources wisely, respect authority, love opponents/officials, and respond to life's unfairness (cuts, failures) with eternal perspective.• Compete with excellence and sacrifice as "captains" for God's team. Each chapter concludes with tailored "Playbooks"—actionable steps and discussion prompts for players, coaches, and parents—to drive application and group study.Eternal Trophies isn't just inspiration—it's a roadmap to transform fields, courts, and bleachers into places of eternal impact. In a world chasing temporary wins, this book equips Christians to compete for what lasts: souls won, lives changed, and glory given to Christ. What will fill your heavenly trophy case? Read more