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The Stigma of Faith in Sports with Jason Romano

Mar 27, 2024

Former ESPN content creator and producer Jason Romano discusses the role of faith in the sports world, sharing insights on how sports media covers topics of Christianity. He emphasizes the challenges faced by athletes in openly expressing their faith and the impact of social media on blending politics with sports. Romano also delves into the balancing act of personal expression in sports and social media, highlighting the value of discipline and hard work in faith and athletics.

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Quick takeaways

Living out faith at work involves being a light through relationships and love.

Balancing personal beliefs and workplace guidelines, like at ESPN, is crucial on social media.

Athletes show discipline, humility, and perseverance, teaching lessons beyond sports success.

Deep dives

Living out Faith in the Workplace

It is important to find ways to live out one's faith in the workplace. This includes viewing your job as a ministry field where you can be a light to others. By focusing on building relationships, serving others, and showing love, you can have a positive impact on those around you, regardless of the specific environment.

Introduction

3min

Faith in Sports Media Coverage

9min

The Intersection of Politics and Sports in Modern Media

19min

Navigating the Thin Line of Personal Expression in Sports and Social Media

4min

Balancing Faith and Influence in Athletics

13min

The Value of Discipline and Hard Work in Faith and Sports

3min

Sports used to unify us. But today? Politics has checked into the game. And in many ways, introducing controversial topics into the sports world has benched more frequent conversations surrounding faith. Today’s guest, Jason Romano, knows a thing or two about this after working for 17 years as a content creator and producer at ESPN. He joins Keith to discuss how today’s sports media does (and doesn’t) cover topics of faith. He shares how he lived out his faith while at ESPN and what he learned from working so closely with successful athletes. Plus, what has the intersection of sports and faith taught him about Christianity as a whole? Listen now!

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