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Faith and SportEpisode 59: Dr Brian Bolt and Dr Chad Carlson – hosts of the podcast Sport.Faith.Life, Part 1 (January 15, 2025)Talk today’s sports topics including our Hit or Miss with Ed Billick. We also discuss the new series on saints (including an episode of St Sebastian - the patron of athletes!) Special Guests: Dr Brian Bolt and Dr Chad Carlson – hosts of the podcast Sport.Faith.Life. Brian is the dean of education at Calvin U and Chad is a professor of kinesiology at Hope College2025-01-1559 min
Sport. Faith. Life.Sport - JoyIn 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 […]2024-05-0930 minSport. Faith. Life.Theoogy Finds the Good and Bad in SportJay 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.2024-02-2830 minSport. Faith. Life.Sport - PrideThe 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 […]2024-02-1431 minSport. Faith. Life.SFL - Self ControlIn 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 […]2024-01-1034 minSport. Faith. Life.Sport - GreedThe 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 […]2023-12-1333 minSport. Faith. Life.Golden ArmJim 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 […]2023-11-2925 minSport. Faith. Life.Sport - FaithfulnessIn 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 […]2023-11-1528 minSport. Faith. Life.Campus Sports MinistryDave 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 […]2023-11-0134 minSport. Faith. Life.Sport - EnvyThe 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 […]2023-10-1836 minSport. Faith. Life.100th Episode!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. 2023-10-0433 minSport. Faith. Life.Does Character Matter?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.2023-09-2037 minSport. Faith. Life.Sport - PatienceIn 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 […]2023-09-0627 minSport. Faith. Life.Longing for Home (Plate)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.2023-08-2332 minSport. Faith. Life.Sport - LustThe 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 […]2023-08-0928 minSport. Faith. Life.Verite SportStuart 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 […]2023-07-2633 min
Nothing But AnarchyEps. #28 Andrew Tate, WGA Writers vs Studio Execs, and Chad's Award Show FeelingsA solo episode of Chad today featuring:9:09 - Bullying15:51 - Andrew Tate w/ Tucker Carlson 24:20 - Damian Lillard vs Portland Management, Stephen A & Bill Simmons, WGA Writers vs Studio Execs38:10 - Award show feelings50:16 - Dating 1:09:10 - Household differences between some mothers and fathers with Brian Shields and Shannon Sanders1:18:05 - Chad's head and the things people have compared it to1:30:03 - Chad and friend, Brian Shields talk about people as cookout mealsTune in Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12PM ET to watch the show live on Youtube. Follow @ch...2023-07-151h 45Sport. Faith. Life.Sport - GentlenessIn 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 […]2023-07-1244 minSport. Faith. Life.Serving in the KingdomBorn 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 […]2023-06-2835 minSport. Faith. Life.Sport - SlothThe 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 […]2023-06-1534 minSport. Faith. Life.The Drive to CompeteBailey 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, […]2023-05-3134 minSport. Faith. Life.Sport - Goodness & KindnessIn 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 […]2023-05-1736 minSport. Faith. Life.The Healing Power of SportAlecia 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.2023-05-0336 minSport. Faith. Life.Sport - AngerThe 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 […]2023-04-1934 minSport. Faith. Life.Coach's CallJohn 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 […]2023-04-0539 minSport. Faith. Life.Sport - PeaceIn 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 […]2023-03-2234 minSport. Faith. Life.Education and Formation in SportSon 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 […]2023-03-0835 minSport. Faith. Life.Sport - GluttonyThe 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 […]2023-02-2230 minSport. Faith. Life.Uncommon SportsImagine 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 equipment.2023-02-0833 minSport. Faith. Life.Sport - LoveIn 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 […]2023-01-2530 minSport. Faith. Life.Religion and Sport Intersect in New Journal!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 intersects […]2022-12-2839 minSport. Faith. Life.Vatican City and Sport for AllNick 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 […]2022-12-1436 minSport. Faith. Life.Football in Nigeria - National. Positive. Unifying.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 […]2022-11-3034 minSport. Faith. Life.Tis the Season...for the World Cup!