Spirit of Sport

"Spirit of Sport" is the podcast where the athletic community reflects on spirituality, faith and leadership. Created by athletes for athletes, each season invites listeners into honest conversations that connect the world of sports with the deeper questions of meaning, purpose and belonging.

Season Two is here! Its focus: “Game Changers.” These are people in the athletic community who have been at the work of weaving mercy and justice for years and offer wisdom on how to lead and how to love through difficult times. 

Season One drew inspiration from early Christian monastics who sought wisdom by asking, “Give me a word.” Each episode centers on a single word—like Body, Practice, or Endure—inviting listeners to slow down, contemplate and discover how ancient wisdom can shape our lives as athletes and people of faith.

Whether you’re a competitor, coach or fan, "Spirit of Sport" offers a space for reflection, inspiration and real talk about what matters most in sports and in life.

Hosts: Rev. Kelsey Davis, Christian Athlete Circles Co-Founder and Co-Director, and Georgia McKee, Christian Athlete Circles Co-Founder and Co-Director.

Religion & Spirituality
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Game Changers: Liberation Lives Locally with Hu...
In this episode, we talk with Hudson Taylor: former wrestler, contemplative, activist and the founder of Athlete Ally
20 min
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Game Changers: Trailer
Season 2 is here! Its focus: “Game Changers”--people in the athletic community who have been at the work of weaving mercy and justice for years--offering wisdom on how to lead and how to love through difficult times.
1 min
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Endure (S1. E5)
In this episode, Kelsey and Shannon’s word is Endure.
17 min
4
Compete (S1. E4)
In this episode, Kelsey and Shannon’s word is Compete.
13 min
5
Turn (S1. E3)
Today’s word is Turn—the skill and courage to pivot, both in sports and in life.
18 min
6
Practice (S1. E2)
Today’s word is Practice—how the way we train, both in sports and in faith, shapes who we become.
21 min
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Body (S1. E1)
This episode focuses on Body—how faith, sports, and society shape our understanding of our bodies.
16 min
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Give Me a Word: Trailer (Season 1)
Season 1: Give Me a Word riffs on the wisdom of the monastic tradition. Tune in to hear Rev. Kelsey Davis & Rev. Dr. Shannon Spencer unpack words that sit at the intersection of Christianity & sports.
3 min