Listen "E24: The Phillies Home-run Ball Incident and Turning the Other Cheek"
Episode Synopsis
Hosts Greg Richter and Laura J. Axelrod dive deep into a compelling discussion on grace, conflict, and the biblical perspective surrounding the recent Phillies home-run ball controversy.At a Phillies vs. Marlins game on September 5, 2025, Harrison Bader blasted a home-run into the stands at LoanDepot Park. A father, Drew Feltwell, caught it and gave it to his son Lincoln as a birthday gift—a moment that quickly turned tense when an insistent fan confronted him, insisted the ball was hers, and in the midst of shouting, he handed it over to avoid escalating the situation New York Post. Videos captured the confrontation and later the woman making a rude gesture toward booing fans. Despite everything, the situation ended on a heartwarming note: Marlins staff comforted Lincoln with a gift bag, and Harrison Bader met him post-game and presented him with a signed bat.A Biblical Lens on Conflict: How might the story of this event reflect themes like peacemaking (Matthew 5:9), humility, and honoring others—even amid injustice?Parental Modeling: What can we learn from Drew Feltwell’s decision to prioritize de-escalation and model grace in front of his son?Grace Toward the Aggressor? Is there a biblical case for responding with compassion, even in the face of public rudeness or entitlement?Healing Moments: The small acts of kindness—the gift bag, the signed bat—how do they reflect God’s restorative ways?
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