A letter to the mourning

Facing disappointment on sport's grandest stage

Should I pray to win?

What a 3rd-century bishop teaches sportspeople about prayer What a 3rd-century bishop teaches sportspeople about prayer What a 3rd-century bishop teaches sportspeople …

Dear Olympian...

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

What does it take to get to Paris?

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

Performance is everything

And it's judgment day for England... And it's judgment day for England... And it's judgment day for England...

Dear Friend, it’s game day at the Euros

How can you cope with the pressure? How can you cope with the pressure? How can you cope with the …

No release - supporting pros out of contract

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

E67 - Mental Health Awareness Week Special with Heather Lewis

Movement, mental health and implications for sportspeople from amateur to elite. Movement, mental health and implications for sportspeople from amateur to elite. Movement, mental health and implications for …

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E66 - Jason Romano, the ESPN sports broadcaster

Reflections from an Emmy-Award winning producer in sports broadcasting Reflections from an Emmy-Award winning producer in sports broadcasting Reflections from an Emmy-Award winning producer …

Scottie Scheffler's not so secret weapon

How the Masters champion's faith transforms his performance How the Masters champion's faith transforms his performance How the Masters champion's faith transforms …

E64 - Jan Achterberg, Former Long Track Speed Skater

Reflections from a professional long track and marathon skater Reflections from a professional long track and marathon skater Reflections from a professional long track …

Klopp’s decision raises important questions for elite sport

The treadmill of professional sport leaves little room to rest. The treadmill of professional sport leaves little room to rest. The treadmill of professional sport leaves …

E63 - John Bostock, Ballers in God

The player who started a movement The player who started a movement The player who started a movement

Why are sportspeople superstitious?

Reflections ahead of a huge weekend for the Rugby World Cup Reflections ahead of a huge weekend for the Rugby World Cup Reflections ahead of a huge weekend …

E62 - Jennifer Tait, The International Volleyball Player

From the Volleyroos to Bible college From the Volleyroos to Bible college From the Volleyroos to Bible college

E61 - Alison Nicholas, The Solheim Cup Captain

Thoughts from a US Open Winner and Solheim Cup winning captain Thoughts from a US Open Winner and Solheim Cup winning captain Thoughts from a US Open Winner …

E59 - Bertie Kennedy, The Cricket Performance Analyst

Insights from a top-level cricket analyst Insights from a top-level cricket analyst Insights from a top-level cricket analyst

You are more than a football player

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

How 'Bazball' gives a glimpse of sports true purpose

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

E58 - Fanie van der Merwe, The Paralympic Sprinting Champion

Thoughts from a multiple Paralympic gold medallist Thoughts from a multiple Paralympic gold medallist Thoughts from a multiple Paralympic gold …

Does God love Luton more than Coventry?

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

E56 - Matthew Joseph, The Arsenal Coach

Thoughts from a top-level academy football coach Thoughts from a top-level academy football coach Thoughts from a top-level academy football …

E55 - Anastasia Chitty, the Team GB rower

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

How can I worship God with my sport when I'm not selected?

Wrestling with being benched every week Wrestling with being benched every week Wrestling with being benched every week

How can I celebrate the wonder of Christmas when I'm constantly playing?

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

Ep. 52 - Michael Johnson, England Football Coach

Thoughts from a top-level football coach. Thoughts from a top-level football coach. Thoughts from a top-level football coach.

Coping with the pressure of playing at a World Cup

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

An open letter to those not selected for the FIFA World Cup

Where is God amidst serious disappointment in sport? Where is God amidst serious disappointment in sport? Where is God amidst serious disappointment …

Should I have reservations about sports psychology?

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

Ep. 49 - Tom Bates, Performance Psychologist: Killing the EGO

Insights from a top-level sports psychologist Insights from a top-level sports psychologist Insights from a top-level sports psychologist

This match does not define you

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

100 Nights in a hotel room...

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

What have we learnt about retirement from elite sport?

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

Living and speaking for Jesus in the world of goalball

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

Ep. 44 - Ashley Null: Olympic chaplain | Pastoring elite athletes

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

Agony and ecstasy at the Olympic trials

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

Serving the world of elite sport

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

Identity formation and performance in top level sport

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

Retirement, identity and mental health in elite sport

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

Inside the scrum: the world of an elite rugby player

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

Why don’t we put famous sportspeople in the public eye?

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

The identity battle in a performance dominated world

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

What does the Bible say about sports psychology?

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

Ep. 23 - Debbie Flood: The unexpected pain of retirement

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

Ep. 22 - Chris Jones and Adam Pengilly: Identity in the midst of retirement

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

Ep. 21 - Alison Nicholas: The retirement question

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

Ep. 20 - Linvoy Primus: Dealing with retirement as a professional footballer

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

Gospel growth in the beautiful game

It has been amazing to see how God has grown the work of supporting professional and elite-level footballers. Here, two … It has been amazing to see how God has grown the work of supporting professional and elite-level footballers. … It has been amazing to see …

Why should elite Christian athletes get stuck into church?

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

Can you be an elite sportsperson and a Christian?

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

What does the Bible say about doping?

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