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.2022-11-1637 minSport. Faith. Life.Aim HighDontavious Hill tried the high jump in 9th grade, jumping just 4’8”. But just a few years later, while still in high school, Dontavious cleared the magical height of 7 feet, prompting a D1 college scholarship and a path toward elite international competition. Dontavious is a three-time All-American in the high jump at Auburn University […]2022-11-0231 minSport. Faith. Life.Counseling for AthletesBrooke Ewart is a clinical counselor for athletes and founder of Rocky Mountain Sports Counseling Center. The center offers support for athletes as they work through a mental health crisis, injury, retirement, and other moments of stress and pain. Brooke and her team walk through the tough stuff with athletes, listing to the Holy Spirit, […]2022-10-1936 minSport. Faith. Life.Fulfilling the DreamThere’s nothing more inspiring than a great story, and Wayman Britt has one. From tobacco road North Carolina to Flint Michigan, Wayman cultivated his basketball skills through hard work, the influence of wonderful mentors, and an unwavering trust in God. Wayman landed at the University of Michigan where he helped lead his team to the […]2022-10-0532 minSport. Faith. Life.Redefining VictoryThe book of Revelations depicts Jesus as a conquering lion, but far more often as a slaughtered lamb. Does this imagery cause us to think differently about what it means to conquer? New testament scholar Brian Gamel thinks so, and he shares how he believes the slaughtered lamb of Revelations changes the way we view […]2022-09-2136 minSport. Faith. Life.Is Sport a Laboratory for Virtue?Keynote Speaker for the 3rd Global Congress on Sport and Christianity Elizabeth Bounds has pondered the question about sport and virtue her whole life. Elizabeth was a standout two sport athlete in soccer and basketball at Hope College, then got M.DIV degree from Truett Seminary, and is now pursuing a Ph.D. in Baylor University’s Department […]2022-07-3044 minSport. Faith. Life.Coaching WiselyIn a sports world that shouts Look at Me, Professor Hal Wilson leads with humility. With over 20 years of coaching experience all levels below the NBA, Coach Wilson does have something to brag about. But instead, he mentors coaches to be humble and to keep learning. Though he teaches at a public university, Coach […]2022-07-2037 minSport. Faith. Life.What About Bob(s)?Bob Dyer and Bob Schindler have formed an amazing partnership. Both are men of God who love people and know how to use the universal language of sport to point people to Jesus and toward engagement with their local churches. We talk with both Bobs about CEDE Sports, a sports chaplaincy organization and network now […]2022-07-0635 minSport. Faith. Life.Facing the IssuesThe 3rd Global Congress on Christianity and Sport is set for August 18-21, 2022 in Cambridge, UK. SportFaithLife will interview all of the scheduled keynote speakers. Today’s episode features Dr. Steven Waller, professor at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.2022-06-2241 minSport. Faith. Life.On the 8th DayAs a boy, professor and author Matt Hoven attended an Edmonton Oilers hockey game and saw a sign that read, On the 8th day, God created Gretzky. This memory prompted Matt and his two colleagues to write a book on a Catholic theology of sport, aptly titled, On the 8th Day. The book explores unique […]2022-06-0836 minSport. Faith. Life.Training the Body in Faith and SportTraining the body is and essential part of both sport and of faith, seeking a harmonious balance between body, mind, and spirit. We explore this concept with David Torevell, Associate Professor in Theology and Education at Liverpool Hope University in the UK. Dr. Torevell is an editor and author for new book on sport and […]2022-05-1154 minSport. Faith. Life.I'll Be BackYou may remember the film Terminator about a machine built to look like a human with superhuman capabilities. It may have been futuristic, but human enhancement technologies like biohacking and artificial intelligence are playing an increased role in life and sport, raising many ethical and spiritual questions. We explore this fascinating topic with ethicist Dr. Tracy […]2022-04-2636 minSport. Faith. Life.Vulnerability in SportIt’s a regular practice to highlight and celebrate strength in sports, but could we be missing something? Perhaps, says Kristin Graff-Kallevåg, an associate professor at the Norwegian School of Theology, Religion and Society, where among other things, she studies intersections between vulnerability, faith, and sport, suggesting we may actually find strength in being vulnerable in […]2022-04-1234 minSport. Faith. Life.Glorifying God from the BenchAfter getting cut from every team