I won't be praying for my football team to win
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How can we be like Jesus on the side of the pitch?
Ian Lancaster, Head of Mission for Christians in Sport, spoke to Max and Lydia about competitiveness, toppling the idol of sport in our lives and what the Church can learn from the sport community.
Released on 25 Nov 2025
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