The Big Man Up Top

With Joe on a surprise holiday, Producer Anthony joins Ed to discuss the playoff finals, the final day of the Premier League season, and offer a preview of the upcoming Champions League final.

The episode also had a meaningful discussion about faith, forgiveness, and what happens when players make mistakes. Don't miss the conversation with Christian Wienkamp from Sports Chaplaincy UK about supporting players through tough times.

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We're also excited to announce that we're going to be doing our first ever live show! You can catch us at The Gathering, a men's weekend festival like no other. Join us in a field near Swindon, 20th – 22nd June, find out more at thegatheringformen.com

In this episode, Ed and Joe are joined by special guest special guest Phil Knox from the Evangelical Alliance to discuss the recent FA Cup final where Crystal Palace triumphed over Manchester City. They explore the influence of Christian faith on the Palace squad, featuring an interview with Crystal Palace podcaster & TikToker Ollie Thomas.

Later in the episode, Phil shares his unique experience of fasting from sports for a year and his perspectives on the oversaturation of sport in our lives. Tune in for engaging conversations on football, faith, and community dynamics!

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Big thanks to Phil Knox for joining us on the show, check out his books here, or his website here.

Also thanks to Ollie Thomas, check out the Talk Crystal Palace Podcast here, or on his TikTok.

Join us on today's podcast as we discuss Nottingham Forest's missed opportunity against Leicester and the rest of the race for Europe with Newcastle versus Chelsea and Southampton's performance against Man City. We also touch on Trent Alexander Arnold's reception at Anfield and how we glamorise youth in football, with insights from Joe Lowther of Kick on supporting young people.

Ed also tries to cleverly(?) navigate this weeks brain teaser in Bible Ballers.

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Join Ed and Joe as they discuss the action-packed EFL season, including Leeds United's dramatic title win, promotion fights, and relegation battles. Also, as we're nearing the end of the Premier League season, there's chat about what defines success in both football and life, with insights from Torquay United's chaplain, Jordan Williams.

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In this episode of Big Man Up Top, Ed & Joe return from the Easter holidays to discuss a thrilling week full of football stories, including Liverpool's league victory and the FA Cup semifinals. They explore promotion and relegation updates across the football leagues and dive into European football highlights. Additionally, they draw inspiration from the Liverpool documentary 'Doubters to Believers' and discuss how turning doubt into belief intersects with faith.

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In this special extended episode, host Ed chats with Graham Daniels, General Director of Christians in Sport and Director at Cambridge United. Graham shares his journey from his playing career at Cardiff City and Cambridge United to his current roles. The conversation focuses on the importance of cultivating a purpose-based identity over a performance-based one, the challenges and rewards of being a Christian in professional sports, and the significant impact faith can have on athletes. Graham's insights provide valuable advice on embracing one's faith in everyday life and in professional arenas. Tune in for an inspiring and deeply meaningful discussion.

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Joe is (mostly) away this week so Ed is joined by Producer Anthony and a special guest UCB1's Sarah Hine! This week we'll be covering Manchester City's thrilling 5-2 victory over Crystal Palace and Chelsea's ongoing struggles. We also touch on other key matches including Everton's win over Nottingham Forest, Liverpool's latest triumph, and Newcastle's impressive performance against Manchester United.

There's also a discussion about staying motivated, both for footballers and in everyday life, with Sarah sharing her career journey and biblical insight from Ed.

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Welcome to another exciting episode of The Big Man Up Top Podcast! Today, Ed and Joe kick things off with the early relegation of Southampton and Liverpool's struggles to get over the line in the Prem. They touch on other key moments, including Brighton vs Palace, and Manchester United’s dull goalless draw with Manchester City. The duo also provides updates on the EFL, including Burnley's strong position in the Championship and Ipswich's tough loss against Wolves.

Joe then talks with Tim Hughes, lead pastor of Gas Street Church in Birmingham and a lifelong Everton fan. They discuss the emotional impact of leaving Goodison Park for a new stadium, making comparisons between football stadiums and church buildings as significant physical spaces.

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Join Ed and Joe in the latest episode of The Big Man Up Top as they dive into the thrilling FA Cup quarterfinals, featuring intense matches like Bournemouth vs Man City and Preston North End vs Aston Villa.

The duo also explore the rumours around Trent Alexander-Arnold's move to Real Madrid and its impact on Liverpool fans, discussing what is the best way to send off a player whose decided to leave.

Ed and Joe discuss the international break, focusing on England's underwhelming game against Albania and then looking at the other home nations & the the craziness of the Nations League Quarter Finals.

They also have an in-depth conversation about brain injuries in sports, inspired by recent incidents and an enlightening interview with Olympic Gold Medalist rower James Cracknell and they explore the importance of practical care in community and faith context.

Don't miss the engaging chat and key takeaways on player safety and welfare!

Thank you to James Morris from UCB News for his fantastic interview with James Cracknell. You can listen to the full thing on the UCB Player app.

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