At the intersection of sport & faith.
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The world is watching and social media is waiting for a sporting moment of brilliance or next mistake to create the latest sports meme. Your role as either hero or villain will fluctuate from game to game, race to race, or event to event. The stressors on the modern-day sports person has created mental health and other challenges of extreme proportions that are often kept hidden in the shadows of the locker room. Welcome to the Call Up Podcast - produced by Sports Chaplaincy South Africa! We ...
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Champions of the Masters golf tournament played at August National Golf Club earn the famed green jacket and a place in history. Scottie Scheffler won the 2024 Masters in April, earning his second green jacket, and validated his number one ranking. Scottie is known to openly share his Christian faith, and this years press conference […]…
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Episode 10 - Siviwe 'Shakes' Soyizwapi Part 2: Navigating the tough times
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Part 2 of our conversation with Siviwe Shakes Soyizwapi, captain of the Springbok Sevens Rugby team. 'Shakes' shares his journey from the highs of being a multiple world Sevens Series champion, Commonwealth Gold Medalist and captain of the Blitzboks, to the leaner times of navigating through team changes and injuries. You don't want to miss this! B…
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Dr. Matt Hoven is one of our favorite guests on Sport Faith Life. He’s a professor at St. Joseph’s College, University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada. His latest book is Hockey Priest: Father David Bauer and the Spirit of the Canadian Game.Kirjoittanut Dr. Brian R. Bolt and Dr. Chad Carlson
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Jon Welty Peachey is the Dean of Academic Affairs and Professor of Sport Management and Leadership at Gordon College. His research and practical projects focus on using sport for personal development, justice, and social change.Kirjoittanut Dr. Brian R. Bolt and Dr. Chad Carlson
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Andy Young grew up playing soccer, but didn’t plan on it having a big impact on his life. God had other plans. After a few years in ministry, Andy starting working as a sports chaplain, and now he is a full time chaplain working with the United States men’s national soccer team.Kirjoittanut Dr. Brian R. Bolt and Dr. Chad Carlson
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Episode 10 - Siviwe 'Shakes' Soyizwapi Part 1: A remarkable story of God's sovereignty in shaping a Rugby career
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In this first episode of a two part series we are joined by South African Sevens Captain Siviwe “Shakes” Soyizwapi as he shares his unlikely journey into rugby from a football family in the rural eastern cape to his early days as a pro in Provincial Rugby. He pulls no punches in sharing how he succumbed to the typical temptations of new found 'fame…
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Theology Finds the Good and Bad in Sport
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Jay Carney is Professor of Theology and African Studies and directs the Christian Spirituality Program at Creighton, a Jesuit University. Dr. Carney writes about Catholic theology and sport and teaches specialized courses in Sport and Spirituality, where he uses theology to explore the good and bad in sport and its surrounding culture.…
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The seven deadly sins are a well known group of vices found within the teachings of the Christian church. These sins are often described as distortions or excessive versions of something otherwise natural to human life. Brian and Chad ask whether the practice and culture of sport foster or inhibit the deadly sins as they […]…
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Dr. Perry Glanzer is a professor at Baylor University and the Editor-in-Chief of Christian Scholar’s Review and the widely popular Christ Animating Learning Blog. He has authored or edited more than a dozen books about religion, moral education, and faith based learning. He also likes to play sports and ponder what they offer to humanity.…
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Episode 9 - Deshun Deysel: Climbing Mountains, Breaking Barriers - The inspiring story of the first African woman to summit Everest
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Mountaineer Deshun Deysel was the first African woman to summit Mt Everest. But scaling the highest peaks of the world has a higher purpose for her than merely reaching the top. Deshun shares a fascinating account of what it takes to climb Everest and nuggets to apply to the challenges of life. Subscribe to the Call Up Podcast: Where Faith Meets Sp…
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In Galatians 5 the followers of Jesus Christ are told about 9 “fruits” that are cultivated as one walks with the Spirit. Are the Fruits of the Spirit found, nurtured, or inhibited in the cultures of sport? Brian and Chad ask these questions and more as they continue their series about the Fruits of the […]…
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The seven deadly sins are a well known group of vices found within the teachings of the Christian church. These sins are often described as distortions or excessive versions of something otherwise natural to human life. Brian and Chad ask whether the practice and culture of sport foster or inhibit the deadly sins as they […]…
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Jim Abbott was a standout Major League Baseball pitcher for 10 years. Because he was born without a right hand, Jim pitched, fielded, threw, and occasionally hit with only his left arm, one good enough to earn a gold medal, be a MLB first round draft pick, and throw a no-hitter in 1993 for the […]Kirjoittanut Dr. Brian R. Bolt and Dr. Chad Carlson
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In Galatians 5 the followers of Jesus Christ are told about 9 “fruits” that are cultivated as one walks with the Spirit. Are the Fruits of the Spirit found, nurtured, or inhibited in the cultures of sport? Brian and Chad ask these questions and more as they continue their series about the Fruits of the […]…
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Episode 8 - Jonathan Armogam Part 2: ”Where’s the money gone?” Why do so many sports people have money problems, & what can be done about it?
