E41 - Gavin Peacock: From Pitch to Pundit to Pulpit
We sat down with Gavin Peacock, former professional footballer and pundit and now a pastor to discuss his story as he's just released his autobiography. Reflecting on an 18-year career as a pro playing for QPR, Gillingham, Bournemouth, Newcastle and Chelsea he talks about: - Coming to faith as a young pro - Why he took a risk and dropped down the leagues - Playing for some of the greatest man...
41m Jun 18, 2021
41m
E40 - Andrew Wingfield Digby: The Cricketing Vicar
This week we partner with podcast Hit For Six (https://hitforsixpodcast.com/) as we listen into their interview with Rev. Andrew Wingfield Digby - our first director, a very good cricketer and a one-time England Cricket Chaplain. Listen in as he speaks about: His love for cricket from a young age How he came to faith  Starting Christians in Sport Controversy as captain of Dorset  And Beco...
36m Jun 04, 2021
36m
E39 - Donnie Campbell: Ultra runner
Donnie Campbell joins us this week. He is a mountain and ultra runner who speaks about: ✅ How he keeps going when he wants to quit ✅ Coping with loneliness on week long runs ✅ Why he enjoys the pain of racing ✅ The Munro Challenge which lasted 31 days ...and more about what it means for him to be a Christian in his world of sport.
38m May 28, 2021
38m
AskCIS #15 | How do we deal with referees and officials? | with Pete Browne and Graham Daniels
How on earth does a Christian navigate the hot topic of referees and officials? What does this look like at the top end of sport when everything is on the line? Danno and Pete Browne join us with their stories and experiences from the world of professional football and rugby to chat: - Professional fouls and playing within the rules - What it looks like to respect the officials - What it look...
40m May 21, 2021
40m
E38 - Michael Bennett: Director of Player Welfare at the PFA | The Mask
This week in the UK is Mental Health Awareness Week. Last Autumn we recorded an episode looking at Mental Health in sport as part of our video series, More Than Sport. Broadcaster John-Paul Davies spoke with Michael Bennett, Director of Player Welfare at the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA). John-Paul is then joined by Graham Daniels, a former player and current Director of League ...
25m May 14, 2021
25m
AskCIS #14 | How do we cope with pressure in sport? | with Alison Nicholas and Debbie Flood
How do we cope with pressure in sport?   In this episode we are joined by Alison Nicholas and Debbie Bruwer. Ali was 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.  Debbie Bruwer (nee Flood) is a rower who was won medals at two Olympic games and won three ...
27m May 07, 2021
27m
E38 - Ian Lancaster: Enjoying the gift of sport after the pandemic
Amateur sport in the UK is back after 12 months of stop-start seasons.  In this podcast series opener we chat with Ian Lancaster about what we've missed and why and catch up with a couple of sports players about what it's like being back now.  
34m Apr 30, 2021
34m
AskCIS #13 | What are you top tips for going to university?
Joe and Rhi join us to tell us all about their experiences of starting university as a Christian who loves sport.
21m Sep 09, 2020
21m
E37 - Stephen Liggins: The Good Sporting Life
We're joined by Stephen Liggins, author of 'The Good Sporting Life.' Sport has the power to captivate the heart, inspire the imagination and even to shape nations. It is loved by billions of people around the planet—and Christians are no exception. But how should we think about sport Christianly? How can sport be a plus and not a minus for our spiritual lives and the kingdom of God? In this b...
33m Jul 17, 2020
33m
E36 - Elite sport in lockdown
Danno sits down with Pete Nicholas from Inspire Saint James in London to talk about identity formation in top level sport.  This podcast includes a Q+A with Danno after the interview. 
