Sports Spectrum Podcast
1,498 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 610 ratingsHosted by former ESPN Senior Producer Jason Romano, Sports Spectrum is an interview driven podcast that features stories on the intersection of faith and sports.
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Steele Johnson - 2016 Olympic silver medalist on success, achievement, loss and obstacles
March 13, 2024 06:15 - 31 minutes - 14.7 MBSteele Johnson won the silver medal with David Boudia in the men’s 10 m synchronized platform diving competition at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio. He is a six-time senior national champion with USA Diving and was a two-time All-American diver in college at Purdue. Today on the podcast, we talk to Steele Johnson about his identity in Christ, his love for metal music, his 2016 Olympic experience and trusting God’s plan in his recovery from foot injuries. Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Mag...
Jacob Stallings - Rockies catcher on the importance of Christ in his life, making his MLB debut and striking out Ronald Acuña Jr
March 11, 2024 06:15 - 32 minutes - 15 MBJacob Stallings is a catcher with the Colorado Rockies. He was selected in the seventh round of the 2012 MLB Draft by Pittsburgh and made his MLB debut four years later with the Pirates. He played six seasons in Pittsburgh before arriving with the Marlins in 2021. In 2021, Stallings won a Gold Glove and in 2023, he helped the Marlins to a playoff berth. Today on the podcast, we talk to Jacob Stallings about his welcome to the MLB moment, finding his identity in Christ, and making an appear...
Sports Spectrum Weekly Devotional - March 9, 2024
March 10, 2024 00:00 - 4 minutes - 3.75 MBThank you for listening to the Sports Spectrum Weekly Devotional on Sports Spectrum's Podcast. Scriptures: 1 John 3:17-18 (ESV) - “But if anyone has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God’s love abide in him? Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.” Isaiah 1:17 (ESV) - “Learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression; bring justice to the fatherless, plead the widow’s cause.” Sign up for our S...
Sting Ray Robb - IndyCar driver talks about his unique name, growing in Christ and preparation for 2024 season
March 08, 2024 07:15 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBSting Ray Robb (yes that is his real name) is a race car drive entering year 2 with INDYCAR and driving the No. 41 Chevrolet-powered Indy car with A.J Foyt Racing. Born and raised in Idaho, he started chasing his dream and began kart racing at age 5. Over the next ten years he garnered several National Titles and was twice ranked the number one US Driver in his age group. He remains the only Triple Crown winner - having won the Florida Winter Tour Championship, the CanAm Championship and th...
Austin Hays - Baltimore Orioles outfielder on his 2023 All-Star experience, Camden Yards crowds and identity in Christ
March 06, 2024 07:16 - 36 minutes - 33 MBAustin Hays is an outfielder with the Baltimore Orioles. He was selected in the 3rd round of the 2016 MLB Draft by the Orioles and one year later, in September 2017, he made his MLB debut against the Yankees. In 2021, Hays became a full-time starter with Baltimore and hit 22 home runs. Last year, in 2023, he was named to the AL All-Star team and helped the Orioles to the AL East title. Today on the podcast, Austin Hays shares about his new journey with Christ, putting his identity in Jesus...
Sports Spectrum Magazine Spring 2024 Preview
March 05, 2024 11:00 - 11 minutes - 5.45 MBToday on the podcast, our Sports Spectrum Managing Editor Jon Ackerman joins host Jason Romano to preview the 2024 Spring edition of the Sports Spectrum Magazine featuring St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Kyle Gibson on the cover. Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine Do you know Christ personally? Click here to learn how you can commit your life to ...
Nate Prosser - Former NHL player on his underdog hockey story and finding a firm foundation in Christ
March 04, 2024 09:30 - 43 minutes - 20.4 MBNate Prosser played 11 seasons in the NHL with Minnesota, St. Louis and Philadelphia. He signed with Minnesota in March of 2010 and made his NHL debut a few weeks later on April 5th against Edmonton. Prosser would go on to play 10 seasons with the Wild from 2010-2017 and 2018-2019. After 360 career NHL games, Prosser retired on January 11, 2022 and now serves with his wife Britt in sports ministry with Pro Athletes Outreach. Today on the podcast, Nate Prosser shares his testimony of faith,...
