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
Chiefsā€™ 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 ChristĀ 

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix is building a solid case for the NFLā€™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 NFLā€™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
Culture
ā€˜Iā€™m not a womanā€™: Transgender golfer changes course, decides not to compete against biological womenĀ 

Transgender pro golfer Nicole Powers recently made the decision to stop competing against biological females, sparking backlash from LGBTQ+ advocates.  ā€œI had to take a step back and realize that… Read More

October 25, 2024
Culture
Notre Dame QB Leonard leading with faith first, helping unify team on and off the field

Riley Leonard may have one of the most prestigious roles in college football as a quarterback on a historic team, but heā€™s using it to point others to Christ. Described… Read More

September 5, 2024