57m Jun 26, 2020
57m
E35 - Bruce Dyer and Bobby Hassell: A conversation about racism in professional football
Danno sits down with Bruce Dyer and Bobby Hassell as we speak about racism in professional football the proactive steps Barnsley Football Club have taken to address the issue. Bruce Dyer was the first £1 million teenager when we moved from Watford to Crystal Palace and played 469 games from 1993-2008. Bobby Hassell is the Academy Manager at Barnsley having played for 17 years at Mansfield, Barn...
24m Jun 13, 2020
24m
E34 - Having good mental fitness: Mental Health Awareness Week
It's Mental Health Awareness Week and so in this episode we ask: Why is the gospel good news for those in sport suffering with mental health concerns? Danno unpacks research around identity and community that can be a real help to elite and competitive sportspeople.
34m May 21, 2020
34m
E33 - Faith on the sidelines as a parent of elite sporting children
Today we speak with Gaynor - a whole family of sporty children! Last time she spoke about the time pressures of prioritising church, sport and family as a busy sporting family.  Today we’re diving into the relationships involved in being a parent of a sporty child - the coaches, the other parents, their child and the rest of their family as well.  Listen in as we discuss: Conversations with coa...
26m Mar 13, 2020
26m
AskCIS #12 | How do I deal with pride as a sportsperson?
Former rugby professional Peter Browne and badminton player Lisa Elliott join us to discuss pride as a sportsperson. Listen in as we discuss: The difference between pride and confidence What true humility looks like How grasping your identity helps you play with freedom What it means to value others above ourselves Practical tips to help keep pride in check  Check out the blog and bible study (...
30m Feb 28, 2020
30m
E32 - Libby Pigott: University footballer | Fat chillis and gospel chats
Mike Harris chats with Libby, a university footballer, about why she's made made a habit of making food and inviting her teammates to come and hear about Jesus.  We then have a chat with Mike and break down how to run your own meal with your team-mates. 
20m Feb 07, 2020
20m
AskCIS #11 | Should a Christian be competitive?
Can I be competitive and a Christian? Is competition wrong? What about wanting to win? Do you lose your competitive edge as a Christian?
28m Jan 24, 2020
28m
E31 - Mike Harris and Dave Hampton: How the Bible went viral in their rugby club
Dave and Mike speak about the amazing story of what God did in one rugby club through a series of Bible studies which went viral around the team. In this episode they also give some helpful advice for anyone else looking to share the good news of Jesus in their sports clubs and teams through the simple act of getting God’s word open and letting God does his work through it. You can read a blog ...
33m Jan 10, 2020
33m
E30 - The joy of being a sporty Christian family
If you want an expert in dealing with the ups and downs of having children on elite performance pathways, here's your woman. Graham Daniels sits down with mother of four Sally to talk about: Keeping things in perspective as a sporting family Navigating disappointment with your children well The demands and joys of being a busy Christian family Maintaining a healthy relationship with your spouse...
28m Dec 13, 2019
28m
AskCIS #10 | Why don’t we put famous sportspeople in the public eye?
In response to your questions we have our first #AskCIS podcast. You asked “why don’t Christians in Sport put famous sportspeople in the public eye” and here’s your answer.  Jonny Reid interviews Graham Daniels, the General Director of Christians in Sport about the principles behind our decision and how that plays out in practice. 
25m Nov 29, 2019
25m
AskCIS #9 | Why should I reach the world of sport for Christ?
Graham Daniels and Jonny Reid look at why Christians in Sport exits, to reach the world of sport for Jesus, and what encouragement Jesus gives as we go and do it!
32m Nov 15, 2019
32m
E29 - A parent's wrestle with Sunday Sport
We sit down with Gaynor this week, a parent of top-level teenagers to chat about the wrestle she's had with her family on the issue of sport and church.  In an amazingly challenging and uplifting interview, we discuss the joy of spending quality time with her sporty kids, the importance of church and how conversations about priorities have led to wonderful opportunities to speak about Jesus. 
25m Nov 01, 2019
25m
AskCIS #8 | Should I play sport on a Sunday?
