# NFL Tight End Colby Parkinson: Being Salt & Light in the Work Place | Faith, Integrity & Diligence

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Podcast: [Dial In with Jonny Ardavanis](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dial-in-with-jonny-ardavanis-460773)
Published: 2026-08-25T10:45:00+00:00
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## Resource

Colby Parkinson, tight end for the Los Angeles Rams, joins Jonny Ardavanis for a raw conversation about faith, football, and what it really means to be "salt and light" (Matthew 5:13-16) in a secular, high-pressure NFL environment. Colby opens up about a difficult season where he feared being cut from the roster, the identity crisis that followed, and how a shift from a works-based mindset to a grace-based one transformed not just his walk with Christ — but his career, leading to a breakout season with the Rams. Stay accountable in a digital world: check out Accountable2You at accountable2you.com/dialin — use code DIALIN for 25% off your first year. In this episode, Colby and Jonny dig into: - What it looks like to honor God through work ethic and integrity in professional sports - How to handle failure, benching, and uncertainty as a believer - The temptations of wealth, fame, and access that come with NFL life - Being a godly husband and father to Melanie, Brooks, and Forest Parkinson - Why character (salt) isn't enough without vocal witness (light) - How to have gospel conversations without fear of "ruffling feathers" Whether you're an athlete, entrepreneur, or working a 9-5, this conversation on purpose, humility, and living for an audience of One will challenge and encourage you. Timestamps / Topics: Matthew 5:13-16 | Salt & Light | NFL Faith | Identity in Christ | Overcoming Setbacks | Christian Fatherhood | Workplace Ministry 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on faith, work, and following Jesus in every field of life.

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