Sports Spectrum Podcast

Sports Spectrum Podcast episodes:

• 04.19.2024

  Brent Dearmon - North Alabama football coach on God's perfect plan

  Brent Dearmon was named the head football coach at the University of North Alabama on December 3, 2022. Prior to arriving at North Alabama, Dearmon was an assistant coach at Auburn, Kansas, Middle Tennessee and Florida Atlantic. Today on the...

  
• 04.17.2024

  Howie DiSavino III - NASCAR driver on battling anger, having patience and overcoming the loss of his mom

  Howie DiSavino III is a NASCAR driver who in 2022 reached the second-highest division of stock car racing, the NASCAR Xfinity Series. In the summer of 2019, DiSavino made his ARCA Menards Series debut (a semi-pro league for stock car...

  
• 04.15.2024

  Trent Dilfer - Super Bowl winning QB on life as a college coach at UAB and God directing his steps

  Trent Dilfer is a former NFL QB and ESPN football analyst who is now the head football coach at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Today on the podcast, we talk to Trent Dilfer about life as a dad and...

  
• 04.13.2024

  Sports Spectrum Weekly Devotional - April 14, 2024

  Thank you for listening to the Sports Spectrum Weekly Devotional on Sports Spectrum's Podcast. Scriptures: “Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise.” - Hebrews 10:23 (NLT) “Since you...

  
• 04.12.2024

  Dot Richardson - Liberty University head softball coach on honoring the Lord and winning Olympic Gold in 1996

  Dot Richardson is the head softball coach at Liberty University. She was named to her position on July 17, 2013 and since then, has taken the Flames to three NCAA Regionals and six straight full seasons of 40 wins or...

  
• 04.10.2024

  Tara-Leigh Cobble - The Bible Recap founder on memorizing scripture and engaging in God's word

  Tara-Leigh is a respected authority in the Christian community, well-known for her dynamic approach to teaching and commitment to making Christian Scripture accessible and understandable. As the creator of The Bible Recap, the host of the daily radio spot The...

  
• 04.08.2024

  Orlando Hudson - Former MLB Gold Glove second baseman on giving his life to Christ and following God's path.

  Orlando Hudson is a former MLB infielder who played 11 seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays, Arizona Diamondbacks, Los Angeles Dodgers, Minnesota Twins, San Diego Padres and Chicago White Sox. He was a four-time Gold Glove winner (2005-07, ’09) and...

  
• 04.07.2024

  Sports Spectrum Weekly Devotional - April 7, 2024

  Thank you for listening to the Sports Spectrum Weekly Devotional on Sports Spectrum's Podcast. Scriptures: "For [godly] sorrow that is in accord with the will of God produces a repentance without regret, leading to salvation; but worldly sorrow [the hopeless sorrow...

  
• 04.05.2024

  Todd Hollandsworth - Former MLB player on finding courage in faith and being bold for Jesus

  Todd Hollandsworth is a former MLB player from 1995-2006 with the Dodgers, Rockies, Rangers, Marlins, Cubs, Braves, Indians and Reds. In 1996, he was named NL Rookie of the Year with the Dodgers. In 2003, he won a World Series...

  
• 04.03.2024

  Adam Wainwright - Former Cardinals pitcher on retirement, broadcasting, music and giving back with Water Mission

  Adam Wainwright is a former MLB pitcher who played 18 years with the St. Louis Cardinals from 2005-2023. He finished his career with 200 career wins, three All-Star selections, two World Series championships, two Gold Gloves and the 2020 Roberto...

  
• 04.02.2024

  Jason Adam - Tampa Bay Rays pitcher on standing firm in his faith and being bold for Jesus

  Jason Adam is a pitcher with the Tampa Bay Rays. In 2022, he helped the Rays to a postseason berth, pitching in 67 games with an ERA of 1.56. In 2023, he pitched in 56 games and helped the Rays...

  
• 04.01.2024

  Jackson and Ethan Holliday - Baseball brothers on living out their faith and playing for an audience of one

  Jackson Holliday was the number one overall pick in the 2022 MLB Amateur Draft by the Baltimore Orioles. In 2023, he was named Baseball America's Minor League Player of the Year.  Ethan Holliday is a high school junior and currently ranked...

  
• 03.30.2024

  Sports Spectrum Weekly Devotional - March 30, 2024

  Thank you for listening to the Sports Spectrum Weekly Devotional on Sports Spectrum's Podcast. Scriptures:  “He came once for all, at the end of the age, to put away the power of sin forever by dying for us.” - (Hebrews 9:26...

  
• 03.29.2024

  Pastor Jesse Bradley - Former pro soccer player on the importance of Easter and living for an audience of one

  Jesse Bradley is the pastor of Grace Community Church in Auburn, Washington near Seattle. A graduate of Dartmouth College, Bradley is also a former professional soccer goalkeeper, playing in Zimbabwe, Africa and Aberdeen, Scotland. On this Easter weekend, we talk to...

  
• 03.27.2024

  Morgan Ensberg - Former MLB All-Star on placing control in God's hands and leading with actions not words

  Morgan Ensberg is a former MLB player who was selected in the 9th round of the 1998 MLB Draft by the Houston Astros. He made his MLB debut on September 20, 2000 with Houston and would go on to have...

  
• 03.25.2024

  Lyza Bosselmann - Washington Spirit NWSL Goal Keeper on peace, trust and finding a foundation in Christ

  Lyza Bosselmann is a professional soccer player with the Washington Spirit in the NWSL. In college at Gonzaga, she was the WCC Goalkeeper of the Year in 2022-23 and an All-WCC First-Team selection. Over four years at Gonzaga, she allowed the...

