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Soccer star turned pastor Gavin Peacock shares his story of redemption and finding a new purpose in life

Soccer star turned pastor Gavin Peacock shares his story of redemption and finding a new purpose in life

FromSports Spectrum Podcast


Soccer star turned pastor Gavin Peacock shares his story of redemption and finding a new purpose in life

FromSports Spectrum Podcast

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Length:
40 minutes
Released:
Jul 30, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Gavin Peacock was born in England and is a former professional soccer player who spent 18 seasons representing Queens Park Rangers, Chelsea and Newcastle United amongst others over his 600 game career.  After returning from soccer, Peacock worked for the BBC covering soccer on television and radio before entering into full-time ministry. He is  currently the Associate Pastor for Calvary Grace Church in Calgary, Alberta Canada and the director of international outreach for the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood His new book "A Greater Glory: From Pitch to Pulpit" released in May of 2021.  On today's podcast, Gavin shares how his identity went from being in soccer to being in Christ, how his new faith was received in the locker room with his soccer clubs, feeling the calling to enter full-time ministry and what he wants his legacy to be.  --- If you enjoyed this conversation with Gavin, we know you'll love these podcasts as well: - Mo Isom-Aiken - Former LSU Soccer Goalkeeper/Bestselling Author - Jesse Bradley - Former Pro Soccer Player turned Pastor Receive our 10-day Sports Spectrum Devotional written by professional athletes for FREE when you sign up for our Sports Spectrum Weekly Email Newsletter. Sign up here. 
Released:
Jul 30, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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Hosted by former ESPN Senior Producer Jason Romano, Sports Spectrum is an interview driven podcast that features stories on the intersection of faith and sports.