Part 2 of our conversation with Siviwe Shakes Soyizwapi, captain of the Springbok Sevens Rugby team. 'Shakes' shares his journey from the highs of being a multiple world Sevens Series champion, Commonwealth Gold Medalist and captain of the Blitzboks, to the leaner times of navigating through team changes and injuries. You

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In the conversation resources on the themes of sabbath rest and rhythms for navigating life God's Way are mentioned:

Practicing the Way provides free resources to help followers of Jesus to become more like Jesus by providing a pathway to spiritual formation for the modern era.

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Worship music by The Porters Gate including the albums 'Worship for Workers' and 'Sanctuary Songs'. Available on all leading streaming services.

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Executive producers - Autram Jacobs & Bruce Nadin

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Presenter - Bruce Nadin (brucenadin@gmail.com)

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It's an inspiring story that will challenge and encourage in equal measure.

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Mountaineer Deshun Deysel was the first African woman to summit Mt Everest.

But scaling the highest peaks of the world has a higher purpose for her than merely reaching the top. Deshun shares a fascinating account of what it takes to climb Everest and nuggets to apply to the challenges of life.

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It’s been stated that 70% of South African pro footballers end up in financial distress post-retirement.

It's clear that SA footballers and possibly other elite sports people have a troublesome relationship with money despite some being substantial earners.

In this episode Bruce speaks to former pro footballer Jonathan Armogam about the poor financial education prevalent amongst pro sports people and the major changes required in heart, soul and mind, or debt and poverty will remain the narrative.

Jonathan shares some nuggets on his experiences in his life with poor financial choices and what he is still observing amongst others still in their pro careers, and shares a nugget he learnt from his own dad - Seek ye first the kingdom, and all else will be added.

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It's easy for elite athletes to fall into the trap of attaching their self-worth to their performance and continually seeking affirmation from people.

Former pro footballer Jonathan Armogam experienced this entrapment in his career and chose the path of alcohol and substance abuse, when the drug of public affirmation ran out.

In this podcast Bruce, at the 2016 One Life Conference, speaks to him about the turning point in his life and career when he received Christ as his personal Lord and Saviour - the source of his true identity and fulfillment.

Bruce also shares Chaplaincy golden nuggets like the 4 “Ds” typically experienced by many elite athletes and the 3 areas where many athletes get their identities incorrectly from. He shares the Sports Chaplaincy South Africa dream of having chaplains caring for and mentoring sports communities in South Africa, experiencing these challenges.

Watch out for Part 2 with Jonathan and Bruce where they have a rich and insightful conversation exploring the question, "Where's the money gone? Why do so many sports people experience money problems, and what can be done about it?"

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Banyana coach Des Ellis was used to breaking barriers as a footballer and achieved great success as a player, even amidst trying circumstances.

In part 2 of our podcast with Des, Bruce Nadin discusses with her, the highly eventful journey from retiring as a player, to coach of the national team. A journey that went from many moments of heartbreak and uncertainty, to victory as she guided the team to numerous trophies and eventually the Women's African Cup of Nations.

It's an emotional interview as we learn lessons from Des’s life on achieving great success despite hardship and uncertainty, and most importantly, understanding where God is in all the trials. She also shares how she defines real success as a coach.

Don’t miss our talk with Des, as she embarks on another eventful chapter in her journey this week, coaching our Banyana football team in the Soccer World Cup. It will help you discover the true person behind the whistle while learning some valuable life lessons along the way.

Why not read more about Des' inspiring story in the book 'Magic - From Salt River to The World Cup 2023'. Available in all good book shops across South Africa.

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In this episode, recorded on the eve of the Women's Soccer World Cup, we host Desiree Ellis, coach of our women’s national team, Banyana Banyana.

A former captain of Banyana, as a coach she led them to their first ever Women’s World Cup appearance in 2019 and their maiden Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title in 2022 and won the COSAFA cup 3 times. She was Africa’s Women’s Coach of the Year in 2018 and awarded the National Order of Ikhamanga by the South African Government.

In what is part one of a 2 part series with Des, Bruce explores how a working class girl of color in Apartheid South Africa broke through innumerable barriers to become a pioneer of women's football on the African continent. It's an expiring story that highlights how God given passion and gifting can overcome the seemingly insurmountable.

It really is a tale of lots of guts before glory and she pulls no punches with the details.

Listen to Part 1 and watch out for Part 2 to be released in mid-June!

Why not read more about Des' inspiring story in the book 'Magic - From Salt River to The World Cup 2023'.

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In this interview, pro rugby player Athi Mayinje relays his story of how as a young up and coming rugby player with the talent and ambitions for higher honours, he threw everything at building a successful career in the game.

He describes the toll that a myriad of injuries had on his progress on the path that he chose for himself. A path that eventually lead to the realisation of using his talents and status not to enrich himself, but as a means to touch the lives of the less fortunate in the challenged communities where he came from.

It's a story that really encourages us to determine God’s higher purpose for the talents and gifts bestowed on us…over and above mere personal ambitions.

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Phone: Athi Mayinje +27 (0)789795652

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