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It’s been stated that 70% of South African pro footballers end up in financial distress post-retirement. It's clear that SA footballers and possibly other elite sports people have a troublesome relationship with money despite some being substantial earners. In this episode Bruce speaks to former pro footballer Jonathan Armogam about the poor financ…
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Dave Johns has served in campus and sports ministry for an incredible 45 years! Dave and his wife Barb continue in campus ministry, and with that much experience, Dave now helps AIA staff develop in their vision and ministry skills. To this day, Dave’s fire to touch the lives of athletes with Jesus’s message of […]…
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Episode 8 - Jonathan Armogam Part 1: ”Who are yer?’ How one footballer overcame addiction to discover his true identity.
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It's easy for elite athletes to fall into the trap of attaching their self-worth to their performance and continually seeking affirmation from people. Former pro footballer Jonathan Armogam experienced this entrapment in his career and chose the path of alcohol and substance abuse, when the drug of public affirmation ran out. In this podcast Bruce,…
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The seven deadly sins are a well known group of vices found within the teachings of the Christian church. These sins are often described as distortions or excessive versions of something otherwise natural to human life. Brian and Chad ask whether the practice and culture of sport foster or inhibit the deadly sins as they […]…
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Join us as we celebrate the 100th episode of the Sport. Faith. Life Podcast! Guest host Emily Dock turns the tables on Brian and Chad and makes them answer the questions. Learn about the past, present, and future of the Sport. Faith. Life. Podcast.Kirjoittanut Dr. Brian R. Bolt and Dr. Chad Carlson
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Sean Strehlow is an assistant professor of sports management at Messiah University, a former college tennis player, and researcher on college athletics, faith, and character development in sport.Kirjoittanut Dr. Brian R. Bolt and Dr. Chad Carlson
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In Galatians 5 the followers of Jesus Christ are told about 9 “fruits” that are cultivated as one walks with the Spirit. Are the Fruits of the Spirit found, nurtured, or inhibited in the cultures of sport? Brian and Chad ask these questions and more as they continue their series about the Fruits of the […]…
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Longing for home (plate)
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Is baseball God’s game? Dr. Jared Ortiz, a teacher of Catholic theology at Hope College thinks.. maybe so? He is currently co-authoring a commentary on the Nicene Creed, and along the way, drawing fascinating connections to it and a theology of baseball.Kirjoittanut Dr. Brian R. Bolt and Dr. Chad Carlson
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The seven deadly sins are a well known group of vices found within the teachings of the Christian church. These sins are often described as distortions or excessive versions of something otherwise natural to human life. Brian and Chad ask whether the practice and culture of sport foster or inhibit the deadly sins as they […]…
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Stuart Weir has devoted much of his life to helping people understand and practice both sport and Christian faith, better. Stuart has served as a chaplain for many high profile sports, has written several books on sport and faith, and is the executive director of Verite Sport, an organization that features the best of sport […]…
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Episode 7 - WOMEN’S FOOTBALL WORLD CUP SPECIAL 2023: Desiree Ellis Part 2
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Banyana coach Des Ellis was used to breaking barriers as a footballer and achieved great success as a player, even amidst trying circumstances. In part 2 of our podcast with Des, Bruce Nadin discusses with her, the highly eventful journey from retiring as a player, to coach of the national team. A journey that went from many moments of heartbreak a…
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In Galatians 5 the followers of Jesus Christ are told about 9 “fruits” that are cultivated as one walks with the Spirit. Are the Fruits of the Spirit found, nurtured, or inhibited in the cultures of sport? Brian and Chad ask these questions and more as they continue their series about the Fruits of the […]…
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Episode 7 - Desiree Ellis Part 1: The Playing Years - Conquering Barriers
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In this episode, recorded on the eve of the Women's Soccer World Cup, we host Desiree Ellis, coach of our women’s national team, Banyana Banyana. A former captain of Banyana, as a coach she led them to their first ever Women’s World Cup appearance in 2019 and their maiden Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title in 2022 and won the COSAFA cup 3 times. S…
