Three students speak about their experiences of sharing faith at university

A mother's tough question, and Jesus' glorious answer...

C.S. Lewis & Jimmy Anderson's surprising shared wisdom

...and maybe we should encourage them.

The fragility of football management highlights a glorious gospel truth

Have you noticed it?

We are saddened by the death of Reverend Mike Pusey, club chaplain of Aldershot Town F.C. and founding member of …

Facing disappointment on sport's grandest stage

What a 3rd-century bishop teaches sportspeople about prayer

A letter to all Olympians as they prepare to experience the rollercoaster of the Olympic Games.

Abigail Buchanan writes about the faith of England's men's football team in The Telegraph

Elation or crushing disappointment as Team GB's Olympic athletes are announced

Why is sport's cultural significance greater than almost anything else?

What the Tour de France can tell us about the Christian life.

And it's judgment day for England...

How can you cope with the pressure?

It's the biggest day of the year for many children... and their parents

Phil Knox from the Evangelical Alliance shares 6 of the most common contexts for evangelism today

The world of professional sport offers little comfort to players amid contract negotiations despite this being an incredibly testing time.

Reflections from an Emmy-Award winning producer in sports broadcasting

How the Masters champion's faith transforms his performance

What's it like to be a mother and a top-level amateur runner?

Your teammates head to the smoking area, what do you do?

Reflections from a professional long track and marathon skater

The treadmill of professional sport leaves little room to rest.

What a cricket bat taught me about Christmas

A story as old as time itself

The player who started a movement

Why stay involved in adult competitive sport?

Reflections ahead of a huge weekend for the Rugby World Cup

From the Volleyroos to Bible college

Why team golf gives us a glimpse of God's design for sport

Why church really matters for university students

Thoughts from a US Open Winner and Solheim Cup winning captain

6 top tips for kicking off your time at university

How to make the transition well

Insights from a top-level cricket analyst

An open letter to players at the FIFA Women's World Cup

Delighting in an awesome summer of women's sport

Should Christians compete in combat sports?

England’s cricket revolution shows us something about how sport was meant to be played.

Thoughts from a multiple Paralympic gold medallist

Does what you wear for sport really matter?

Both winning and losing are gifts from God...really?

The mental and physical impact of eating disorders in sport

It's one of the toughest challenges parents face

How do I reach my teammates with the gospel as uni ends?

It's even greater

Why the day Jesus stayed dead is good news for sportspeople

Sport often hurts, where is God in the pain?

Thoughts from a top-level academy football coach

What does it mean to 'give God the glory?'

Reflections from an elite rower who chose not to do the Olympics

It’s not always easy to be a woman in sport. But do you know what? It’s worth it.

“I can’t help you become a racing driver, but I can help you meet Jesus Christ.”

Are activity-sharing apps helpful for Christians?

A personal and biblical reflection

Wrestling with being benched every week

Is the Bible the place to find motivation for sporting pursuit and thus sporting greatness? Am I really able to …

For pro athletes Christmas is one of the busiest times of the year.

Thoughts from a top-level football coach.

A Psalm for the hurting

The greatest World Cup save points us to the greatest save in history

Dear Friend, it’s Game Day in the World Cup.

How can God's word shape the way we respond to a controversial tournament?

Reflections from a top-level physiotherapist

Where is God amidst serious disappointment in sport?

Supporting children in elite sport can be really tough on families

What principles can guide our approach?

Sixes, wickets & witness in professional cricket the T20 World Cup special.

Is it OK for a Christian athlete to see a sports psychologist?

Your questions answered

How much should I get involved? Should I even go?

Four top tips when joining a new team.

It is one of the most visceral images in sport you will ever see.

Insights from a top-level sports psychologist

AskCIS is your chance to have your questions about sport and faith answered. This week we're looking at whether God …

60% of women report that their period affects their performance in sport yet the world of sport is almost silent …

It’s the biggest match of your lives. It’s the match you’ve been building up to for years. But it’s a …

Three encouragements from the book of Daniel for when sport takes you away from home.

