Episode 13: Navigating Faith, Family, and Youth Sports with Fr. Josh Whitfield

In this episode, we explore how Catholic teaching shapes the lives of athletes seeking to balance their love of sports with their life of faith. From the discipline of competition to the demands of family schedules, youth sports can both enrich and challenge spiritual life. Our guest, Father Josh Whitfield of Dallas, Texas, shares pastoral insights and personal experiences on how families can stay grounded in faith while navigating the whirlwind of practices, games, and tournaments. Together, we’ll hear stories and reflections that shed light on what it means to integrate faith and athletics, offering fresh perspectives for parents, athletes, and parish communities alike. In the episode, we discuss Fr. Josh Whitfield's article "Soccer vs. Sunday Mass: How youth sports are undermining religion—and hurting our kids" in America Magazine. Be sure to read his thought-provoking piece! Learn more about Fr. Josh at his website, where you can find links to his books and other articles.