Remembering former ESPN NFL Senior Insider Chris Mortensen
March 04, 2024 00:42 - 18 minutes - 8.81 MBChris Mortensen passed away on Sunday March 3, 2024 at the age of 72. Mort was a former ESPN Senior NFL Insider. He was honored by the Professional Football Writers of America (PFWA) with the prestigious Dick McCann Award for his long and distinguished contribution to pro football in 2016 and was honored during the Pro Football Hall of Fame's enshrinement ceremony. Today, we remember Chris Mortensen and bring back a clip of him sharing his testimony of faith on the Sports Spectrum podcas...
Sports Spectrum Weekly Devotional - March 2, 2024
March 03, 2024 00:00 - 7 minutes - 3.51 MBToday we bring to you a new feature called the Sports Spectrum Weekly Devotional on Sports Spectrum's Podcast. Scriptures: John 15:18-19 (NLT) - "If the world hates you, remember that it hated me first. 19 The world would love you as one of its own if you belonged to it, but you are no longer part of the world. I chose you to come out of the world, so it hates you." Proverbs 4:25-27 (NLT) - “Look straight ahead and fix your eyes on what lies before you. Mark out a straight path for your ...
Kyle Gibson - St. Louis Cardinals pitcher on growing in his faith and being a mentor in baseball
March 01, 2024 07:15 - 34 minutes - 16 MBKyle Gibson is a starting pitcher with the St. Louis Cardinals. Drafted in the first round of the 2009 MLB Draft by the Minnesota Twins, he made his big-league debut in 2013 and pitched seven seasons with Minnesota.In 2020, he signed with the Texas Rangers, and in 2021 made the American League All-Star team. After being traded to the Philadelphia Phillies, he was a member of the 2022 National League champions and pitched in the World Series. Last year with the Baltimore Orioles, he notched...
Don Yaeger - 11-time N.Y. Times best-selling author on earning athletes trust and living out his faith in Jesus
February 28, 2024 07:05 - 50 minutes - 23.5 MBAs an award-winning keynote speaker, an eleven-time New York Times Best-selling author, host of the top-rated Corporate Competitor Podcast, Executive Leadership Coach, and longtime Associate Editor for Sports Illustrated, Don Yaeger has fashioned a career as one of America’s most provocative thought leaders. The son of a preacher, Yaeger has earned the trust of some of the biggest names in sports, collaborating on books with Walter Payton, John Wooden, John Smoltz, Warren Moon, Bubba Watson...
Jim Nill - Dallas Stars GM on life in the NHL, coming to faith later in life and the patience of God
February 26, 2024 07:15 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MBJim Nill is the general manager of the Dallas Stars. In 2023, he was awarded the NHL's Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award after Dallas posted 108 points and 47 wins, their highest total in seven years. Before going into the front office, Nill was a player, selected by the St. Louis Blues in the 1978 NHL Draft. He made his NHL debut in 1981 and played a total of 10 seasons with the Blues, Vancouver Canucks, Boston Bruins, Winnipeg Jets and Detroit Red Wings. Today on the podcast,...
Bubba Watson - Sports Spectrum Minute
February 25, 2024 01:30 - 5 minutes - 2.53 MBWelcome to the Sports Spectrum Minute featuring a short clip of inspiration from a previous Sports Spectrum Podcast interview. Today we hear from two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson. He appeared on Sports Spectrum's Podcast in November 2021. You can listen to the entire interview here. Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine
John Means - Baltimore Orioles pitcher on baseball, injuries, no-hitters and growing in his faith
February 23, 2024 07:15 - 36 minutes - 16.8 MBJohn Means is a pitcher with the Baltimore Orioles. He was selected in the 11th round of the 2014 MLB Draft by Baltimore and made his MLB debut in September 2018 against the Red Sox at Fenway Park. In 2019, he won 12 games and was named to the American League All-Star team. In 2021, Means was selected by Baltimore to be their Opening Day starting pitcher. On May 5, 2021, he threw a no-hitter against the Seattle Mariners, striking out 12 batters while facing the minimum of 27 batters. In 20...
