What do Australian Idol winner Stan Walker, NRL player Beau Ryan, TV’s Power Rangers star Dan Ewing all have in common? They all star in the upcoming movie Chasing Comets on the life of Australian Rugby League champ Jason Stevens. Well, sort of…
When football is an act of worship
It’s not a beat-up – there really are more stories about Christian NRL players in the news these days. But don’t be too quick to declare that a supernatural revival is sweeping through the National Rugby League. The real story might be less dramatic, but it’s no less inspiring. That’s because behind the scenes of…
SHHH! GENEROUS: New Aussie Giving Platform for Churches & Charities
This is a little hush hush but a little birdie tells me that there’s a new giving platform for church tithes, offerings, donations being launched for Australian churches and charities in the coming months. And some of the natives including ‘yours truly’ are pretty excited about it!
Sports Chaplaincy Australia Welcome New Aussie Cricket Coach Justin Langer
Every year the team from Sports Chaplaincy Australia celebrate the work of their volunteer chaplains at the SCA Champions Dinner at the MCG. This year Justin Langer shared the challenges and surprises of his career and role as Aussie Cricket Coach moving forward.
Decoding Jarryd Hayne’s “Jesus” comparison
Jarryd Hayne baffled the mainstream media this week after he compared himself to Jesus in a press conference. The NRL superstar did a stint with the American NFL last year for the San Francisco 49ers before trying for a spot on the Fiji Sevens Olympic team (he wasn’t selected, but the Fijians went on to…
Lessons of Faith in an Elite Sports Context
Izzy Folau has been outspoken about his personal faith convictions. Advancing the ire of many in the public domain. So how do you share your faith, ideas and convictions in a genuine first person way without it being misunderstood, misconstrued or even belittled?
Phelps talks openly about depression, suicide ideation
The most decorated Olympian of all time has been very candid in recent months about his mental and emotional state of mind since retiring.
More on the History & Mission of GNS
Good News Sports (‘GNS’) began in 1998 after the appointment of founding director Cameron Butler to the Melbourne Football Club in the AFL as club chaplain. Working alongside athletes, coaches and sports management staff, including…