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
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 he’s using it to point others to Christ. Described… Read More

September 5, 2024
Culture
These Americans are seeking to represent Christ in this year’s Paralympic Games

The 2024 Paris Paralympic Games started Wednesday, bringing together as many as 4,400 athletes from around the world. Featured below are six American athletes who not only represent the country,… Read More

August 28, 2024
Culture
ā€˜I gave it all’: Texas football legend Colt McCoy retires, reflects on career giving glory to God

NCAA legend and NFL Quarterback Colt McCoy has retired from the game of football. ā€œThank you, football. I’m excited for the next chapter,ā€ McCoy posted on… Read More

August 26, 2024
Culture
Over 20 Ohio State football players show up to camp wearing Jesus-themed shirts

Jesus is on display at Ohio State! As Ohio State Buckeyes players arrived for fall football camp last week, a significant number wore shirts featuring prominent Christian messages. Their photos… Read More

August 16, 2024
Culture
Olympian Yemisi Ogunleye turns post-event presser into moment of worship

After winning gold last week, Yemisi Ogunleye turned her Paris Olympics press conference into a moment of worship. Ogunleye, a Nigerian-born German shot putter, secured the Germans’ first gold in… Read More

August 14, 2024