Granger Smith - Singer/Songwriter on grief, death, God's timing and walking away from music
February 21, 2024 07:15 - 42 minutes - 19.8 MBGranger Smith is the author of the New York Times bestseller "Like a River" released back in August of 2023. After 24 years touring as an award-winning, platinum-selling, country music singer-songwriter, Smith chose to leave the music business to pursue a future in ministry. His 2023 “Like A River” summer tour was his last as he moved into full-time ministry. Over the course of his groundbreaking music career, Granger has released ten studio albums, one live album, and two EPs. Granger ha...
Madison Hock - Sports reporter and host on being rooted in Christ and living out faith in her job
February 19, 2024 07:15 - 45 minutes - 21 MBMadison Hock is currently a host and reporter for Bally Sports Southwest. In college, she played basketball at Division 1 Belmont University. After graduating, she turned her passion of playing sports into covering sports and began her broadcasting career at WBIR in Knoxville, Tennessee covering the SEC. She joined Bally Sports Southwest in November of 2022 and covers the NBA's New Orleans Pelicans and MLB's Texas Rangers. Today on the podcast, we talk to Madison Hock about her broadcasting...
Brett Phillips - Sports Spectrum Minute
February 18, 2024 00:30 - 5 minutes - 2.82 MBWelcome to the Sports Spectrum Minute featuring a short clip of inspiration from a previous Sports Spectrum Podcast interview. Today we hear from MLB outfielder and 2020 World Series Game 4 hero Brett Phillips. He appeared on Sports Spectrum's Podcast in September 2021. You can listen to the entire interview here. Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine
Alyssa Brito - Oklahoma Sooners softball player on finding freedom in Christ and winning titles
February 16, 2024 11:33 - 37 minutes - 17.4 MBAlyssa Brito plays softball with the Oklahoma Sooners. She is a two-time national champion and in 2023, helped the Sooners to a third straight title hitting a team-high 17 home runs and finishing second on the team with a .412 batting average. She was named a unanimous NFCA First-Team All-American and NFCA All-Region First Team in 2023. Today on the podcast, we talk to Alyssa about her walk with Christ, finding freedom in Jesus, winning championships, sharing her faith as a softball player a...
Dr. Sean McDowell - Author/Professor on 90's NBA, Gospel conversations in sports and his college basketball career
February 14, 2024 07:15 - 43 minutes - 20.5 MBDr. Sean McDowell is an author, speaker and associate professor in the Christian Apologetics program at Talbot School of Theology at Biola University. He has written or edited over 20 books including "Chasing Love and "The Fate of the Apostles." In college, McDowell played college basketball at Biola University and was captain his senior year on a team that went 30-7. Now in 2024, his son Scott is a freshman on the same Biola University basketball team. Today on the podcast, we talk to Dr....
Butch Thompson - Auburn baseball head coach on coaching, love and trusting in the savior
February 12, 2024 07:15 - 28 minutes - 13.5 MBButch Thompson is the head baseball coach at Auburn University. He began his coaching career at Birmingham Southern and after stints at Georgia, Auburn and Mississippi State, he returned to Auburn and was. named their head coach in October 2015. In 2019 and 2022, Thompson led Auburn to the College World Series and has 256 career wins in his eight seasons with the Tigers. Today on the podcast, we talk to Butch Thompson about role models, giving his life to Christ, his "identity statement"...
Devin McCourty - Three-time Super Bowl champion joins us on Radio Row to talk faith, transition and broadcasting
February 10, 2024 15:30 - 16 minutes - 7.84 MBDevin McCourty is a three-time Super Bowl champion and former New England Patriots All-Pro safety. He joined us today at Super Bowl LVIII on Radio Row to talk faith, transitioning from the NFL and his rookie year broadcasting with NBC Sports. Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine Do you know Christ personally? Click here to learn how you can commit your life to...