What have Ben Stokes' retirement, LIV golf and the introduction of five subs in football got in common? It's all …

At 2am, in a Glasgow nightclub, Dougie was out with his university football team when he asked Campbell, his teammate, …

Our Father does not need us to win. Our Father does not need us to make him look good. Our …

What have we learnt about retirement over years of working with elite athletes and how does the Bible shape our …

40 days after Easter Christians remember and celebrate Jesus ascending into heaven. But what on earth does this have to …

As sportspeople, our relationship with sport and exercise shapes how we live. Training, competing and socialising with sports friends might …

Your value, your worth does not lie in what you have done, or what you will do, on and off …

Every September forty trialists line up at Oxford University Boat Club for their shot at ticking off one of rowing’s …

The inclusion of transgender athletes in women's sport is a prominent debate. The sporting world is re-evaluating the balance of …

That is the story I want to be able to tell you. I guess that’s what I imagined my story …

"My main reflection was that it’s so exciting to follow Jesus, it’s thrilling when we take seriously the truth that …

Whether it’s putting kit on in a certain order, always getting changed in the same place or having to enter …

What does it mean to be a Christian in Sport during a lockdown that takes sport away? University of Exeter …

What is the Christian competitor to do when they are being sent to countries accused of human rights abuses?

What does it mean to have your identity in Christ? How does this change the way we play sport?

Racism in cricket has caused sports headlines to jump from the back pages to the front in recent weeks, as …

How can you be a Christian and a fighter?

Suzanne Ferreira was won over 70 medals through the athletes she coaches at the Paralympic Games, World Championships and more. …

Danno sits down with goalball player Anna Tipton (nee Sharkey) about elite sport, the Paralympics and how her faith shapes …

Anna Tipton (nee Sharkey) helps us understand what it's like to be a Christian in the Paralympic sport of goalball

It's a problem we all face if we're involved in sport - the inevitable failures and injury that come with …

Five-time Olympic chaplain Dr Ashley Null joins the podcast to unpack his experience of pastoring athletes.

This weekend saw the thrill of the British Olympic trials. The ecstasy and the agony of sport was palpable as …

This month, join Lisa as she digs into the Bible to answer the question: Can God really help me with …

How on earth does a Christian navigate the hot topic of referees and officials? What does this look like at …

This Mental Health Awareness Week we sit down with Director of Player Welfare at the PFA, Michael Bennett.

Ali Nicholas and Debbie Bruwer get pressure. Listen in as they tell us how they coped with nerves and pressure …

This month, join Rosie as she digs into the Bible to answer the question: What does God think about the …

This month, join Phil as he digs into the Bible to answer the question: Why does sport bring so much …

Last year Lancs took his first steps to discovering the virtual pulls and mysterious pushes of Strava. Nearly 12 months …

Join Lancs as he digs into the Bible to answer the question: Does God really care about my sport?

For long years I could not conceive of conceiving because of what it would mean for my body and my …

In a year full of sporting difficulties, how can a Christian say they have joy this Christmas?

Preparation and waiting. The majority of sport is spent in these two states. This time of advent for the Christian …

What should I do? How much is enough? Should I get involved or not?

Ever wondered what our work with elite athletes consists of? Men’s golf worker Kenny Crawford helps us step into the …

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

As recreational cricket returns, Rob reflects on why he loves to play cricket and be part of a team, as …

We sat down with Stephen Liggins, author of a new book 'The Good Sporting Life' about why he wrote the …

Danno is interviewed by Pete Nicholas about elite sport, identity and mental health. This includes a Q+A.

As Mental Health Awareness Week comes to an end Danno reflects on Sky Sports on two great Christian men in …

How is the gospel good news for those in sport suffering with mental health concerns?

Danno speaks to Sky Sports News about sport, mental health and the Christian faith

With the uncertainty that Covid-19 has brought us sports people it’s inevitable that we’ve asked questions of our life, our …

Sally and her husband Peter have four children, all of whom have competed and trained within elite sporting pathways. What …

In this Sunday Sport blog we chat to Ian Lancaster, one of the leaders of Town Church Bicester, to break …

Our latest podcast looks at the relationships involved in being a parent of a sporty child - coaches, other parents …

In the lead up to International Women’s Day, be encouraged by some key lessons from the career of Christian and …

Former rugby professional Peter Browne and badminton player Lisa Elliott join us to discuss pride as a sportsperson.

