It was a real privilege to meet with Joe DiPenta. If you follow NHL ice hockey, you probably know him as a defenseman who played multiple seasons for both the Atlanta Thrashers and the Anaheim Ducks. In 2007, Joe reached the pinnacle of the sport when he and the Ducks won the Stanley Cup. While […]
Category: Sports and Faith
Former MLB Player Brian Bocock on Baseball, Faith, and True Identity
Meeting former professional baseball player Brian Bocock was awesome! Brian has had an amazing career in professional sports. He played for a decade in pro sports, primarily as a shortstop, a key infield position. During his career, he played in AAA and, for a shorter time, in the MLB. In the majors, he played for […]
In the Crease: A Chat with Bethel Hockey’s Assistant Coach Evan Alexius
I recently spoke with Evan Alexius, the Assistant Coach for the Men’s Ice Hockey team at Bethel University. Evan grew up playing at the highest, most competitive youth levels. He began playing hockey on wheels in Northern California before moving on to junior ice hockey in the North American Hockey League (NAHL). His playing career […]
Taking the Bull by the Horns: Jaden Ivey’s Stand in the NBA
The Firing of Jaden Ivey: More Than Just Basketball Stats On March 30 2026, the Chicago Bulls, a professional basketball team, fired a very talented athlete from their organization for the crime of standing on the unchanging values of the Bible (Thompson, 2026, April 1). His name is Jaden Ivey. He is, by all accounts, […]