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Benjamin Watson

Benjamin Watson is a former NFL tight end, as well as an author, a speaker, and an advocate. A Bart Starr award winner, two-time Walter Payton man of the year nominee and Super Bowl Champion during his 16 seasons, he is now a college football studio analyst with the SEC Network, VP of strategic relationships with Human Coalition, and Director of Football for Pro Athletes Outreach.

Along with his wife, Kirsten, he is the founder of The Watson 7 Foundation, a nonprofit focused on strengthening families. Pursuing their mission of justice, kindness, and faith, the Watsons now live in Georgia with their seven children

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Celebrating the Journey to Becoming a Dad

After a successful football career in the NFL, Benjamin Waston has turned his attention to celebrating fatherhood by encouraging first-time dads to be the man their wife and children need them to be. Benjamin speaks into the crisis of fatherlessness and the necessity for men to step up and take responsibility. A father’s role is a cornerstone in the family, and men must be ready to be physically and emotionally present. Benjamin walks through practical steps that dads can follow during the pregnancy all the way to raising newborns. Parenting kids is a full time commitment and can be chaotic at times, but Benjamin reminds us that all children are a gift from God.

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Justice for the Pre-Born and Their Mothers

Former NFL tight end Benjamin Watson, a passionate advocate for life, wants to make abortion unthinkable in the post-Roe cultural landscape. Benjamin shares insights on how a renewed commitment to holistic justice and human flourishing can make a big difference in the fight for life.

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Breaking Down Racial Barriers With God’s Love (Part 2 of 2)

Jim Daly has a candid conversation with a panel of guests who challenge listeners to bridge the racial divide in our culture by proclaiming God’s grace and love, which is available to all people, no matter their color, race and nationality. (Part 2 of 2)

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Breaking Down Racial Barriers With God’s Love (Part 1 of 2)

Jim Daly has a candid conversation with a panel of guests who challenge listeners to bridge the racial divide in our culture by proclaiming God’s grace and love, which is available to all people, no matter their color, race and nationality. (Part 1 of 2)

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Forging a Path to Racial Reconciliation (Part 2 of 2)

NFL tight end Benjamin Watson discusses the prejudices common to all people as a result of our environment and experiences, and offers his insights on how we can ease racial tension in our society. (Part 2 of 2)

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Forging a Path to Racial Reconciliation (Part 1 of 2)

NFL tight end Benjamin Watson discusses the prejudices common to all people as a result of our environment and experiences, and offers his insights on how we can ease racial tension in our society. (Part 1 of 2)

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Helping Men Prepare for Fatherhood

NFL tight end Benjamin Watson, a father of five young children, offers advice and encouragement to new dads in a discussion based on his book The New Dad’s Playbook: Gearing Up for the Biggest Game of Your Life.