Onside: Where faith meets football

Can faith and football meet? Join hosts Eamonn Maloney and Wana Shibemba as they interview Christian players and staff from the world of football and discover how God is working in the beautiful game.

Phil Mason 04/26/2024

Phil Mason Phil Mason, COO and Chaplain of Bolton Wanderers F.C. and CEO of Bolton Wanderers in the Community, gives us insight into how Bolton utilises football to engage with the community and shares his journey to becoming a chaplain. /episode/index/show/28f10308-d45a-45d8-9e3f-4dfe9223e5c9/id/30794453

Peter Lupson (Part 2) 04/19/2024

Peter Lupson (Part 2) Part 2 of our discussion with Peter Lupson. In this episode we explore Christianity's influence on the creation of some of the world's biggest football clubs and how that influence eventually declined. /episode/index/show/28f10308-d45a-45d8-9e3f-4dfe9223e5c9/id/30794423

Peter Lupson (Part 1) 04/12/2024

Peter Lupson (Part 1) In Part 1 of our conversation with Peter Lupson, he talks to us about his research into Christianity's significant role in the formation of several top football clubs in the UK such as Liverpool, Everton, Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur. He also shares stories of why churches or Christian institutions saw football as a good means to reach the community and help young people in the later 1800s. /episode/index/show/28f10308-d45a-45d8-9e3f-4dfe9223e5c9/id/30794398

George Moncur 04/08/2024

George Moncur Leyton Orient midfielder, George Moncur, shares insights into a viral video of him and his teammates worshiping after achieving promotion. He delves into the behind-the-scenes story of the video and reflects on his personal journey of faith and how God has used him in his career. /episode/index/show/28f10308-d45a-45d8-9e3f-4dfe9223e5c9/id/30726263

Fran Clarkson 03/28/2024

Fran Clarkson Fran Clarkson, a physiotherapist at the FA, discusses how faith intertwines with her profession, detailing her experiences working with England's top female football players and how she connects her work with worship. /episode/index/show/28f10308-d45a-45d8-9e3f-4dfe9223e5c9/id/30421853

Onside: Where faith meets football

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