This clip is taken from an interview on Theo Von’s podcast with Sophie Cunningham. Theo Von is a popular comedian & podcaster, Sophie Cunningham is a popular shooting guard / small forward for the WNBA Team the Indiana Fever.

Both are vocal and transparent about their faith in Jesus, neither would claim to be a theologian and both would say that their faith is new, they’re learning about the Bible, they don’t have it all together but they understand that being a follower of Jesus is shaping their life.
It’s a good thing for well known figures to be open and honest about their faith in Jesus and how that’s shaping their life. It is also great to know that both are seeing more Christian athletes coming to faith in Jesus Christ despite the fact that persecution of Christians is increasing particularly from a hostile media.

As we approach the Biblical prophesied end times before Jesus returns first to rescue Israel and then to set up His Millennial Kingdom we know that persecution of Christians increases. In fact, we know from the following Scripture just how difficult it will get and we cannot say that God did not warn us.

“Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and put you to death, and you will be hated by all nations for my name’s sake. And then many will fall away and betray one another and hate one another. And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray. And because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold.” Matthew 24:9-12