Beyond The Game

Benson talks with John Finch of 'The Father Effect' movie and the soon to be released book by the same name. John tells of his struggles with a 'father wound' after his own father took his own life. John is passionate about seeing men be the kind of...

Rik Benson and Zac Barletta discuss UCLA QB John Rosen's comments that football and school don't go together. Is school a distraction for football and vice-versa? Benson makes a biblical application about distractions in our own lives holding back our...

With Benson battling a cold AND preparing for his daughter's wedding, it's an encore presentation of the BTG Program. Benson introduces segments from previous broadcasts where he and Barletta discuss the situation at Ole Miss and specifically, that of...

Benson and Barletta discuss the situation at Ole Miss and specifically, that of former Head Coach Hugh Freeze. Does a misstep by an otherwise faithful man nullify all that he has done, or will do in the name of Christ? Plus, the guys look ahead a few...

Benson and Barletta are joined by good friend Jeff Grace as they talk about the Yankees deadline trades and how impacts their postseason chances. Plus a discussion on Steve Bartman who received a World Series ring from the Cubs and the guys talk about...

Benson and Barletta discuss the David Price-Dennis Eckersley incident. Benson gives a biblical perspective on dealing with conflict. Roberts Wesleyan College Head Swim Coach Sara Smith joins the program and talks about the new DII program beginning this...

Benson talks with Sara Smith, head coach for the men's and women's swim programs at Roberts Wesleyan College. She talks about her background, the task of starting a D2 program from scratch, and how her faith keeps her grounded.

Zac Barletta handles hosting duties with Benson away for the week and he invites his brother Spencer from the Myth and Mysteries Podcast to join in. One of the first things they do, is to take advantage of Benson's absence by talking Fantasy sports.

Rik Benson and Zac Barletta discuss what they enjoyed most about the first half of the Major League Baseball season, plus a little bit about the upcoming Mayweather-McGregor fight and how over-sized egos can be a problem for a believer in Christ. And of...

Benson and Barletta discuss Phil Jackson's departure from the Knicks. Was it a control battle? The conversation comes around to a biblical application of surrendering control to God and being fully yielded to His will for our lives. Plus, it's the...