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Born with Spina Bifida, Casey Ratzlaff played many sports until he found tennis at the age of 12. Years later, Casey advanced to the round of 16 in singles and the quarterfinals in doubles at the Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, and today he competes around the world as a professional in the sport of wheelchair […]…
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The seven deadly sins are a well known group of vices found within the teachings of the Christian church. These sins are often described as distortions or excessive versions of something otherwise natural to human life. Brian and Chad ask whether the practice and culture of sport foster or inhibit the deadly sins as they […]…
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Episode 6 - Athi Mayinje: Destination or Destiny? How one Rugby player discovered how he could use his platform for a greater purpose.
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In this interview, pro rugby player Athi Mayinje relays his story of how as a young up and coming rugby player with the talent and ambitions for higher honours, he threw everything at building a successful career in the game. He describes the toll that a myriad of injuries had on his progress on the path that he chose for himself. A path that event…
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Bailey Moody played many sports as a kid, but at age 10 she was diagnosed with stage four osteosarcoma which required multiple treatments to save her life, including amputation of her right leg. Bailey drew on her faith and athletic drive to pursue wheelchair basketball. Since that time, Bailey has played for University of Alabama, […]…
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Sport – Goodness & Kindness
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In Galatians 5 the followers of Jesus Christ are told about 9 “fruits” that are cultivated as one walks with the Spirit. Are the Fruits of the Spirit found, nurtured, or inhibited in the cultures of sport? Brian and Chad ask these questions and more as continue their series about the Fruits of the Spirit […]…
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The Healing Power of Sport
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Alecia Ivery is doing amazing things with sports. She has worked with two sports-based youth development organizations – Girls in the Game and The Center for Healing and Justice Through Sport, both of which have as a mission to uplift and develop young young people through sport.Kirjoittanut Dr. Brian R. Bolt and Dr. Chad Carlson
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Episode 5 - Niel Louw: From tragedy to triumph, adversity to athletic achievement.
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In this interview, Paralympian Niel Louw really touches the heartstrings. His story starts with the personal heartbreak of a debilitating accident in his teens, but unfolds into a powerful testimony of God’s purpose being found despite tragic circumstances. It's an inspirational and ongoing story of living and serving from a place of gratitude desp…
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The seven deadly sins are a well known group of vices found within the teachings of the Christian church. These sins are often described as distortions or excessive versions of something otherwise natural to human life. Brian and Chad ask whether the practice and culture of sport foster or inhibit the deadly sins as they […]…
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John Levis is on a mission. John is an athlete, coach, entrepreneur, ministry leader, and now the founder of Coach’s Call, a consulting ministry helping sport coaches to see their work, including the pursuit of success and the mentoring of athletes, as acts of worship to the Creator – that is the call of a […]…
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Episode 4 - Keenan Horne: Balancing education, career, relationships & working towards an Olympic dream
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Don't miss our conversation with the vice captain of our SA men's field hockey team, Keenan Horne. Keenan stands out as an elite athlete with many outstanding sporting accomplishments. He is an Olympian, played in a World Cup, Commonwealth Games, is a Nations Cup champion and is a pro league player in Europe. Yet, he has a clear understanding that …
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In Galatians 5 the followers of Jesus Christ are told about 9 “fruits” that are cultivated as one walks with the Spirit. Are the Fruits of the Spirit found, nurtured, or inhibited in the cultures of sport? Brian and Chad ask these questions and more as continue their series about the Fruits of the Spirit […]…
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Education and Transformation in Sport
