Pastors Alan Hannah and Spencer Sweeting welcome their first guest—Kent Chevalier, chaplain of the Pittsburgh Steelers—for a conversation about faith, football, and fame. From sideline prayers to the culture set byCoach Tomlin, Kent shares what it means to follow Jesus while navigating thepressures of celebrity and performance. The guys talk about fandom versus worship, the call to “deflect the glory,” and how humility, discipleship, and hidden faithfulness matter in both the NFL and everyday life.

In this episode:

·      Kent’s journey to becoming the Steelers’ chaplain

·      Then fine line between fandom and worship

·      Faith and humility in a culture of celebrity

·      What it looks like to “deflect the glory” on and off the field

·      Guarding our hearts against idolatry in sports, church, and culture

·      Why secret service and hidden faithfulness matter more than platform

Timestamps 

00:25 Welcome & banter (Packers vs. Steelers)

11:10 Introducing Kent Chevalier

21:10 Faith, fame & football in Pittsburgh

24:35 The culture of Coach Tomlin

32:23 From fandom to fanaticism

34:25 “Deflect the Glory” – Kent’s challenge to athletes (and us)

01:06:48 Everyday faith: living with humility

01:11:24 What’s in Kent’s headphones

01:14:43 Closing & Takeaways

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