Arian Foster | SPORTLiGHT SPECIAL GUEST | Episode #6 - Part #2 71 talking about this. This is, in part, because all world views are not created equal. If one thinks that objective morality is illusory and there is nothing objectively wrong with any action, then the atheist would reach the logical conclusion that there is nothing really wrong with lying to get elected, nothing really wrong with shredding the Constitution, nothing really wrong with nuking Israel (or anyone else for that matter), and nothing objectively wrong with denying someone their inalienable human rights. In Forsett, Foster found a friendly adversary, someone who wouldn’t cower, who could back his beliefs with both Bible verses and actions.”. This is what you curated! -Foster [30:42] He said he wants to open a philosophy shop! Our culture, unfortunately, is allowing atheism to flourish. He thought it was rational to reject theism, providing the following reasoning: “If there is a God and he’s watching football, there are so many other things he could be doing,” he says. Now, I do not know much about Forsett, or if he knows and can specifically explain why he believes what he believes. People who would have never considered atheism are now contemplating it as a viable option. God’s omnipotence is referred to in Genesis 1:1; Eph 1:19; Matt 19:26; Genesis 18:14; Job 42:1-2; Luke 1:36; and Jeremiah 32:27. Moreover, this movement of “new atheism” is having a tremendous effect on youth groups across America. As a former youth pastor, he is now devoted to answering deep theological and philosophical questions he first encountered from inquisitive teens in his church youth group. He led the Texans with 122 yards rushing and a score. It’s just weird to me.”. The article noted a “number of Americans who say they are not affiliated with any organized religion [including those who identify as agnostic or atheist] has jumped more than 6 percentage points [16.1 to 22.8] in the past seven years. Going to a church building does not make someone a Christian any more than standing in a garage makes them a car. You weaponize science to do what you want. -Dr. G[07:15] I’m not trying to hate on the butts, but what are we doing?! Similarly, one can be a Christian without being a part of a church. -Foster[13:02] We don’t want the arts because the arts make you critical, the arts make you think, the arts make you wonder. ((( ))) @nowwhatpod on apple podcasts, soundcloud ☁️, google play , stitcher & ️youtube. We’re out of our minds! INDIANAPOLIS — Arian Foster’s name hasn’t been mentioned much during recent months, outside of non-football news. If I don’t have a response, he’s going to push me to go get it.”. "The bad part is Arian's had a string of injuries, the good part is he doesn't have as much wear and tear and carries and games that a seven-year vet would normally have," Abdul Foster said. -Dr. G[12:06] Cornel West is my favorite human being that is walking this planet. they believe it. In fact, since I know exactly why I believe what I believe, I never have to speak in fear or get emotional during theistic discussions. You can choose to respond or you can let him speak. This divine attribute is best understood in that God is aware of and causally active at all points in space. The article reports, “They began to discuss religion, and morals, and whether one can exist without the other. I pointed out several of his errors in reasoning leading to false beliefs. But Texans general manager Rick Smith said Friday initial indicat… Thanks for watching, if you enjoyed this video or think this interview was thought provoking, hit the LIKE and SUBSCRIBE buttons, and be notified for the next episode. Why would anyone want the leader of the most powerful country on earth to think there is nothing objectively good, bad, right, wrong, fair, or evil? - Foster[14:54] You are the victim of the marketing of love. When Christians know exactly what they believe and why they believe it, sharing their faith, and even graciously challenging the faith of an atheist, becomes quite easy and actually enjoyable. This is what it means to be everywhere present. Recent Trends The ESPN reporter referenced a recent study from … Continue reading Arian Foster’s Atheism: Part 2 This produces a weak faith and evangelism comes to a grinding halt. More than the numbers, Foster has to have given Houston some level of comfort. Arian = 2x PKA guest, top 10% episodes. Like what you read? He was also mocking Arian's dialect/slang words and then using them out of place through out the show. “There are hungry children and diseases and famine and so much important stuff going on in the world, and he’s really blessed your team? If reasonable Christians begin to speak and share truth, then