2023-02-24T10:20:00+00:00By Jonny Reid, Christians in Sport
The son of a Methodist minister, John Motson supported the emergence of Christians in Sport and will be remembered as a man of great faith and integrity, says Jonny Reid
2023-02-22T11:44:00+00:00By Jonny Ferguson, Hillsong, Newcastle
Ex-premiership footballer, Christian Atsu, played for Chelsea and Newcastle before signing for Turkish club, Hatayspor, last year. He was tragically killed in the recent earthquake in Turkey. Hillsong Newcastle pastor, Jonny Ferguson plays tribute to the family man who always put God, and others, first
2023-01-05T16:32:00+00:00By Emma Fowle
Earlier this week, thousands of Brazilians lined the streets for the funeral of footballing legend, Pelé. His traditional Catholic send-off reflected a life of faith in God, if not a life lived perfectly, says Emma Fowle
2022-12-01T17:03:00+00:00By Tim Bechervaise1 comments
The Ecuador team are not the only players praising Jesus in Qatar. Tim Bechervaise highlights the world’s top footballers who have made their Christian beliefs public
2022-11-28T12:19:00+00:00By Tim Bechervaise
We live in a world of imperfection and moral murkiness, says Tim Bechervaise. But Christians can watch and enjoy the World Cup while acknowledging the dark shadow that hangs over the tournament. Here’s three reasons why he’s not joining the boycott
2022-11-18T15:00:00+00:00By Dr David Landrum, Open Doors3 comments
Despite being a huge fan of the beautiful game, for the first time in his life David Landrum is determined not to watch the World Cup. Here’s why he’s switching off
2022-09-27T16:31:00+01:00By Jonny Reid, Christians in Sport
The image of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal crying together is one of the most visceral images in sport you will ever see, says Jonny Reid. It shows us how God can use competition to mould us in his image
2022-08-03T15:59:00+01:00By George Pitcher
The pure joy seen in the Lionesses’ celebrations during Euro 2022 echoes the gender-equality joy that runs through the gospels, says George Pitcher - if only we are looking for it
2022-07-26T11:38:00+01:00By Rosie Woodbridge, Christians in Sport1 comments
The performance of the England football team at Euro 2022 is changing the game for women’s sport. Our sporting talents are a gift from God, whether we are male or female, says Rosie Woodbridge
2022-07-19T15:02:00+01:00By Jonny Reid, Christians in Sport
Ben Stokes is playing his final one-day international today. The cricketer says that representing his country in all three formats is “unsustainable for me”. Jonny Reid says the news should prompt all of us to reflect on the importance of both emotional and physical rest
2022-04-05T10:14:00+01:00By Jonny Reid, Christians in Sport
A world without God at the centre has led to the mess we are observing in sport, says Jonny Reid from Christians in Sport. In an attempt to balance inclusion with competition, the emergence of trans athletes is undermining the future of women’s sport
2022-02-15T09:37:00+00:00By Brian Glynn, Christians in Sport
The former British skeleton pro Adam Pengilly says his biggest lessons about God were learned not when he was winning, but when everything was going wrong
2022-01-07T15:25:00+00:00By Tim Bechervaise
Novak Djokovic faces deportation from Australia and President Macron vows clam down on the unvaccinated. But how should Christians respond?
2021-09-28T10:34:00+01:00By Arthur White
The new world champion’s unashamed declaration of his love for God is an inspiration, says Arthur White
2021-08-26T14:36:00+01:00By Carolyn Skinner, Sports Chaplain
This year’s Games brings with it an important challenge for the Church, says Carolyn Skinner
2021-08-03T09:05:00+01:00By Jennie Pollock
It is easy to give God credit when everything runs smoothly. But Team GB’s Dan Jervis is an inspirational example of what it means to give God the glory, even when our plans don’t work out, says Jennie Pollock
2021-07-30T08:45:00+01:00By Paul Kerensa
After receiving their gold medals at Tokyo 2020, the Fijian Rugby team sang, “We have overcome, by the blood of the lamb”. Paul Kerensa reports
2021-07-02T10:16:00+01:00By Tim Bechervaise
Is there a growing influence of faith in the England dressing room, asks Tim Bechervaise? And if so, where and who is it coming from?
2021-06-30T10:55:00+01:00
Here’s what 8 top Olympians have said about their Christian faith
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