Why Philip Rivers' NFL comeback story is resonating with Christians

How Philip Rivers is inspiring Christians with NFL return 40 Days for Life CEO Shawn Carney talks to Fox News Digital about how Philip Rivers is inspiring Christians with his return to the NFL. Philip Rivers made an incredible NFL comeback this season, coming off the sidelines as a high school football coach to put the pads on for the Indianapolis Colts in their time of need. Rivers’ commitment to his team and his expression of humility are something that has resonated with Catholics and Christians across the U.S. Shawn Carney, the founder of Catholic faith organization 40 Days for Life, shed some light on why that was in an interview with Fox News Digital following the Colts ’ close loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers (17) looks on in the second quarter of the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lucas Oil Stadium on Dec. 22, 2025. (Trevor Ruszkowski/Imagn Images) "Philip Rivers has always been pretty open about his faith , not that he runs around and brags about it, but his comeback in the NFL, I think during a time where Americans need really good news, is so inspiring - not just for us Catholics but for all Christians," Carney said. "I think it’s great to see somebody who comes out of retirement, lives a great life, lives a life like most people want to live, which is be a good dad and be a good husband. And that just overall gets overlooked too often." Carney said he believed the average Catholic or Christian can take away important things from Rivers’ comeback journey. "I think the average Catholic or Christian in America looks at Philip Rivers and says, ‘The way I live my life is the way he’s trying to live his life. I want to be a good father. I want to be a good mom. I want to be a good husband, I want to be a good wife.’ And there’s nothing wrong with that," Carney said. "It’s not something to be apologizing for. "In fact, that’s what most Americans strive to be, and he represents that, except he has such a large profile, and 10 or 11 kids. I think, at this point, it is just beautiful to see. It’s beautiful to see when we have celebrities who have the same priorities as people who are living their lives and working hard every day to provide for their families." Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers (17) leaves the field Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, after losing a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Christine Tannous/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) Rivers, 44, has 397 passing yards, three touchdown passes and two interceptions in the two games he’s played. However, the Colts have not won since Daniel Jones went down with a season-ending injury. Carney told Fox News Digital that the in-game results...

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