Today, on the podcast, I read—Psalm 1 and Soccer Psalm 1—from my recent book, The Soccer Psalms. In the reflection and mediation questions, we consider what it looks like to live a life as a footballer and as a person that follows a road which seeks out the pathway of God. Psalm 1 is the first psalm in the Bible and it comes with a promise for the one who is different, who is distinct and set apart. Psalm 1 is a “pillar flanking” our way toward prayer and conversation with God.



The Soccer Psalms, is a self-published book available on Amazon. (You can also find The Football Psalms-a British version-if you appreciate the different terms around the game). Both books are available globally on Amazon and contain 31 psalms that have been translated into “soccer psalms” — with words, language, and metaphors that connect soccer to God’s Word. I also include some reflection on the context and writing as well as some questions for reflection. Check out the book below:



The Soccer Psalms: https://mybook.to/thesoccerpsalms



The Football Psalms: https://mybook.to/thefootballpsalms-uk



From the Touchline is a short-feature (10-15 min) podcast with Rev Brad Kenney, Founder and Executive Director of Soccer Chaplains United and Volunteer Chaplain to the Colorado Rapids of Major League Soccer. Rev Brad and occasional guests touch on various issues around the topics of faith, family, and football (soccer).



Also, don’t forget that you can listen in our app, SoccrChapUtd, in the Apple and Google store.