20th June 2023

June Academy Briefing

Welcome to your June Academy Briefing. The weather's heating up and the summer of sport is well and truly underway, and we've got some brilliant videos, articles, and podcasts to get stuck into as you look to connect your sport and faith.

E58 - Fanie van der Merwe - The Paraympic Champion

Danno talks to Fanie about his faith and how it impacted his sporting career including winning medals at three Paralympic games.

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Featured Articles

DISAPPOINTMENT

Does God love Coventry more than Luton?

What would God have to say to a player or team who keeps failing?

BODY IMAGE

What is Godly to wear in sport?

What should I wear to play sport which both enables performance and honours God?

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Making disciples in the world of sport:
Jesus' last words

The final instructions of a coach as you step out to play are often vital. A simple word of encouragement or wisdom for the game ahead. So what is it that Jesus leaves us with as he says his final words in Matthew 28?

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THE BIBLE & SPORT

What does it mean to worship God in sport?

What do brilliant sporting comebacks have to do with worship?

SHORT FILMS

Jonno's Story

How a footballer came to faith in Christ.

100 Nights in a hotel room...

The summer is a testing time for tour sport athletes. Many spend months at a time away from home in order to train and compete with the best in the world. For Christians this can feel particularly isolating, so what encouragement is there from God's word for Christian athletes who find themselves in this situation?