adminSam Hartman’s religion is Christian. The quarterback, who played at Wake Forest before transferring to Notre Dame, has spoken openly about his faith in God and his reliance on prayer and Scripture. He has not publicly named a specific denomination, so this article reports only what he has said himself.
Early Life and Background
Hartman is a Charlotte, North Carolina native who started playing football at age five. In a 2021 interview with the Wake Forest student newspaper Old Gold & Black, he said his parents pushed him toward the sport when he was young. That coverage does not describe his upbringing in a particular church or tradition.
His faith became more public after the 2015 death of his adopted brother, Demitri Allen. Hartman wore Demitri’s old number, 10, and wrote his brother’s initials on a wristband for a state championship game two days after the death, according to Sports Spectrum.
Sam Hartman’s Religious Views and Faith
Asked in 2021 how faith connects to football, Hartman answered, “I think it’s pretty strong.” He added, “Religion helps to remind me that there is a bigger purpose.” He also said he can “turn back to my faith and find inspiration” when things go badly, and pointed to people in the Bible who took on challenges rather than giving up.
Sports Spectrum reported in October 2021 that Hartman prays to God before each game, thanking Him and asking for safety, and sometimes wears eye black shaped like a cross. In a 2019 piece for Athletes For God, he wrote about his brother: “Sometimes we don’t know what the plan looks like, but God has a light at the end of the tunnel.” He has said Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 has been a comfort to him.
These statements show a Christian outlook and personal spiritual beliefs centered on prayer and Scripture. Hartman has not publicly stated a church membership or denomination, and no credible source reviewed here names one.
Other athletes who have discussed their beliefs include Tanner McKee and Kirk Cousins.
Frequently Asked Questions
What religion is Sam Hartman?
Sam Hartman publicly identifies with Christian faith. He has said he prays before games and has pointed to Bible passages for comfort, but he has not publicly named a specific denomination.
Is Sam Hartman religious?
Yes. In a 2021 Wake Forest student newspaper interview he described the link between his faith and football as “pretty strong” and said religion reminds him there is a bigger purpose.
Which church does Sam Hartman attend?
No church or denomination has been named in the sources reviewed. He has not publicly shared that detail.
How did faith help Sam Hartman after his brother’s death?
Hartman has written that God can offer a light at the end of the tunnel, and he has said Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 comforted him after the 2015 death of his adopted brother, Demitri Allen.
