# Playing Sports for Character, Not Identity

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Podcast: [Focus on the Family Parenting Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-on-the-family-parenting-podcast-716583)
Published: 2026-07-30T04:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Many kids today feel overly pressured to perform well in sports. Brian Smith and Dr. Ed Uszynski speak with Jim Daly on how parents can have a proper perspective on when their kids play sports. Also, Danny gives you some encouragement if you realize you've been putting too much pressure on your kids in athletics. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Away Game Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Teaching Kids Character Through Sports (Digital) Sports from a Christian Family Perspective Listen to Focus Live on Godcaster

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