Cunningham Discusses Faith on Theo Von Podcast
The Indiana Fever guard described her Christian faith and her stance on sex-based eligibility standards in women's sports during an October 28 podcast appearance.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Christianity
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Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham discussed Christianity and her faith on the October 28 episode of Theo Von's This Past Weekend. The conversation moved from her upbringing as a Catholic to her current identity as a nondenominational Christian and her adult baptism.
Why it matters
Cunningham said her faith keeps her stable while she receives both criticism and praise through her profession. Her remarks come amid broader national debate over eligibility standards in women's sports, a topic on which she has drawn attention.
Cunningham is a guard for the Indiana Fever and hosts the basketball podcast No Hesitation. She grew up Catholic and now describes herself as a nondenominational Christian.
The players
Sophie Cunningham
Sophie Cunningham is a guard for the Indiana Fever and host of the basketball podcast No Hesitation, and she has publicly advocated sex-based eligibility standards in women's sports.
Theo Von
Theo Von is a comedian and podcast host whose show This Past Weekend hosted Cunningham's October 28 interview about her faith.
The details
Comedian Theo Von steered the discussion toward Cunningham's adult baptism and her relationship with Jesus. Cunningham said she relies on faith because she receives both hate and praise through her profession.
Timeline
October 28: Cunningham appears on Theo Von's This Past Weekend.
October 30: A Dallas Express column recounts Tim Tebow's remarks at a Council for Life event.
Roadmap
Public faith testimony by athletes and entertainers has grown visible in mainstream media, following patterns seen in the Texas Rangers' June Faith and Family Night and Chris Pratt's January discussion on the RELEVANT podcast. Cunningham's remarks fit this continuing trend of prominent figures discussing Christianity on national platforms.
Readers who follow the Indiana Fever or women's sports will see how athlete statements on faith and eligibility standards shape public debate. The remarks offer a concrete example of how faith is discussed on mainstream podcasts.
The takeaway
Public figures often describe faith as a source of stability when facing criticism. Cunningham's comments show how personal belief can shape the way athletes handle public attention.
Further reading
Explore more on Christianity coverage for context on faith discussions in public life.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Dallas Express.
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