Away Game: A Christian Parent's Guide to Navigating Youth Sports

Synopsis

Transform the competitive sports field into a discipleship opportunity as you help your young athlete become not just a better player but a devoted follower of God. If we don&’t own the process of discipling our kids as they play sports, sports culture will do it for us. But as parents, we can get so consumed with our young athletes&’ physical development that we miss the opportunities athletics provide to help them grow spiritually. Away Game challenges us to be more than spectators on the sidelines of our kids&’ spiritual lives. Discover how to: Leverage sports as a platform for instilling biblical values in kids and teens. Keep joy, play, and gratitude at every level of your child&’s athletic experience. Use sports involvement as an opportunity to strengthen your relationship with your child—from car-ride conversations to post-game processing. Spark faith-based discussions about sport-culture challenges such as handling pressure, dealing with failure, and being a next-level teammate. Counter the toxic elements of today&’s youth sports culture by cultivating kingdom virtues like self-control, humility, and peace—in yourself and your kids. Away Game empowers you to embrace the role of spiritual mentor throughout your child&’s athletic journey as you recognize—in the margins of every practice or game—winning opportunities for spiritual growth.

Copyright:

2025

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

ISBN-13:

9780830788378

Related ISBNs:

9780830788361

Publisher:

David C Cook

Date of Addition:

07/01/25

Copyrighted By:

Brian Smith and Edward Uszynski

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Sports, Parenting and Family, Religion and Spirituality

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.