Between the weird commercials, Taylor Swift cameos, or even Lauren Daigle’s performance…it will be exciting to cheer for the athletes who are faithful on and off the playing field.

Who is Playing in the 2025 Super Bowl?

Super Bowl LIX, scheduled for February 9, 2025, will feature a rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. They’re ready to face-off like in the Super Bowl LVII two years ago.

Who is Jalen Hurts?

Jalen Hurts is the starting quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL. Hurts was drafted by the Eagles and quickly became a key player, leading them to Super Bowl LVII in 2023.

Jalen Hurts isn’t just leading the Eagles on the field—he’s leading with faith. If you’ve followed his journey from college to the NFL, you’ve probably noticed he’s not shy about giving credit where it’s due: straight to God.

In interviews, he’s made it clear that his faith is the foundation of everything he does.

“God is everything, and He’s worthy of praise. You have to put Him in the center of everything that you do. And that’s what I believe.”

One of his go-to Bible verses? John 13:7: “Jesus replied, ‘You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.’” For Hurts, that verse is a reminder to trust the process, even when things don’t make sense. Sounds like solid advice for football and life.

He’s been through ups and downs, doubters and setbacks, but through it all, he keeps his eyes on God. “I know God has been there the whole entire way,” he shared. And honestly? That kind of faith is inspiring—whether you’re an Eagles fan or not.

Asking Super Bowl Athletes, “Why Jesus?”

And it’s not just Jalen who is putting God first. A prison ministry called “God Behind Bars” got a chance to interview a lot of the Super Bowl Athletes the question “Why Jesus?” You’ve got to see their responses.

@godbehindbars NFL Super Bowl athletes telling the world about their love for Jesus! Full video is dropping this weekend on our YT #christiantiktok #christianlife #christianboy #prison #bible #foryoupage #fyp #foryou #gbb #foryourpage #godbehindbars #christian #jesuslovesyou ♬ Boundless Worship – Josué Novais Piano Worship

While you wait to watch the Super Bowl, check out this video where MercyMe tries to guess if these names are NFL stars or Christian artists!

So as we cheer Jalen and the other Christian players in the one of the most-watched one of the most-watched events of the year, remember it’s not just about touchdowns and hilarious commercials. It’s about watching when these players use their platform to point back to God. And that’s something worth celebrating. What’s your platform?

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