The Assist: A Gospel-Centered Guide to Glorifying God through Sports

by Brian Smith

Most Christian athletes know they are supposed to play for the glory of God, but what does that actually mean? How can the Bible be practically applied to sports? In "The Assist", Brian Smith combines the wisdom of God’s Word and his own experience working with athletes to help readers better understand how to integrate faith and sport. This book will show you how - Use your sport to grow closer to God. - Glorify God in every area of your sport, including practice, injuries, relating to teammates, and winning and losing graciously. - Leverage your position as an athlete to maximize your impact in God’s kingdom. To be a Christian athlete means much more than just giving your best and making sure God gets the credit. It means living out your faith in every aspect of your sport. Smith’s book is aimed at helping you do just it is designed to assist you in integrating your faith with your life as an athlete.

183 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 15, 2018

Reviews

[Kirsten Fawcett]

This is geared for the HS or collegiate athlete. As a middle aged mom, I felt a bit of displacement while reading it. There were some good thoughts but many I thought could have been executed better. Some of the examples given didn’t clearly connect to the main idea that they were used for. Not a bad book, just not for me in the stage I’m in. Recommend for the newer Christian athlete that’s in school.

[Nick Graham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome read. So many power thoughts that I have carried with me as I mentor young athletes. The Assist explains in a relatable way what it means (and not mean) to truly glorify God in sports. Through the wins, losses, injuries, and championships. I encourage all coaches and parents of athletes to read as well as the athletes themselves.

[Sam Ferguson · Rating 5 out of 5]

While I’m not an athlete, but rather a sports administrator, this book was a tremendous spiritual developer for me. I recommend for any athlete or anyone who loves an athlete. It’s a game plan for offering glory to God through athletics.

[Bob Schindler · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good book for those wrestling with the integration of the Gospel and their athletics.

[Gabe C · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book about how to glorify God through sport and what that practically looks like. Would recommend for Christian athletes trying to figure it out how faith and sport can intertwine