Resources · Bible Studies

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Bible studies for athletes and coaches to grow in one-on-one and group settings, written in the language of sport.

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Studies for every season.

Use them on your own, with a teammate or with your whole team.

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Start here · 5 studies

The Principles: One Study Each

One study for each Principle, built around a single big question. A great first step for a team or a new group.

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16 studies

The Hurdles

Sixteen studies, for a group or on your own, to help athletes and coaches explore the fundamentals of the Christian faith.

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New in faith

Foundations

Five simple articles to help brand new believers understand what their new faith in Christ means.

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Mental wellbeing

Mental Wellbeing Bible Study

Start a conversation about mental wellbeing from a biblical perspective.

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Sexual wholeness

Sexual Wholeness Bible Study

Learn what it means to invite Jesus into the most intimate places of your life.

Download a study

Free studies, ready to print.

View any study online or download the PDF to use with your team, a small group or on your own.

Go deeper · Full series

The Principles: Full Study Series

A complete series for each Principle, with five to eight studies each. Ideal for a semester or a full season together.

Principle 1 · 6 studies

Audience of One

Six studies on seeing your sport as an act of worship instead of a stage for performance. Learn to turn from the idol of sport and compete for God alone.

Principle 2 · 5 studies

Inside Game

Five studies on what really drives you as an athlete, from the prodigal son to David and Goliath. Discover how finding your identity in Christ moves you from fear to freedom.

Principle 3 · 8 studies

Holy Sweat

Eight studies on training your faith the way you train for your sport. Explore the gospel, the Holy Spirit, God’s Word, prayer, community and the power of your story.

Principle 4 · 6 studies

Better Over Bitter

Six studies on facing injuries, losses and setbacks without growing bitter. See how God can use your hardest moments to help you grow.

Principle 5 · 5 studies

Victory Beyond Competition

Five studies on living and competing with eternity in mind. Learn to invest your time, talents and relationships in what lasts long after your playing days.

Book studies

Walk through a book of the Bible together, one week at a time.

Jonah · 4 weeks

Running From God

A four-week study through the book of Jonah on obedience, prayer, mercy and God’s provision. See how God uses people to reach people, even when they try to run.

Colossians · 6 weeks

Whatever You Do

A six-week study for athletes through Paul’s letter to the Colossians. Discover what it means to put Jesus first and honor Him in whatever you do.

Philippians · 8 weeks

Do All Things

An eight-week study for athletes on finding joy and contentment in Philippians. Learn how to press on, stand firm and find strength in Christ through every season.

Reading plans

Read along in the Bible App.

Short daily plans in the free YouVersion Bible App. Do one on your own, or invite a teammate to read along with you.

How to use a study

Simple to start.

01

Pick a study

Choose the study that fits where you or your group is right now.

02

Invite someone

Go through it with a teammate, a small group or your whole team.

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Take it one session at a time

Read, talk it through and put it into practice before moving on.

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