The Christ-Pursuing Athlete is a serious study of the New Testament book of Philippians. It is a Bible study designed specifically for athletes. It is not merely a devotional guide or inspirational book. It is a guided tour through the epistle to the Philippians with an emphasis on helping athletes apply the Word of God to sports.

Ryan Limbaugh is the son of a longtime baseball coach (Malley), nephew of a longtime football coach (Tommy), and brother of a long-time golf coach (Scott). Coaching runs in the Limbaugh family. And, by God’s grace, so does faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. He firmly believes that the Gospel is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes (Romans 1:16). Ryan is a former collegiate athlete who has pursued Gospel impact through sports. He is passionate about equipping leaders to maximize their impact for Christ. Ryan has served coaches and athletes for many years through the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He is a graduate of The Master’s Seminary. He and his wife Jamie live at the foot of Mount Cheaha in Calhoun County, Alabama. They have three sons: Carson, Cody, and Adam. You can find him on Twitter @RyanLimbaugh or email him at RLimbaugh@fca.org.