Sports Spectrum Podcast

Ben Smallbone is a filmmaker and the director of the new documentary Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon. Ben's brothers Joel and Luke are the co-founders of the band “For King and Country” and his sister Rebecca St. James is an award winning musician and artist.  Ben has worked on the movies “PRICELESS, I STILL BELIEVE” and worked with artists, Lauren Daigle, Mercy Me .  Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine 

Matt Roth is a former college basketball player with the Indiana Hoosiers in the Big Ten. He is currently the head basketball coach at Blackhawk Christian high school in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In 2023, he led his team to the Class 2A Indiana state championship.  During his playing days at IU, he was a two-time Academic All-Big Ten and led the Hoosiers to the Sweet Sixteen in 2012. After his friend and former basketball coach Marc Davidson passed away from cancer in 2022, Roth stepped in to become the head coach of Blackhawk Christian.  Today on the podcast, we talk to Matt Roth about winning a state championship, replacing a high school coaching legend in Marc Davison, modeling Jesus in his life, investing into the next generation and bringing glory to the Lord.  Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine 

Hosanna Wong is an international speaker, best-selling author and spoken word artist helping everyday people know Jesus for real. Widely known for her spoken word piece, “I Have A New Name,” Hosanna shares in churches, conferences, prisons, and other events around the world, reaching across various denominations, backgrounds and cultures. She is the best-selling author of How (Not) to Save the World. Her new book, You Are More Than You’ve Been Told, releases August 2023. Today on the podcast, Hosanna Wong shares how she became a spoken-word artist, the power of sharing our stories and her crazy fandom for the Golden State Warriors and Stephen Curry.  Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine 

Will Rogers is a football player with Mississippi State's football program. In 2021, he became the starting quarterback and had 4,739 yards and 36 touchdowns. In 2022, he came back to throw for 3,713 yards and 34 touchdowns. He enters 2023 as Mississippi State's career leader in passing yards, completions and touchdowns.  Today on the podcast, Will Rogers shares how God comforted him during the loss of his coach Mike Leach in 2022. He also shares why football is a vehicle for him to glorify Christ and the importance of prayer in making his decision to return to Mississippi State in 2023. Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine   

Scott Linebrink played 12 seasons in the big leagues as a pitcher. He was originally selected in the 2nd round of the 1997 MLB Draft by the San Francisco Giants. He retired after the 2011 season and is curently serving as "Brand Ambassador" for Water Mission, a Christian engineering non-profit that provides access to safe water, sanitation and hygene solutions to developing countries and disaster areas. You can learn more about Water Mission by going to http://WaterMIssion.org/JointheTeam Today on the podcast, Scott shares his MLB Draft Day story from 1997, facing Barry Bonds, interviewing Dude Perfect and why he's passionate about the work he does with Water Mission. Listen and subscribe to the Sports Spectrum Get in the Game Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7CFPZVet3TcsSJMZqRHndI  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sports-spectrums-get-in-the-game/id1558521851  Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://Spo

Jemal Singleton is the Philadelphia Eagles Assistant Head Coach and Running Backs coach. He came to Philadelphia in February 2021 and since his arrival, he's helped the Eagles lead the NFL in rushing yards per game and rushing touchdowns and culminated in a Super Bowl LVIII appearance.  Prior to his arrival in Philadelphia, Singleton had NFL coaching stops with the Colts, Raiders and Bengals and collegiate coaching stops with Oklahoma State and Arkansas. As a player, Singleton was a three-year letter winner as a running back at Air Force.  Today on the podcast, we talk to Jemal Singleton about his coaching journey, last year's Super Bowl experience, growing in his faith, being a servant leader and moving from hearing to doing what God's word says.  Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine 