early in high school, Brian Smith found his sport in track and cross-country and became a successful student athlete at Wake Forest University. Soon after, he joined the staff at Athletes in Action where has been for the past fifteen years. A few years ago Brian authored The Assist, […]2022-03-2342 minSport. Faith. Life.Sugar is SweetMelvin ‘Sugar’ Mcaughin earned his nickname by being one best long-range shooters the game of basketball has ever seen, with a silky sweet shot, long before the invention of the three-pointer. Author Vern Wendt tells his story in a new book titled Sweet Shot: The Basketball Life and Legacy of Melvin ‘Sugar’ Mcaughin. The The […]2022-03-0935 minSport. Faith. Life.It's On!It’s a special day on the SportFaithLife podcast, one with a big announcement! The Third Global Congress on Sport and Christianity is set for August 18-21 this year in Cambridge England, and Professor Andy Parker joins us to announce the plans to hold the conference in person! We are so thrilled to partner with Andy […]2022-02-2319 minSport. Faith. Life.Sport Identity and JesusRasheed Flowers play two sports at the NCAA Division I level, so it’s no surprise that he found his identity in sport and sport performance. But early on, due to his Christian faith and connection with sport ministry organizations like AIA and FCA, Rasheed knew identity in sport was a losing proposition. Now a doctoral […]2022-02-0934 minSport. Faith. Life.Sport and Christianity Conference in NigeriaDr. Clement Fasan, a sport management teacher, researcher and man of deep faith is convening The Africa Conference on Christianity and Sport at Lagos State University in Nigeria, February 1-5. We talk with Dr. Fasan about this conference and invite all to join the conference online through the link on the SFL website.2022-01-2622 minSport. Faith. Life.Would Jesus Play Ice Hockey?Ever wonder if Jesus played sports? Well, we do too. In these episodes, Brian and Chad play with the idea of Jesus playing sports. We picked 6 sports to explore one at time, asking ourselves what about the sport speaks to humanity in unique ways? What are the goods inherent in the sport? We do […]2022-01-1240 minSport. Faith. Life.Would Jesus...Powerlift?Ever wonder if Jesus played sports? Well, we do too. In these episodes, Brian and Chad play with the idea of Jesus playing sports. We picked 6 sports to explore one at time, asking ourselves what about the sport speaks to humanity in unique ways? What are the goods inherent in the sport? We do […]2021-12-2938 minSport. Faith. Life.Would Jesus Play Basketball?Ever wonder if Jesus played sports? Well, we do too. In these episodes, Brian and Chad play with the idea of Jesus playing sports. We picked 6 sports to explore one at time, asking ourselves what about the sport speaks to humanity in unique ways? What are the goods inherent in the sport? We do […]2021-12-1536 minSport. Faith. Life.Would Jesus Play Pickleball?Ever wonder if Jesus played sports? Well, we do too. In these episodes, Brian and Chad play with the idea of Jesus playing sports. We picked 6 sports to explore one at time, asking ourselves what about the sport speaks to humanity in unique ways? What are the goods inherent in the sport? We do […]2021-12-0146 minSport. Faith. Life.Would Jesus Run?Ever wonder if Jesus played sports? Well, we do too. In these episodes, Brian and Chad play with the idea of Jesus playing sports. We picked 6 sports to explore one at time, asking ourselves what about the sport speaks to humanity in unique ways? What are the goods inherent in the sport? We do […]2021-11-1738 minSport. Faith. Life.Would Jesus Play...Soccer?Ever wonder if Jesus played sports? Well, we do too. In these episodes, Brian and Chad play with the idea of Jesus playing sports. We picked 6 sports to explore one at time, asking ourselves what about the sport speaks to humanity in unique ways? What are the goods inherent in the sport? We do […]2021-11-0341 minSport. Faith. Life.True GritWould you like your athletes to be more resilient, on and off the field? Grit Leadership teachers leaders to communicate in better ways, focusing on process over outcome, and delivering feedback with high expectations, yet in a warm, relationship-focused way. Grit Leadership coach and Christian school athletic director Kevin Broene shares how Grit leadership has […]2021-10-2041 minSport. Faith. Life.Bicycling in BelgiumHow does a catholic church historian get interested in sport? Much like many of us Dries Vanysacker grew up riding his bike and playing games with a ball. This boyhood love, together with is academic training as a church historian, has formed a line of work which documents and investigates sport and the catholic church, […]2021-10-0547 minSport. Faith. Life.Faith and Coping with InjuryInjuries happen to all of us, sometimes in