In God's Grip

"Olympian Carl and the Athletes in Action wrestling team helped change the world through competitive events and the Gospel!"

-Josh D. McDowell, Author

"In God's Grip is the thrilling account of a quiet, gentle giant who, like Jacob, wrestled with God. And they both won."

-George Toles, Former NBA Stadium Announcer.

"In God's Grip shares the true story of Christian wrestlers bringing the Good News into countries behind the Iron Curtain."

-Tony Dungy, Super Bowl-winning NFL head coach

In 1979, four U.S. wrestlers stood with their families in the dark shadows of the Iron Curtain, lifting their eyes to the east and seeing a vast field of harvest. In God's Grip presents the story of how God led this group of Christian athletes, committed to the mission fields in once-forbidden lands, and how the sports ministries they helped to pioneer grew into a global network. You will also read of Carl's personal growth, as he shares his struggles in this riveting account of a new movement in church history-the use of sports for full-time mission work on a worldwide scale.