I Am Second

Image from Bethel Church

I came across a series of videos from a movement called "I am second" on YouTube yesterday and feel the need to share them.  The videos are of pretty-famous people (and some not-so famous people) giving testimonials about their personal journey with God.  They have all come to put Jesus first (they are "second" - hence the name "I am second").  I was glued to my computer for like 2 hours.  But you don't have to watch that long to feel the inspiration.

They are only a few minutes each, so I started watching a few.  Who doesn't love Tony Dungy?!  

Tony Dungy Image from Iamsecond.com

Maybe John Harbaugh would do one?  Go Ravens!

And then this one caught my eye...

Brian Welch from Korn
Image from iamsecond.com

His name didn't ring a bell, but I saw Korn.  What?!  A guy from Korn?...so I checked that out.  

And after a couple others I came upon Kathy Ireland.  I remember her fondly from back in the 90's when all us little girls wanted to be super models.  Right?  Just me?  Well a super model, Miss America, and a gold medal gymnast AND figure skater.  

Kathy Ireland
Image from iamsecond.com

Kathy Ireland's really resonated with me.  I often feel the same way that she describes; feeling like you want to put God first, but kids and life require so much of us.  Her story really inspired me.  I feel like I was meant to see that video.  

There are athletes, actors, musicians, leaders, and regular people.  Here is a list from Wikipedia of the "famous" people who are "Seconds":  

• Anne Rice, Gothic novelist
• Alex Kendrick, film director and founder of Sherwood Pictures
• Baron Batch, American professional football player
• Bethany Hamilton, professional surfer and shark attack survivor
• Bailee Madison, child actress
• Bradie James, American professional football player
• Brant Hansen, radio personality
• Brian Sumner, professional skateboarder
• Brian Welch, former Korn guitarist
• Chris Coghlan, professional baseball player
• Colt McCoy, American professional football player
• Christian Hosoi, professional skateboarder
• Christian Ponder, American professional football player
• Clayton Kershaw, professional baseball player
• Daniel Sepulveda, American football player
• Darrell Waltrip, former NASCAR driver
• David Murphy, professional baseball player
• Greg Ellis, American professional football player
• Jack Graham, pastor of Dallas megachurch
• Janine Turner, actress
• Jason Castro, singer and American Idol finalist
• Jason Witten, American professional football player
• Joe Gibbs, American professional football coach and NASCAR team owner
• Joe Hagerty, track and cross country state qualifier
• Josh Hamilton, professional baseball player
• Josh Turner, country music singer
• Ken Hutcherson, pastor and former American professional football player
• Landry Jones, American college football player
• Lecrae, Christian hip-hop musician
• Matt Barkley, American football player
• Michael W. Smith, contemporary Christian musician
• Michelle Aguilar, winner of reality show The Biggest Loser: Families
• Mike Huckabee, American politician
• Moriah Peters, contemporary Christian musician
• Scott Hamilton, figure skater and Olympic gold medalist
• Sam Bradford, American professional football player
• Stephen Baldwin, film actor, director, producer, and author
• Tony Evans, pastor and radio broadcaster
• Tony Dungy, former American professional football player and coach
• Trevor Bayne, NASCAR driver
• Vitor Belfort, mixed martial artist
• Wayne Simien, former professional basketball player
• Wayne Huizenga, businessman

Just search here to find their video.

There is something so very wonderful about hearing people speak so passionately about their faith, even if we don't all share the same religion.  

Thanks for reading and God bless!

Jessica