Common Sense Media Review
By Stephanie Morgan
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High school reality football; empathy, gratitude, teamwork.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 10+?
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God. Family. Football.
What's the Story?
In God. Family. Football., Evangel Christian Academy in the quiet town of Shreveport, Louisiana, seeks to reclaim its former glory after enduring their worst football season in history. Spurring their hopes at a comeback, the school's renowned coach, who previously led the team to a national championship, returns to spearhead the effort. Their leader isn't just a football coach, he's also a former chancellor of the school and a beloved pastor.
Is It Any Good?
A story that extends beyond the football field to explore themes of resilience and community. The camaraderie within the high school team featured in God. Family. Football. is palpable, and the players' candid discussions about societal pressures along with their self-deprecating humor create many relatable moments. In many ways, the series is the real-life antithesis of Varsity Blues, featuring a hard-ass coach who nurtures, instead of abuses, his players on and off the field. Despite this inspiring premise, though, there are some elements of the show that don't quite line up with the narrative -- the sparse attendance at the Homecoming Game that's presented as all the town can talk about, for one. Nevertheless, the mix of faith and football provides the backdrop for an engaging journey.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the extreme perseverance shown by the players featured in God. Family. Football. What makes them successful in overcoming setbacks?
Talk about the team's relationship with their neurodiverse player, Nick. How do the players' attitudes about Nick, as well as their interactions with him, display empathy? Why is that an important character strength?
Talk about the relationship that the starting quarterback, Peyton, develops with the new backup quarterback, Ro. How does he feel when he gets injured and Ro plays instead of him? How does Ro feel and act once Peyton returns to the quartback position? How does this play into the concept of teamwork?
TV Details
- Premiere date : September 1, 2023
- Cast : Denny Duron
- Network : Freevee
- Genre : Reality TV
- Topics : School ( High School )
- Character Strengths : Empathy , Gratitude , Perseverance , Teamwork
- TV rating :
- Last updated : February 3, 2026
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