We sit down with Rev. Pete Nicholas to discuss the question of Sunday sport and church in our latest podcast.  Listen in for discussion around: The sabbath as taught in the Old and New Testaments. The critical importance of meeting with other believers. What rest looks like for Christians today The distinction of corporate worship and all life worship How churches can best support top level spo...
28m Oct 18, 2019
28m
E28 - Pete Browne: Professional rugby player | The freedom of having an identity in Christ
Danno interviews former professional rugby union player Peter Browne.
41m Oct 04, 2019
41m
AskCIS #7 | How do I deal with socials and initiations in my sports team?
This week we talk about socials. Sport is massively social as we hang out with people and get to know them on and off the pitch.
30m Sep 20, 2019
30m
AskCIS #6 | What does the Bible say about sport?
Graham Daniels and Jonny Reid look at a very simple question - What does the bible actually have to say about sport?
38m Sep 07, 2019
38m
E27 - Paul Brush: West Ham footballer | Dealing with on and off field pain in elite sport
“Somewhere God was tapping me on the shoulder saying, hey you aint clever enough to deal with this yourself…just ask me for a bit of help!” Paul Brush has battled through a lot of adversity in his life and career - from serious injury, being dropped for the FA Cup final, to losing his wife through leukaemia, leaving him to raise a five-month old son. In the midst of it all he began to follow Je...
27m May 17, 2019
27m
E26 - Steve Spooner: Football journeyman and Birmingham City coach
“When I got injured I found a faith and stability in God when times were tough, when I was literally out of work. He was faithful and he brought me through.” These are the words of Steve Spooner, the third interview in our series looking at the ups and downs of professional football. Spooner began his career with Derby County but got his breakthrough with Halifax Town. He then moved to Chesterf...
46m Mar 01, 2019
46m
E25 - Wayne Jacobs: Bradford City legend | Why being a Christian doesn't make you soft
When we say we have guests who have seen it all - we meant it - and with Bradford City Legend, Wayne Jacobs, we really do! Wayne Jacobs has played in nearly every league in professional football in a 21 year career, defined by his time at Bradford City where he not only played for 11 years, but has also had stints managing them too. He also played in the Football League for West Bromwich Albion...
34m Dec 07, 2018
34m
E24 - Gavin Peacock: Newcastle and Chelsea midfielder
“Before I was a Christian football was my god so I was up and down according to how I played. When I came to know Jesus however, everything changed because Jesus is God and football was in its right place.” These are the words of Gavin Peacock, the first interview in our new series looking at the ups and downs of professional football. Gavin is an English former professional footballer who play...
33m Nov 02, 2018
33m
E23 - Debbie Flood: The unexpected pain of retirement
Welcome to the final episode of the Retirement Question - series four of The Christians in Sport Podcast. The finale sees Danno chatting to former rower Debbie Bruwer (née Flood), whose 15-year international career included two Olympic silver medals and three World titles.  As she prepared to hang up her oars after competing in her home Olympics, Debbie expected the transition to life after row...
17m Aug 03, 2018
17m
E22 - Chris Jones and Adam Pengilly: Identity in the midst of retirement
Episode 3 sees Danno chatting to former rugby wildman turned youth coach Chris Jones and ex-Winter Olympian Adam Pengilly. The pair enjoyed successful, but vastly different careers in top-level sport, with Adam a skeleton slider and Chris an uncompromising prop. But both are only too aware of the challenges faced by elite sportspeople on retirement. Chris talks about trying to fill a void in hi...
21m Jul 06, 2018
21m
E21 - Alison Nicholas: The retirement question
Welcome back to the Retirement Question. We resume with Danno chatting to former professional golfer Alison Nicholas. The highlights of Alison’s 20 years at the pinnacle of golf included winning the 1997 US Open and captaining Europe to Solheim Cup victory in 2011.  Although she achieved great success on the course with 18 tournament wins, Alison found the transition to life after golf far hard...
