Got my copy of @artremillard.bsky.social’s excellent and fascinating new book. Add this one to your summer reading lists! My blurb: “a sweeping, must-read history of the many ways Americans have ascribed sacred meaning to sports.”

Check out some of the authors and scholars who will be at Baylor this summer for the 4th Global Congress on Sport and Christianity! One more week to get your proposals in so that you can share your work and contribute to the conversation. CFP and details: truettseminary.baylor.edu/programs-cen...

The Examined Life undergrad conference here Saint Francis University on Friday, March 28, 2025! A great place for students to share research, creative projects, or essays. Please consider participating! examinedlifeconference.wordpress.com

"American Christianity is, as (@paulputz.bsky.social) puts it, 'attuned to charisma and celebrity.'" www.npr.org/2024/12/11/n...

This essay in First Things is the deepest engagement I've seen so far with some of the key ideas and arguments I make in my book. And it also extends my analysis and interpretation into new (and intriguing) areas. Grateful. Can't ask for much more as an author. www.firstthings.com/article/2025...

Since we’re doing book intros… Published last month, mine is a history of sports and Christianity in 20th century America. Really, it’s a history of American Protestantism through the lens of sports. Endorsed by some of my favorite scholars, including Jemar Tisby, Molly Worthen, Matt Sutton, etc.

Sourdough Sunday 🍞

"When grounds crews see ashes that have been left on a field, they quickly work to limit the damage." Not "if," but "when." www.espn.com/college-foot...

Starting the day here.... “With that Moon Language” by Hafiz

Hello, Bluesky! Kicking off with a bit of self-promotion: My new work will be available in March 2025!