The FIFA World Cup has the world's attention, but the best stories aren't happening on the field.
This week on What Hope Sounds Like, Ryan talks with Jason Romano from Sports Spectrum about the incredible ways God is working through athletes on the world's biggest stage. Jason talks about why he walked away from his dream job at ESPN to follow God's call, and how doing that changed everything.
From post-game prayer circles to the viral "King's Return" celebration, you'll hear how players are using some of the biggest moments of their careers to point people to Jesus.
The spotlight may be on the World Cup, but these athletes are making sure it points somewhere even greater.
July 16th, 2026, 01:00 pm
What Hope Sounds Like
The Hidden Story of the FIFA World Cup
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Published July 16th, 2026, 01:00 pm
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The FIFA World Cup has the world's attention, but the best stories aren't happening on the field.
This week on What Hope Sounds Like, Ryan talks with Jason Romano from Sports Spectrum about the incredible ways God is working through athletes on the world's biggest stage. Jason talks about why he walked away from his dream job at ESPN to follow God's call, and how doing that changed everything.
From post-game prayer circles to the viral "King's Return" celebration, you'll hear how players are using some of the biggest moments of their careers to point people to Jesus.
The spotlight may be on the World Cup, but these athletes are making sure it points somewhere even greater.
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