Beyond The Game
426 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsA unique sports talk radio program combining conversations, interviews, and opinions on sports from a faith-based perspective.
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Beyond The Game - 7/17/2020
July 17, 2020 16:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBZac fills in for Benson with his brother Spencer as a guest. They make up for the lack of recent episodes by going way over the usual episode length talking about the Redskins' name change, the Buffalo Bills needing a new stadium sponsor, and a preview...
Beyond The Game - 6/26/2020
June 27, 2020 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBBenson and Barletta talk about the unnecessary and inappropriate use of foul language which seems to be more and more prevalent in sports today. Benson shares some thoughts about what the Bible says our speech should be like.Plus, Zac wonders during the...
Beyond The Game - 6/19/2020
June 20, 2020 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBBenson and Barletta discuss the state of negotiations in getting Major League Baseball back on the field. Why is it taking so long for the two sides to agree on something. Benson shares a biblical thought from the book of Esther on strong...
Beyond The Game - 6/12/2020
June 13, 2020 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBBenson and Barletta discuss some current events in society - Colin Kaepernick, Drew Brees' comments, etc - and are reminded that we all need to listen to what others are saying a bit more. Especially believers in Christ who are called to prefer others...
Beyond The Game - 5/29/2020
May 30, 2020 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBBenson tells Barletta that he deleted all his social media apps because he found himself getting frustrated with people. People are divisive when God want His people to be unified in love. Zac's 'Shenanigans' statements include wondering if there will...
Beyond The Game - 5/22/2020
May 23, 2020 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBAfter some time off, Benson and Barletta are back talking sports from a faith-based perspective. Their conversation about current events leads to a discussion on how looking out for 'number one' is not consistent with the Christian lifestyle. Yet if one...
Beyond The Game - 4/24/2020
April 25, 2020 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBBenson picks Barletta's brains about the first round of the NFL draft and then makes a spiritual application of things in life which are certain. Zac's 'Shenanigans' topics include 'If the Los Angeles Chargers’ newly-released uniform changes are the...
Beyond The Game - 4/17/2020
April 18, 2020 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBBenson and Barletta talk about the emphasis on sports. While we all look forward to their eventual return, sports are not life and we need to keep what's truly important in a perspective. In addition to the weekly encouragement during the 'You Like...
Beyond The Game - 4/10/2020
April 10, 2020 13:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBBenson and Barletta talk about the lack of sports to discuss and share their Sasquatch calling skills. We're all hoping to have sports back soon and Benson shares some biblical thoughts on hope.In his 'Shenanigans' segment, Zac questions if opinions...
Beyond The Game - 4/3/2020
April 04, 2020 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBIt's a 'highlights' edition of BTG as Benson and Barletta take a week off and air a pair of previously broadcast segments. It's the time of year to talk so baseball so from January 29th of this year, the guys discuss Derek Jeter having missed out on a...
Kristin Concordia - 3/27/2020 - Womens Lacrosse Coach, Roberts Wesleyan College
March 28, 2020 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.23 MBBenson and Barletta welcome to the program, Kristin Concordia, head coach of the womens lacrosse team at Roberts Wesleyan College. After a season in which they recorded the most wins in program history and having appeared in three straight ECC...
Beyond The Game - 3/27/2020
March 28, 2020 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBIn the Shenanigans' segment, Zac wonders if Rudy Gobert will be remembered more for the coronavirus and shutting down the NBA than for his talents on the court, If Houston Texans coach Bill O’Brien should be fired for trading Deandre Hopkins, and if...
Beyond The Game - 3/20/2020
March 21, 2020 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBIn a special broadcast, Benson and Barletta skip all the regular features of the program so that they can talk longer with Kevin Malone who is the founder and president of the US Institute Against Human Trafficking.The former General Manager of the...
Kevin Malone Interview - 3/20/2020 - US Institute Against Human Trafficking
March 20, 2020 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBKevin Malone joins the program. The former General Manager of the Montreal Expos and LA Dodgers is the founder and president of the US Institute Against Human Trafficking. He talks about the work his ministry is doing and answers some general awareness...
Beyond The Game - 3/13/2020
March 14, 2020 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBBenson and Barletta welcome to the program, Aaron Scheer of Centershot Ministries. The Centershot program is used by churches throughout the United States to introduce kids, and families, to the gospel of Jesus Christ through the sport of archery.In...
Aaron Scheer Interview - 3/13/2020 - Centershot Ministries
March 13, 2020 04:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBBenson and Barletta welcome to the program, Aaron Scheer who is the President of Centershot Ministries. The Centershot program is used by churches throughout the United States to introduce kids, and families, to the gospel of Jesus Christ through the...
