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Today on Sportly, Kavitha Davidson discusses the relationship between religion and sports. Stadiums feel like modern-day cathedrals, with fans chanting in unison like a congregation, and Sunday football practically replaces church for many. But how much space should personal faith take up on the field?
The conversation covers everything from on-field prayers and team chaplains to controversial debates sparked by cases like Coach Kennedy’s. Why do some religious expressions in sports feel inspiring while others spark backlash? And what does all this say about the delicate balance between personal beliefs and public spaces? Join Kavitha for a timely deep dive into how religion influences sports and what it means for fans, players, and the game itself.
Host: Kavitha A. Davison | Producers: Saadia Khan & Shei Yu I Content Writers: Michaela Strauther, Shei Yu & Kavitha A. Davidson I Sound Designer & Editor: Paroma Chakravarty I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound | Cover Art Graphic Designer: Sarah DiMichele
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Today on Sportly, Kavitha Davidson discusses the relationship between religion and sports. Stadiums feel like modern-day cathedrals, with fans chanting in unison like a congregation, and Sunday football practically replaces church for many. But how much space should personal faith take up on the field?
The conversation covers everything from on-field prayers and team chaplains to controversial debates sparked by cases like Coach Kennedy’s. Why do some religious expressions in sports feel inspiring while others spark backlash? And what does all this say about the delicate balance between personal beliefs and public spaces? Join Kavitha for a timely deep dive into how religion influences sports and what it means for fans, players, and the game itself.
Host: Kavitha A. Davison | Producers: Saadia Khan & Shei Yu I Content Writers: Michaela Strauther, Shei Yu & Kavitha A. Davidson I Sound Designer & Editor: Paroma Chakravarty I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound | Cover Art Graphic Designer: Sarah DiMichele
Join us as we create new intellectual engagement for our audience. You can get more information at http://immigrantlypod.com.
Please share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help more people find us!
Remember to subscribe to our Apple podcast channel for insightful podcasts. Follow us on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes content.
You can reach the host, Kavitha, at [email protected]
Follow us on TikTok @immigrantlypodcast
IG @immigrantlymedia
Sportly is an Immigrantly Media Production
For advertising inquiries, you can contact us at [email protected]
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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