Sports Spectrum Podcast

Charles Tillman is a former Pro Bowl cornerback with the Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers. He was selected in the second round of the 2003 NFL Draft, 35th overall to the Bears. He spent 12 seasons with Chicago (2003-2014) and helped the Bears to an NFC championship and trip to Super Bowl XLI in 2006-07. He was selected to the 2011 and 2012 Pro Bowls, and in 2013 was selected as the NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year.Today on the podcast, Charles Tillman joins his former teammate, Matt Forte, to discuss his NFL Draft story, the challenges he faced around the game of football, developing the "Peanut Punch," and the importance of faith and family during difficult times, such as his daughter's heart surgery.Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? Email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCA

Today on the podcast, Matt and Jason talk about scripture memorization (02:59). Then, Matt shares what he learned at church on Sunday (16:48). Finally, we're joined by former MLB manager and MLB player Clint Hurdle (21:19) as he shares his transformative journey from a troubled past to a life of faith and leadership. Clint's new book "Hurdle-isms" Wit and Wisdom from a Lifetime in Baseball" released in February 2025.Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? Email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine Do you know Christ personally? Click below to learn how you can commit your life to Him.https://sportsspectrum.com/gospel/Have you heard our other Sports Spectrum podcasts?Sports Spectrum's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What's Up Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Dawson Knox is a tight end with the Buffalo Bills. He was selected in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft by Buffalo after a college career at Ole Miss. In 2021, he had his best season, catching a career-high nine touchdowns. For his efforts, he was selected to the 2022 NFL Pro Bowl.Today on the podcast, we talk to Dawson Knox about Bills mafia, standing firm in God’s grace, finding his identity in Jesus and grieving the loss of his brother.Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? Email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine Do you know Christ personally? Click below to learn how you can commit your life to Him.https://sportsspectrum.com/gospel/Have you heard our other Sports Spectrum podcasts?Sports Spectrum's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

On today's podcast, we hear from interim WBA bantamweight champion Antonio Vargas about his Jesus story, boxing as a platform to worship God and leading his parents to salvation in Christ. Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? Email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine Do you know Christ personally? Click below to learn how you can commit your life to Him.https://sportsspectrum.com/gospel/Have you heard our other Sports Spectrum podcasts?Sports Spectrum's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What's Up Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-https://open.spotify.com/show/7CvX5oXnEuKIYI5GCVT7Hi?si=9c61982675f1413dSports Spectrum's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get in the Game Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -https://open.spotify.com/show/7CFPZVet3TcsSJMZqRHndI?si=

Today we welcome back San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy to the podcast to share about his growing faith in Jesus, the scripture he studied last season, trusting God’s plan in the wins and losses of an NFL career and the importance of making the right decisions on what to say yes to in his growing popularity.Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? Email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine Do you know Christ personally? Click below to learn how you can commit your life to Him.https://sportsspectrum.com/gospel/Have you heard our other Sports Spectrum podcasts?Sports Spectrum's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What's Up Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-https://open.spotify.com/show/7CvX5oXnEuKIYI5GCVT7Hi?si=9c61982675f1413dSports Spectrum's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Today on the podcast:-Matt and Jason reflect on the Baker Mayfield podcast (01:05)-Matt gives us a recap of what he learned at church (09:48)-Three-time Olympic Track and Field athlete Cindy Sember joins us to talk about her experience representing the United Kingdom in the 2016, 2020 and 2024 Summer Olympics. (19:53)Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? Email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/@SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine Do you know Christ personally? Click below to learn how you can commit your life to Him.https://sportsspectrum.com/gospel/Have you heard our other Sports Spectrum podcasts?Sports Spectrum's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ What's Up Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-https://open.spotify.com/show/7CvX5oXnEuKIYI5GCVT7Hi?si=9c61982675f1413dSports Spe

Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield joins the show today to talk about the evolution of his faith, growing in the highs and lows of his football career, seeing God in a new light since becoming a dad and what he would tell a teammate who asks him about Jesus. Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? Email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine Do you know Christ personally? Click below to learn how you can commit your life to Him.https://sportsspectrum.com/gospel/Have you heard our other Sports Spectrum podcasts?Sports Spectrum's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What's Up Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-https://open.spotify.com/show/7CvX5oXnEuKIYI5GCVT7Hi?si=9c61982675f1413dSports Spectrum's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get in the Game Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -https:

Nestor Ceja is a Major League Baseball umpire. After going through the MLB Training Academy, he worked his way through the minor leagues before making his MLB debut in August of 2020 during the shortened COVID season. In 2024, Ceja was one of seven umpires to be a part of the MLB All-Star Game. He also called his first postseason game in the NL Wild Card series between San Diego and Atlanta.Today on the podcast, Nestor Ceja discusses his upbringing in a Catholic family, his path to becoming an umpire, and the pivotal moments that led him to accept Christ. He reflects on the challenges of being an umpire, the importance of maintaining his faith amidst the pressures of the job, and the providence of God in his life. Nestor also shares his experiences in Cuba, where he was baptized, and how he stays connected to his faith during the long MLB season.Email us with your questions, thoughts and guest ideas: jason@sportsspectrum.com WATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/SportsS

Spencer Danielson is the head coach for Boise State's football program. In 2024, he led the Broncos to a 12-2 record and a berth in the College Football Playoff. His club earned the No. 3 seed and first-round bye in the CFP after beating UNLV in the Mountain West Championship.Today on the podcast, Jason talks to Spencer Danielson about his incredible 2024 season, baptizing his players, being bold in his faith and what it means to stand firm in Christ.Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? Email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine Do you know Christ personally? Click below to learn how you can commit your life to Him.https://sportsspectrum.com/gospel/Have you heard our other Sports Spectrum podcasts?Sports Spectrum

Michael Pierce is a defensive tackle with the Baltimore Ravens. He joins Matt Forte and Jason Romano on the show today to share some big news regarding his football future. Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? Email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine Do you know Christ personally? Click below to learn how you can commit your life to Him.https://sportsspectrum.com/gospel/Have you heard our other Sports Spectrum podcasts?Sports Spectrum's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ What's Up Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-https://open.spotify.com/show/7CvX5oXnEuKIYI5GCVT7Hi?si=9c61982675f1413dSports Spectrum's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get in the Game Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -https://open.spotify.com/show/7CFPZVet3TcsSJMZqRHndI?si=d6599c85917146a7

Today on the podcast, Matt and Jason spend time discussing NFL free agency (01:03), what Matt learned at church on Sunday (14:25) and then our friend Melanie Newman. Baltimore Orioles broadcaster (25:27) joins us to share about growing in her faith, the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated field, and the lessons learned in being newly married. Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? Email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine Do you know Christ personally? Click below to learn how you can commit your life to Him.https://sportsspectrum.com/gospel/Have you heard our other Sports Spectrum podcasts?Sports Spectrum's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What's Up Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-https://open.spotify.com/show/7CvX5oXnEuKIYI5GCVT7Hi?si=9c61

Today on the podcast, Matt Forte and Jason Romano discuss the importance of taming the tongue and watching the words that we say as followers of Jesus.Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? Email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/@SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine Do you know Christ personally? Click below to learn how you can commit your life to Him.https://sportsspectrum.com/gospel/Have you heard our other Sports Spectrum podcasts?Sports Spectrum's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What's Up Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-https://open.spotify.com/show/7CvX5oXnEuKIYI5GCVT7Hi?si=9c61982675f1413dSports Spectrum's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get in the Game Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -https://open.spotify.com/show/7CFPZVet3TcsSJMZqRHndI?si=d6599c85917146a7

Today on the podcast, Matt and Jason discuss what stood out from this past weekend in sports ( 0:45) as well as what we learned at church on Sunday (9:44) Then, we're joined by Chad Prewett (17:27) college basketball assistant coach with Auburn University's men's basketball program. Chad shares about his role with Auburn, growing up without a dad, coaching for Christ, spiritual revival among young people, serving in ministry with his wife and Jesus inside the Auburn men's basketball program. Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? Email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/@SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine Do you know Christ personally? Click below to learn how you can commit your life to Him.https://sportsspectrum.com/gospel/Have you heard our other Spor

Today on the podcast, Matt Forte answers fans questions on his father's legacy at Tulane (1:25) and how to persuade unbelievers about the truth of the Gospel. (6:58)Then we hear from NASCAR driver Anthony Alfredo as he shares his testimony of faith and being baptized at Daytona Beach. (13:32) Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? Email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/@SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine Do you know Christ personally? Click below to learn how you can commit your life to Him.https://sportsspectrum.com/gospel/Have you heard our other Sports Spectrum podcasts?Sports Spectrum's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What's Up Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-https://open.spotify.com/show/7CvX5oXnEuKIYI5GCVT7Hi?si=9c61982675f1413dSports Spectrum's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get in the Game Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠

Javien Elliott played 4 seasons in the NFL with the Buccaneers and Panthers. He was undrafted after a college career at Florida State, where he went from walk-on to scholarship player.His new book "UNCONQUERED WALK-ON" is out now.Today on the podcast, Javien Elliott  shares his journey of faith, purpose, resilience, spiritual growth. Javien shares abut his experience being baptized by Matt Forte at a Christian conference for NFL players and the significance of relying on God during life's transitions.Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? Email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/@SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine Do you know Christ personally? Click below to learn how you can commit your life to Him.https://sportsspectrum.com/gospel/Have you heard our o

Matt Holliday played 15 seasons in the big leagues with the Rockies, A’s, Cardinals and Yankees. He is a seven-time MLB All-Star, a 2011 World Series champion and a 2007 NLCS MVP.Jackson Holliday is an infielder with the Baltimore Orioles. He was selected number one overall by Baltimore in the 2022 MLB Amateur Draft. He made his MLB debut in April of 2024.Ethan Holliday is a high school senior at Stillwater High School in Stillwater, Oklahoma. He is considered a top prospect and is expected to be one of the top players selected at the 2025 MLB Amateur Draft.Matt, Jackson and Ethan will be featured on the cover of our Spring 2025 Sports Spectrum magazine.Today, (2:08) we sit down with Matt,  Jackson and Ethan to talk about their baseball journey, the unique family bond they have, experiencing Jackson’s MLB debut, favorite baseball players and how proud Matt is to see his sons following Jesus.Email us with your questions, thoughts , guest ideas or if you'd like to advertise with us: jason@sportsspectrum.comWATC

Today on the podcast, Matt Forte and Jason Romano discuss the NBA All-Star weekend and the decline of the sports all-star game (3:14). Then, Matt shares what he learned at church this past weekend. (13:09)Finally, we're joined by 7-time MLB All-Star Matt Holliday to discuss parenting his baseball-playing sons, his high school football career and his love for pickleball. (21:27) Email us with your questions, thoughts and guest ideas: jason@sportsspectrum.com WATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/@SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine Do you know Christ personally? Click below to learn how you can commit your life to Him.https://sportsspectrum.com/gospel/ If you would like to advertise with Sports Spectrum please email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comHave you heard our other Sports Spectrum podcasts?Sports Spectrum

Maya Moore is a basketball legend. In college at UCONN, Moore was a two-time Naismith College Player of the Year, two-time NCAA champion and a four-time First-Team All-American. The first overall pick in the 2011 WNBA Draft by Minnesota, Moore won four WNBA titles in her eight seasons, including the 2014 WNBA MVP and six All-Star selections. Her number 23 is retired by the Lynx. Moore also represented the United States at the Olympics and won two Gold Medals. In 2019, Moore took a sabbatical from basketball to help secure the release of Jonathan Irons, who was serving a 50-year sentence that started when he was 16 years old. She was successful in July of 2020 in securing his release and soon after, married Jonathan. They had their son JJ in 2022. In 2023, Moore and Irons released their book "Love and Justice."Today on the podcast, Maya Moore and Jonthan Irons share their powerful story of love, justice and their unwavering faith in Jesus. Email us with your questions, thoughts and guest ideas: jason@sportsspe

Today on the podcast, Matt and Jason recap their trip to New Orleans covering Super Bowl LIX (1:15), what Matt learned from church on Sunday (11:57) and then we hear from Jim Schlossnagle (22:51), the head baseball coach with the Texas Longhorns.Coach Schlossnagle joins us to discuss his new role with Texas, the pressures of coaching at a high level, the distinction between goals and standards, and the significance of identity beyond one’s role in sports.Email us with your questions, thoughts, guest ideas or interest in advertising with us: jason@sportsspectrum.comWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/@SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine Do you know Christ personally? Click below to learn how you can commit your life to Him.https://sportsspectrum.com/gospel/Have you heard our other Sports Spectrum podcasts?Sports S

We have two interviews for you to check out today. First, (1:51) Annabelle Hasselbeck talks to Shaun Alexander, former Seattle Seahawks legend and 2005 NFL MVP.Then, (15:19) Annabelle gets a chance to interview her dad Matthew Hasselbeck, 3-time NFL Pro Bowl QB, about his Super Bowl experience.Sports Spectrum is presented this week by UNITUS. Learn more by checking out their website -⁠⁠⁠⁠WeAreUnitus.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. Use the code SS10 to save 10% off through February 9, 2025.If you would like to advertise with Sports Spectrum or have a guest idea for someone to talk to on the show, please email us -jason@sportsspectrum.comWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/@SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine Do you know Christ personally? Click below to learn how you can commit your life to Him.https://sportsspectrum.com/gospel/Have you