sports. Sport psychologists like Diane Wiese-Bjornstal have studied the social factors that relate to physical activity injury risk and recovery for years, but now her research is focused on something from her own Christian faith and athletic experience, something called religiosity. Diane shares her in-depth knowledge of […]2021-09-2247 minSport. Faith. Life.Seize the DayThere’s nothing quite like living in community. With his wife and children, Will Whitmore lives chaplaincy from sun up to sundown at Mercersburg Academy, a boarding school in Southern Pennsylvania, USA. The immersive experience allows pastor Whitmore to connect with high school age students in all areas of life, including sports. While Will serves as […]2021-09-0950 minSport. Faith. Life.050 | Sport Symbols of FaithMichael Jones felt a nudge from the Holy Spirit. In response, he finished his doctoral degree, kept coaching basketball, and wrote a book. The book explores the symbolic connection between the sport of basketball and faith. Michael is a practitioner, on the court every day, trying to better understand both his sport and faith, and […]2021-08-2542 minSport. Faith. Life.049 | A Good FitChaplaincy has become part of the DNA of UK sports. Chaplains are now part of clubs at every level, for players with all abilities, in every sport. Growing this mission are pastors and chaplaincy experts Warren Evans and Matt Baker who serve as senior leaders for Sports Chaplaincy UK. Together they are expanding the reach […]2021-08-1138 min
Pursuit of Gold with Laura WilkinsonConnecting Sport, Faith and Life with Dr. Chad Carlson and Dr. Brian BoltJoining Laura on the podcast this week are Dr. Chad Carlson and Dr. Brian Bolt, two guys from rival schools who came together with a common purpose: to think deeply about sport and faith. They both grew up as competitive athletes and are now coaches and sports scholars, Brian as the Dean of Education at Calvin University, and Chad as a Professor and Director of General Education at Hope College. They have also teamed up to create the ‘Sport. Faith. Life.’ podcast which they describe as ‘a conversation that meets at the intersection of sport and faith’. After hosting the 2nd...2021-08-0355 minSport. Faith. Life.048 | Pray, Play, SayA young athlete sat on a bus in England and dared to tell a younger athlete that he followed Jesus, and that made all the difference. That young listener was Graham Daniels, who since has done it all in UK football. He’s played professionally, been a coach and manager, and was a broadcaster for BBC […]2021-07-2844 minSport. Faith. Life.047 | The virtue we don’t have time forThough most will say that sport builds character, the evidence is far more mixed. Professor Sarah Schnitker of Baylor University studies personality and social psychology, focusing on how things like religion and even sport facilitate or hinder human character. Sarah shares the results of her research thus far, and dives deeply into the rarely studied […]2021-07-1452 minSport. Faith. Life.Tebow ReduxNorthern Ireland’s Drew Gibson is a fan of sports. He follows Ulster Rugby and the Northern Ireland football (soccer) club, so it makes sense that’s he never really heard of American football player Tim Tebow or about his attempted comeback. But as a pastor and practical theologian, Drew engages in culture in a very intentional […]2021-06-3053 minSport. Faith. Life.Eye Black Comeback?Tim Tebow is trying to resurrect his NFL career. This offseason, the now 33-year-old Tebow surprised the sports world by earning a tryout with the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars in his home state for Florida. But this time, the Heisman trophy winning quarterback is trying to make the team as tight end, a position he hasn’t […]2021-06-1642 minSport. Faith. Life.Hope Springs EternalThis last year was no fun for athletic directors. It was a year of checking Covid 19 data, interpreting ever changing policies, developing protocols, testing athletes, enforcing masks and distancing, and delivering bad news. Hope College AD Tim Schoonveld is no exception. He recalls a year he’d like to forget, but along the way remembers […]2021-06-0243 minSport. Faith. Life.043 | Listen to the GrasshopperThe 3rd Global Congress on Sport and Christianity is set for August 18-21, 2022 at Ridley Hall in Cambridge, UK. But though over, the 2nd congress continues to add to the conversation. Building on the work of Bernard Suits in his famous book on play and games featuring the grasshopper as the main character, Brian […]2021-05-1939 minSport. Faith. Life.042 | Cranmer for JocksBy day Ashley Null is an Anglican priest and scholar specializing in the theological notebooks of reformer Thomas Cranmer – and by night, he’s a chaplain to the most elite Olympic athletes providing as he describes, “Cranmer