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Every weekend, thousands of athletes pray before their games. Afterward, the winning team thanks God for the victory. But what about the losing team? Did God not hear their prayers?
In Episode 3 of RAC Taught Me, Coach RAC tackles a question that Christian athletes often wrestle with: Does God actually care if you win or lose?
Through Scripture and his experiences in professional baseball, RAC explores what it means to compete for God's glory, whether it's selfish to pray for a win, and how our motivations can shape the way we approach sports.
You'll also hear three practical principles for Christian athletes: pursuing excellence, celebrating victories with humility, and finding purpose in defeat.
Because ultimately, the most important thing about your athletic career might have nothing to do with your record.
Chapters:
00:00 — Does God Care Who Wins?
00:24 — The Pressure to Be a Winner
01:30 — What Does It Mean to Glorify God? (1 Corinthians 10)
04:00 — Working for God, Not for People (Colossians 3)
06:30 — Are You Motivated by Proving People Wrong?
07:31 — God Looks at the Heart
08:17 — Is It Okay to Pray for a Win?
10:36 — The Real Purpose of Prayer
12:32 — Principle #1: Pursue Excellence
13:50 — Principle #2: Celebrate Your Wins
14:30 — Principle #3: Find the Gold in Losing
16:12 — Who Are You Without Baseball?
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