Soul Search
Soul Search
ABC Australia
Active body, active soul — encountering the spiritual side of sports
54 minutes Posted Apr 16, 2026 at 5:00 am.
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Australia's devotion to sports takes on many religious qualities. And in many religious traditions, the physical discipline of the body is one way of working on the soul. So, how do shared activities, like running groups or football clubs, keep us healthy physically, mentally — and spiritually?