5 pro athletes who boldly take a knee — for Jesus Christ
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49ers quarterback Brock Purdy may have been last pick in the 2022 NFL draft, but his subsequent success has shown he’s no “Mr. Irrelevant.” His legendary predecessor Steve Young says that makes sense, considering that the greatest QBs aren’t flashy, but “at peace.”
The secret to Purdy’s serenity? Founding his identity on faith, not football: “No matter what I’m going to face moving forward … football, God, and Jesus are going to be my identity.”
3. Scottie Scheffler
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For someone who’s the highest ranked golfer in the world, Scottie Scheffler doesn’t seem too interested in keeping score.
After his second Masters victory in 2024, the 29-year-old made it clear that he’s got his eyes on a higher prize.
“My buddies told me this morning, my victory was secure on the cross,” he said. “And that’s a pretty special feeling to know that I’m secure for forever, and it doesn’t matter if I win this tournament or lose this tournament. My identity is secure for forever.”
4. Clayton Kershaw
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Clayton Kershaw was always the kind of player who let his performance do the talking. Over 18 years pitching for the Dodgers, the left-hander racked up three Cy Young awards, 3,000 strikeouts, and three World Series titles — including last year’s, his final season.
He brings that quiet excellence to his life as a Christian as well, putting his time and energy into Kershaw’s Challenge, the Christian charity he and his wife run. When the Dodgers insisted on holding “Pride Night” in 2025, he countered by writing “Genesis 9:12-16” on his hat — drawing attention to the rainbow’s older, sacred meaning.
5. Stephen Curry
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Stephen Curry may have been born into basketball — his father played for the Charlotte Hornets — but it was his family’s deep faith that formed his life.
Early in his career as a Golden State Warrior, the gifted point guard made his priorities clear:
The Holy Spirit is moving through our locker room in a way I’ve never experienced before. It’s allowing us to reach a lot of people, and personally I am just trying to use this stage to share how God has been a blessing to my life and how He can be the same in everyone else’s.
More than a decade later, Curry is still at the top of his game — and making sure his three kids get the same faith-first upbringing he did.
5 pro athletes who boldly take a knee — for Jesus Christ
Brooke Sutton/Getty Images
49ers quarterback Brock Purdy may have been last pick in the 2022 NFL draft, but his subsequent success has shown he’s no “Mr. Irrelevant.” His legendary predecessor Steve Young says that makes sense, considering that the greatest QBs aren’t flashy, but “at peace.”
The secret to Purdy’s serenity? Founding his identity on faith, not football: “No matter what I’m going to face moving forward … football, God, and Jesus are going to be my identity.”
3. Scottie Scheffler
Andrew Redington/Getty Images
For someone who’s the highest ranked golfer in the world, Scottie Scheffler doesn’t seem too interested in keeping score.
After his second Masters victory in 2024, the 29-year-old made it clear that he’s got his eyes on a higher prize.
“My buddies told me this morning, my victory was secure on the cross,” he said. “And that’s a pretty special feeling to know that I’m secure for forever, and it doesn’t matter if I win this tournament or lose this tournament. My identity is secure for forever.”
4. Clayton Kershaw
Michael Chisholm/Getty Images
Clayton Kershaw was always the kind of player who let his performance do the talking. Over 18 years pitching for the Dodgers, the left-hander racked up three Cy Young awards, 3,000 strikeouts, and three World Series titles — including last year’s, his final season.
He brings that quiet excellence to his life as a Christian as well, putting his time and energy into Kershaw’s Challenge, the Christian charity he and his wife run. When the Dodgers insisted on holding “Pride Night” in 2025, he countered by writing “Genesis 9:12-16” on his hat — drawing attention to the rainbow’s older, sacred meaning.
5. Stephen Curry
Ezra Shaw/Getty Images
Stephen Curry may have been born into basketball — his father played for the Charlotte Hornets — but it was his family’s deep faith that formed his life.
Early in his career as a Golden State Warrior, the gifted point guard made his priorities clear:
The Holy Spirit is moving through our locker room in a way I’ve never experienced before. It’s allowing us to reach a lot of people, and personally I am just trying to use this stage to share how God has been a blessing to my life and how He can be the same in everyone else’s.
More than a decade later, Curry is still at the top of his game — and making sure his three kids get the same faith-first upbringing he did.
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