Halftime: Iron Sharpening

So much soccer is happening this summer, and much of it has an international flavor and a unique sense of competition — whether we’re talking about the Euros, Copa America, the Olympics, or Leagues Cup — the opportunity to watch the teams and athletes on these varied and different stages represents something different and unique from the typical league matches that happen week in and week out. Today, on the podcast, in the amount of time that a coach gives a halftime team talk, I reflect on how these different competitions can shape and sharpen soccer. Whether it’s two elite athletes going toe to toe, or two head coaches working out tactics to win a match — when we face a worthy opponent and a difficult task, it can often raise the level within us and our own team. It’s what Solomon describes in Proverbs 27:17 as “iron sharpening iron” kind of moments. From the Touchline is a short-feature (10-15 min) podcast with Rev Brad Kenney, Founder and Executive Director of Soccer Chaplains United and Volunteer Chaplain to the Colorado Rapids of Major League Soccer. Rev Brad and occasional guests touch on various issues around the topics of faith, family, and football (soccer). Also, don’t forget that you can listen in our app, SoccrChapUtd, in the Apple and Google store.