Beyond The Game - 3/6/2020
March 07, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBBenson and Barletta talk about Spike Lee, Charles Oakley, and the New York Knicks. They showed again this week the meaning of 'Knicks gonna Knicks'. Benson shares some biblical thoughts about miscommunication. Plus, in the 'Shenanigans' segment, Zac...
Beyond The Game - 2/28/2020
February 29, 2020 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MBThe Reverend Jason McGuire joins the program to discuss several sports-related political issues. Rev. McGuire is the President of New Yorker's Family Research Foundation. Among the discussed topics include homeschool sports participation with public...
Jason McGuire Interview - 2/28/2020 - President, New Yorker's Family Research Foundation
February 29, 2020 00:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBReverend Jason McGuire joins the program to discuss several sports-related political issues. Rev. McGuire is the President of New Yorker's Family Research Foundation. Among the discussed topics include homeschool sports participation with public...
Beyond The Game - 2/21/2020
February 22, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBBenson and Barletta discuss the reactions around baseball to the apologies offered by some members of the Houston Astros regarding the cheating scandal they are involved in. There is an application from Psalm 51 where David seeks restoration from...
Beyond The Game - 2/14/2020
February 15, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBBenson and Barletta talk XFL Football and some of the changes in rules as compared to the NFL. Benson shares a few thoughts from the bible about change. Plus, in the 'Shenanigans' segment, Zac wonders if Yankee fans are upset that Yankees pitcher James...
Beyond The Game - 2/7/2020
February 08, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBOn this week's program, Benson and Barletta discuss New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist - should they trade him? What if he doesn't want to be traded? Benson gives a biblical application of preferring others, including how far Jesus Christ was...
Beyond The Game - 1/31/2020
February 01, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBBenson and Barletta talk about Dion Waiters finally getting into his first game of the season with the Miami Heat after having been suspended three times. A biblical perspective is given dealing with doing our part on the team, and using our spiritual...
Beyond The Game - 1/29/2020
January 29, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBBenson and Barletta discuss Derek Jeter having missed out on a unanimous election into the Baseball Hall of Fame by a single vote. He always seemed to say the right thing and continued to do so even after being snubbed by some anonymous voter. Benson...
Beyond The Game - 1/24/2020
January 25, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBBrian Smith joins the program to talk about his book, 'The Assist, A Gospel-Centered Guide to Glorifying God Through Sports'. In the 'Shenanigans' segment, Zac wonders if the Colorado Rockies will trade superstar 3B Nolan Arenado; Whether it's a bad...
Brian Smith Interview - 1/24/2020 - Author, The Assist
January 25, 2020 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBBrian Smith joins the program to talk about his book, 'The Assist, A Gospel-Centered Guide to Glorifying God Through Sports'.
Beyond The Game - 1/22/2020
January 22, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBBenson and Barletta dedicate the show to discussing the sign-stealing controversy in Major League Baseball. In the one segment, the guys discuss how other than Carlos Beltran, no apology has been given from any of the penalized teams. Benson makes a...
Beyond The Game - 1/17/2020
January 18, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBOn this week's program, Benson and Barletta discuss the College Football National Championship Game, and specifically the stand-up reputation of Clemson coach Dabo Swinney as well as discussing Baltimore Ravens' stunning playoff loss and the harsh words...
Beyond The Game - 1/10/2020
January 11, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBBenson and Barletta discuss the rumors of cheating and sign stealing in Major League Baseball by two of the last three World Series champions. It's a matter of integrity and Benson shares some thoughts from scripture for facing situations which test our...
Beyond The Game - 1/3/2020
January 04, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBWith Zac Barletta away this week, Rik Benson goes solo discussing the solid teamwork of Houston Rockets star Jame Harden, the exciting win for Florida A&M basketball despite the overwhelming odds, a frustrating loss for the Columbus Blue Jackets due...
Beyond The Game - 12/27/2019
December 28, 2019 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBIn a 'highlights show' Benson and Barletta take a week off and air some segments from previous broadcasts. First, from December 6th, the guys discuss the post-Thanksgiving 'black hole' of the sports season and the chaotic rankings system in college...
Beyond The Game - 12/20/2019
December 21, 2019 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBBenson and Barletta discuss the passion of the Buffalo Bills' fan base. Does anyone celebrate their team like Bills fans? Benson gives a biblical perspective on celebrating God in our lives. Also, it seems that the New England Patriots might be once...
Beyond The Game - 12/13/2019
December 14, 2019 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBBenson and Barletta discuss the petition against honoring Michael Vick at the this year's NFL Pro Bowl game. He paid a significant price for his actions - how much restitution is enough to satisfy you? What about your sins? Benson gives a biblical...
