The Baller in God | Christians in Sport interview John Bostock

John Bostock debuted for Crystal Palace at just 15 years old, still their youngest-ever first-team player. He signed for Spurs a year later but his career wasn't straightforward, spending years on loan and playing abroad.
He came to faith as a teenager and, in 2015, founded Ballers in God, an organisation that aims to disciple professional football players and to make Jesus known in the world of football.
Danno caught up with John at Notts County's ground, Meadow Lane to talk to him about his career as a professional player, and his mission to share the good news of Jesus in the world of football through Ballers in God.
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0:00 Intro
1:50 How do you connect your sport and faith?
3:30 How is normal for you to be a Christian and a pro football player?
5:14 How did you become a Christian?
8:49 How becoming a Christian quickly transformed John
11:24 Growing in church and learning to love the Bible
15:00 Moving to Spurs at 16, going on loan, and faith deepening through hardship
22:04 Being rebuilt and moving to Belgium
25:10 Christian mentors within football as a young player
27:10 How Ballers in God came to be
31:23 Managing time and the power of prayer
34:15 Coping with 6 months without a contract in the UK
37:23 Landing at Notts County and helping them back into the EFL
40:00 What's the future for Ballers in God?
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[@dermotseberry5353]

John reached out to my teenage son after he broke his leg playing Nots County. You cannot underestimate the effect that has had. Christ Like !! Thank you John

[@DanandJoel]

🔥 ❤️

[@sarahkennedy1481]

What an amazing example this man is. God richly bless him 😊

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INCREDIBLE , GLORY TO GOD

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What a great watch and lovely to hear from a local legend in Nottinghamshire. God bless you John.

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Glad you enjoyed it!

[@geoffbrightbright221]

Brilliant

[@joelnshuti996]

Lord help us to be satisfied in you and to glorify your name in the mighty name of jesus

[@sarahkennedy1481]

Love to hear more please...

[@douglasservesjesus]

Yes, beautiful testimony! Thank you Christians in Sport!

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[@sarahkennedy1481]

Blown away and sent to friends

[@christians_in_sport]

Thanks for passing on! We really appreciate it.

[@theclarkey193]

Such a great listen!

[@heidischeunemann]

Thank you for this great authentic talk, John. Would love to get in contact. We are doing football ministry in Indonesia ⚽🙏

[@majackslelo827]

Great interview!!!🫡🫡🫡