Episode 14

Ben Roethlisberger is a two-time Super Bowl champion and six-time Pro Bowl quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers. 

On today's episode, Matt and Leslee talk to Ben about his journey to football, losing his mother at the age of 7, how his faith shapes and guides him and why its important for him to be a great teammate. 

Table Forty is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network. For more stories of sports and faith, check out SportsSpectrum.com.

Episode 13

Jack Flaherty is a pitcher with the St. Louis Cardinals. He was selected in the first round (34th overall) of the 2014 MLB Draft by the Cardinals.. He made his MLB debut three years later on September 1, 2017 against the San Francisco Giants. 

In 2019, Flaherty's second full season, he established himself as one of the best pitchers in baseball, finishing fourth in the National Cy Young race after going 11-8 with a 2.75 ERA with 231 strikeouts in his 33 starts. He was named the National Pitcher of the Month in 2019 for both August and September. 

On today's episode, Matt and Leslee talk to Jack Flaherty about youth baseball, the influence his mother had on his life, how he is growing in his faith journey and the importance of using his platform to treat others as he'd want to be treated. 

Table Forty is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network. For more stories intersecting sports and faith, check out SportsSpectrum.com.

Episode 12

Jaime García played 10 seasons as a Major League Baseball pitcher. He was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 22nd round of the 2005 MLB Amateur Draft. Three years later, he made his MLB debut with St. Louis in July of 2008 against Pittsburgh.

Jaime pitched 8 seasons (2008, 2010-2016) with the Cardinals and helped St. Louis to a World Series championship in 2011. After stints in New York, Atlanta, Minnesota, Toronto and Chicago, he retired from baseball following the 2018 season. 

On today's episode, Matt and Leslee talk to Jaime about their time together in St. Louis, his incredible journey to professional baseball, how he grew in his faith with Christ during his career and now seeing his family come to Jesus today. 

Table Forty is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network. For more stories intersecting sports and faith, check out SportsSpectrum.com.

Episode 11

Nolan Arenado is a third baseman with the Colorado Rockies. Selected in the second round of the 2009 MLB Amateur Draft by Colorado, Nolan made his MLB debut four years later in April of 2013. Since arriving in Denver, he's been one of the best players to ever wear a Rockies uniform. 

During his seven year career, he's won seven Gold Glove awards, made five All-Star teams, and led the National League in Home Runs three times. At just 28 years old, Nolan is already considered one of the greatest defensive third baseman in MLB history.

Nolan joins Matt and Leslee today to talk about the influence his parents had on his life, the importance of giving back, what he's learned in his first year of marriage, and the leadership lessons he's learned from being around veterans like Troy Tulowitzki, Todd Helton and Matt Holliday. 

Table Forty is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network. For more stories intersecting sports and faith, check out SportsSpectrum.com.

Episode 10

Jake Reed is a professional baseball pitcher in the Minnesota Twins organization. Janie Reed is a member of the United States Olympic Softball team and will compete for Team USA in the 2021 Summer Olympics.

Jake and Janie take us through their journey of meeting at the University of Oregon, their journey to faith in Christ, and using their platforms to glorify God in baseball and softball. 

Table Forty is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network. For more stories intersecting sports and faith, check out SportsSpectrum.com.

Episode 9

Matt Forte played 10 seasons in the NFL with the Chicago Bears and New York Jets. The two-time Pro Bowler came into the NFL in 2008 and retired after the 2017 season. His 8,602 rushing yards are second on the Bears all-time list behind Walter Payton. 

Matt and Danielle have been married since 2011 and together have two children. Danielle is the creative director and founder of 828 Brands and co-founded with Matt, their ministry "What's Your Forte Foundation." 

Today on the podcast, Matt and Leslee talk to the Forte's about marriage, parenting, race and faith. 

Table Forty is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network. For stories of sports and faith, check out SportsSpectrum.com

Episode 8

Today we have a conversation on coaching, faith, life, race and culture with Oklahoma State Men's Basketball Coach Mike Boynton. Mike has been in Stillwater since 2016 and took over as head coach in 2017. 

Mike grew up in Brooklyn, NY and played his college basketball at South Carolina. In the Fall of 2020, he'll begin his fourth season as the head coach with OSU. 

Table Forty is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network. For more stories intersecting sports and faith, check out SportsSpectrum.com.

Episode 7

Donald Brown played 7 seasons in the NFL with the Colts and Chargers. He was selected in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft by Indianapolis and played in Super Bowl XLIV. He is currently working in ministry with the International Justice Mission. 

Mallory Brown is Donald's wife and is also working in ministry,  currently serving with Professional Athletes Outreach. 

Today on the show we hear Donald and Mallory's incredible story of faith and redemption and how the last thing they ever thought they would be were Christians serving in ministry. 

Table Forty is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network. For more stories intersecting sports and faith, check out SportsSpectrum.com.

Episode 6

Jackie Kendall has ministered through teaching and counseling for more than 30 years. As President of Power to Grow Ministries, Jackie is a sought after conference speaker for people of all ages and stages of life. Jackie has chosen a road marked by personal vulnerability, accessibility and honesty. She has written many books including the best-seller "Lady in Waiting." 

Her husband Ken is the Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Power to Grow Ministries. 

Christ. Jackie and her husband Ken taught a spring training Bible Study for the Montreal Expos and the Atlanta Braves between 1991 and 1998. Jackie is now a popular speaker for Pro Athletes Outreach (Baseball and the NFL) and have been a great encouragement to Matt and Leslee. 

Today on the show we talk to Jackie and Ken about marriage, purity, faith and anxiety. You will LOVE Jackie and Ken. 

Table Forty is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network. For more stories intersecting sports and faith, check out SportsSpectrum.com.

Episode 5

Steve and Lori Stenstrom join us today. Steve played his college football at Stanford from 1991-1994, where he set numerous passing records. He was selected in the fourth round of the 1995 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs. After a season in KC, he would sign on with the Chicago and play four seasons with the Bears and then another year in 1999 with San Francisco. After two stints with the Lions and Broncos, Steve would retire from the NFL in 2001 and go into sports ministry. Today, he is the president of Professional Athletes Outreach, a pro sports ministry in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. 

Lori is a is a former All American and NCAA champion swimmer at Stanford and also coached high school girls swimming in Colorado. She is currently serving with her husband Steve at Professional Athletes Outreach. 

On this episode, we talk to Steve an Lori about serving in college ministry, saying yes to Christ, parenting advice and leadership.  

Table Forty is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network. For more stories intersecting sports and faith, check out SportsSpectrum.com.