49ers QB Brock Purdy’s Father Is ‘So Grateful For What God Does In Our Lives’
By Movieguide® Contributor
In a recent interview, Shawn Purdy, father of 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, shared the importance of prayer in his family’s life.
Purdy spoke about the nerve-wracking Draft Day his family experienced, with Brock getting picked “last…[he] just barely got his foot in the door.”
During that time, Purdy shared that he was praying “for calm for our whole family, and just asking God to be present with us all, and knowing that you’re going to find the right place.”
“I know you’re going to put him where he needs to be,” Purdy recalled saying to God.
He also commended his son for “keeping the faith in your Lord and keeping the faith in yourself.”
Purdy then spoke about how many people would assume you would need to change yourself to fit into the world of professional football.
“[But] God loves you how you are,” he explained. “That’s the beauty of it. He gives you the guidelines of…how we should be doing this thing, but He wants you to be yourself doing it.”
Purdy continued, “We focus on being and keeping it simple…that platform of just being ourselves and being so grateful for what God does in our lives.”
Watch the full interview below:
Movieguide® previously reported on Brock’s faith and the role it has played in his career:
While some celebrities keep their faith private, breakout NFL quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, Brock Purdy, brings his faith into the spotlight.
“I’m called to witness. I’m called to share the word,” Purdy explained. “I have this knowledge of the spirit and I want to give it to as many people as I can.”
While this interview dates back to his college career, Purdy continues to live out this mission as he helps the 49ers continue their 12-game winning streak.
Many people would soak in the praise after defeating the Tom Brady led Buccaneers in a pivotal playoff game, but Purdy was quick to deflect.
“I have so much help around me with all the veterans and leadership on this team,” Purdy said in a postgame interview.
Purdy’s expression of faith lies beyond postgame interviews. Many of his social media posts are accompanied by relevant bible verses.
In an Instagram post following his graduation from Iowa State, Purdy included Jeremiah 29:11, referencing his trust in God’s plan for his future. His Instagram and Twitter bios both state “Believer in Christ,” with his Twitter banner being Colossians 3:23.
As Movieguide® has previously reported, while Purdy is early in his NFL career, he is seen as a poised and confident quarterback, qualities that he attributes to his foundation in Jesus.
These qualities will be crucial in Purdy’s challenge on Sunday when he faces the Eagles in the NFC championship. Win or lose, one thing is for certain, Brock Purdy will trust the Lord.
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