Blessed2Play

This week’s guest is author Bob Salomon who created a movement to inspire children through kindness and encouraging them to never give up. The story focuses on a child and his family going through a hard time and looks at the impact the boy's favorite football player #87 has on his life. The Beyond The Laces message is being embraced by many throughout the country, especially those in the world of professional sports.

This week’s guest is Los Angeles Rams Kicker Greg Zuerlein. His ability to kick long field goals earned him the name Legatron. I’ll chat with Greg about his journey to the NFL and how his Catholic faith keeps him on solid ground.

Today’s Blessed2Play collegiate spotlight show features Jackson Scott Brown who plays football at the University of Northern Iowa. Ron talks with Jackson about the role faith plays in this collegiate athlete’s life.

Today guest is Pittsburgh Pirates in game host Joe Klimchak. Ron talks with Joe about his spiritual journey and how perseverance played a part in the work he does at a big league stadium.

Today’s guest Michael McKenry was a major league baseball catcher for three teams during his career. Ron talks with Michael about overcoming adversity on and off the baseball diamond w/ faith as a guiding principal in his life.

This week's guest is Pittsburgh Pirates Sear Rodriguez. Ron talks with this veteran major leaguer about his path to the big leagues and how a serious car accident endangering his family gave him a new perspective on life.

This week’s guest veteran Major League baseball coach Rich Donnelly who is the subject of the new book “The Chicken Runs At Midnight.” Ron talks with Rich about finding piece in the midst of tragedy and how an inspirational event surrounding the 1997 World Series changed Rich and his family.

This week’s Blessed2Play collegiate spotlight show features Colorado State University softball player Lauren Buchanan. Ron talks with Lauren about the opportunity to play division one softball and how faith is the bedrock of her life.

This week’s Blessed2Play collegiate spotlight show features Mount St. Mary’s University track athlete Kielce Gussie. Ron talks with Kielce about being a division one student athlete and how she keeps on track with her life of faith.

This week’s guest is Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Jordy Mercer. Jordy has been a staple in the Pirates middle infield and a large part of the team’s success in recent years. I’ll also talk with native of Oklahoma on the importance faith plays in his everyday life.