  
• 03.23.2024

  Sports Spectrum Weekly Devotional - March 23, 2024

  Thank you for listening to the Sports Spectrum Weekly Devotional on Sports Spectrum's Podcast. Scriptures: Psalm 112:6-8 (NLT) “Those who are righteous will be long remembered. They do not fear bad news; they confidently trust the Lord to care for them....

  
• 03.22.2024

  Johnny Shelton and Kent Chevalier - NFL chaplains on faith, football and remaining rooted in Christ

  Kent Chevalier is the team chaplain for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Johnny Shelton is the team chaplain for the Baltimore Ravens Today on the podcast, we talk to Kent and Johnny about locking arms together to help players walk with Christ, praying at...

  
• 03.20.2024

  Bart Millard - MercyMe singer on 30 years of MercyMe, the joy and disappointment of being a sports fan

  Bart Millard is the lead singer of the legendary Christian rock band MercyMe. Founded in 1994, the band has released 11 studio albums and had 13 consecutive top-five singles on the Billboard Christian Songs chart. Its latest album, “Always Only...

  
• 03.18.2024

  Tony Beasley - Texas Rangers coach on winning the World Series, trusting God in trials and representing Jesus in baseball

  Tony Beasley is the third base coach of the Texas Rangers. Originally selected in the 19th round of the 1989 MLB Draft as a player, Beasley played 10 seasons of minor-league ball from 1989-1998, making two Carolina League All-Star teams,...

  
• 03.16.2024

  Sports Spectrum Weekly Devotional - March 16, 2024

  Thank you for listening to the Sports Spectrum Weekly Devotional on Sports Spectrum's Podcast. Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 15:57 (NIV) - “But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV) - “give thanks in all circumstances; for...

  
• 03.15.2024

  Kenny Bayless - Boxing referee on overcoming cancer, giving his life to Christ and his famous catchphrase

  Kenny Bayless is a former boxing referee who has been the third man in the ring for over 100 title fights. He was inducted into the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame in 2014 and the National Boxing Hall of Fame...

  
• 03.13.2024

  Steele Johnson - 2016 Olympic silver medalist on success, achievement, loss and obstacles

  Steele 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...

  
• 03.11.2024

  Jacob Stallings - Rockies catcher on the importance of Christ in his life, making his MLB debut and striking out Ronald Acuña Jr

  Jacob 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...

  
• 03.10.2024

  Sports Spectrum Weekly Devotional - March 9, 2024

  Thank 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...

  
• 03.08.2024

  Sting Ray Robb - IndyCar driver talks about his unique name, growing in Christ and preparation for 2024 season

  Sting 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...

  
• 03.06.2024

  Austin Hays - Baltimore Orioles outfielder on his 2023 All-Star experience, Camden Yards crowds and identity in Christ

  Austin 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,...

  
• 03.05.2024

  Sports Spectrum Magazine Spring 2024 Preview

  Today 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...

  
• 03.04.2024

  Nate Prosser - Former NHL player on his underdog hockey story and finding a firm foundation in Christ

  Nate 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...

  
• 03.04.2024

  Remembering former ESPN NFL Senior Insider Chris Mortensen

  Chris 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...

  
• 03.03.2024

  Sports Spectrum Weekly Devotional - March 2, 2024

  Today 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...

  
• 03.01.2024

  Kyle Gibson - St. Louis Cardinals pitcher on growing in his faith and being a mentor in baseball

  Kyle 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...

  
• 02.28.2024

  Don Yaeger - 11-time N.Y. Times best-selling author on earning athletes trust and living out his faith in Jesus

  As 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...

  
• 02.26.2024

  Jim Nill - Dallas Stars GM on life in the NHL, coming to faith later in life and the patience of God

  Jim 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...

  
• 02.25.2024

  Bubba Watson - Sports Spectrum Minute

  Welcome 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...

  
• 02.23.2024

  John Means - Baltimore Orioles pitcher on baseball, injuries, no-hitters and growing in his faith

  John 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,...

  
• 02.21.2024

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

  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...

  
• 02.19.2024

  Madison Hock - Sports reporter and host on being rooted in Christ and living out faith in her job

  Madison 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...

  
• 02.18.2024

  Brett Phillips - Sports Spectrum Minute

  Welcome 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...

  
• 02.16.2024

  Alyssa Brito - Oklahoma Sooners softball player on finding freedom in Christ and winning titles

  Alyssa 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...

  
• 02.14.2024

  Dr. Sean McDowell - Author/Professor on 90's NBA, Gospel conversations in sports and his college basketball career

  Dr. 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...

  
• 02.12.2024

  Butch Thompson - Auburn baseball head coach on coaching, love and trusting in the savior

  Butch 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...

  
• 02.10.2024

  Devin McCourty - Three-time Super Bowl champion joins us on Radio Row to talk faith, transition and broadcasting

  Devin 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...

  
• 02.10.2024

  Shaun Alexander - Former NFL MVP and Seattle Seahawks legend on faith and football at Super Bowl LVIII

  Shaun 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,...

  
• 02.09.2024

  Kansas City Chiefs Interviews LIVE from Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas

  Sports 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,...

  
• 02.09.2024

  San Francisco 49ers Interviews LIVE from Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas

  Sports 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...

  
• 02.08.2024

  Brock Purdy - SF 49ers QB shares his testimony and his journey of faith

  Brock 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...

  
• 02.07.2024

  Marcellus and Stephanie Casey - Kansas City Chiefs chaplain on the 2023 season and Super Bowl LVIII

  Marcellus 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...

  
• 02.06.2024

  Earl Smith - San Francisco 49ers team chaplain on the 2023 season and Super Bowl LVIII

  Earl 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...

  
• 02.05.2024

  Shawn Purdy - Brock Purdy's father shares about this 2023 season and their Super Bowl LVIII journey

  Shawn 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...