Walker Martin is a baseball player who just finished his high school career at Eaton High School in Eaton, Colorado. In 2023, his senior season, he hit .633 with 50 hits in 79 at bats and led the nation in home runs with 20 in just 29 games. His team won three consecutive state baseball titles with a combined 78-3 record in 2021, 2022, and 2023. For his baseball success, he was named the Gatorade Player of the Year for the state of Colorado.  The two-sport star was Eaton's starting QB and led the team to three consecutive state football titles and won the Class 3A state football player of the year.  He is committed to Arkansas to play baseball but is expected to be a first round pick in the 2023 MLB Amateur Draft and could turn pro depending on where he is selected.  Today on the podcast, Walker Martin shares about his love for God, the importance of prayer and trusting in God and in the process as he gets ready to make a big decision on his future. Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% of

Tage Thompson is a center with the Buffalo Sabres in the National Hockey League. He was selected 26th overall in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft by the St. Louis Blues. One year later, he made his NHL debut agains the Penguins in October of 2017. In July of 2018 he was traded to Buffalo. In 2021-22, he had his breakout season, scoring 38 goals and compiling 68 points. The Sabres rewarded him with a seven-year contract extension in August of 2022 and this past season, he lived up to his new deal, scoring 47 goals with 47 assists and finishing 6th in the NHL in goals. He was also named to his first All-Star game in 2023.  Today on the podcast, we talk about Tage's hockey journey, playing for the city of Buffalo, the sacrifice his parents made for him, why trusting in God's plan has allowed him to enjoy his job and how becoming a father has helped him see God in a new and fresh way.  Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com

Welcome to the Sports Spectrum Minute featuring a short clip of inspiration from a previous Sports Spectrum Podcast interview. Today we hear from NFL QB Chase Daniel. He appeared on Sports Spectrum's Podcast in April 2020.  You can listen to the entire interview here.  Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine 

Matt Eberflus is the head coach of the Chicago Bears. On January 17, 2022, he was named the 17th head coach of the Bears after serving with the Indianapolis Colts as their defensive coordinator from 2018-2021.  Eberflus has been a staple in the college and professional coaching ranks since graduating from the University of Toledo in 1992. His coaching stops have included the University of Missouri, Cleveland Browns and the Dallas Cowboys.  Today on the podcast, we sit down with coach Eberflus in person to discuss his testimony of faith in Jesus, what "leading like Christ" looks like and the importance of discipleship as a coach.  Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine 

Alec Ingold is a fullback with the Miami Dolphins. He went undrafted in 2019 coming out of college at Wisconsin and the only true fullback invited to the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine. He signed with the Raiders and played three seasons there before coming to Miami in 2022.  Ingold is also an author and arlier this year, Alec released his first book "The 7 Crucibles: An Inspirational Game Plan for Overcoming Adversity in your Life."  Today on the podcast, we talk to Alec Ingold about how he went from being a high school QB to an NFL fullback, why adversity is opportunity and the importance of prayer and inviting God into his life.  Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine 

Luke Freshwater is a former college baseball player at Cedarville University. He's also served as a forest firefighter in Idaho and as an Army bomb squad leader in the war in Afghanistan. Luke is dedicated to the pursuit of intentional fatherhood while positively impacting the lives of fatherless children. His new children's book, "BRYSON THE BRAVE BISON" releases June 27. Today on the podcast, we talk to Luke about his time as a baseball player in college, the lessons learned from attending Cedarville, how his time in the Army helped him grow closer to God and his desire to help children from fatherless homes. Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine 

Welcome to the Sports Spectrum Minute featuring a short clip of inspiration from a previous Sports Spectrum Podcast interview. Today we hear from Pro Football Hall of Fame coach and NASCAR Hall of Famer Joe Gibbs.  He appeared on Sports Spectrum's Podcast in March of 2020. You can listen to the entire interview here.  Receive our Sports Spectrum Devotional written by professional athletes for FREE when you sign up for our Sports Spectrum Weekly Email Newsletter. Sign up here. http://SportsSpectrum.com/newsletter 

