Sinopsis
Hosted by former ESPN Senior Producer Jason Romano, Sports Spectrum is an interview driven podcast that features stories on the intersection of sports and faith.
Episodios
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Philadelphia Eagles players and coaches at Super Bowl LIX on their Christian faith
07/02/2025 Duración: 26minThis week, Sports Spectrum's Matt Forte, Jason Romano and Annabelle Hasselbeck spent the week in New Orleans interviewing and speaking to Philadelphia Eagles players and coaches about their faith in Jesus. 1. Jalen Hurts (1:48) 2. Saquon Barkley (2:40) 3. Reed Blankenship (3:28) 4. Jalyx Hunt (4:16) 5. Jeremiah Trotter Jr. (7:33) 6. Oren Burks (9:50) 7. Kelee Ringo (11:09) 8. Jemal Singleton (12:32) 9. Cooper DeJean (18:20) 10. Grant Calcaterra (19:37) 11. Will Shipley (21:25) 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.com WATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@SportsSpectrumMagazine Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the co
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Warren Moon and Rod Woodson - Pro Football HOF'ers on faith and Super Bowl LIX
06/02/2025 Duración: 25minWarren Moon is a Pro Football HOF QB who played 23 seasons of pro football in the CFL and the NFL.Rod Woodson is a Pro Football HOF defensive back who played 17 seasons in the NFL and won a Super Bowl in 2000 with the Ravens.Warren and Rod both joined us at Super Bowl LIX radio row in New Orleans to talk about faith, football and helping others.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.Email us with your questions, thoughts and guest ideas: 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/If you would like to adv
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Kansas City Chiefs players and coaches at Super Bowl LIX on their Christian faith
06/02/2025 Duración: 26minThis week, Sports Spectrum's Matt Forte, Jason Romano and Annabelle Hasselbeck spent the week in New Orleans interviewing and speaking to Kansas City Chiefs players and coaches about their faith in Jesus.1. Patrick Mahomes (1:58)2. James Winchester (2:33)3. Todd Pinkston (6:27)4. Carson Wentz (8:22)5. Kareem Hunt (10:03)6. Drue Tranquill (10:29)7. Charles Omenhihu (13:37)8. Jaylin Watson (14:23)9. Rod Wilson (16:10)10. Samaje Perine (18:20)11. Trent McDuffie (22:03)12. Harrison Butker (22:47)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 co
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Jemal Singleton - Philadelphia Eagles running backs coach on Saquon, Super Bowls and salvation
05/02/2025 Duración: 10minJemal Singleton is the running backs coach and assistant head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles. He joined Matt Forte and Jason Romano LIVE from Super Bowl LIX Opening Night in New Orleans to talk football, faith, Saquon Barkley and the gratitude he has to be coaching in a 2nd Super Bowl. 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.com WATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@SportsSpectrumMagazine Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 https://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/
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Drue Tranquill - Kansas City Chiefs linebacker on God's grace, Super Bowl LIX and his firm foundation in Christ
05/02/2025 Duración: 05minDrue Tranquill is in his second season as a linebacker with the Kansas City Chiefs. We had a chance to catch up with Tranquill at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans to talk to him about his encounter with God's grace, the journey it took to bring him to Kansas City and rooting himself in the solid rock of Jesus. 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.com WATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@SportsSpectrumMagazine Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 https://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://spor
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Marcellus Casey and wife Stephanie - Kansas City Chiefs chaplain on faith amid team’s journey to Super Bowl LIX
04/02/2025 Duración: 35minMarcellus Casey is in his eighth season as the team chaplain for the Kansas City Chiefs. He leads Bible studies and chapel services for the team. His wife, Stephanie, partners in ministry with him to lead Bible studies for the players’ wives and girlfriends. Marcellus and Stephanie join the show today to share about what this 2024 season has been like, the Bible studies and chapel services they’ve led, praying for the team before every game, the spiritual leadership of Patrick Mahomes and their favorite “God moment” from this past year. 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.com WATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@SportsSpectrumMagazine Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and re
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Ryan Leaf - Former NFL QB on overcoming addiction and mental health to help others
03/02/2025 Duración: 25minRyan Leaf is an NFL analyst with the Bleav audio and video network and host of Last Mile Radio on Sirius XM. He was originally the second overall pick in the 1998 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers. Today, live from Radio Row at Super Bowl LIX, Matt Forte and Jason Romano talk to Ryan Leaf about his story of overcoming addiction and the role faith has played in his life. 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/@SportsSpectrumMagazine Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 https://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.com Have you heard our other Sports Spectrum podcasts? Sports Sp
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Ted Winsley - Philadelphia Eagles team chaplain on the 2024 season and faith in the midst of another Super Bowl run
