If you have an ear for sport documentary’s be sure to give the following two podcasts from CBC a try. The Power and the Glory: The Spirituality of Sport, Part 1 & 2 has been voted a top podcast by listeners. Following are summaries of each and links for download.

The Power and the Glory: The Spirituality of Sport, Part One

Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt took the world by storm at the Beijing Games. He won three Olympic gold medals. And in preparation for every race, Usain Bolt kissed the crucifix around his neck and made the sign of the cross. This week on And the Winner Is…, with new host Marcia Williams, Part One of the Bronze medal-winning special, "The Power and the Glory: The Spirituality of Sports." Some of our most transcendent experiences have to do with sports.

Right click to Download  – The Power and the Glory: The Spirituality of Sport, Part One
[mp3 file: runs 49:10]

The Power and the Glory: The Spirituality of Sport, Part Two

Today on the program, we present Part Two of "The Power and the Glory: The Spirituality of Sport." Athletes often look to the sky before a big game, or kiss the cross around their neck. And then there’s the guy with the "John 3:16" sign in the stands. There’s a clear relationship between sport and religion, but is it a fair relationship? The Power and the Glory: The Spirituality of Sport is the winner of a Bronze Medal at the 2008 New York Festivals.

Right click to Download  – The Power and the Glory: The Spirituality of Sport, Part Two
[mp3 file: runs 50:26]