Faith and Fitness
Rev Kate Bottley goes open-water swimming to explore the links between faith and fitness, and there is a performance from Christian singer-songwriter Jenn Bostic.
Rev Kate Bottley talks to Padre Alistair about what led him to start up an open-water swimming club and the incredible benefits it brings. Claire McCollum heads to London for a fitness class with a difference, and we meet Chris Andrews, who is working with junior school kids to incorporate strong faith with strong fitness.
Music:
Hymn books at the ready! Here's what we're singing this week.
Morning Has Broken - The Church of St Cross, Winchester
Everything Is Possible - St Thomas the Martyr's Church, Newcastle
Revival - Performed by Jenn Bostic
The Lord's My Shepherd - Kendal Parish Church.
Strength Will Rise - Pontio Arts Centre
The Day Thou Gavest - Bangor Cathedral.
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Open Water Swimming
Duration: 03:44
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Be Lifted Now, Gospel Fitness Class
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Hymn: Jen Bostic - Revival
Duration: 03:30
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Trailer: Faith and Fitness
Duration: 01:03
Stories
Rev Kate Bottley, a keen open water swimmer herself, talks to padre Alistair about what led him to start up an open water swim club and the incredible benefits it brings.
Sports ministry with primary children
Chris Andrews is working with junior school children to incorporate strong faith with strong fitness, linking school assemblies and PE lessons.
Be Lifted Now Gospel Fitness Class.
Claire McCollum heads to London to meet fitness instructor Jenny McCall who is incorporated Gospel music into her classes, working not just on the body but also on the mind.
Open Water Swimming (Part 2)
Rev Kate speaks to Pat Cooke-Rogers, a lady who in later life heard 聽the voice of God encouraging her to take up open water swimming, triathlons and to push herself both physically and mentally to trust in God.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Kate Bottley |
| Presenter | Claire McCollum |
| Executive Producer | Cat Lewis |
| Executive Producer | Emyr Afan |
| Series Producer | Matthew Napier |
| Producer | Charlotte Hindle |
| Production Company | Avanti Media |