Inside the NFL: Leadership Lessons from the Pittsburgh Steelers Chaplain

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith interviews Kent Chevalier, Chaplain of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Kent discusses his journey from a campus pastor to serving in the NFL, emphasizing the unique role he and his wife play in supporting players and coaches spiritually and emotionally. 00:00 Welcome Back, Kent Chevalier! 00:41 Role of a Chaplain in the NFL 02:00 First Year Experiences 08:06 Building Trust in the NFL 12:50 Leadership Lessons from Coach Tomlin 17:21 The Human Side of the NFL 28:15 Addressing Accountability Among Peers 28:39 Deflect the Glory Campaign 33:06 The Origin Story of Becoming a Chaplain 39:37 Do It Afraid: Embracing Faith Over Fear 44:15 The Importance of Community and Brotherhood 48:12 Encouragement for Church Leaders 53:30 Final Thoughts and Farewell The L3 Leadership Podcast is sponsored by Andocia Marketing Solutions. Andocia exists to bring leaders’ visions to life. Visit to learn more. Connect with Kent: Watch the Full Episode: 🎙️ FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON SPOTIFY: 🎙️ FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON APPLE: 🎙️ FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON ALL PLATFORMS:

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Inside the NFL: Leadership Lessons from the Pittsburgh Steelers Chaplain is an episode from L3 Leadership Podcast by Doug Smith.

This episode is 57:30 long.

This episode was published on Jul 1, 2025.

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