3 Reasons You Should Watch Average Joe, the Film about a Coach Fired for Praying

Joe is a humble high school coach with an unassuming demeanor and a heart for his football players. He wants them to learn kindness. He wants them to learn respect. Most importantly, he wants them to stand up for what’s right. Perhaps that’s one reason Joe is unashamed to walk after each game to the 50-yard line, where he kneels quietly and says a quick, silent prayer, thanking God for his blessings. In his view, he’s committed to giving thanks to God after every game, whether it’s a win or a loss.Before long, Joe’s players began joining him in prayer. Not long after, players from opposing teams also gathered to pray at midfield.But then Joe’s bosses within the school receive a complaint. And then they tell him to stop kneeling in prayer. They don’t mind if he prays out of sight. They just don’t want him praying where everyone can see.”They want me to hide as if I’m committing some sort of crime,” he tells his wife. Will Joe comply?The new movie Average Joe (PG-13) tells the true story of Joe Kennedy, a football coach in Washington state whose faith-driven defiance sparked a lawsuit and made national headlines. Kennedy — as you may already know — continues to kneel in prayer. He was fired, but eventually, he won. His story encouraged countless Christians around the world.  Here are three things you should know about the film.Photo Credit: ©GND Media Group
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