Being thankful has a tremendous impact on our own spiritual and mental health and well-being. No matter one’s circumstances, there is always something that we can give thanks for, something that we can be grateful for. And when that focus is off of one’s self it can help foster greater sense of gratitude and even […]

Family. You can’t choose them. But ancestry is important — and we have ancestral pieces to other parts of our lives, as well. For example, we have an ancestry to our vocational lives — whether as footballer, coach, or chaplain there are people who have helped shape and form who we are today. In a […]

Do you ever feel like the holiday season is just crazy-making? Do you dread the rush that seems to come earlier and easier every year? Rev Brad shares, in today’s From the Touchline episode, about Celtic Advent. This intentional season begins every November 15 and is designed to help prepare people for the day (Dec […]

In today’s special From the Touchline podcast episode, Rev Brad introduces a pretty important person — Saint Martin of Tours. From Martin’s life and story originates our English words for “chapel” and “chaplain.” And Brad reflects on the life and ministry of chaplains today and Christians everywhere. From the Touchline is a short-feature (10 min) podcast with Rev Brad Kenney […]

The jersey exchange is one of the most unique and special rituals and moments to be found in the Beautiful Game of soccer. In this edition of From the Touchline Rev Brad reminisces about a couple of “swaps” in his time as a chaplain and reflects on several times in the Bible where a similar exchange was […]

Did you know that God actually issued the first “yellow card caution”? If you know the Bible, to whom do you think He issued the caution? In this edition of From the Touchline, Rev Brad springboards off the history of the yellow card caution for football and reflects on  the first yellow card caution issued by God. […]

How do you do under pressure? Do you perform better? Or, do you struggle? This latest From the Touchline podcast is about the pressure that often comes from playoffs, promotion/relegation and other points in and around the beautiful game. In this edition, Rev Brad leads listeners through an exercise to identify other stories where the pressure was […]

What does seasonal change look like where you live? Or, better yet, what change are you currently going through? In this edition of From the Touchline, Rev Brad reflects on his younger days and how God brought about change in his heart — from wanting to attend West Point Military Academy to becoming a pastor — […]

The latest From the Touchline podcast is out. This week, we look at the powerful song, You’ll Never Walk Alone. If you don’t know much about this hallowed soccer song we invite you to listen and learn more. Rev Brad reflects on Scripture that illuminates this powerful pre-match song. From the Touchline is a short-feature (10 min) podcast […]

Today we produced and uploaded the latest Soccer Chaplains United podcast, From the Touchline! This week, we’re talking about dislocation — the emotional and spiritual feelings that often come as a part of the travel and transience of football. From the Touchline is a short-feature (10 min) podcast with Rev Brad Kenney and occasional guests […]