A recent article in the Daily Mail outlined the large number of British athletes struggling with mental health problems following …

What’s it like on the inside the elite environment of top level sport? How would it be to seek to …

Mike Harris chats with Libby, a university footballer, about why she's made made a habit of making food and inviting …

Can I be competitive and a Christian? Is competition wrong? What about wanting to win? Do you lose your competitive …

Dave and Mike speak about the amazing story of what God did in one rugby club through a series of …

As a New Year rolls around again, we go back to the 18th century for some inspiration.

If you want an expert in dealing with the ups and downs of having children on elite performance pathways, here's …

Jonny Reid interviews Graham Daniels, the General Director of Christians in Sport about the principles behind our decision and how …

Graham Daniels and Jonny Reid look at why Christians in Sport exists - to reach the world of sport for …

Three university graduates write to their former fresher selves about making the most of university.

We sit down with Gaynor this week, a parent of top-level teenagers to chat about the wrestle she's had with …

Kipchoge's amazing sub two-hour marathon was an amazing feat and one which cannot help but let our minds wander to …

We chat with three university students about living as a Christian on a night out.

Distance runner Gill Bland reflects on her experience of individual sport and faith, and how she has grown in courage …

Graham Daniels and Jonny Reid look at a very simple question - What does the bible actually have to say …

How can we, as Christians in sport, make the most of the new opportunity joining a club provides? Jesus’ great …

For a sportsperson, their identity, their sense of worth can be completely wrapped up in their performance. What does it …

With the Women's World Cup, the Netball World Cup and loads more women's sporting events on this summer, there's a …

It’s been a rollercoaster to reach the final of the World Cup for England, with pressure from all sides. Pressure …

Whatever your sport, wherever your club. Let’s run the race together and make disciples for Christ in the world of …

Sport's greatest comeback points to an even greater story.

When sportspeople ask questions, we want to try and do more than just simply answer them and move on. Often …

If you follow rugby at all then it couldn’t have escaped your attention that there’s been a furore around Israel …

It’s good to look for every opportunity to speak of Jesus with our sports friends, and inviting them to events …

What does your behaviour in your sports club say about who you now are in Christ?

One of the reasons we don’t share the gospel may be because we don’t really know it! Here's a helpful …

Most of us find it easy to initiate a conversation about sport, but the prospect of speaking to a sports …

With the season coming to an end, it’s time to rest and reflect on what has been. Yet a danger …

It’s great when a sports friend wants to become a Christian, especially if this is off the back of reading …

The pressure to perform in sport will have been felt by all of us at some point or other. Whether …

God’s Word is powerful, and it will do His work in the lives of sportspeople. Our best thoughts, ideas or …

In the heat of competition, we can react negatively both in what we say and in how we act towards …

There will always be disappointment in sport. But how we navigate these as Christians in competitive sport is an important …

To make disciples of the vast world of sport is a huge challenge that can feel daunting and overwhelming. What’s …

In sport, coaches, parents and other teammates can encourage us to be proud. Sometimes this is for encouragement but at …

Without opponents, our sport wouldn’t exist. But how do we love them as our neighbour rather than hate them as …

When sportspeople ask questions, we want to try and do more than simply answer them and move on. Often there …

Our friends need to trust us if we are to expect them to explore questions of faith with us. In …

We love to share good news. So why do we sometimes find it hard to share the Good News of …

In order to be good witnesses to our sports friends, we need to invest time in them.

What stops you from praying for your sports friends?

For many of us, we struggle to stand out consistently for Jesus Christ in our sports club. Sometimes we lose …

What is it that motivates you to stand out as a Christian competing in the world of sport?

