Today’s Nations and Devotions podcast features a prayer for the nation of Colombia. Former Rapids Assistant Chaplain Gerardo Alvarez shares a prayer for his home nation and offers a reflection from Psalm 139 about how God often meets us in the “extra time” moments of life, even when we don’t feel He is near. Gerardo […]

Today’s Nations and Devotions podcast features a prayer for the nation of Japan. Japan always seems to impress when they make it into the World Cup and Chaplain Kim Beach prays for the nation and offers a reflection from Psalm 100 about how we worship whether we win or whether we lose. Today’s special hashtag […]

Today’s Nations and Devotions podcast features John Ahlström, a pastor and mental health coach working with football athletes in Sweden. John is a friend of the ministry through Mattias Ottestig who has been on the podcast and is working to develop chaplaincy in football in Sweden’s Allsvenskan. John leads us in a prayer for Sweden […]

Today’s Nations and Devotions podcast features long-time coach and supporter of the ministry, Brian Shultz. Brian leads us in a prayer for Norway and offers a reflection on Psalm 137. How should we respond to adversity or times when the match feels corrupt? Today’s special hashtag is #norway for the Nations and Devotions sticker challenge. […]

Today’s Nations and Devotions podcast features newest board member, Simon Keizer. Simon leads us in a prayer for Egypt and offers a reflection on Psalm 127 — Unless The Lord Builds. Simon has put his own hands and effort towards building — a soccer club, a ministry, a team, and more. He shares why God is so […]

Today’s Nations and Devotions podcast has Jeremy Tittle, again, sharing and leading us in a prayer for Switzerland. Jeremy is a long time coach and on the Board of Directors for Soccer Chaplains United. Jeremy shares a reflection from Psalm 12 and Soccer Psalm 12 about God as the Ultimate Referee. Jeremy then leads a […]

Today’s Nations and Devotions podcast features Greg Aydt. Greg is the former chaplain to Memphis 901 FC and part of Soccer Chaplains United. Greg shares a reflection from Psalm 34 and Soccer Psalm 34 and talks about how broken players still belong — even when they feel that they don’t. Greg prays for the nation […]

For Day 20, I (Rev Brad Kenney) lead today’s Nations and Devotions reflection and prayer. I reflect on God’s mercy and how David encountered it after his sin in wrongfully taking Bathsheba. All of us deserve straight red for our sins, but God in his mercy shows us yellow in leading us to repentance. I […]

Rev Kevin Hasenack returns to lead today’s Nations and Devotions podcast. Kevin shares a reflection from Psalm 128 and Soccer Psalm 128 around fans blessing the team and how we as Christians need to bless others. Kevin also leads a prayer for Qatar. Today’s special hashtag is #qatar for the Nations and Devotions sticker challenge. […]

Today’s Nations and Devotions podcast features special guest, David Iboma. David is a former professional footballer from DR Congo and has been a collaborator and support for a number of American players who have traveled to and played professionally in Belgium. David shares a reflection from Psalm 90 and Soccer Psalm 90 about God establishing […]