Shaun Alexander - Former NFL MVP and Seattle Seahawks legend on faith and football at Super Bowl LVIII
February 10, 2024 01:03 - 17 minutes - 8.39 MBShaun Alexander played eight NFL seasons with the Seattle Seahawks and was the 2005 NFL MVP. He was inducted into the Seahawks Ring of Honor in 2022 and scored 100 career touchdowns in his Seattle career. Today on the podcast, we catch up with Shaun Alexander on Radio Row at Super Bowl LVIII to talk about discipline and discipleship and the responsibility for Christian athletes to live out their faith. Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by u...
Kansas City Chiefs Interviews LIVE from Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas
February 09, 2024 09:15 - 14 minutes - 6.95 MBSports Spectrum is LIVE from Las Vegas, Nevada covering Super Bowl LVIII as the Chiefs and 49ers get ready to do battle on Sunday. Today on the podcast, we talk to Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Drue Tranquill, long snapper James Winchester, wide receiver Marques Valdez-Scantling and Chiefs radio voice Mitch Holthus. Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine Do you know Ch...
San Francisco 49ers Interviews LIVE from Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas
February 09, 2024 01:00 - 20 minutes - 9.6 MBSports Spectrum is LIVE from Las Vegas, Nevada covering Super Bowl LVIII as the Chiefs and 49ers get ready to do battle on Sunday. Today on the podcast, we talk to 49ers QB Brock Purdy, running back Christian McCaffrey, safety Tashaun Gipson, defensive tackle Sebastian Joseph-Day, safety Ji'Ayir Brown, linebacker Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles and assistant head coach Anthony Lynn. Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 ...
Brock Purdy - SF 49ers QB shares his testimony and his journey of faith
February 08, 2024 08:15 - 35 minutes - 16.7 MBBrock Purdy is the San Francisco 49ers quarterback. As he prepares to start Super Bowl LVIII against the Kansas City Chiefs, we are bringing back a portion our previous two conversations with Brock from 2021 and 2023 and a BRAND NEW conversation that took place this week in Las Vegas. You can listen to the entire conversations with Brock below: Brock Purdy from August 2021 Brock Purdy from February 2023 Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription ...
Marcellus and Stephanie Casey - Kansas City Chiefs chaplain on the 2023 season and Super Bowl LVIII
February 07, 2024 08:15 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBMarcellus Casey is in his seventh season as the team chaplain for the Kansas City Chiefs. He leads team Bible studies and chapel services for KC. His wife Stephanie partners in ministry with Marcellus to lead Bible studies for the player's wives and girlfriends. Marcellus and Stephanie join the show today to share what this 2023 season has been like, the Bible studies and chapel services that they've led and their favorite 'God' moment from this past year. Sign up for our Sports Spectr...
Earl Smith - San Francisco 49ers team chaplain on the 2023 season and Super Bowl LVIII
February 06, 2024 08:15 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBEarl Smith is the team chaplain of the San Francisco 49ers. He has been their team chaplain and pastor since 1995 and lead Bible studies with both 49ers players and coaches throughout the season. Today on the podcast, Earl Smith shares his experience seeing the 49ers win the NFC Championship game, watching QB Brock Purdy lead with faith in front and leading Bible studies and chapel services with the team. Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by...
Shawn Purdy - Brock Purdy's father shares about this 2023 season and their Super Bowl LVIII journey
February 05, 2024 08:15 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBShawn Purdy is a former professional baseball player and the father to San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy. Today on the podcast, Shawn shares about his experience watching his son win the NFC championship game. They also discuss the support of the community, and the importance of protecting their joy by distancing themselves from media and negative opinions. Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http:...