19m Jun 01, 2018
19m
E20 - Linvoy Primus: Dealing with retirement as a professional footballer
For elite athletes, this is singularly the greatest issue. When you stop playing, you have no idea who you are, where you fit into society, what your future holds or how to conduct yourself. It’s a tremendous pressure on elite athletes and that’s why we’re looking at it. In this first episode of a new series, Danno chats to former Premier League footballer Linvoy Primus. Having played more than...
25m May 04, 2018
25m
AskCIS #5 | How do you disciple athletes at the Commonwealth Games?
Danno is in Australia as a chaplain at the Commonwealth Games.  We interviewed him to find out what he's up to and what he's saying to top level athletes in this high-pressured environment.
24m Apr 09, 2018
24m
E19 - Adam Pengilly: Winter Olympian | The danger of worshipping your sport
With the Winter Olympics about to start, Danno dives into the adrenaline-filled world of skeleton to meet Adam Pengilly. Hurtling down an icy track lying prone on a sled at speeds of over 80 mph would scare the life out of most people, but Adam, a world silver medallist in 2009, relished the experience. In this gripping podcast, Adam shares the highs and lows of a career that saw him represent ...
23m Feb 05, 2018
23m
E18 - Debbie Flood: Selfless leadership in an Olympic boat
Welcome back to the Leadership Files. This time, we head into the world of elite rowing as Danno catches up with double Olympic silver medallist and three-time world champion Debbie Flood. As well as her successful career on the water, Debbie’s leadership skills saw her become the first ever female captain of the world famous Leander Club. Debbie shares how she strived to make the most of her o...
20m Jan 05, 2018
20m
E17 - Alison Nicholas: Sleepless nights as the Solheim Cup captain
Welcome back to the Leadership Files. This time, we return to the world of golf as Danno catches up with former US Open champion and victorious Solheim Cup captain Alison Nicholas. From the outset, Alison shares how Christian faith has shaped her leadership at the pinnacle of her sport. She says: “What would Christ do in this situation? That’s the question I ask myself.” Alison talks about maki...
21m Dec 01, 2017
21m
E16 - Chris Jones: Coaching as a Christian at the House of Pain
Welcome to the Leadership Files - series three of The Christians in Sport Podcast. We kick off with Danno catching up again with former rugby wildman turned youth coach Chris Jones. Recorded at the ‘House of Pain’ - the home of Pontypridd RFC, the podcast sees Chris share how he learned to coach in the hard but fair style that has brought his Rhondda Valley teams great success. He says: “Any si...
23m Nov 03, 2017
23m
AskCIS #4 | Why should Christian athletes at the top level get stuck into church?
Why should Christian athletes at the top level get stuck into church? That’s the question we’re tackling on the latest Christians in Sport Podcast. Having met a series of elite sportspeople over the course of the year, we now discuss another key issue that comes out of many of the interviews. The Bible tells us that followers of Jesus should prioritise meeting together (Hebrews 10 v 25), but th...
27m Jul 06, 2017
27m
AskCIS #3 | Can you be an elite sportsperson and a Christian? | A roundtable with Olympian Debbie Flood and footballer Linvoy Primus
A special roundtable podcast with Graham Daniels interviewing Olympian Debbie Flood and footballer Linvoy Primus about what its like being a Christian and a top-level athlete and if the two can go together.
32m Jun 02, 2017
32m
E15 - Val Gin: American volleyball and softball coach | Mentoring the next generation
We move into the world of coaching for our latest podcast as Danno crosses the Pond to meet Val Gin. A professor of kinesiology at Gordon College, Massachusetts, Val was a successful women’s volleyball and softball coach for 13 years before changing her focus to training coaches of the future. Val’s Christian faith is integral to this work as she seeks to combine physical training and training ...
