The Christians in Sport Podcast

The Christians in Sport Podcast


Latest Episodes

E65 - Gill Bland, The Marathon Runner
March 08, 2024

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 2:53:22 in 2016, all while working and more recently becoming a mum. Listen for how Gill's identity in Christ

AskCIS #37 | Should I smoke to have gospel conversations with my teammates?
March 01, 2024

On nights out the best opportunity to chat may well be outside in the smoking area, away from the noise and where its natural to have a deeper conversation.So, should you smoke on a night out to have gospel conversations with your teammates?(0:00) Int

E64 - Jan Achterberg, Former Long Track Speed Skater
February 02, 2024

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 skating at 22 because he struggled to connect his Christian faith with his passion for sport, yet now he helps

E63 - John Bostock, Founder of Ballers in God
November 24, 2023

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 career wasn't straightforward, spending years on loan and playing abroad.  He came to faith as a teenager

E62 - Jennifer Tait, The International Volleyball Player
October 12, 2023

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 and at the top level in Europe. Jenny retired in 2020 and is now studying theology at Moore College in Syd

E61 - Alison Nicholas, The Solheim Cup Captain
September 21, 2023

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 captain of a victorious Solheim Cup winning team in 2011. In a fascinating interview with Graham Daniels, she

AskCIS #36 | How can I start well as a Christian in university sport?
September 13, 2023

Starting university is a really significant transition in life. It can be daunting, unpredictable and challenging as you move from home and look to join a new sports club. Here's six top tips to help you settle in well. 0:00 Intro 0:22 Today's question 0

E60 - Garin Jenkins, The Welsh Rugby World Cup Player
September 08, 2023

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 58 times by his country. He played in three World Cups and multiple Five and Six Nations tournaments. I

AskCIS #35 | How can I start well as I move from university to the world of work?
August 30, 2023

As a Christian sportsperson, what should you prioritise as you leave university behind and join the world of work?0:00 Intro0:22 Today's question0:38 A significant transition1:02 Find a church1:58 Find a club2:49 Be bold3:09 Team Up3:34 Be patien

E59 - Bertie Kennedy, The Cricket Performance Analyst
August 01, 2023

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