the future will look much different than the one just mentioned. Tim Stratton is a licensed Reasonable Faith chapter director and FreeThinking Ministries is an affiliate of Reasonable Faith with Dr. William Lane Craig. Stay tuned & stay reasonable (Phil 4:5 ESV). I will also offer a surprise at the end that readers will not want to miss. In part 2 of 3 in our extended dialogue with #SpecialGuest Arian Foster, we go all over the place exploring the interconnectedness of sport and life. No Interruption with Tomi Lahren Episodes (25) NEW. Last but not least, God’s omnipresence is described in verses, such as, Jeremiah 23:24; Proverbs 15:3; Psalm 139: 7-10; Matthew 6:6; and Acts 17:24. Stratton is founder and president of FreeThinking Ministries, a web-based apologetics ministry. Atheism is growing slowly but the idea and influence of atheism is skyrocketing. Greene’s book on education, the arts, and social change: https://amzn.to/3uCnfUvWithin sport coaching research, Dr. Chris Cushion has written extensively drawing upon Pierre Bourdieu’s work on capital, and this along with other insightful social theories in sport coaching can be seen in the text Sociology of Sporst Coaching: https://amzn.to/37PV1vo For a sport-specific book on the intersection of education, race, and college sports, see Dr. Billy Hawkins’ book The New Plantation: Black Athletes, College Sports, and Predominantly White NCAA Institutions: https://amzn.to/3bGv2b8QUOTES[01:05] If we were to get bombed by ‘x’ country tomorrow, would anybody ask; “where are we gonna get the money to go to war?” -Foster[01:32] We don’t care about people. Back the Blue. It is when Christians have high degrees of certainty, and when they possess a strong justification for their beliefs, that evangelism increases and our culture flourishes. Mario Williams' Linebacker Coming out Party Part 2. Part 1 is here. Former NFL Running Back Arian Foster. Arian shows his range of thinking, feeling, and what it means to be a human, including an athlete. I will continue to examine more of his mistakes (which many commit today) and other related issues in this article. And where it was, was founded upon racist and capitalistic ideologies. -Foster [23:23] Why are you hoarding knowledge for financial gain? He’s very smart, very witty. It follows that any being possessing both omniscience and omnipotence, will also be omnipresent. My favorite part of the interview was Arian Foster acting like he is the only one to think of adjusting for demographics sizes when looking at the police killings by race. 72 talking about this. Vote. Subscribe to SPORTLiGHT’s Sport Report podcast on:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04IXePiNMOa3vcRIJkAuDL?si=D9TSHlNVSwa4ReYC13QUpg\u0026nd=1 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sportlight-sport-report/id1549797269 For more exclusive content, visit SPORTLiGHT on Patreon: www.patreon.com/SPORTLiGHT We welcome your review and feedback. 2. ESPN analyzes Arian Foster’s MRI Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on August 31, 2011, 3:14 PM EDT We’re not done with Arian Foster tweet analysis this afternoon, but … 9 days ago. Anytime the Pro Bowler is seen off of the field, he is dressed to the nines. ... Second year rookie Ben Tate was fantastic in Arian Foster's absence in week one. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. If the church remains content to preach to the dwindling choir, America will eventually emulate secular Europe and Christians will become less significant with little impact on our culture. However, it wasn't him at all. Undeniable. -Dr. G[13:04] That was an epiphany I had. 1 of 23 In just six NFL seasons, Texans running back Arian Foster has gone from an undrafted free agent to one of the NFL's most high-profile players. I know several Christians who do not attend church—not a lifestyle I recommend (Hebrews 10:25). Houston Texans running back Arian Foster finally practiced on Wednesday, and head coach Gary Kubiak said he handled a normal load for a starter on … 04-28-21 • 49m • • • Back to the Border: Part 2. -Meg[05:16] This is all connected in a long story of who we are as Americans. If the church remains content to preach to the dwindling choir, America will eventually emulate secular Europe and Christians will become less significant with little impact on our culture. Many students, even if they think Christianity is probably true, are now swimming in greater degrees of doubt. level 1. Why aren’t our heroes modern day artists? -Foster[03:04] The majority of people have an idea of how this country should go forward because of where it was. He started and was 8 … God’s omnibenevolence is implied in scriptures, such as, Psalms 145:9; 17; Mark 10:18; Luke 