Kurt Warner - Sports Spectrum Minute
February 04, 2024 01:30 - 6 minutes - 2.99 MBWelcome to the Sports Spectrum Minute featuring a short clip of inspiration from a previous Sports Spectrum Podcast interview. Today we hear from Pro Football HOF QB Kurt Warner. He appeared for the first time on Sports Spectrum's Podcast in February 2021. You can listen to the entire interview here. Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine
Matt Hasselbeck - Former NFL QB on coaching his son, his broadcasting future and throwing passes to Jerry Rice
February 02, 2024 07:05 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBMatt Hasselbeck played 17 seasons in the NFL with the Packers, Seahawks, Titans and Colts. The three-time Pro Bowler retired after the 2015 season and was inducted into the Seattle Seahawks Ring of Honor in October of 2021. Hasselbeck also spent 7 years as an NFL analyst at ESPN from 2016-2023 and in the Fall of 2023, he coached his son Henry in football and won a state championship. Today on the podcast, we talk to Hasselbeck about coaching his son Henry, winning the Massachusetts state...
Tim Hudson - Former MLB pitcher on faith, baseball and discipleship
January 31, 2024 07:05 - 32 minutes - 15.1 MBTim Hudson is a former MLB pitcher who played 17 seasons with the A's, Braves and Giants. He was originally selected in the sixth round of the 1997 MLB Amateur Draft by the Oakland A's after playing collegiately at Auburn University. During his stellar career, Hudson was a four-time All-Star, won 222 career games and in 2014, won a World Series with the Giants. He is one of only 15 pitchers to have a victory against every team. In 2018, he was inducted into the Atlanta Braves Hall of Fame...
K.J. Wright - Former Seahawks LB on faith, retirement, Super Bowls and his trip to Israel
January 29, 2024 08:03 - 34 minutes - 32.4 MBK.J. Wright played 11 NFL seasons with the Seahawks and Raiders from 2011-2021. He was selected in the fourth round of the 2011 NFL Draft by Seattle after a stellar career at Mississippi State. During his decade-long stay with the Seahawks, he was a part of 2 NFC championship teams and won a Super Bowl in 2013. The 2016 Pro Bowl selection signed a one day contract in July 2022 to officially retire from the NFL with the Seahawks and is now the host of the KJ ALL DAY show on YouTube. Today...
Derwin Gray - Sports Spectrum Minute
January 28, 2024 00:30 - 4 minutes - 2.28 MBWelcome to the Sports Spectrum Minute featuring a short clip of inspiration from a previous Sports Spectrum Podcast interview. Today we hear from former NFL defensive back and current pastor Derwin Gray. He first appeared on the podcast back in April of 2017. You can listen to the entire interview here. Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine
Greg Tonagel - Indiana Wesleyan University Men's Basketball Coach on 500 career wins and coaching with purpose
January 26, 2024 08:05 - 37 minutes - 17.7 MBGreg Tonagel is the men's basketball coach at Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, Indiana. Since arriving as their head coach in 2005, Tonagel has led the Wildcats to three NAIA national championships and in October 2023, became the youngest coach in college basketball history (NCAA or NAIA) to win 500 career games. As a player, Tonagel was coached by the legendary Homer Drew at Valparaiso University, where he was a two-time team captain and started all four seasons. Today on the podc...
Zach Williams - Two-time Grammy winning singer/songwriter on his love for basketball and sharing his rescue story
January 24, 2024 08:05 - 32 minutes - 15.2 MBZach Williams is a two-time Grammy winning singer/songwriter. His hits include "Chain Breaker" "Rescue Story" and "Fear is a Liar." In college, Williams played basketball at Northwest Arkansas with dreams of playing professionally. Drugs and alcohol and injuries ended his sports dream but led him to finding a music career. Zach's new book "Rescue Story" releases in February 2024. Today on the podcast, we talk to Zach Williams about his basketball dream, his Jesus rescue story, winning a G...
