Michael Foust

Michael Foust is a writer with more than two decades of experience covering the intersection of faith, culture and news. He has written for the Knoxville News-Sentinel, Toronto Star,…

Culture
NFL players call on Trump and Congress to address religious persecution in Nigeria

Some of the NFL’s top stars are calling on the Trump administration and Congress to do more to defend persecuted Christians and other religious groups in Nigeria, writing that they… Read More

December 24, 2025
Culture
Bible movie ‘David’ shocks Hollywood with No. 2 box-office finish, topping ‘SpongeBob’ 

The Christmas movie season is usually dominated by big-studio blockbusters, but this year a Bible-based animated musical about a biblical hero is standing out – and surprising Hollywood observers. Read More

December 23, 2025
Culture
NFL stars Patrick Mahomes and Micah Parsons say faith in God is carrying them after knee injuries

A pair of the NFL’s top players say they’re leaning on their faith in God as they recover and rehab from season-ending injuries that brought their campaigns to an unexpected halt. Kansas… Read More

December 19, 2025
Culture
Philip Rivers, ‘thankful to God,’ embraces movie-like comeback

Indianapolis quarterback Philip Rivers realizes the last few days of his life have the makings of a Hollywood film: an ex-football player returns from retirement five years after his final… Read More

December 17, 2025
Culture
Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza says God is calling him to use his platform for good

College football’s newest Heisman Trophy winner says he feels called by God to use his platform for something greater, including advocating for multiple sclerosis research after his mother was diagnosed… Read More

December 16, 2025