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Release Date: August 2007
Print Length: 208
ISBN: 978-0-7369-3679-8

When It’s Fourth and Long

Keeping the Faith, Overcoming the Odds, and Life in the NFL


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At 23 years old, Josh Bidwell felt as if he were on the top of the world. A stellar college kicking career at the University of Oregon earned him a fourth-round NFL draft pick. But everything seemed to fall apart at the Packers’ training camp when he received a diagnosis of aggressive testicular cancer. Now Josh shares his gripping story of overcoming adversity and eventually becoming one of the NFL’s leading punters.

From his insider’s view, Josh describes what life is really like in the high-pressure world of professional sports—and how he is able to maintain a vibrant faith in a seemingly secular environment. He offers an inspiring tribute to those who influenced him along the way, and he provides tremendous motivation to readers who seek to overcome their own adversity or encourage others to become the people God created them to be.

Meet the author

Josh Bidwell

One of the NFL’s finest athletes at his position, Josh Bidwell was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in 1999 and signed with Tampa Bay as a free agent in 2004. His 44–yard punting average as a Buccaneer is tops in team history. He was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2005.

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"Bidwell talks candidly about life as a professional athlete and how his faith in God sustained him throughout the bout with cancer and kept him grounded during his on-the-field triumphs."
—New Man


"I recommend this book to youth pastors and advisors, as well as youth who love sports because Josh shows how faith and confidence in God's Plan is best even when you may feel that your personal hopes are dashed, but that God will show you a way that is even better."
—The Lamplighter


"His story is inspiring and very moving...he's the type of guy you would want your daughter to bring home. This would be an excellent book for someone who loves sports but normally wouldn't read a book about faith and God. It's nice to read about an athlete who recognizes the impact his celebrity can have and wants to do good with it."
—ChristysBookBlog.blogspot.com

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"Through Josh's bout with cancer, he was allowed to see the reality of his own mortality. In this book you will read about the lessons he's learned and how God has brought him through that trial to be an ambassador for the Lord Jesus."
—Aaron Kampman, Green Bay Packers' Pro Bowl defensive lineman


"In life, storms do come, and they come in many different ways. Whether it's literally a hurricane (my family and I lived through the tragedies of Hurricane Katrina) or a battle with cancer, the only solid rock is Christ. Josh's story shows us all how to build a strong foundation."
—Danny Wuerffel, 1996 Heisman Trophy winner


"When I saw how weak Josh's physical body was after surgery and chemotherapy, I realized how strong his faith is. His amazing story spans the low of cancer and the highs of playing in the Pro Bowl and becoming a godly husband and father. It will truly inspire you!"
—Ryan Longwell, Green Bay Packers' all-time leading scorer


"Josh's disease disabled his body, but it softened his heart. God was at work developing, from the inside out, a long-term player for His kingdom purposes."
—Joe Urcavich, Green Bay Packers' chaplain and pastor of Green Bay Community Church


"Josh's story demonstrates that living in God's will is not always easy and does not make us impervious to tribulation. But through the many hardships Josh has faced, his Christian walk has consistently brought glory to God."
—Troy Polomalu, Pittsburg Steelers' superstar safety

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