Jake Bates was standing on the turf in his hometown of Houston when asked to reflect on an unlikely journey from learning how to sell bricks to making game-winning kicks for the Detroit Lions
The main idea of the text is that many NFL players, like kicker Riley Bates, see it as their duty to share their Christian faith publicly.
They believe their success and platform come from their religious beliefs and use opportunities like press conferences and post-game interviews to express their gratitude to Jesus and encourage others.