Maddy Siegrist is a rookie forward with the Dallas Wings in the WNBA. In college, Siegrist excelled at Villanova as a two-time Big East Player of the Year in 2022, and 2023 and being named First Team All-Big East four times. In 2022-23, she was named First Team All-American after averaging 29.2 pts, 9.2 rebs and leading her club to the Sweet Sixteen. After becoming the Big East's All-Time leading scorer (men or women) with 1,693 points scored, she was selected third overall by the Dallas Wings in the 2023 WNBA Draft.  Today on the podcast, we talk to Maddy Siegrist about going through trials, seeking God in prayer for the decision to go pro, adjusting to the WNBA life, being selected third overall and what she's learned in the whirlwind first half of 2023.  Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine 

Jon Gordon is a 15-time Wall Street Journal best-selling author and speaker. His books have been read by millions of people around the world and his talks have been shared with some of the biggest sports teams including the Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Falcons, Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat, Los Angeles Rams and Clemson's football program. Jon is the author of 28 books including "The Energy Bus," "The Power of Positive Leadership" and "The Carpenter." His latest book is called "The One Truth"  and releases everywhere June 27, 2023. Today on the podcast, we talk to Jon about the one truth that is Jesus, why he wanted to write this book and his desire to help people struggling with anxiety and depression and mental health. Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine 

David Carr is a college wrestler at Iowa State. He is a four-time All-American (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023) and in 2021, was an NCAA champion (157 lbs). In 2022, he placed third overall (157 lbs) and in 2023, finished as the NCAA runner-up (165 lbs). The four-time Big 12 champion was one of the nation's top recruits out of high school after he was a 5-time state champion at Perry High. His dad, Nate Carr, was a Cyclone wrestling legend and served as David's coach in high school.  Today on the podcast, we talk to David Carr about being bold in his faith, wrestling for an audience of one and being able to find peace and joy in the wins and losses of wrestling.  Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine 

Welcome to the Sports Spectrum Minute featuring a short clip of inspiration from a previous Sports Spectrum Podcast interview. Today we hear from 1999 NBA champion and former NBA Coach of the Year Avery Johnson. He appeared on Sports Spectrum's Podcast in June 2020.  You can listen to the entire interview here.  Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine 

Jerome Tang is the head men's basketball coach at Kansas State. He joined the Wildcats in March 2022 and in his first season, led was named Naismith College Coach of the Year after leading his club to 26 wins and an Elite Eight appearance.  Prior to joining Kansas State, Tang spent 20 years as an assistant coach under head coach Scott Drew from 2003-2022, where he won a national championship in 2021. Before college, he was the head coach of Heritage Christian Academy in Cleveland, Texas from 1993-2003.  Today on the podcast, we talk to Jerome Tang about Kansas State's 2022-23 season, keeping his perspective, staying patient, trusting in God's perfect plan, honoring the Lord and sharing that love to his players and coaches.  Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine 

Jason Holzer is a mental fitness coach, high school basketball coach and a best selling author. He is the co-founder of 4D Athletes and a globally recognized leader in the areas of education, mental fitness, coaching, and leadership.  Jason is also a best selling author in the field of post-traumatic growth and resilience and his book, “Shattered by Suicide, Renewed by Resilience” has reached thousands of readers globally. At the age of 17, Jason lost his dad to suicide. His life mission is to create a world where anxiety, depression and suicide are irrelevant issues in our global society.  Today on the podcast, Jason shares his tragic story of his dad's suicide, how his faith in Christ has helped him be renewed and why his life mission now is to help other people overcome anxiety and depression.  Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine 

Cade Klubnik is a quarterback with the Clemson University football program. In his freshman season of 2022, Klubnik  was named ACC Championship Game MVP after completing 20-of-24 passes for 279 yards and 2 TD (pass, rush) in helping Clemson defeat North Carolina 39-10.  In high school, Klubnik excelled, leading Westlake high school win Austin, TX to three straight state championships. As a senior, he was named the All-American Bowl Player of the Year, the MaxPreps Player of the Year and was the Gatorade High School Football Player of the Year for the state of Texas. Today on the podcast, we talk to Cade Klubnik about what he learned in his first full season of college football, how his faith in Jesus grew at Clemson and why he continues to play for an audience of one.  Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine