Women play a vital role in glorifying God through participating in athletics. This year in particular, the 50th anniversary of Title IX has made everyone in the United States realize just how far females have come, especially in the sports world. Women sports icons such as Serena Williams, Hope Solo, and Allyson Felix have paved the way for female athletes all across the world to be able to play any sport they'd like.
Colorado Christian University Head Women's Basketball Coach Diane Thompson comes on the podcast to discuss the importance of women in the Christian athletics context. As she has played basketball at some of the highest levels and coached some of the best young women, her experience and knowledge guide the topic at hand. Throughout the discussion, it is apparent that Coach Thompson not only has a passion for coaching basketball, but so much more! She explains her coaching philosophies, why she calls on her players to serve each other, and why she loves giving back to the community around her.
Listen as Coach Thompson and Ken go in depth on the topic of women in the Christian sport context as they discuss topics like comparing women's sport to men's sport, growing mental health concerns, and even practical advice to Christian women listening that love to play sports! Listen now and share with everyone you know!
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