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Son of a pastor, college basketball player, PhD historian, and the assistant director of the Faith & Sports Institute at Truett Seminary and Baylor University, Dr. Paul Putz has a lot to share. His research and writing has been featured at Christianity Today, Slate, National Public Radio, Religion News Service, and more. Paul is deep thinker and [……
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Episode 3 - Rikenette Steenkamp: Handling disappointment with emotional & spiritual honesty
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It's straight, raw and real as usual. Join us as we have a heartfelt discussion with South Africa's 100m hurdles record holder, former African champion and World Cup gold medalist, Rikenette Steenkamp. It's a moving story of the exceptional sacrifices of track and field athletes, who live extreme lifestyles with minimal compensation for many years …
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The seven deadly sins are a well known group of vices found within the teachings of the Christian church. These sins are often described as distortions or excessive versions of something otherwise natural to human life. Brian and Chad ask whether the practice and culture of sport foster or inhibit the deadly sins as they […]…
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Imagine a ministry enterprise growing out of college class project. Drew Boe turned some unused sports gear into an entrepreneurial ministry. Today, Uncommon Sports helps followers of Christ navigate the sport industry by providing faith-based training & resources, all by collecting and selling more than 200,000 pounds of donated sports apparel and…
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Episode 2 - Brandon Petersen: When injury strikes!
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As usual, we are keeping it real, this time with Brandon Petersen, one of the top goalkeepers in SA's Premier Soccer League (PSL). Brandon openly talks to us about a dreadful moment in his career years ago. Just after a successful pro debut and going on trial at a top club in Europe, a serious career-threatening injury struck. Brandon went from kee…
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In Galatians 5 the followers of Jesus Christ are told about 9 “fruits” that are cultivated as one walks with the Spirit. Are the Fruits of the Spirit found, nurtured, or inhibited in the cultures of sport? Brian and Chad ask these questions and more as they open a series about the Fruits of the […]Kirjoittanut Dr. Brian R. Bolt and Dr. Chad Carlson
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Episode 1 - JP Duminy: Dealing with the highs and lows of High Performance Sport
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It’s episode one and we’re making history! With our commitment to "keep it real" with sports people, former Proteas cricketer and current franchise coach in the new SA20 league, JP Duminy, reflects on the highs and lows in his career - coming to terms with rapid successes like his performances in a historic, series-winning showing in Australia, but…
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This is a test edition with the intro to our first ever Call Up podcast with former Proteas cricketer, JP Duminy. The full episode will be released on January 10th on this platform. Please subscribe, comment, like and share on your social media platforms!Kirjoittanut Sports Chaplaincy South Africa
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Religion and Sport Intersect in New Journal!
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The exciting launch of the new International Journal of Sport and Religion shows the growth of interest among practitioners and scholars in the places where sport and faith intersect. We speak with co-editor Terry Shoemaker from Arizona state university who teaches a popular course on sport and religion and studies and writes about how sport inters…
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Vatican City and Sport for All
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Nick Watson grew up in England playing sports like football and gymnastics, but his life changed when as a young man Jesus found him. Nick eventually became a scholar of sport, and he founded the Global Congress on Sport and Christianity. Today Nick tells us about another passion, his desire to make sport accessible to […]…
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Football in Nigeria – National. Positive. Unifying.
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Wiebe Boer, the new President of Calvin University, tells his story of running among goats, growing up in Jos, setting a high school city record, rescuing his son, and falling in love with sport. Though he wanted to play football, he found success by running fast across the fields and on the track. Dr. Boer […]…
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Tis the Season..for the World Cup!
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A couple of Americans talk futbol! Chad and Brian have a conversation about the 2022 Men’s Fifa World Cup. We discuss the non-traditional location and time of year, and how build up to the World Cup is paralleling the Christian Advent season.Kirjoittanut Dr. Brian R. Bolt and Dr. Chad Carlson
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