A key question to ask whenever we reflect on a competitive situation is not ‘did I win or lose?’ but …

The commandment to ‘go and make disciples’ is daunting. It is important to grasp the difference between our role and …

Although some of us may have had bad experiences of hearing the gospel explained in a public setting, in Romans …

People watch our actions and often determine who or what we are by what they see. What does your behaviour …

If we are to tell people about the gospel, we need to know what the gospel is and how to …

Your story, my story, His story.

How does what I read in the Bible fit together with how I play my sport?

We are often caught between Sunday services and sporting events as, more and more, sport in our culture clashes with …

We love to share good news. So why do we sometimes find it hard to share the Good News of …

How do we actually go about sharing our faith with our sports mates?

Why should we even think about sharing our faith with our sports friends?

Competing in sport

Sharing your faith

How should I view my sporting talents and achievements as a Christian?

How are we to understand a godly attitude towards sports officials?

It’s great when a sports friend wants to become a Christian, especially if this is off the back of reading …

God’s Word is powerful, and it will do His work in the lives of sportspeople. It is still today our …

How do we best approach the off-season as Christians?

We are often caught between Sunday services and sporting events as, more and more, sport in our culture clashes with …

How do we handle pressure as a Christian?

There will always be disappointment in sport. Someone always loses - and that is not taking into account injury, being …

To make disciples of the vast world of sport is a huge challenge that can feel daunting and overwhelming. What’s …

Competition is an important part of sport but how are we to view our opponents? Without opponents, our sport wouldn’t …

In our culture, our looks and our bodies and our diets seriously matter. How do we live distinctly as Christians …

The amazing news of Christmas is that God himself came to earth to deal with our greatest problem. A short …

An open letter to one of our readers

Psychology is a big deal in modern sport. From Steve Peters' now famous 'chimp paradox' to the in-house sports psychologists …

Sport on a Sunday and the conversation parents and pastors need to have.

How can I make the most of my sporting talent as a Christian? Can I strive to get to the …

Danno chats to former rower Debbie Bruwer (née Flood), whose 15-year international career included two Olympic silver medals and three …

Danno chats to former rugby wildman turned youth coach Chris Jones and ex-Winter Olympian Adam Pengilly about retirement. Chris talks …

Danno chats to former professional golfer Alison Nicholas about her retirement. Although she achieved great success on the course with …

Having played more than 400 professional matches over a 17-year career, Linvoy shares some of the challenges he faced in …

You want to be part of the team on and off the field, but you know the alcohol might be …

There are few harder things to deal with in sport than injury. So how can we approach this perennial enemy …

A free booklet helping young elite sportspeople connect sport and faith

Why should Christian athletes at the top level get stuck into church? Having met a series of elite sportspeople over …

A professor of kinesiology at Gordon College, Massachusetts, Val Gin was a successful women’s volleyball and softball coach for 13 …

It has to be one of the most coveted prizes in sport, let alone golf...but it's a prize that is …

We can all think of great sporting captains and leaders. But what should it look like when a follower of …

Ann tells Danno of her highs and lows on the rugby stage from reaching the World Cup final to missing …

Danno meets former West Brom, Derby and Portsmouth defender Darren Moore

An accident at 16 years old saw Niel have his left arm amputated below the shoulder. Having been a keen …

Adriano is a motor racer, now himself racing with his own ‘Jesus Saves’ team in the UK in the Classic …

Sport has a love-hate relationship with justice and fairness. On one hand it cannot function without it, but so much …

The legendary American football coach Vince Lombardi once said “Winning isn’t everything, but wanting to win is”. This might be …

Should Christians be those who recite the old amateur mantra ‘It is not about the winning, but the taking part’? …

Having met a series of elite sportspeople over the course of the year, we now discuss this key issue that …

Turn to the back pages at the moment and it is difficult to get away from doping scandals. How as …

The Bible says lots of things...but what, if anything, does it say about sport?

A short film explaining the gospel for sportspeople

Danno meets Olympic rower Debbie Flood as she narrates her unlikely start in sport and how her faith has fundamentally …

There’s no doubt that the tension between Sunday sport and Sunday church services is a significant problem for the church. …