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
Chiefs’ kicker Butker makes statement, donates jersey for parade shooting victim to wear for burial

When Lisa Lopez-Galvan is laid to rest Saturday, she will be wearing Kansas City Chief’s kicker Harrison Butker’s jersey, thanks to the kicker’s timely response to the family’s request. Lopez-Galvan,… Read More

February 23, 2024
Culture
‘I just want to give honor and glory where it’s due’: John Harbaugh opens postgame presser with scripture

After a dominant win over the Houston Texans on Saturday in the NFL playoffs, Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh opened his post-game presser with a strong statement about who… Read More

January 25, 2024
Culture
‘That’s why I’m here. I’m more than an athlete.’ College Football National Championship features 2 stars who put God first

Two of the biggest stars playing in Monday’s College Football National Championship are crediting God with their success, even amid the trials they’ve endured. The game will feature the last… Read More

January 8, 2024
Culture
‘Total surrender and dedication to Jesus,’ says Hulk Hogan of baptism

Perhaps the most influential professional wrestler of all time, Hulk Hogan, has made a public profession of Christ, posting a video of his baptism just before Christmas. Hogan, whose real… Read More

January 3, 2024
Culture
Royce Lewis spreads the ‘fragrance’ of the Lord in his Major League Baseball postseason debut 

Royce Lewis started his first playoff appearance in stunning fashion, hitting two home runs in one game as part of what the Minnesota Twins infielder calls “a God thing.”  He… Read More

October 20, 2023