Spirit of Sport Podcast | Season 1, Episode 1: "Body"

Welcome to Spirit of Sport Podcast
In this debut episode, hosts Shannon Spencer and Kelsey Davis introduce the Spirit of Sport Podcast and the first season, “Give Me a Word.” Season 1 riffs on the wisdom of early Christian monastics who would seek to learn and grow in faith by learning Scripture by heart, and in the form of tales and sayings, often asking their mentors for a word of wisdom by saying “give me a word.” This season will explore words that mean something important both to spiritual and athletic life.
In this episode, we dive into Body:
● How the body is our first language, shaping our experiences from the start.
● The messages we’ve received from faith, sports, and society about our bodies.
● The importance of rest, recovery, and honoring the sacredness of our physical selves.
● Ancient wisdom from 1 Corinthians 12:14-26 about unity in diversity and the value of every team member.
● How caring for the body connects to blessing, healing, and recognizing our shared humanity.
Take a moment to breathe deeply, reflect, and join us as we explore what it means to embrace the sacredness of the body in faith and sport.
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