E54 - Steve Stenstrom, the NFL quarterback

The Christians in Sport Podcast

Steve Stenstrom is a former NFL quarterback who played six seasons with the Chicago Bears, San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions and Denver Broncos. Steve was a standout quarterback at Stanford University before being drafted to the Kansas City Chiefs in 1995
This week Greg caught up with Steve ahead of Superbowl LVII to talk about his journey to Jesus, his NFL Draft experience, grieving the loss of his brother, playing in the NFL and how his identity was key in managing the pressure there.
(00:00) Intro
(01:38) What does it mean for you to have your sport and faith connected?
(3:30) How did you become a Christian?
(7:10) Being drafted to the NFL during difficult season for Steve's family
(14:20) Playing in the NFL and the challenge of living as a Christian in professional sport
(16:40) Steve's first NFL game and facing serious injury
(23:47) Dealing with retirement
(26:50) Supporting today's NFL players