03/02/2025 Duración: 42minPastor Ted Winsley is in his 23rd season as the team chaplain for the Philadelphia Eagles. Today on the podcast, Matt and Jason talk to Pastor Ted about the role of faith for both players and coaches inside the Eagles locker room. Pastor Ted highlights the legacy of Christian culture within the team and shares personal anecdotes about team Bible studies, and the significance of maintaining a strong spiritual foundation during high-pressure moments like the Super Bowl. 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.com WATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@SportsSpectrumMagazine Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 https://
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Jameis Winston - Browns QB on gratitude, boldness, living unashamed and staying rooted in Christ
31/01/2025 Duración: 37minJameis Winston is an NFL quarterback who played the 2024 season with the Cleveland Browns. He was originally selected No. 1 overall in the 2015 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and after five seasons with Tampa moved to New Orleans, where he spent the next four seasons with the Saints. In 2024, he signed a one-year deal with Cleveland.Today on the podcast, Matt and Jason preview Sports Spectrum’s Super Bowl coverage next week in New Orleans and then Jameis Winston (3:45) joins Matt and Jason to discuss his up-and-down 2024 season, playing in the snow, being bold in his faith, having a praying grandmother, raising his kids to love Jesus and the gratitude he has for playing in the NFL.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/produc
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AJ Griffin - Basketball player on his sudden retirement from NBA plus Matt shares what he learned at church on Sunday
28/01/2025 Duración: 33minToday on the podcast, Matt and Jason react to the Chiefs and Eagles once again facing off in Super Bowl LIX, the return of the running game in the NFL (:40), what we learned at church on Sunday (16:40) and then we're joined by AJ Griffin (26:27) to talk about his decision to walk away from the NBA and whether he would ever return to basketball. GUEST: AJ Griffin is a former NBA basketball player. He played two seasons with the Atlanta Hawks after being selected in the 2022 NBA Draft out of Duke University. In September 2024, he announced he was stepping away from basketball to pursue his relationship with Jesus Christ. 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/@SportsSpectrumMagazine Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine Do you know Christ personally?
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Leonard "Big Cat" Williams - Seattle Seahawks Defensive Lineman on leaving a legacy, pro bowl snubs and scoring his first ever TD
24/01/2025 Duración: 46minLeonard Williams is a defensive lineman for the Seattle Seahawks. He was originally selected 6th overall by the New York Jets in the 2015 NFL Draft. He played with the Jets from 2015-2019 before moving to the Giants. He was with the Giants from 2019-2023 and was traded to the Seahawks in mid-2023. In December of 2024, he was named NFC Defensive Player of the Month and had 11 sacks and a pick-six on Aaron Rodgers for a touchdown. Today on the podcast, Matt and Leonard talk about being teammates with the Jets, what it means to have peace in football, Leonard scoring his first ever NFL touchdown in December 2024, leaving a legacy and how he grew in his Jesus walk. 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
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Gavin Sheets - MLB player on Jesus in the highs and lows of a pro baseball career, plus Matt and Jason on "what we learned at church"
21/01/2025 Duración: 33minToday on the podcast, Matt Forte and Jason Romano talk through what Matt learned at church this past Sunday and we also preview the NFC and AFC conference championship games (9:20). And then we're joined by pro baseball player Gavin Sheets as he tells his awesome story of faith and baseball. (13:25) 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/@SportsSpectrumMagazine Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 https://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.com Have you heard our other Sports Spectrum podcasts? Sports Spectrum's What's Up Podcast - https://open.spotify.co
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Benjamin Watson - Former NFL tight end returns to discuss college football players being bold in their faith
17/01/2025 Duración: 32minBenjamin Watson is a former NFL tight end and current college football analyst with the SEC Network. Today, Benjamin returns to Sports Spectrum to discuss the influx of college football players that have been bold in their faith and how they can live that faith out to help backup their proclamation. We also preview the CFB National Championship between Ohio State and Notre Dame and Benjamin and Matt make their championship picks. 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/@SportsSpectrumMagazine Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 https://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.com Hav
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Travis Hearn - Phoenix Suns team chaplain's near-death miracle story plus Matt and Jason on what we learned at church
14/01/2025 Duración: 01h09minToday on the podcast, Matt and Jason share what they learned from church this past Sunday. Then, we're joined by Travis Hearn (14:43), a senior pastor at Impact Church in Scottsdale, Arizona. He is also the team chaplain for the NBA’s Phoenix Suns, and has served as a chaplain for major and minor league baseball teams for more than a decade. Hearn is the author of multiple books, and his latest release "The Fire is For You" was published back in November 2024. Today on the podcast, Travis Hearn returns to the podcast and shares his profound journey of recovery after a life-threatening stroke, emphasizing the importance of spiritual warfare, the power of testimony, and the transformative nature of pain. He discusses his rigorous rehabilitation process, the spiritual battles he faced, and how he turned his struggles into a message of hope and healing for others Email us with your questions, thoughts and guest ideas: jason@sportsspectrum.com WATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page: https://www
