Chiefs owner reveals major change for Patrick Mahomes

The Kansas City Chiefs may be navigating an inconsistent 2025 season with a 5-4 record, but quarterback Patrick Mahomes remains a model of consistency and excellence.  Through nine games, Mahomes has thrown for 2,349 yards, 17 touchdowns, and just five interceptions. His performance ranks among the league’s best – third in total passing yards and fourth in quarterback rating (QBR).

While his on-field production continues to attract attention, another defining aspect of his career has gained renewed focus: his Christian faith.  Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt, speaking recently on The Intersection Podcast, reflected on the role faith plays within the organization and on Mahomes’ spiritual growth over the years.  Hunt said Mahomes’ openness about his beliefs has deepened since joining the team, describing him as “more demonstrative” in expressing his faith.

“One of the players I’ve enjoyed seeing grow so much in his faith has been Patrick Mahomes,” Hunt explained. “He was raised in a Christian family, and I’ve seen him continue to strengthen that foundation. Anytime I have the opportunity to talk about faith with him, it’s always meaningful.”

Faith as a foundation within the franchise

Mahomes has frequently spoken about his faith and how it influences both his career and personal life. In previous interviews, he has emphasized that his Christian beliefs guide his decision-making and approach to competition. “Faith has always been big with me. I’m glorifying Him every single time I’m out there,” Mahomes told Fox News. In 2024, he reiterated that his faith “plays a role in everything I do,” reinforcing how spirituality serves as his moral and emotional anchor.

Mahomes’ religious commitment began at an early age. Though raised in a Christian household, he became more deeply involved in his faith during middle school. His mother has recalled that moment as when “he got saved,” describing her son’s decision to embrace Christianity more personally while participating in youth group activities. That foundation has remained central throughout his rise to NFL stardom.

His faith also extends into his public persona. Mahomes frequently expresses gratitude to God on social media – such as his January 27, 2025, post reading, “Thank you God!” – and attends team chapel services alongside teammates and staff. These expressions align with the broader culture that Clark Hunt has cultivated across the Chiefs organization.

Since becoming CEO in 2010, Hunt has made spiritual development an integral part of the team’s identity. The Chiefs remain the only NFL franchise to offer a nondenominational chapel service for fans before home games at Arrowhead Stadium. Hunt, who has said his faith in Christ shapes his leadership philosophy, has also encouraged staff participation in voluntary chapels and faith-based community outreach through local churches and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Both Mahomes and Hunt have become central figures in shaping the Chiefs’ identity beyond athletic performance. Their shared faith underscores a commitment to purpose, humility, and leadership that extends beyond the field. As the 2025 season unfolds, the Chiefs’ success continues to be defined not only by Mahomes’ skill as a quarterback but also by the enduring spiritual foundation that connects player, leadership, and team culture.