The Christians in Sport Podcast
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The Christians in Sport Podcast
The podcast of Christians in Sport - the movement of competitors, coaches and officials which exists to reach the world of sport for Christ. Featuring interviews with people from the world of elite sport - from Olympians to major golf winners, Premier League footballers to high level athletes - we...
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E69 - Sharing faith over food at university | Student Special
'Dialogue dinners' or 'meals with a message', are a brilliant way to discuss and share faith with friends at university, yet it can feel intimidating...
E68 - 6 ways people are becoming Christians today with Phil Knox from the Evangelical Alliance
Over 9 million people play sport each week and millions more watch and talk about sport regularly. At the start of one of the biggest sporting summers...
E67 - Mental Health Awareness Week Special with Heather Lewis
This year's Mental Health Awareness Week is themed around movement, including sport and this week we have a special episode with Heather Lewis, projec...
E66 - Jason Romano, the ESPN sports broadcaster
Jason Romano is the Director of Media with Sports Spectrum and the host of the popular Sports Spectrum Podcast – probably the most popular sports and...
E65 - Gill Bland, The Marathon Runner
Gill's story as a Christian, mother and marathon runner is inspiring. Taking up marathon running in 2011, Gill progressed to a personal best of 2:53:2...
AskCIS #37 | Should I smoke to have gospel conversations with my teammates?
On nights out the best opportunity to chat may well be outside in the smoking area, away from the noise and where it’s natural to have a deeper conver...
E64 - Jan Achterberg, Former Long Track Speed Skater
Jan is a former long track and marathon speed skater, now working for Next Move Sports Ministries in the Netherlands. Jan decided to retire from skati...
E63 - John Bostock, Founder of Ballers in God
John Bostock debuted for Crystal Palace at just 15 years old, still their youngest-ever first-team player. He signed for Spurs a year later but his ca...
E62 - Jennifer Tait, The International Volleyball Player
Jenny Tait is an Australian volleyball player, earning 66 caps for the Volleyroos indoor team as well as playing for Campbell University in the NCAA a...
E61 - Alison Nicholas, The Solheim Cup Captain
Alison Nicholas is a British golfer who reached the pinnacle of the sport in a highly successful career as both a player and then later on as the capt...
AskCIS #36 | How can I start well as a Christian in university sport?
Starting university is a really significant transition in life. It can be daunting, unpredictable and challenging as you move from home and look to jo...
E60 - Garin Jenkins, The Welsh Rugby World Cup Player
As the 2023 Rugby World Cup kicks off we revisit a conversation with Garin Jenkins recorded in 2016. Garin is a former Welsh rugby union player capped...
AskCIS #35 | How can I start well as I move from university to the world of work?
As a Christian sportsperson, what should you prioritise as you leave university behind and join the world of work?
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E59 - Bertie Kennedy, The Cricket Performance Analyst
Bertie Kennedy is a top-level cricket analyst who has worked with numerous clubs and franchises across professional cricket, including conducting the...
AskCIS #34 | Can god be glorified in violent sport?
Can a Christian really bring glory to God in combat sports like boxing or martial arts? In this episode of AskCIS we look at what the Bible has to say...
E58 - Fanie van der Merwe, The Paralympic Sprinting Champion
Fanie Van De Merwe is a multiple Paralympic Champion in track sprinting, with three Gold medals to his name across a career that saw him make three Pa...
AskCIS #33 | What should I wear to play sport which both enables performance and honours God?
Issues around what women should wear for sport have been hotly debated in recent times, with plenty of opinions voiced about how much athletes should...
E57 - Rosie Woodbridge, eating disorders and high performance sport
Eating disorders are disproportionately common in sport, and can be hugely damaging to athletes' physical and mental health.
AskCIS #32 | What do I say to someone who says my child shouldn't compete on a Sunday?
How can you respond if someone says you shouldn't let your child compete on a Sunday? It's a big question that could come easily from another parent,...
