Sophie Cunningham hires 24/7 security after months of controversy

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham told Theo Von on his podcast This Past Weekend that “nothing a person does or doesn’t do can separate them from God’s love.”

The comment came during episode 692 of This Past Weekend, a podcast hosted by comedian Theo Von.

Cunningham was responding to Von, who said he wished his connection with God were stronger.

“There’s nothing that you can or can’t do that’s going to separate you from God’s love and grace and forgiveness,” Cunningham said.

“Like that’s why Jesus came and died on the cross because he already knew everything you were going to do.”

The 6-foot-1 guard added that after salvation, “educating yourself” and reading the Bible are important.

But she said all of that hinges on knowing “you’re already forgiven.”

Cunningham said she feels most connected to God when she is “prayed up.”

When Von asked why she relies on her faith, she said it’s because of what she does for a living.

“You get a lot of hate, you get a lot of praise,” she said.

Faith keeps her stable and “who I am,” she said.

She added that she doesn’t care what people’s opinions are about her “because I’m not living for their praise.”

The interview comes after months of controversy surrounding Cunningham.

She has been at the center of debates about transgender athletes in women’s sports.

In a previous interview with ESPN, Cunningham said her political beliefs are “very much in the middle.”

She said people often make assumptions about her views.

She also said she wants to protect girls in sports but insisted that position does not mean she hates transgender people.

The controversy has led to threats against Cunningham.

She recently hired 24/7 security as a result.

Despite the pressure, Cunningham has continued to speak publicly about her faith.

On the podcast, Von and Cunningham also discussed whether the media is unfair to Christians.

Depending on perspective, Cunningham said she loved seeing believers stand up for their faith.

“I feel like there’s a revival happening,” she said.

She said it can be scary to speak up because people have had bad experiences with church.

She said she likes seeing athletes with big platforms be “bold and courageous and come out about Jesus.”

Cunningham has also been expanding her brand off the court.

In August, she signed a multi-platform endorsement and investment agreement with Once Upon a Coconut.