for jocks.” Elite athletes have to earn their worth, and this performance based identity can trickle into their […]2021-05-0548 minSport. Faith. Life.041 | Win. Build. Send.No matter where’s he’s been in the world, the words win, build, and send have been central to the mission and work of Dean Bouzeos. Dean is currently Director of Operations for Athletes in Action, a ministry organization based in Xenia, Ohio known for using the visible platform of sport to win people for Christ, […]2021-04-2141 minSport. Faith. Life.040 | Pitch ImperfectA single question asked of Brad Kenney on a soccer field prompted a 20 plus year calling into sport ministry. Reverend Brad Kenney is the Chaplain for the Colorado Rapids of Major League Soccer USA and founder and executive director of Soccer Chaplains United, an organization created to grow sports chaplaincy in soccer communities, including […]2021-04-0742 minSport. Faith. Life.039 | A Unique Take on Christian Women in SportsWhy would a self-described non-athlete and atheist write a book about Christian women and sports ministry? We put that question to Annie Blazer, an anthropologist of religion and author of Playing for God: Evangelical Women and the Unintended Consequences of Sports Ministry. Annie shares her story and the sometimes unexpected discoveries of her study. Annie […]2021-03-2339 minSport. Faith. Life.038 | Sport and Virtue in BrazilIn a quickly changing world, families and communities need something to rally around, and Brazilian pastor, author, and sport enthusiast Alexandre Borges de Magalhães believes sport has positive a role to play. Alexandre works at home in Brazil and though his broad connections across numerous countries to draw out the virtues of sport for youth […]2021-03-1044 minSport. Faith. Life.037 | A Team for Every ChildPlay Like a Champion Today is a youth sport organization that sees great value in sport. The non-profit organization is leading a worldwide effort to promote a youth sports culture of opportunity, fun, and character development for all children. With deep roots in her Catholic faith, former gymnast, Notre Dame football cheerleader, and current PLCT […]2021-02-2442 minSport. Faith. Life.036 | Love Extravagantly – Serve SelflesslyVeteran FCA leader and sport team chaplain Roger Lipe recounts how he entered the world of sport ministry with little knowhow, but instead with a love of sport and a genuine desire to love and serve athletes where they are. Now a quarter century later, Roger shares his learned wisdom on a weekly blog to […]2021-02-0939 minSport. Faith. Life.035 | Technique and Spirit on the IceLace up your skates and join us for pond hockey with Matt Hoven, Professor of Catholic Religious Education at St. Joseph’s College at the University of Edmonton in Alberta, Canada. When teaching sport and faith, Matt probes far beyond simple connections, choosing instead to thoughtfully dissect both the turmoil and joy that sport has to […]2021-01-2739 minSport. Faith. Life.034 | Colombia, Soccer, and JesusThe famous ESPN 30 for 30 documentary The Two Escobars describes Colombia soccer by its connection to drug cartels, corruption, and violence. Christian Union Soccer Club founder Marcos Wittig tells his own Colombian soccer story, but with a much better ending. In this episode Marcos describes how a small soccer club in Colombia grew into […]2021-01-1344 minSport. Faith. Life.033 | The Tracy Hanson InitiativeTee it up! Tracy Hanson was a standout NCAA student athlete at San Jose State University and from there played 15 seasons as a professional golfer on the LPGA tour and around the world. After retirement Tracy began to explore the anxiety and unhappiness that plagued her professional life, leading her to come to terms […]2020-12-3043 min
Sport. Faith. Life.01: Character BuildingWhen signing children up for sports programs, people always say that “sports build character.” However, it is obvious to those who play and study sports that that character is not always positive. In this episode, Dr. Bolt and Dr. Carlson talk to Andrew Meyer, associate professor at Baylor University, about the character of sport. Andy Meyer’s speciality revolves around the idea of Muscular Christianity and how many athletes, like Lance Armstrong, embody that ideal (or fail to). As Dr. Meyer says, “sport is what you make of it.”2020-12-1600 minSport. Faith. Life.032 | Team Player & Congress 2022!Don’t know much about Dr. Andrew Parker? He calls himself unremarkable, but he’s not. Dr. Parker has traveled a unique path, combining his expertise in criminal justice, research, and sport with a Christian faith driven heart to help the most vulnerable. Beyond his distinguished career studying the sport-faith connection and sport chaplaincy, he’s a wonderfully […]
