The Christians in Sport Podcast
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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 inaugural Hundred draft for the Northern Superchargers. He consults for numerous sporting teams to help t
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 about the use of violence in sport, and ask if it's possible to glorify God if violence is part of your
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 Paralympic Games. Fanie grew up with cerebral palsy but competed alongside able-bodied athletes until a coa
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 or shouldn't wear. Some sports even regulate the type of kit female athletes can wear whilst leaving male
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.Jonny caught up with Rosie to talk about her experience of battling her eating disorder alongside playing Ultimate Frisbee for Gr
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, a church leader, or a Christan friend.In this episode of AskCIS we dig into this question by opening u
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. But what about reaching the world of sport for Christ? How does that fit into the last month of universi
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, gaining an Arsenal pro contract at eighteen. However, at nineteen he was released by Arsenal, a decision that
AskCIS #30 | How can I glorify God in my sport?
What does it mean to play my sport for Gods glory? We often see people on social media talk about playing for Gods glory and all for His glory but what does this actually mean?In this episode of AskCIS we seek to understand what it means to glori
E55 - Anastasia Posner, The team GB rower
Anastasia Chitty (Ne Posner) represented Oxford University in five Boat Race crews as well as representing Great Britain at World Cups, World Championships and the World University Games. In 2020 Anastasia retired from rowing to complete her medical stud