Sports Spectrum Podcast Trailer 2024
January 22, 2024 18:52 - 55 seconds - 873 KBThe Sports Spectrum Podcast launched on March 31, 2017. Since then, we've had over 1200 interviews and 5 million+ downloads. Our desire is to keep Jesus in the sports conversation and have conversations with athletes, coaches and others on the intersection of sports and faith in Christ. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW us everywhere podcasts are found or here at http://SportsSpectrum.com/podcast
Nick Roach - Former NFL linebacker on never wanting to play football, playoff football and living for Christ
January 22, 2024 08:05 - 48 minutes - 22.6 MBNick Roach is a former NFL linebacker who played eight seasons with the Bears and Raiders. In college, he was an Academic All-Big Ten and team co-MVP his senior year with Northwestern. After going undrafted in 2007, he signed with the Chargers, was cut and then signed with the Bears. Today on the podcast, we talk to Nick Roach about never wanting to play in the NFL, finding Christ during his pro career, the NFL playoff atmosphere, giving his life to Jesus at a pro athlete conference and hi...
Dan Orlovsky - Sports Spectrum Minute
January 21, 2024 00:30 - 12 minutes - 5.81 MBWelcome to the Sports Spectrum Minute featuring a short clip of inspiration from a previous Sports Spectrum Podcast interview. Today we hear from ESPN NFL Analyst and former NFL QB Dan Orlovsky. He appeared for the first time on Sports Spectrum's Podcast in November 2017. You can listen to the entire interview here. Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine
Kerry Carpenter - Detroit Tigers outfielder on his breakout 2023 season and finding freedom on the field
January 19, 2024 08:33 - 24 minutes - 11.4 MBKerry Carpenter is an outfielder and designated hitter with the Detroit Tigers. He was selected in the 19th round of the 2019 MLB Draft by Detroit and made his MLB debut on Aug. 10, 2022. In 98 minor league games in 2022, he hit .313 with 30 home runs and was named Eastern League (Double-A) Player of the Month in May. A few months later, he was called up to the big-league club, and in 31 games with the Tigers he hit .252 with six home runs. In 2023 with the Tigers, he became a staple in the...
William Gates - Hoop Dreams star on celebrating 30 year anniversary of acclaimed sports documentary
January 17, 2024 08:33 - 47 minutes - 22.3 MBWilliam Gates is a former college basketball player who was featured in the Oscar-nominated documentary “Hoop Dreams” back in October 1994. Gates was a member of St. Joseph High School in Chicago, where he played on the varsity team all four years under legendary coach Gene Pingatore. After being highly recruited by many of the top colleges in the country, Gates chose to play for Marquette and appeared in 80 games during his career with the Golden Eagles. A few years later, Gates entered M...
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone - Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist on preparing for Paris 2024, her new book "Far Beyond Gold"
January 15, 2024 08:33 - 21 minutes - 9.93 MBSydney McLaughlin-Levrone is a two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and world record-holding American sprinter and hurdler. In 2016, she made history at age 16 as the youngest US Olympian to compete in track and field since 1972. In 2021 at the Tokyo Olympics, she cemented herself as a track superstar winning a gold medal in the 400-meter hurdles, breaking the world record with a 51.46 second time and winning a gold medal for the 4x400-meter relay. Sydney is also an author and her first book, "F...
Devon McDonald - Former Notre Dame linebacker on making disciples and serving with AIA
January 14, 2024 00:00 - 38 minutes - 18 MBDevon McDonald is a former Notre Dame linebacker from Jamaica who played four seasons in the NFL with the Colts and Cardinals. As a part of the Fighting Irish's national championship team in 1988, McDonald served as a team captain and was an Honorable Mention All-American in 1992 and was the Co-MVP of the 1993 Cotton Bowl. Today on the podcast, we talk to Devon McDonald about his football journey, being baptized by a Pro Football Hall of Fame teammate, serving in ministry and the importance ...
Gabe McGlothan - Grand Canyon University basketball player on baptism, the Bible and the Big Dance
January 12, 2024 08:33 - 27 minutes - 13 MBGabe McGlothan is a basketball player with Grand Canyon University. He played his high school basketball in Chandler, Arizona, winning a state championship in 2017. After a year of prep school in Putnam, CT, he signed on with Southeast Missouri State. After one season, he decided to transfer to Grand Canyon University. In 2022-23 season, McGlothan was named All-WAC second team after averaging 12.8 pts and a team leading 7.6 rebounds in helping his team to the NCAA Tournament. In 2023-24, h...
