Granger 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 has charted over eight singles on the Billboard country charts, including the number one hit "Backroad Song."  
Today on the podcast, we talk to Granger Smith about his decision to walk away from music, the importance to tell his story, growing up with Texas high school football, how loss can be a teacher after losing his son River to a drowning in 2019 and God's timing. 


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Granger Smith - Singer/Songwriter on grief, death, God's timing and walking away from music

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C.J. Ham is the starting fullback for the Minnesota Vikings. He was signed as an undrafted free-agent in 2016, and after being cut, was signed to the Vikings’ practice squad just before the start of the season. In December that year, Ham was signed to the active roster and made his NFL debut.
Three seasons later, in 2019, Ham made the Pro Bowl. He signed a contract extension in early 2020.
In college at Augustana University (Division II), Ham helped his team advance to the NCAA playoffs, and he led the Northern Sun Conference in rushing yards and touchdowns.
Today on the podcast, Ham shares about trusting in God’s love after his mother’s death, gratitude for his NFL journey and how he’s continuing to grow in his faith.


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C.J. Ham - Minnesota Vikings fullback on growing in faith and embracing God's love

Tim Horton is currently the special teams and running backs coach at Air Force. He has spent 34 seasons as a division one football coach with stops at Appalachian State, Kansas State, Arkansas, Auburn and Vanderbilt.


His father Harold Horton was a coach at Central Arkansas and won two NAIA national titles in 1984 and 1985.


Today on the podcast, Tim Horton shares his journey as a Christian coach and the importance of faith, family, and friendship in his life. He discusses the significance of discipleship and Bible study in staying connected to Christ. Coach Horton encourages coaches to make it less about themselves and more about pouring into others.


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Tim Horton - Air Force football coach on keeping Christ first and lessons from his coaching father

Tress Way is a punter with the Washington Commanders. He began his NFL career with the Chicago Bears in 2013 but didn't get in an NFL game until he came to the Washington Redskins in 2014. He's been with the franchise ever since and was voted to the Pro Bowl in 2019 and 2022.


Today on the podcast, Tress Way reflects on completing 10 seasons in the NFL, growing in his faith, losing his life to Jesus and the decision he made with his wife to adopt a child.


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Tress Way - Washington Commanders punter on 10 years in the NFL and living for Christ

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Scriptures:
“Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you His peace at all times and in every situation. The Lord be with you all.” 

2 Thessalonians 3:16 (NLT)


“You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in You, all whose thoughts are fixed on You!” -  Isaiah 26:3 (NLT)


“The Lord gives His people strength. The Lord blesses them with peace.” - Psalm 29:11 (NLT) 


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Sports Spectrum Weekly Devotional - April 28, 2024

Case Keenum is a professional football player with the Houston Texans in the NFL. After a stellar career at the University of Houston, he went undrafted and signed with the Texans in 2012. He played his first two seasons with Houston and then spent the next 9 years with the Rams, Vikings, Broncos, Redskins, Browns and Bills before returning to Houston in 2023. 
In college, Keenum was named Conference USA Most Valuable Player in 2009 and 2011 and still holds numerous NCAA individual passing records including passing yards (19,217) and passing touchdowns (155). 
Today on the podcast, we talk to Case Keenum about the 2023 season with Houston, helping cultivate a strong culture in the Texans locker room, gratitude on his improbable NFL journey, and his desire to continue chasing after Jesus every day.


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Granger Smith - Singer/Songwriter on grief, death, God's timing and walking away from music

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