{"title":"Athlete Bible Studies","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"the-discerning-athlete","title":"The Discerning Athlete","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe Discerning Athlete is a serious study of the Old Testament book of Proverbs. It is a Bible study designed specifically for athletes. It is not merely a devotional guide or inspirational book. It is a guided tour through the Proverbs with an emphasis on helping athletes apply the Word of God to the nitty-gritty details of team leadership.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you’re serious about leading for God’s glory and your teammates’ joy, then The Discerning Athlete is a worthy consideration. It will help every athlete understand and embrace the skill to effectively navigate life and leadership for the glory of God.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRyan Limbaugh is the son of a longtime baseball coach (Malley), nephew of a longtime football coach (Tommy), and brother of a long-time golf coach (Scott). 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Because of who Jesus is, this invitation he issues must be taken seriously: “Follow me” (Mark 1:17).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Christ-Following Athlete is a systematic study through Mark for athletes who want to encounter Jesus and follow him. In Mark’s fast-paced narrative, you will see what Jesus does, listen to what he says, watch how he interacts with a variety of people, and consider what he desires for you and your life. The goal is to help you know Jesus more deeply and live for him more fully, with a special emphasis on applying this to how you compete. If you want to grow as a Christ- following athlete, utilize this study guide to journey through the book of Mark.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShannon Caughey loves serving coaches and athletes through the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Previous to joining the Illini Land FCA staff team, Shannon was a pastor of a church near the University of Illinois campus for eighteen years. 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