Youth and Sports: A Balanced Discussion
Youth and Sports: A Balanced Discussion  
Podcast: The Table Podcast
Published On: Tue Apr 07 2026
Description: Description/Excerpt: Join Darrell Bock, Ed Uszynski, and Brian Smith as they explore how Christian parents can faithfully navigate the intense culture of modern youth sports, sharing practical strategies for surviving the "youth sport industrial complex" while using athletics as a powerful tool for your child's character development and discipleship.   Time codes: 1:54  What is Athletes in Action? 7:43  Five Principles for Sports Ministries 10:04  Relational Aspects of Sports 13:20  How Parents Should Approach Sports for Their Children 21:29  Challenges of Modern Youth Sports 26:32  Sports and Identity 28:34  Sports as Discipleship 35:41  7 Virtues to Cultivate in Sports 40:06  Towards a Theology of Sports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices