The Christians in Sport Podcast

We sat down with Gavin Peacock, former professional footballer and pundit and now a pastor to discuss his story as he's just released his autobiography. Reflecting on an 18-year career as a pro playing for QPR, Gillingham, Bournemouth, Newcastle and Chelsea he talks about: - Coming to faith as a young pro - Why he took a risk and dropped down the leagues - Playing for some of the greatest managers...

This week we partner with podcast Hit For Six as we listen into their interview with Rev. Andrew Wingfield Digby - our first director, a very good cricketer and a one-time England Cricket Chaplain. Listen in as he speaks about: His love for cricket from a young age How he came to faith  Starting Christians in Sport Controversy as captain of Dorset  And Becoming the “spiritual advisor” of the Engla...

Donnie Campbell joins us this week. He is a mountain and ultra runner who speaks about: ✅ How he keeps going when he wants to quit ✅ Coping with loneliness on week long runs ✅ Why he enjoys the pain of racing ✅ The Munro Challenge which lasted 31 days ...and more about what it means for him to be a Christian in his world of sport.

How on earth does a Christian navigate the hot topic of referees and officials? What does this look like at the top end of sport when everything is on the line? Danno and Pete Browne join us with their stories and experiences from the world of professional football and rugby to chat: - Professional fouls and playing within the rules - What it looks like to respect the officials - What it looks lik...

This week in the UK is Mental Health Awareness Week. Last Autumn we recorded an episode looking at Mental Health in sport as part of our video series, More Than Sport. Broadcaster John-Paul Davies spoke with Michael Bennett, Director of Player Welfare at the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA). John-Paul is then joined by Graham Daniels, a former player and current Director of League 2 Cam...

How do we cope with pressure in sport?   In this episode we are joined by Alison Nicholas and Debbie Bruwer. Ali was 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 captain of a victorious Solheim Cup winning team in 2011.  Debbie Bruwer (nee Flood) is a rower who was won medals at two Olympic games and won three World...

Amateur sport in the UK is back after 12 months of stop-start seasons.  In this podcast series opener we chat with Ian Lancaster about what we've missed and why and catch up with a couple of sports players about what it's like being back now.  

Joe and Rhi join us to tell us all about their experiences of starting university as a Christian who loves sport.

We're joined by Stephen Liggins, author of 'The Good Sporting Life.' Sport has the power to captivate the heart, inspire the imagination and even to shape nations. It is loved by billions of people around the planet—and Christians are no exception. But how should we think about sport Christianly? How can sport be a plus and not a minus for our spiritual lives and the kingdom of God? In this book,...

Danno sits down with Pete Nicholas from Inspire Saint James in London to talk about identity formation in top level sport.  This podcast includes a Q+A with Danno after the interview. 

Danno sits down with Bruce Dyer and Bobby Hassell as we speak about racism in professional football the proactive steps Barnsley Football Club have taken to address the issue. Bruce Dyer was the first £1 million teenager when we moved from Watford to Crystal Palace and played 469 games from 1993-2008. Bobby Hassell is the Academy Manager at Barnsley having played for 17 years at Mansfield, Barnsle...

It's Mental Health Awareness Week and so in this episode we ask: Why is the gospel good news for those in sport suffering with mental health concerns? Danno unpacks research around identity and community that can be a real help to elite and competitive sportspeople.

Today we speak with Gaynor - a whole family of sporty children! Last time she spoke about the time pressures of prioritising church, sport and family as a busy sporting family.  Today we’re diving into the relationships involved in being a parent of a sporty child - the coaches, the other parents, their child and the rest of their family as well.  Listen in as we discuss: Conversations with coache...

Former rugby professional Peter Browne and badminton player Lisa Elliott join us to discuss pride as a sportsperson. Listen in as we discuss: The difference between pride and confidence What true humility looks like How grasping your identity helps you play with freedom What it means to value others above ourselves Practical tips to help keep pride in check  Check out the blog and bible study on o...

Mike Harris chats with Libby, a university footballer, about why she's made made a habit of making food and inviting her teammates to come and hear about Jesus.  We then have a chat with Mike and break down how to run your own meal with your team-mates. 

Can I be competitive and a Christian? Is competition wrong? What about wanting to win? Do you lose your competitive edge as a Christian? We’ve been asked all these questions and more so Graham Daniels is in to help us get under the skin of some of them. In this episode we’ll look at: Competition in the Bible The foundational nature of sport What you should do if sport causes you to sin If you shou...

Dave and Mike speak about the amazing story of what God did in one rugby club through a series of Bible studies which went viral around the team. In this episode they also give some helpful advice for anyone else looking to share the good news of Jesus in their sports clubs and teams through the simple act of getting God’s word open and letting God does his work through it. You can read a blog and...

If you want an expert in dealing with the ups and downs of having children on elite performance pathways, here's your woman. Graham Daniels sits down with mother of four Sally to talk about: Keeping things in perspective as a sporting family Navigating disappointment with your children well The demands and joys of being a busy Christian family Maintaining a healthy relationship with your spouse  P...

In response to your questions we have our first #AskCIS podcast. You asked “why don’t Christians in Sport put famous sportspeople in the public eye” and here’s your answer.  Jonny Reid interviews Graham Daniels, the General Director of Christians in Sport about the principles behind our decision and how that plays out in practice. 

Graham Daniels and Jonny Reid look at why Christians in Sport exits, to reach the world of sport for Jesus, and what encouragement Jesus gives as we go and do it!

We sit down with Gaynor this week, a parent of top-level teenagers to chat about the wrestle she's had with her family on the issue of sport and church.  In an amazingly challenging and uplifting interview, we discuss the joy of spending quality time with her sporty kids, the importance of church and how conversations about priorities have led to wonderful opportunities to speak about Jesus. 

We sit down with Rev. Pete Nicholas to discuss the question of Sunday sport and church in our latest podcast.  Listen in for discussion around: The sabbath as taught in the Old and New Testaments. The critical importance of meeting with other believers. What rest looks like for Christians today The distinction of corporate worship and all life worship How churches can best support top level sports...

Peter Browne played professional rugby for 12 years - starting out at Newcastle Falcons and finishing up in Ulster after a career including great success, first at Harlequins and then at London Welsh.  In October 2018, Pete announced his retirement from pro rugby due to medical reasons, involving multiple concussions. In this chat with Graham Daniels he touches on: The secrets of the success at Ha...

This week we talk about socials. Sport is massively social as we hang out with people and get to know them on and off the pitch.  In this episode we chat to three former university students about: Their experiences of team socials and initiations as a Christian Why being at socials is a great thing Some top tips for honouring Jesus at a social Christians in Sport is a movement of competitors , coa...

Graham Daniels and Jonny Reid look at a very simple question - What does the bible actually have to say about sport? Christians in Sport is a movement of competitors , coaches and officials .  We exist to reach the world of sport for Jesus.