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For centuries, members of the B’doul Bedouin tribe lived in the caves around the ancient city of Petra, Jordan. Then, in the 1980s, the government forced the tribe to move in the name of preserving the geological site for tourists. But if the residents are forced to leave, and if their heritage has been permanently changed, then what exactly is being preserved? SHOW NOTES: Meet The Man Living in The Lost City Carved in Stone Jordan: Petra's tourism authority cracks down on Bedouin cave dwellers The tribes paying the brutal price of conservation “There is no future for Umm Sayhoun” Jordan’s Young Bedouins Are Documenting Their Traditions on TikTok Check out Sami's company Jordan Inspiration Tours Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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At the intersection of sport & faith.

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Sport. Faith. Life.

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At the intersection of sport & faith.

100 episodes

#Sports #Christianity #Dr. Brian R. Bolt #Dr. Chad Carlson #Society #Religion #Philosophy #Sport Faith Life

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The Examined Run 35:55

13 days ago35:55

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Sabrina Little is a philosopher specializing in virtue ethics, moral psychology, and classical philosophy. She’s also an elite level runner and has been selected to represent the United States on five national teams. Her first book, The Examined Run, combines those two interests. Sabrina will also be a keynote speaker at the next Global Congress […]…

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Play, Sport, and Spirit 36:34

5 weeks ago36:34

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Father Patrick Kelly is a Jesuit priest, a professor, and an absolute gem in world of Christianity and sport. He’s authored multiple books, articles and book chapters on sport and faith, and he works collaboration with Vatican offices about the topic of spirituality and sport.

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Be Third 39:17

7 weeks ago39:17

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B3rd athletics is an organization that helps coaches and athletes put God first, others second, and themselves third. Founder, Director, and Coach Tanner Field lives this out through very intentional choices and practices with his team. His highly successful teams aim for excellence, knowing that in the absence of God, they can’t ever be excellent.…

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The God Squad 39:33

9 weeks ago39:33

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After degrees in journalism from Cornell and Syracuse, Matt Sieger became a sports reporter for several publications on both the east and west coasts of the US. As Jewish believer in Jesus who converted later in life, Matt has been drawn to researching and writing columns about Christian athletes. His new book entitled, The God […]…

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Baylor, Badminton, and Becoming 33:29

11 weeks ago33:29

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Isaac Lee is a badminton champion of the Arctic Winter Games, and so much more! Isaac serves as the Continuing Education Program Manager for Truett Seminary’s Sport and Faith Institute. Before coming to Truett, Isaac employed his passion for Jesus Christ, and sports as a sports ministry leader with Athletes in Action. Isaac is now […]…

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The Big Three 27:24

16 weeks ago27:24

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Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic are nicknamed the Big Three of men’s tennis. Luke Helm thinks they have something to teach us. Luke has coached two nationally ranked collegiate tennis programs, is an author with graduate degrees in both theology and writing, has won a pickleball national championship, and is the “Director of Rackets” at a […]…

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Wisdom for Life in Sports 35:59

21 weeks ago35:59

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Cindy White has been exploring and advancing the integration of sport and faith for over 40 years. Cindy is a former Division 1 athlete and coach, a camp director, chaplain, adjunct professor, and leader with Athletes in Action. Cindy specializes in identity and character formation athletes and coaches, and you can find out much more […]…

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Sportsmanship and Catholic Teaching 34:45

27 weeks ago34:45

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The Catholic Church has much to teach on play and practice in sport. Dr. John Acquaviva explores Catholic theology for healthy living, body image, play, and sport on his radio show and in his writing. Today on SFL, our conversation ranges from rugby, to the sacrament of reconciliation, to the dilemma of transgender athletes in […]…

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The Game Changer 36:02

30 weeks ago36:02

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Dr. Brandon Crooms. Brandon is a visiting professor of Sports Management at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas and has written a new devotional book titled the game changer – a Playbook of Prayer, Scripture, and Affirmations for athletes. Brandon’s research focuses on the influence of Christian faith in the development of racial and athletic […]…

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2025 Global Congress on Sport and Christianity 39:52

34 weeks ago39:52

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The countdown is on! The 4th Global Congress on Sport and Christianity is about a year away, set for July 31-August 2, 2025 at Baylor University in Waco, TX. Dr. Paul Putz, Director of the Faith & Sports Institute run by Truett Seminary is leading the effort and give us a sneak peak at how […]

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Play With Purpose 34:44

37 weeks ago34:44

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Andy Dooley does it all for the Lord. He’s a fitness professional, was the face of Reebok, served a youth pastor and family mentor, and is an in game entertainment stadium host for the Seattle Seahawks. He’s also the author of a devotional for athletes entitled Lead with Faith: Play with Purpose.

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Sport Culture in Scotland 38:15

41 weeks ago38:15

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Kyle is a performance coach instructor Dordt University in Iowa, US.Kyle recently took a group of students to Scotland to explore sport and sport culture while paying close attention to the intersection of religion and sport.

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The Shot Heard Round the World 39:07

45 weeks ago39:07

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Charlotte Smith is the head women’s basketball coach at Elon University. Charlotte became instantly famous in 1994 when she made the game winning 3-pointer at the buzzer for the North Carolina Tarheels to win the NCAA National Championship. After college, Charlotte played professional basketball in Italy and in the WNBA. She is the author of […]…

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Sport – Joy 30:41

48 weeks ago30:41

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In Galatians 5 the followers of Jesus Christ are told about 9 “fruits” that are cultivated as one walks with the Spirit. Are the Fruits of the Spirit found, nurtured, or inhibited in the cultures of sport? Brian and Chad ask these questions and more as they continue their series about the Fruits of the […]…

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Faith at the Masters 37:55

50 weeks ago37:55