Faith Hope and Sport

The last part of  Drew Gibson's mini series about Sport in the Bible.Here's the rest of Drew's conversation with New Testament scholar, Gordon Campbell, tackling the messages… and the myths.Send us Fan MailProduced by Commission Christian Radio

Who did St Paul support? Jerusalem City or Athens Utd?Second in Drew Gibson's mini series about Sport in the Bible.If you were a Christian in New Testament times and you lived in a big city, you couldn’t help knowing about sport, from the Isthmian and Olympic games which went way back in Greek culture, to the more horrific ‘sports’ in the Roman forum, which were, literally, games of life and death. So, it’s not surprising that the New Testament mentions sport, but just how often and why? New Testament scholar Gordon Campbell joins Drew to help us appreciate more fully the messages… and the myths.Send us Fan MailProduced by Commission Christian Radio

BONUS EPISODE! Does all sport really need sponsors, prize money and international championships?  In a collaboration with Union Theological College in Belfast, our own Prof Drew Gibson is joined by Prof Michael McClenahan (Principal) and Dr Graham Shearer (Lecturer in Theology)  to explore how Christians can enjoy the good gift of sport in its proper place. How do we  recognise the difference between appreciation and devotion?This conversation was originally part of an episode of the Union Theological College Podcast and is reproduced here with their kind permission.  Conversation directed, produced and edited by Jonny Davidson.  Faith Hope and Sport version from Commission Christian Radio.What does the Bible say about sport? Send us Fan MailProduced by Commission Christian Radio

Following his chat about sport in the Old Testament with Dr Desi Alexander, Drew takes some extra time to reflect on the ideas of rest and playfulness in sport.Send us Fan MailProduced by Commission Christian Radio

Who did Moses support?  Liverpool or Man Utd?How much do you think there is about sport in the Old Testament? Apart from awful old jokes like the one about Joseph serving in the court of Pharaoh?  (Sorry!) Host, Drew Gibson concludes it’s hard to think of anything at all. However, his guest, Old Testament expert, Desi Alexander, explains that the Old Testament does have things to say that both players and fans of sport really ought to be listening to.Send us Fan MailProduced by Commission Christian Radio

A bonus Faith Hope and Sport episode where Drew reflects on the interview we've just heard with Professor Gladys Ganiel.  How can Christians involved in sport really promote reconciliation in our communities?Send us Fan MailProduced by Commission Christian Radio

Gladys Ganiel combines academic achievement with sporting excellence. She’s a long distance runner who has competed right up to Commonwealth and European Games standard. In conversation with Drew Gibson, Gladys brings us important, thoughtful and challenging insights into sport faith and life in Northern Ireland… and beyond.Send us Fan MailProduced by Commission Christian Radio

A bonus Faith Hope and Sport Extra Time episode reflecting on the interview we have just heard with Sporting Chaplain, Phil Mitchell. Who are we? Sportsman or woman? Devoted fan?  Is that our only identity?Send us Fan MailProduced by Commission Christian Radio

Former footballer Phil Mitchell joins Drew with an insight into sports chaplaincy, a hugely important way in which Christians can bring loving pastoral care to people who take part in all sorts of sports at all sorts of levels.Send us Fan MailProduced by Commission Christian Radio

A bonus Faith Hope and Sport Extra Time episode reflecting on the interview we have just heard with cricketer Matthew Foster, and his Mum, Rebecca.Send us Fan MailProduced by Commission Christian Radio

Matthew Foster is a cricketer who has been playing at a high level for seven years. His faith is important to him and as he sits down with Drew, it turns out he has some very special support behind him. Listen out for a special extra guest!Send us Fan MailProduced by Commission Christian Radio

Welcome to the first episode of Faith, Hope and Sport!  Drew Gibson meets Stephen Baxter BEM: former footballer, current manager and thoughtful Christian.Send us Fan MailProduced by Commission Christian Radio

Coming very soon, Faith Hope and Sport! Host Drew Gibson introduces a new podcast mixing sport and faith.  We want to help lovers of sport love it wisely.  And it could just help the doubters respond to sport lovers more wisely too. Join Drew as he and his guests talk about what's going on under the surface, from grassroots sport to international competition.  Here we go!Send us Fan MailProduced by Commission Christian Radio