Sophie Cunningham, Theo Von & Being Bold About Faith (Ep. 73)

What happens when you choose to stand firm in your faith, even when the world is watching? When WNBA player Sophie Cunningham invited Theo Von to church, it sparked a powerful conversation about Jesus, criticism, and living without the approval of others. In Episode 74 of the Why Not You Podcast, Pastor Ed Newton, Pastor Marquise "Q" Cox, and Pastor Hutch Kufal react to Sophie Cunningham's conversation with Theo Von and a powerful moment involving Texas State quarterback Brad Jackson, who stopped to pray for injured Boise State quarterback Maddux Madsen after a tough loss. From professional athletes openly sharing their faith to everyday opportunities to encourage someone who's hurting, this episode explores what it means to live boldly for Jesus. How do you stay grounded when people criticize you? Why do we care so much about what others think? And what would happen if we took just 30 seconds of courage to show someone the love of Jesus? Pastor Ed and the guys discuss finding freedom from people's opinions, standing firm in your convictions, and recognizing that making a difference doesn't require a massive platform. Sometimes the smallest moments make the biggest impact. Whether you're navigating criticism, struggling with people's approval, or looking for ways to grow in your faith, this conversation is a reminder that God can use you right where you are. Subscribe to the Why Not You Podcast for weekly conversations about faith, Christianity, culture, and current events. #WhyNotYouPodcast #SophieCunningham #TheoVon 00:00 Faith, Courage & Everyday Moments 00:21 Welcome to the Why Not You Podcast 01:50 The Squiggy Joke Continues 03:16 Texas State QB Brad Jackson's Powerful Moment 05:04 Praying for an Injured Opponent After a Loss 07:55 Why Small Acts of Faith Matter 09:20 The Power of 30 Seconds of Courage 10:07 Why Praying for Someone Matters 11:17 Don't Wait to Pray for Someone 12:19 Sophie Cunningham and Theo Von's Faith Conversation 13:23 Sophie Cunningham Invites Theo Von to Church 14:29 How Ruslan Inspired the Why Not You Podcast 17:00 Living Boldly for Jesus 18:55 Handling Criticism and People's Opinions 20:51 Finding Freedom From the Approval of Others 23:05 Why God's Acceptance Isn't Based on Performance 26:22 Living for an Audience of One 27:17 Small Steps Toward Boldness 28:35 Final Encouragement