Benjamin Watson Reveals Why Today’s Athletes Aren’t Afraid to Talk about Christ

Benjamin Watson knows what it’s like to play under pressure—but it’s his faith, not the field, that defines him. In this powerful conversation, the former NFL star explains why more athletes are boldly talking about Jesus and how sports...

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Updated Feb 05, 2026

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Former NFL tight end Benjamin Watson joins Crosswalk Talk's Michael Foust to discuss why athletes are more outspoken than ever about their faith in Jesus. Watson says social media has amplified believers’ voices — and that when a few athletes speak up, it gives others the confidence to do the same, opening the door for faith to become more normal in sports. He also explains how pressure-filled moments on the field often push players to look beyond themselves for strength and perspective. Plus, Watson shares how Sports Spectrum is partnering with Compassion International. Finally, Watson reveals what it was like to win a Super Bowl with Tom Brady and the Patriots.

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Originally published February 05, 2026.

Michael Foust has covered the intersection of faith and news for 20 years. His stories have appeared in Baptist Press, Christianity Today, The Christian Post, the Leaf-Chronicle, the Toronto Star and the Knoxville News-Sentinel.

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