AskCIS #31 | How can I make the most of my last month at university?
For many the season is over, and Wednesdays are no longer taken up with BUCS fixtures. Then once exams are over everything can become a bit of a blur....
E56 - Matthew Joseph, the Arsenal Coach
Matthew Joseph is the man 'coaching the coaches' at Arsenal Football Club's Academy. Matthew played as an Arsenal and England youth team player, gaini...
AskCIS #30 | How can I glorify God in my sport?
What does it mean to play my sport for God’s glory? We often see people on social media talk about ‘playing for God’s glory’ and ‘all for His glory’ b...
E55 - Anastasia Posner, The team GB rower
Anastasia Chitty (Née Posner) represented Oxford University in five Boat Race crews as well as representing Great Britain at World Cups, World Champio...
AskCIS #29 | Should I use Strava?
Fitness tracking and activity sharing apps have completely changed the landscape of athletic sports in recent years. In this episode of AskCIS we expl...
AskCIS #28 | How can I worship God with my sport when I'm not selected?
Not making the team is a tough scenario for players and athletes, particularly professionals who are under contract and unable to seek any alternative...
E54 - Steve Stenstrom, the NFL quarterback
Steve Stenstrom is a former NFL quarterback who played six seasons with the Chicago Bears, San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions and Denver Broncos. Stev...
E53 - Karen Kennedy, former Irish Hockey international
Karen Kennedy is one of Irish Hockey's most experienced campaigners, with over a hundred international caps including playing in two World Cups. Havin...
AskCIS #27 | What does Philippians 4:13 actually say about sport?
"I can do all things through the one who gives me strength." Really? Philippians 4:13 is a popular verse in the world of sport, and it's easy to see w...
AskCIS #26 | How can I celebrate the wonder of Christmas when I'm constantly playing through the festive period?
Christmas is a time when most of us stop playing, taking time off work or study and sport to be with family and friends. But what if you're a professi...
E52 - Michael Johnson, England Football Coach
Michael Johnson is an experienced player and respected coach within English Football. Having played for Birmingham City and Jamaica he moved into coac...
AskCIS #25 | How can a Christian respond to Qatar hosting the world cup?
The FIFA World Cup is well underway, yet the conversation around the tournament continues to be dominated by controversial issues off the field.
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E51 - Fran Clarkson, England Lionesses' Physio
Fran Clarkson is the Women's Pathway Lead Physiotherapist at the English Football Association, and recently stepped in as the interim Lead Physio for...
AskCIS #24 | How do I maintain healthy family relationships whilst supporting my child in elite sport?
Supporting a child in elite sport can be thrilling, but it can easily add strain to family relationships as the time and cost of supporting them becom...
AskCIS #23 | Should I wear rainbow laces?
In the last few years, we have received several similar questions from elite athletes, students and parents of young sportspeople. They can be summari...
E50 - Nick Ferraby, International cricketer turned pastor
Nick Ferraby is a former professional and international cricketer who represented Jersey in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Qualifiers in 2018. Nick is no...
AskCIS #22 | Should a Christian athlete see a sports psychologist?
AskCIS is a new series where we think through the questions you send in to help you live and speak for Jesus in your sports club or team. Today we're...
AskCIS #21 | How do I handle university sports team initiations?
AskCIS is a new series where we think through the questions you send in to help you live and speak for Jesus in your sports club or team. Today we're...
AskCIS #20 | How can I start well at a new sports club?
AskCIS is a new series where we think through the questions you send in to help you live and speak for Jesus in your sports club or team.
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E49 - Tom Bates, Performance Psychologist: Killing the EGO
In the field of sports psychology, few have gained as much professional experience as Tom Bates. Tom cut his teeth working in professional football at...
AskCIS #19 | Does God care if I win or lose in sport?
Sport is brilliant, but it's not always straightforward, it can be challenging to live as a Christian within the world of sport. AskCIS is a new serie...