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Jaden Ivey - Detroit Pistons guard on his New Years Day injury and trusting God amidst the trials
10/01/2025 Duración: 35minJaden Ivey is in his third NBA season with the Detroit Pistons. He was selected fifth overall by Detroit in the 2022 NBA Draft and was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2023.In 2024-25, Ivey was averaging a career-high 17 points per game in his first 30 games. On December 26, 2024, Ivey hit a game-winning 4-point play to help Detroit beat Sacramento 114-113. On January 1, 2025, Ivey suffered a broken fibula and had successful surgery on January 2 and is expected to miss the remainder of the NBA regular season.Today on the podcast, we talk to Jaden Ivey, just days after his injury about how his recovery is going and trusting God in the highs and lows of life. Ivey emphasizes that true fulfillment comes from a relationship with Jesus, not from worldly success, and he encourages others, no matter their circumstances, to share the love of Christ in their lives.Email us with your questions, thoughts and guest ideas: jason@sportsspectrum.com WATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://ww
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Luke Weaver - Yankees pitcher plus Matt and Jason make their NFL playoff predictions
07/01/2025 Duración: 37minToday on the podcast, Matt and Jason start out the New Year with a new segment -- "What we learned at church on Sunday." Then Matt shares about the Bears finally beating the Packers and our NFL playoff predictions. Lastly, we welcome New York Yankees pitcher Luke Weaver (28:01) back to the show to talk about his career year of 2024 and his first ever appearance in the World Series pitching against the Dodgers.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 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/7CFPZVet3TcsSJM
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Chris Broussard - FS1 host on being rooted in Christ and being bold in sharing the Gospel
03/01/2025 Duración: 41minChris Broussard is a Fox Sports commentator and the co-host of FS1’s First Things First daily program. Prior to joining Fox Sports in 2016, Broussard spent 12 years with ESPN as an NBA writer, reporter and analyst.In 2009, Broussard founded K.I.N.G, a national Christian men’s organization that seeks to strengthen men in their Christian faith and lifestyle by providing support, accountability, teaching, fellowship and brotherhood. The name K.I.N.G. is an acronym for Knowledge, Inspiration and Nurture through God.Today on the podcast, Chris Broussard joins Matt and Jason to discuss his journey as a media personality and the importance of being outspoken about faith. He also reflects on the historical significance of black athletes and their role in shaping societal perceptions as well as emphasizing the need for spiritual grounding in a chaotic world and the importance of standards in both sports and lifeEmail us with your questions, thoughts and guest ideas: jason@sportsspectrum.com WATCH all of our podcast e
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Earl McClellan - Dallas pastor on breaking free of negative self-talk, wounding words and Jordan vs. Lebron
31/12/2024 Duración: 33minEarl McClellan is the founder and lead pastor of Shoreline City Church in Dallas, Texas. His new book "Get Your Spirit Back" released in November 2024. In college, McClellan played division one basketball with Oral Roberts University. Today on the podcast, Earl McClellan shares his journey from being a college basketball player to becoming a lead pastor and author. They discuss the importance of self-talk, faith, and understanding one's calling beyond just a career. Earl emphasizes the significance of words, both spoken to oneself and to others, and how they can shape identity and purpose. 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/@SportsSpectrumMagazine Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine Have you heard our other Sports Spectrum podcasts? Sports Sp
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Jake Bates - Detroit Lions kicker on his incredible 2024 journey to the NFL
27/12/2024 Duración: 30minJake Bates is a kicker for the Detroit Lions in the NFL. He was undrafted out of the University of Arkansas in 2023 and signed with the Houston Texans before being released after in the preseason. In early 2024, he signed with the Michigan Panthers of the UFL and was selected to the All-UFL team before signing with the Lions in June. In Week 7 of the 2024 season, Bates was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week after kicking the game-winning 44 yard field goal to help Detroit beat Minnesota. In Week 10, Bates kicked a 58-yard field goal against Houston to tie the game late and hit a 52-yard game-winning field goal to help the Lions to a win over the Texans. Today on the podcast, we talk to Jake Bates about his incredible journey from being a brick salesman to becoming a kicker for the Detroit Lions. He discusses the challenges he faced after being released by the Texans, the importance of prayer in his life and how he aims to glorify God through his actions, both on and off the field. Email us with you
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Tommy Edman - Los Angeles Dodgers 2024 NLCS MVP and World Series champion on his crazy 2024
24/12/2024 Duración: 27minTommy Edman is a Gold Glove infielder and outfielder with the Los Angeles Dodgers. In 2024, he was named NLCS MVP and helped the Dodgers to a World Series championship over the New York Yankees. Today on the podcast, Tommy Edman reflects on his whirlwind 2024 of injuries, being traded, winning NLCS MVP and the World Series championship. 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/@SportsSpectrumMagazine Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine Have you heard our other Sports Spectrum podcasts? Sports Spectrum's What's Up Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/7CvX5oXnEuKIYI5GCVT7Hi?si=9c61982675f1413d Sports Spectrum's Get in the Game Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/7CFPZVet3TcsSJMZqRHndI?si=d6599c85917146a7 Do you know Christ personal