Beyond The Game - 12/6/2019
December 07, 2019 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBBenson and Barletta discuss the post-Thanksgiving 'black hole' of the sports season and the chaotic rankings system in college sports. Comparing one team to another can be difficult if there is no singular standard. When we compare ourselves to others,...
Beyond The Game - 11/29/2019
November 30, 2019 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBBenson and Barletta discuss how New Orleans Pelicans' guard Josh Hart called his former team, the LA Lakers, to clear the air over some negative comments he had jokingly made. Benson makes a biblical application about not only guarding what we say, but...
Beyond The Game - 11/22/2019
November 23, 2019 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBBenson and Barletta discuss recent sports controversies such as the suspension of Cleveland Browns' Myles Garrett and the change in workout details for Colin Kaepernick. Benson says his biggest issue is how predictable people's opinions are based on...
Beyond The Game - 11/15/2019
November 16, 2019 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBIt's a 'highlights show' as the guys take a week off and air some segments from previous broadcasts. First, back on September 6th, we shared a faith-based perspective on the Peyton Manning 'Bears fan baptism' skit and then a challenge to not take our...
Beyond The Game - 11/8/2019
November 09, 2019 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MBIn addition to a discussion about 'load management' in the NBA and an application to our walks of faith, Benson talks with Andrew Dorr, the head coach of Roberts Wesleyan College's successful Cross Country team - The Redhawks have won six consecutive...
Andrew Dorr Interview - 11/8/2019 - Cross Country Coach, Roberts Wesleyan College
November 08, 2019 15:00 - 11 minutes - 8.06 MBBenson talks with the head coach of Roberts Wesleyan College's successful Cross Country team - Andrew Dorr. The Redhawks have won six straight ECC titles.
Beyond The Game - 11/1/2019
November 02, 2019 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBBenson and Barletta discuss the fairly inactive NFL trade deadline and the tension between the New York Jets and their safety Jamal Adams. Benson shares some biblical thoughts and scripture passages about integrity. Plus, 'You Like That' and during the...
Beyond The Game - 10/25/2019
October 26, 2019 04:00 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MBIt's a 'highlights show' as the guys take a week off and air some segments from previous broadcasts. First, back on the August 9th broadcast, which was just prior to the Major League Baseball trade deadline, Benson and Barletta discussed expectations....
Beyond The Game - 10/18/2019
October 19, 2019 04:00 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MBRarely in sports does a team miss opportunities and still come away victorious. Benson shares a few biblical thoughts on missed opportunities. Barletta introduces three new 'Shenanigans' statements, including wondering if the Yankees should have traded...
Beyond The Game - 10/11/2019
October 12, 2019 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBOn this week's broadcast, a discussion on Major League Baseball's appeal to younger audiences. Benson makes the spiritual case that the church needs to worry less about being relevant and more about being life-changing. Barletta introduces 'Shenanigans'...
Beyond The Game - 10/4/2019
October 05, 2019 04:00 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MBBenson and Barletta discuss professional athletes such as Marcus Stroman and Baker Mayfield who debate with broadcasters or others who are critical of them. Why do they bother? Benson gives some biblical encouragement to just avoid such potential traps....
Beyond The Game - 9/27/2019
September 28, 2019 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBBenson and Barletta discuss the debut of New York Giants Quaterback Daniel Jones and more specifically, the class with which Eli Manning has handled being benched. Benson makes a spiritual application of how believers can continue to honor God even in...
Beyond The Game - 9/20/2019
September 21, 2019 04:00 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MBBenson and Barletta discuss how that despite playing with the same sets of rules, some teams are able to enjoy sustained success while others seemingly always seem to struggle. Benson gives a biblical perspective on sustaining a strong walk of faith....
Beyond The Game - 9/13/2019
September 14, 2019 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBBenson and Barletta welcome in good friend of the program, Dan Borrello to talk about his new program on ROC Sports Network (@rocsportsnet), The Dan Borrello Overtime Show. Dan talks about his career, his passion, as well as his faith and...
Dan Borrello Interview - 9/13/2019 - ROC Sports Network
September 14, 2019 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBGood friend of the program, Dan Borrello calls in to talk about his new program on ROC Sports Network (@rocsportsnet), The Dan Borrello Overtime Show. Dan talks about his career, his passion, as well as his faith and influences.
Beyond The Game - 9/6/2019
September 07, 2019 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBIt's an NFL preview show during which, instead of the regular 'shenanigans' feature, Benson turning the tables a bit on Barletta by asking him the questions as they look ahead to the upcoming NFL season. Which team has the best shot to win its division?...
Beyond The Game - 8/30/2019
August 31, 2019 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBBenson and Barletta discuss the sudden retirement of Colts QB Andrew Luck. Zac questioned his health and whether or not the Colts should be concerned a number of weeks ago and now that news of his decision had slipped out, some fans acted unfairly....