The post 032 | Team Player & Congress 2022! first appeared on SportFaithLife.2020-12-1642 minSport. Faith. Life.01: Character BuildingWhen signing children up for sports programs, people always say that “sports build character.” However, it is obvious to those who play and study sports that that character is not always positive. In this episode, Dr. Bolt and Dr. Carlson talk to Andrew Meyer, associate professor at Baylor University, about the character of sport. Andy Meyer’s speciality revolves around the idea of Muscular Christianity and how many athletes, like Lance Armstrong, embody that ideal (or fail to). As Dr. Meyer says, “sport is what you make of it.”2020-12-0800 minSport. Faith. Life.031 | Character BuildingWhen signing children up for sports programs, people always say that “sports build character.” However, it is obvious to those who play and study sports that that character is not always positive. In this episode, Dr. Bolt and Dr. Carlson talk to Andrew Meyer, associate professor at Baylor University, about the character of sport. Andy […]2020-12-0232 min
NO SHAME PODCAST WITH JOHN GROOTERSDr. Brian R. Bolt & Dr. Chad Carlson | The Essence of SportBrian Bolt is a professor at Calvin University, a former college athlete, and the author of a new book called Sport. Faith. Life. Chad Carlson is a professor at Hope College and the author of a new book called The Early Years of the NCAA, NIT, and College Basketball Championship Tournaments, 1922–1951. Together they are co-directors of the Global Conference On Sport & Christianity – and together they bring their insights into the passionate, intersecting world of sports and faith.2019-10-1655 minSport. Faith. Life.030 | Faith & FootballWhat is it about American football? It draws people in and, love it or hate it, can bring a community together. In this episode Dr. Brian Bolt and Dr. Chad Carlson talk about their own experience with the game – from their own participation to analysis of the daily headlines. They also foreshadow an upcoming […]2019-09-1632 minSport. Faith. Life.Faith & FootballWhat is it about American football? It draws people in and, love it or hate it, can bring a community together. In this episode Dr. Brian Bolt and Dr. Chad Carlson talk about their own experience with the game – from their own participation to analysis of the daily headlines. They also foreshadow an upcoming talk on football set to take place at the 2nd Global Congress on Sport and Christianity. Not only will there be questions of the game itself, but also discussion of what is theologically sound.2019-09-1633 minSport. Faith. Life.029 | The Divine Commission – Work & PlayAs believers we are told to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It’s a two-fold task to make the world a better place and to praise and celebrate life. In other words, we are asked to work and play. In this episode we will focus on the play part. Dr. Scott Kretchmar, retired professor at […]2019-08-2845 minSport. Faith. Life.The Divine Commission - Work & PlayAs believers we are told to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It’s a two-fold task to make the world a better place and to praise and celebrate life. In other words, we are asked to work and play. In this episode we will focus on the play part. Dr. Scott Kretchmar, retired professor at Penn State University and one of world’s leading sport philosophers, helps us understand how sport can fit into our Christian worldview. He takes the drama of the game to a whole different level asking some big questions and providing answers on the place and...2019-08-2833 minSport. Faith. Life.028 | Who is behind your sports news?We get our sports news in a variety of ways. To get a final score or highlights we quick check social media. For a bit deeper perspective many of us turn on the TV, radio or tune into our favorite podcast. Behind every platform is a person who works long hours to deliver us the […]2019-08-1435 minSport. Faith. Life.Who is behind your sports news?We get our sports news in a variety of ways. To get a final score or highlights we quick check social media. For a bit deeper perspective many of us turn on the TV, radio or tune into our favorite podcast. Behind every platform is a person who works long hours to deliver us the facts and perspective we so love to hear. In this episode, Dr. Brian Bolt and Dr. Chad Carlson talk with Bruce Wawrzyniak from Catholic Sport Radio. Wawrzyniak does sports public relations, which means broadcaster but also podcaster, blogger and author. He juggles many sports and...2019-08-1433 min
Bad Soccer DadDoing Rivalry Right with Brian Bolt and Chad CarlsonThis week I get to speak with Brian Bolt and Chad Carlson. Brian is a professor of Kinesiology and the men’s golf coach at Calvin University. Chad is an Associate Professor of Kinesiology/Director of General Education at Hope College.