Ronald Olivier on his 27 summers in prison and his journey to freedom, forgiveness and redemption
January 10, 2024 08:33 - 41 minutes - 68.3 MBRonald Olivier spent 27 summers in the notorious Louisiana State Penitentiary. In 2018, God transformed Ronald's life and he was miraculously released from jail. Since then, he has been a chaplain, pastor and now author. His new book "27 SUMMERS" is released in November 2023. Today on the podcast, Ronald shares how Christ grabbed a hold of his life in prison, sharing the Gospel with everyone he meets, his relationship with the NFL's Tony Dungy and Sam Acho and the importance of forgiveness...
Brett Kern - Former NFL punter on faith, fake punts and retiring from football
January 08, 2024 08:33 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MBBrett Kern is a former NFL punter who played 16 seasons with the Broncos, Titans and Eagles. The three-time Pro Bowler is Tennessee's franchise leader in every punting category and was named First-team All-Pro in 2019. In 2022, Kern was released by the Titans and signed by the Eagles, where he helped Philadelphia to an NFC title and a berth in Super Bowl LVII. In June of 2023, Brett Kern retire from the NFL. Today on the podcast, we talk to Brett Kern about his decision to retire, the S...
Mark Scheifele - Winnipeg Jets All-Star on living out his faith in the NHL
January 07, 2024 01:30 - 21 minutes - 10.2 MBMark Scheifele is in his 13th season as a member of the WInnipeg Jets in the NHL. He was selected as an NHL All-Star in 2019 and 2020. He was selected by the Jets in the first round, seventh overall, of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, becoming the Jets' first-ever draft pick after relocating from Atlanta. Today on the podcast, Mark shares about his journey of hockey, being a leader in the NHL, growing in his faith and living out his faith in professional hockey. Sign up for our Sports Spectrum M...
Steve Stenstrom - Former NFL QB on his football journey, playing for Bill Walsh and living "The 330 Life"
January 05, 2024 08:05 - 48 minutes - 22.5 MBSteve Stenstrom is a former NFL quarterback who played six seasons with the Chicago Bears, San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions and Denver Broncos. In college, Stenstrom was a standout quarterback for Stanford under coaches Denny Green and Bill Walsh. He still holds numerous Stanford passing records, including career passing yards (10,911) and career completions (866). After his playing career ended in 2001, Stenstrom went into sports ministry at Stanford, and is currently the president of Pr...
Matt Schick - ESPN host on broadcasting dreams and making room for Jesus
January 03, 2024 08:33 - 44 minutes - 20.8 MBMatt Schick is a studio host and play by play voice at ESPN. He hosts numerous studio shows across college sports on ESPN platforms and also serves as a play by play commentator for basketball and baseball events. Schick can also be heard doing work for ESPN Radio and Sirius XM Radio. Today on the podcast, we talk to Matt Schick on about broadcasting journey, living out his faith, handling rejection, making room in his life for Jesus and being present with his kids. Sign up for our Spo...
Kenneth Lock - Milwaukee Bucks team chaplain on praying with players and finding renewed purpose
January 01, 2024 08:33 - 43 minutes - 20.5 MBKenneth Lock is the senior pastor at EVOLVE CHURCH in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He's also the team chaplain and team barber for the Milwaukee Bucks. In August 2023, Lock released his first book, "SHIFT HAPPENS: How to Find Renewed Purpose, Gratitude and Love after Heartbreak." Today on the podcast, we talk to Kenneth Lock about praying with his players, his unique relationship with Giannis Antetokounmpo, leading chapel services, being transparent and unedited and finding renewed purpose. Sign...
Doug Pederson - Sports Spectrum Minute
December 31, 2023 01:33 - 4 minutes - 2.27 MBWelcome to the Sports Spectrum Minute featuring a short clip of inspiration from a previous Sports Spectrum Podcast interview. Today we hear from Jacksonville Jaguars head coach and Super Bowl champion Doug Pederson. He appeared on the Sports Spectrum Podcast in December 2021. You can listen to the entire interview here. Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine