Grant Braaten

Staff writers for The Lion cover a wide range of issues facing American families and culture, especially related to the education of children and youth.

Culture
Kansas City Chiefs’ culture of faith deserves more attention in national debate about team’s ‘luck’

The Kansas City Chiefs’ strong culture of faith, often overlooked on the national stage, is shaping the organization’s success from the top down. The Chiefs’ dizzying string of improbable victories,… Read More

December 13, 2024
Culture
Bengals’ Cade York and Cowboys’ Zoe Dale profess love for one another and faith in Christ on national stage

Placekicker Cade York has had an important week career-wise, but his biggest moment undeniably came off the field. The Cincinnati Bengals elevated York to the starting kicker position just before… Read More

December 12, 2024
Culture
Chiefs’ backup kicker Spencer Shrader cites Bible verse for staying calm during game-winning kick

Spencer Shrader played the unlikely hero for the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, crediting the power of his Christian faith for his calmness under pressure. The Chiefs snagged… Read More

November 27, 2024
Culture
Denver’s Bo Nix using opportunities before him to influence others for Christ 

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix is building a solid case for the NFL’s Rookie of the Year, even as he stands for his Christian faith.  Coming off the most electric… Read More

November 21, 2024
Culture
Detroit kicker makes game-winning field goal, hopes people see Jesus through his story

Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates, one of the NFL’s most improbable stories, is using the stage set for him to proclaim Christ. Bates delivered two of the biggest kicks of… Read More

November 14, 2024