29m May 05, 2017
29m
E14 - Ann O'Flynn: England women's rugby international
With the RBS 6 Nations in full flow, we return to the rugby field for this month’s Christians in Sport Podcast with former England international Ann O'Flynn. Listen to this absorbing podcast as Ann talks about: -   Being an “anomaly” as a girl playing rugby (2 mins 30 sec)   - Setting up a women’s rugby club at Liverpool University so she didn’t have to play for their rivals (7.00) - Plotting h...
42m Mar 10, 2017
42m
E13 - Chris Jones: Welsh rugby hard-man | Banned for life twice
We are marking the return of the Six Nations with a foray into the world of rugby union for the latest Christians in Sport podcast, but this month’s interviewee has a far from conventional tale to tell. Danno meets wildman turned inspirational youth coach Chris Jones. Although a Welsh junior international, Chris was soon far better known for his violent antics on off the field, which earned him...
34m Feb 02, 2017
34m
E12 - Darren Moore: Premier league footballer and experienced manager | Having a secure identity
We kick off the new year on the Christians in Sport podcast with a trip to the Hawthorns – home of West Bromwich Albion. Here Danno meets former West Brom, Derby and Portsmouth defender Darren Moore, who is now First Team Coach of West Brom. Listen to this absorbing podcast as Darren talks about: The last-minute call up that saw him make his first-team debut at 17 (4mins 20secs) The gut-wrenchi...
35m Jan 06, 2017
35m
E11 - Niel Louw: South African Paralympian | Running amidst adversity
Paralympian Niel Louw has an amazing story. Listen to the podcast as Niel talks about The freak accident that should have killed him (2mins 20secs) The great opportunity God gave him as a disabled athlete (5.10) Winning his first Paralympic medal in the 200m final at Barcelona 1992 (9.40) Finally beating his rival, the world-record holding Nigerian sprinter Adeoye Ajibola (11.55) Having his hop...
32m Dec 02, 2016
32m
E10 - Jane Powell: England cricket and hockey player | Representing Jesus in four sports
Jane Powell is now involved with her fourth different international sport in an illustrious career as a player and now a coach. Listen to as Jane talks about: - Choosing which sports to play (1min 43secs) - Her ambitions growing up (4.35) - Leading England out for the World Cup final in Melbourne (8.05) - How she became a Christian (12.48) - Coaching hockey in Iran (24.10) and at London 2012 (1...
34m Nov 04, 2016
34m
E9 - Adriano Medeiros: Brazilian motoracer
Buckle up as the Christians in Sport Podcast visits the high-speed world of motorsport. Seeking career advice from an ex-Formula 1 driver proved a life-changing experience for Adriano Medeiros. Hoping for some help to fulfil his dream of making it in the world of motor racing, the Brazilian instead began a journey of faith that is still shaping his exploits on the track today. Adriano thought...
29m Oct 07, 2016
29m
E8 - Life in the Olympic Village w/ Debbie Flood and Adam Pengilly
As the Rio Olympics get under way, ex-athletes Debbie Flood and Adam Pengilly tell us what it is like to compete at the games. Debbie won silver medals as a rower at Athens and Beijing and also reached the final in London. Adam raced skeleton bobsleigh at Turin and Vancouver, winning a world silver medal in between. Here the pair offer an insider’s view on the games and share how their Christia...
33m Aug 05, 2016
33m
AskCIS #2 | What does the Bible say about losing?
An audio extract of an article written about doping and what the Christian faith has to say about it. To read the full article go to christiansinsport.org.uk/losing
5m Jul 07, 2016
5m
E7 - Parys Edwards: South African triathlete and physio
PARYS Edwards has competed at the top level in two different sports over a 20-year career that is still going strong. Starting off as junior hockey international in her native Zimbabwe, she then represented South Africa at under 21 and student level. A move to England saw her win three national titles with Leicester before a new challenge dawned. Parys took up triathlon aged 30 after being prom...
32m Jun 30, 2016
32m