18:19; and 1 Timothy 2:4. On October 17, 2013, Arian Foster, a Houston Texans player, and Fantex Holdings (“Fantex”) reached an agreement to create an Initial Public Offering (“IPO”) where investors could invest in Foster’s future brand earnings.2 The contract with Fantex contains an option where Foster can leave the agreement within We don’t! Smiley N. Pool / … If you’re not confident in what you believe, and if you don’t know what you believe, you’ll get caught up and probably look silly… They might get embarrassed, and that’s why they don’t engage.”, Foster has unknowingly strengthened Forsett’s faith by challenging him: “Arian pushes me to be a better man and a better man of faith,” Forsett says.”He’s going to ask questions, tough questions, and I take that as a challenge. Earlier this month Houston Texans fan Jenni Bazard tweeted a photograph of herself with a mystery man she thought was NFL player Arian Foster. Foster… He was the player the Texans could turn to as they broke in a new quarterback, as they tried to find a replacement for Johnson, as they desperately recharged Watt’s alien batteries on the sideline. I will examine some things that Foster gets right and that we can all learn from (Christians included). Bye Bye Arian Foster So woody dropped an N bomb and then denied it straight up. (imitating a sport broadcaster) -Foster#SPORTLiGHT #SpecialGuest #ArianFoster Consider donating or inviting us to speak at your church. -Dr. G[07:33] Democracy does not work when the people are not educated. This is America’s future (and the world’s), unless Christians learn exactly what they believe and why they believe it. A young Christian who would normally have high degrees of certainty regarding Christian theism, might now be filled with doubts and questions. Make your thoughts known! Foster averaged 4.7 yards on those runs; Blue averaged 2.8. The Bible makes it clear that God possesses all of his attributes in a maximal sense. A feature story about Foster’s 2014 comeback season appears in Sunday’s Houston Chronicle. He literally said liars use statistics and then proceeded to use a single statistic to “disprove” people on one side of the aisle. We like to say it! Back to Arian Foster. Forsett makes this clear: “Arian is going to voice his thoughts whether you want them or not, or whether you ask for them or not… He’ll make a statement. TLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 04: Arian Foster #23 of the Houston Texans looks on from the sideline in the first half against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on October 4, … With that said, it appears Forsett graciously challenged Foster with what seems to be the Moral Argument for God’s existence! They can both pray to the Creator of the universe simultaneously—so can every person regardless if they care about football or not. I pointed out several of his errors in reasoning leading to false beliefs. The scientists. -Foster[11:34] We have a lot of celebrities, we have a ‘lack of substance’ celebrities in the spotlight and we need to have, and right, and that’s why we got you in the spotlight here. Our culture, unfortunately, is allowing atheism to flourish. Leave us a review wherever you access our show and let us know what topics you would like to hear discussed on the Sport Report!LINKS, RESOURCES, \u0026 RESEARCHSPORTLiGHT Linktree: https://linktr.ee/SPORTLiGHTNOVA: Einstein's Quantum Riddle DVD: https://amzn.to/37PIZlLGenius (TV series on Einstein): https://amzn.to/3uA24Cp Dr. Maxine Greene was an eminent scholar, thinker, and writer in the philosophy of education in the 20th century: https://maxinegreene.org/about/maxine-greene/biographyDr. This is encouraging! Be that as it may, Foster apparently respects Forsett primarily because he lives consistently as a Christ follower. This reminds me of what Sean McDowell shared as I was beginning to try my hand at apologetics. -Foster[09:08] Why aren’t our heroes modern day ‘those’? The ESPN article continued to reference a 2012 Gallup poll and indicated only 54 percent of Americans would vote for an atheist for president. I enjoyed reading about the friendship between Foster and his former teammate, Justin Forsett (who is a Christian). Stratton speaks on church and college campuses around the country and offers regular videos on FreeThinking Ministries’ YouTube channel. Timothy A. Stratton (PhD, North-West University) is a professor at Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary. ((( ))) @nowwhatpod on apple podcasts, soundcloud ☁️, google play , stitcher & ️youtube. He said at “first you will get stumped by many questions, but make it a goal to never get stumped by the same question twice!” Since I have taken this approach, it has actually been the movement