Conversations with past and present Christians in sport. Hearing from them about their faith, life and sport
FLS - Faith Life Sport
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Podcast Overview
Conversations with past and present Christians in sport. Hearing from them about their faith, life and sport
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Publishing Since
7/16/2023
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May 10, 2026
FLS Podcast | Best of Season 4, Part 2: Heazlewood, Tongue & Gupta
<p>In this special Best Of episode of the FLS Podcast, we bring together three powerful conversations with athletes from different sports, all sharing their journeys of faith, perseverance, and purpose.</p><p>We hear from Sunshine Coast surfer Reef Heazlewood, who has risen from riding waves as a toddler to competing on the world stage, including a win at the 2025 Taiwan Open of Surfing. Reef opens up about making his faith his own at 18 and how it shapes his life on tour — through the highs, lows, and opportunities to connect with others.</p><p>Former Canberra Raiders captain Alan Tongue joins us for an honest and inspiring chat about his rugby league journey, the sacrifices it took to reach the NRL, and how his Christian faith guided him throughout his career and continues to influence his life after football.</p><p>We also sit down with rising NSW cricketer Ryan Gupta, a promising young talent in the Blues Academy. Ryan shares how his love for cricket began, the moment his faith became personal during high school, and how he balances pursuing professional sport while following Jesus.</p><p>Three athletes. Three unique journeys. One unifying message of faith in sport and life.</p><p><br>Check out Reef's website and his support of the organisation International Needs - <a href="https://reefmakeswaves.raiselysite.com/"> reefmakeswaves.raiselysite.com</a></p><p>For more interviews just like this, go to - <a href="https://faithlifesport.com/">faithlifesport.com</a></p><p>Send the FLS team a message via <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089989463785">Facebook</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/faithlifesport/?next=%2F">Instagram</a></p>
April 26, 2026
Best of Season 4: Three Powerful Stories of Faith in Sport
<p> In this special “best of” episode of the FLS Podcast, we revisit three powerful conversations from Season 4. Hear from husband-and-wife duo Manasa and Martha Mataele as they share their journey through professional rugby and rugby league, grounded in a shared Christian faith. New Zealand freeride skier Luke McConnell opens up about living out his faith on the slopes, while Matt Ellis reflects on a life shaped by cricket, ministry, and serving regional communities. Three unique stories, one common thread—faith shaping life, purpose, and sport. </p><p>To follow Luke on Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lukemcconnell.nz/?hl=en">instagram.com/lukemcconnell.nz/?hl=en</a></p><p>Take a listen to Matt's Cricket Podcast - The Cricket Library - <a href="https://shorturl.at/cuFjP">shorturl.at/cuFjP</a></p><p>All take a look at his You Tube Channel - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CricketLibraryPodcast">youtube.com/@CricketLibraryPodcast</a></p><p>For more interviews just like this, go to - <a href="https://faithlifesport.com/">faithlifesport.com</a><br></p>
April 12, 2026
More Than Surfing: Faith & Life on Tour with Reed Heazlewood
<p>In this episode of the FLS Podcast, we’re joined by Sunshine Coast surfer Reef Heazlewood, whose journey from riding waves as a toddler to competing on the WSL Challenger and Qualifying Series—including a win at the 2025 Taiwan Open of Surfing—has been driven by passion and perseverance. Reed also shares his personal faith story, how it became his own at 18, and the role it plays in navigating life on tour, from competition highs and lows to leading Bible studies and connecting with fellow surfers. </p><p>Check out Reef's website and his support of the organisation International Needs - <a href="https://reefmakeswaves.raiselysite.com/"> reefmakeswaves.raiselysite.com</a></p><p>For more interviews just like this, go to - <a href="https://faithlifesport.com/">faithlifesport.com</a></p><p>Send the FLS team a message via <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089989463785">Facebook</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/faithlifesport/?next=%2F">Instagram</a></p>
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