The Role of Sports in Shaping Community and Belonging | Paul Putz
In this episode, our host, Dan Hummel, talks with Paul Putz, the director of the Faith and Sports Institute at Baylor University's Truett Theological Seminary, and discusses the intersection of faith and sports from a historical perspective. He shares his personal interest in sports and how it led him to study the topic academically. Paul highlights the cultural significance of sports and the narratives they create. He also discusses the role of sports in shaping identity and community. Paul emphasizes the importance of meeting students where they are in their love for sports while also introducing them to a historical perspective. In this conversation, Paul Putz discusses the intersection of sports and Christianity, focusing on sports' historical and cultural context. He emphasizes contextualizing texts and understanding the cultural meaning of sports events and narratives.
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