of the new atheists that has provided fuel to my reasonable faith. I will discuss his thoughts regarding the person of Jesus, his mother’s wavering agnosticism, labels, the meaning of life, and more of Foster’s “reasons” for atheism. Moreover, I see a growing number of my friends becoming former atheists! What does God’s omnipresence mean? Texans running back, Arian Foster, has quite the reputation when it comes to fashion. -Dr. G[07:58] (On democracy and Socrates) You’re a product of your environment. Destroying the myth of the dumb jock, Arian connects the past with the present to explain who we are as a people today. I would question why an atheist would even vote for an atheist candidate? And this is what they do their research on! Report Save. Um, well, I mean, I was always aware... -FosterYou should run! This exact movement is something Foster did literally thousands of times in the offseason, part of an exercise his trainer and brother Abdul Foster refers to as the “lateral-linear” drill. It is sad to see someone become an atheist for ill-informed reasons. Every day, it seemed, Foster presented Forsett with a different question, a new challenge. Second, given the influence on American culture by atheists one would think that they represent a much larger segment of the population—currently a mere 3.1 percent. I will continue to examine more of his mistakes (which many commit today) and other related issues in this article. For someone who claims he has read the Bible from cover to cover, Foster has drawn unbiblical conclusions about God. If reasonable Christians begin to speak and share truth, then the future will look much different than the one just mentioned. You kinda deep. Share. ((( ))) @nowwhatpod on apple podcasts, soundcloud ☁️, google play , stitcher & ️youtube. In fact, as atheism grows in our country, rational Christianity rises with it. This is the ultimate apologetic! Some of my closest friends are atheists. 2 years ago As a huge fan of the NFL I can't believe you guys got Arian Foster!!! Next week I will conclude my response to Arian Foster. My only gripe is the thumbnail is him playing for the dolphins and not … Click here to take part in the PKA 535 Survey! -Foster [21:20] Careful with that lingo, brother (to Dr. G). After his performance in the 40-13 loss to San Francisco on Thursday, there’s no guarantee quarterback Case Keenum will be on the roster next week. Consider donating or inviting us to speak at your church! Excerpts from a recent interview with Texans running back Arian Foster. If God is omnipresent, then Tim Tebow can be playing and praying in Philadelphia at the same moment that Russell Wilson is doing the same thing in Seattle. I admonish all Christians to know exactly what they believe and why they believe it. The culture is now more open to the idea that atheism could be true. First, it is important to note that the “nones” (those who say they are not affiliated with any organized religion) can also be Christ followers who simply do not affiliate with any church. -Foster[04:49] And so when I left the NFL, I really dove into politics. In part 3 of 3 in our extended dialogue with #SpecialGuest Arian Foster, we continue all over the place exploring the interconnectedness of sport and life. Bernadette Sizemore, an administrative assistant for the university. Still, just 3.1 percent of Americans identify as atheist.”. -Foster[19:06] Damn, I thought you was like a weirdo, bro. God’s omniscience is referenced in such Bible verses as, Psalms 139:4; 147:5, and 1 John 3:19-20. Many people are unaware that Foster has an undergraduate degree in Philosophy from the University of Tennessee—watch him flex those critical thinking and philosophizing skills in this show. Last week I offered a response to the ESPN article on Arian Foster’s atheism. Colin Kaepernick, Arian Foster and More Kneel During National Anthem in Week 2 Joseph Zucker @ @JosephZucker ... this is bigger than football and it would be selfish on my part … I make friends with those who are in the dark. Thanks for being a part of my life for the past 4 years PKA 3yr ⋅ Cloughyyy These are the qualities of a maximally great being. Foster is a big part of the Texans success, but dropping passes and not making his one cut to daylight does not help the causes. Reply. When Christians keep the two greatest commands of Christ, the world becomes a great place to live and His attractiveness shines. -Dr. G [06:34] They wanna know how to get bigger, tighter, fuller, rounder, baby-got-back butts. An all-time favourite guest returns in Arian Foster, did he score a touchdown of a PKA appearance in your opinion or falter at the last hurdle? 69 talking about this. 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