{"id":2382,"date":"2026-02-11T00:01:02","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T05:01:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/cedarville-stories\/?p=2382"},"modified":"2026-02-11T08:40:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T13:40:19","slug":"s14-e06-dr-jared-pincin-fantasy-sports-and-real-convictions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/cedarville-stories\/2026\/s14-e06-dr-jared-pincin-fantasy-sports-and-real-convictions\/","title":{"rendered":"S:14 E:06 | Dr. Jared Pincin: Fantasy Sports and Real Convictions"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dr. Jared Pincin: Fantasy Sports and Real Convictions<\/strong><\/p>\n

Some of the most lasting lessons in life don\u2019t come from classrooms or textbooks but from watching the people closest to you do hard things without complaint. For Dr. Jared Pincin, those lessons were learned early by watching his college-educated father take whatever work was necessary to provide for his family, even when that meant working as a janitor at McDonald\u2019s during a tough recession.<\/p>\n

Pincin, associate professor of economics at Cedarville University since 2023, isn\u2019t just an expert in market theory. He\u2019s a man shaped by humble beginnings, hard-earned wisdom, and a heart for guiding young people well.<\/p>\n

Born and raised in Whitehall, Pennsylvania, Jared grew up watching his parents navigate life\u2019s ups and downs with grit and grace. His dad took that janitorial job during an economic downturn. He never showed bitterness or complained; he simply did what was needed to care for his family. That quiet determination left a lasting mark. Jared\u2019s own first job, stocking shelves for Nabisco, became a lesson in humility and trusting God\u2019s timing.<\/p>\n

His journey into economics began in middle school, sparked by a visiting stockbroker on career day. That interest grew through high school internships and eventually led him to earn a PhD. Though he didn\u2019t initially plan on teaching, the doors to academia opened, and he found joy in the classroom, especially in connecting with students and helping them think deeply about real-world choices.<\/p>\n

On a recent episode of the Cedarville Stories<\/em> podcast, Jared shared more than just economic insight. He spoke candidly about his past involvement in fantasy sports and how it gradually led him to question the role of sports betting in his life. What started as a harmless March Madness bracket in high school ended with a suspension and a turning point. Over time, he began to see gambling not just as a financial risk but as a spiritual one.<\/p>\n

Today, alongside Cedarville colleague Colonel (Ret.) Greg Thompson, he speaks to students about the hidden dangers of sports betting, particularly how easy access and secrecy can foster habits with long-term consequences. It\u2019s not about legalism, he says, but stewardship and wisdom.<\/p>\n

Jared\u2019s story is one of thoughtful faith, honest work, and a calling to prepare the next generation not just for the workforce but for life.<\/p>\n