Former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow’s inconsistency–even with prayer, atheist NFL players like former NFL punter Chris Kluwe's thoughts on religion, and the Buffalo Bill's Stevie Johnson’s infamous "God tweet" after dropping a game-winner—we discuss prayer, faith, and divine intervention in professional sports.

We question how, with both team's players praying to God before a game, how does their God determine the loser?

We also read a couple of recent listener/viewer mail.

Plus, we explore the cognitive dissonance of athletes thanking God for touchdowns while ignoring concussions and injuries. A raw discussion about belief, doubt, and whether the universe is taking bets on player's lives.

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\\ RESOURCES //

Freedom From Religion Foundation: https://ffrf.org

Counseling and Therapy

Through the Valley Therapy (Christian-integrative approach):https://www.throughthevalleytherapy.com/post/healing-the-wounds-of-purity-culture-a-christian-integrative-therapist-s-perspective

Mindful Connection Counseling (trauma-informed faith recovery):https://mindfulconnectioncounseling.com/this-is-a-post-test

Sea Glass Counseling – EMDR for purity culture survivors:https://www.seaglassohio.com/therapytools/p/purity-culture-emdr-cognitions Clinical themes:https://www.seaglassohio.com/therapytools/p/purity-culture-clinical-themes

Support Communities & Survivor Groups

Tears of Eden (spiritual abuse survivor network):https://www.tearsofeden.org/purityculture

Purity Culture Survivors Support Group (Divorcing Religion):https://www.divorcing-religion.com/service-page/purity-culture-survivors-support-group Outreach and Sexual Health Recovery

Our Bodies Ourselves – Healing from purity culture:https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/unlearning-shame-relearning-pleasure-resources-on-healing-from-purity-culture

SafeTalk Therapy’s resources for recovering from purity culture:https://www.safetalktherapy.com/blog/top-8-resources-for-a-thriving-sex-life-after-purity-culture

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\\ DEFINITIONS //

Cognitive Dissonance:

A psychological state in which a person experiences discomfort or tension from holding two or more conflicting beliefs, attitudes, or values at the same time. This tension often motivates individuals to resolve the inconsistency, either by changing their beliefs or behaviors.

Cognitive Alignment:

A mental state where a person’s beliefs, attitudes, and actions are consistent and in harmony with each other, reducing internal conflict and promoting psychological comfort. Cognitive alignment is the opposite of cognitive dissonance, reflecting a well-integrated sense of self and worldview.

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