Christian Taylor: Investing in a relationship with God, being a blessing to others, and operating in a spirit of humility.

Sporting For His Glory · 2023-04-01

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Christian Taylor is a 2x Olympic triple jump champion. He is also a 4x world champion and 7x Diamond League winner.

Christian is an ambassador of Heaven To The Yeah, ‘A nonprofit organisation that exists with the purpose of providing resources for athletes in underrepresented sports, empowering equity advancement, cultivating global networks, and unlocking transformative inclusion with excellence.’

Christian is also the president of the Athlete Association board. An independent body that seeks to protect and advance the future of athletics, ensuring that athletes are at the centre of decision-making in the sport.

In this episode, Christian shares his journey into relationship with God, and the ways in which this relationship shapes his life. He encourages listeners to know their worth and value as those who are ‘wonderfully made’ by God.

Christian describes what it means to ‘be a blessing’, and make a positive impact on others through giving. He also expounds on the importance of developing a spirit of humility.

“I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.” ‭‭- Psalm‬ ‭139‬:‭14‬.

Sporting For His Glory

What does it mean to represent Christ in the sports and fitness world? How does a relationship with God shape the lives of Christian athletes, retired athletes, coaches, and sports professionals? Karé Adenegan chats with inspirational Christians who seek to glorify God through excellence in their fields and heart to praise Him by using their gifts and talents. This podcast isn’t just for sports fans, or exclusive to Christians. The purpose of this podcast is to reveal examples of how God can be glorified and encountered in every part of our lives. God made us with seemingly secular passions and gifts, which we can enjoy and thank Him for. “Put your heart and soul into every activity you do, as though you are doing it for the Lord himself and not merely for others.”- Colossians 3:23 “Don’t you realise that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize? So run to win! All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize.” - 1 Corinthians 9:24-25

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