They are the co-hosts of the 2nd Global Congress on Sport and Christianity, which will be held this October at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, MI. They also host a podcast on sport, faith, and life called Dig Deep.
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Chad said, “Anything we love deeply has...2019-08-1334 minSport. Faith. Life.Run The Mile You're InWhen Ryan Hall was a kid he hated running. In fact he still doesn’t enjoy it. The irony, Hall is an Olympic athlete and American record holder in the half marathon. At 13-years old he says he felt God was pushing him to run with the best runners in the world. The best part is that he listened. In this episode, Hall talks to Dr. Brian Bolt and Dr. Chad Carlson about the faith behind his running success. Now a coach, speaker and nonprofit partner, Hall also talks about his new book “Run the Mile You’re In: Finding God in...2019-07-2833 minSport. Faith. Life.027 | Run The Mile You’re InWhen Ryan Hall was a kid he hated running. In fact he still doesn’t enjoy it. The irony, Hall is an Olympic athlete and American record holder in the half marathon. At 13-years old he says he felt God was pushing him to run with the best runners in the world. The best part is […]2019-07-2745 minSport. Faith. Life.026 | You Never KnowThat last bit of energy, focus, or determination you bring to sport contest may just be what makes the difference in the end, but you never know in the moment. Tim Selgo, the athletic director who built the Grand Valley Lakers into the most prominent NCAA Division II athletic program in the United States, tells […]2019-07-1236 minSport. Faith. Life.You Never KnowThat last bit of energy, focus, or determination you bring to sport contest may just be what makes the difference in the end, but you never know in the moment. Tim Selgo, the athletic director who built the Grand Valley Lakers into the most prominent NCAA Division II athletic program in the United States, tells the story of how he built a culture of competitive greatness, getting his coaches and student athletes ready and able compete with the mindset of “you never know.” With Chad Carlson away on vacation, Calvin University athletic director Jim Timmer joins Brian to dig deep with...2019-07-1233 minSport. Faith. Life.World Cup ControversyAll eyes are on the World Cup. When sport is put on an international stage and the world is watching emotions become magnified. There are emotions with winning and losing and with the controversy within. We have seen plenty of controversy watching Team USA (in the recent tournament and with past social and political issues). In this episode Dr. Brian Bolt and Dr. Chad Carlson dig into some of the headlines. From running up the score to penalty kicks they question: Is the media hype surrounding the controversy legitimate or misplaced labels? And in the end, they'll bring full circle...2019-06-2633 minSport. Faith. Life.025 | World Cup ControversyAll eyes are on the World Cup. When sport is put on an international stage and the world is watching emotions become magnified. There are emotions with winning and losing and with the controversy within. We have seen plenty of controversy watching Team USA (in the recent tournament and with past social and political issues). […]2019-06-1635 minSport. Faith. Life.024 | The Power to Stand with Chris NortonChris Norton is known as the college football player who suffered a spinal cord injury during kick-off that nearly took his life. Doctors gave him a 3% chance to move and feel anything below his neck. Now nearly a decade after his injury Norton shares with Dr. Brian Bolt and Dr. Chad Carlson his story […]2019-06-1132 min
Instinctive InfluencersEpisode 16 - Influencing ChangeEpisode 16 – Influencing Change
Change is inevitable…it will happen, no matter who you are.
2017 APA report found “Americans who reported recent or current change were almost 3x’s as likely to say they intend to seek employment outside the organization within the next year”.
But the bigger question is why? Possibly because the focus was on the change more than the employees involved.
Influencing change starts with the mindset of changing the way people feel about change.
It’s not the change people hate, it’s how they feel about it. Feeling (also known as the Stress) can ov...2019-03-261h 37