Sports Spectrum's Get in the Game

Our guest today is former college football player Mike Flynt. Today on the podcast, Mike Flynt is our guest. He made history by returning to college football at the age of 59. Flint shares his journey from being a promising athlete to facing regret after being kicked off his college team. He discusses the importance of redemption, the role of faith in his life, and how his relationships, especiall...

Our guest today is Seattle Mariners catcher Harry Ford. Today on the podcast Harry Ford shares about his recent promotion to the Seattle Mariners MLB club, growing in his faith in Jesus Christ and serving others through his work with Water Mission. "Get in the Game" is part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sports Spectrum Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine a...

Our guest today is Scott Cochran, head football coach at West Alabama and an 8-time National Championship-winning strength and conditioning coach with LSU, Alabama and Georgia. His new book,  Skull Session,   Mastering the Mental Game in Sports, Work, and Life  is out now.  Today on the podcast, Scott Cochran shares his powerful journey from addiction to recovery and coaching. Cochran discusses hi...

Our guest today is former MLB pitcher J.J. Hoover. Today on the podcast, J.J. shares defining moments from his time in the MLB, the significance of setting goals, and how his faith has been a guiding force throughout his life. He also reflects on his transition from baseball to new ventures and the impact he hopes to have on others moving forward. "Get in the Game" is part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Our guest today is former pro soccer player Tijana Duricek. Today on the podcast, Tijana shares his powerful story of growing up in war torn Serbia and coming to the United States to pursue soccer at TCU in Fort Worth, TX. "Get in the Game" is part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sports Spectrum Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a...

Our guest today is Nick Ahmed, two-time MLB Gold Glove shortstop who played 12 seasons with the Diamondbacks, Dodgers, Padres, Rangers and Giants. Today on the Get in the Game podcast, Nick Ahmed makes a big announcement about his MLB future and reflects on his baseball journey. "Get in the Game" is part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sports Spectrum Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Sign up for our Spo...

Our guests today are marriage counselors and former MLB chaplains Gio and Suzy Llerena. Gio and Suzy have been serving the Lord faithfully their entire married life and currently serve at Christian Family Life ministry. In the early years, Gio and Suzy invested in youth and helped start a Hispanic church. Following that, Gio went on staff with a ministry called Baseball Chapel for 14 years where h...

Our guests today are Brian Smith and Ed Uszynski. They are the authors of the new book " AWAY GAME: A Christian Parent's Guide to Navigating Youth Sports ." "Get in the Game" is part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sports Spectrum Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 ⁠⁠⁠...

Our guests today is former MLB All-Star shortstop Jack Wilson. Jack played 12 seasons of Major League Baseball with the Pirates, Mariners and Braves. In 2004, he was named to the All-Star team in a season where he had 204 hits, 41 doubles, 12 triples and won the Silver Slugger award. Today on the podcast, Jack Wilson shares insights from his 12-year career, the importance of faith, character, and...

Our guests today are Dave and Ann Wilson. They are authors, speakers and co-hosts at Family LIfe Radio. Ann's lastest book  “ How to Speak to your Husband ” is out now. Today on the podcast, Dave and Ann share their insights on the importance of serving one another in marriage, creating spiritual unity, and how these principles influence parenting. They discuss the challenges they faced in the...

Our guest today is Matt Carpenter, 14-year MLB player with the Cardinals, Yankees and Padres. Today on the Get in the Game podcast, Matt Carpenter makes a big announcement about his MLB future and reflects on his college and pro baseball journey. "Get in the Game" is part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sports Spectrum Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and...

Our guest today is Ray Wright, who serves with Richard Childress Racing and their Pit Crew manager. Ray is a former LSU baseball player who was a part of the 2000 College World Series championship team. Ray is also the founder of the nonprofit, Pit Stops for Hope. Today on the Get in the Game podcast, Ray shares his journey from being a championship baseball player at LSU to transitioning into NAS...

Our guest today is Skip Schumaker, former MLB player, 2011 World Series champion and 2023 NL Manager of the Year. Skip joins the show to discuss his journey through baseball, including defining moments in his career, the importance of leadership and communication, and the impact of faith on his coaching style. Skip shares insights on transitioning positions, the significance of servant leadership,...

Our guest today is Patrick Taylor Jr., San Francisco 49ers running back. Patrick joins the show today to share his faith journey, the importance of surrendering to God, and how his faith helps him navigate the uncertainties of a professional football career. Patrick shares his experiences of identity beyond being a football player, the role of prayer in his life, and his commitment to serving the...

Tobi Sho-Silva is an English professional soccer player who plays for Maidenhead United in England’s National League. Tobi joins today’s show to discuss the importance of identity, navigating setbacks, and using his platform to serve others through charity work and mentorship. He emphasizes that true significance comes from being rooted in Christ, and encourages young athletes to embrace their fai...

Davontae Harris is a former NFL defensive back who played five seasons with Cincinnati, Denver, Baltimore, San Francisco, Chicago, Tennessee and the Chargers. Davontae Harris joins us on today's "Get in the Game" podcast to discuss his roller coaster NFL career, becoming a student of his body, staying humble and the importance of giving back to his community. "Get in the Game" is part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Lance Berkman played 15 seasons in the major leagues (1999-2013), where he was named to six All-Star Games and won a World Series in 2011 with the St. Louis Cardinals. He was inducted into the Houston Astros Hall of Fame in 2020 and is currently a baseball coach at his alma mater, Rice University. Lance Berkman joins his former teammate and longtime friend Scott Linebrink on today's "Get...

Billy Wagner played 16 MLB seasons with the Houston Astros, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets, Boston Red Sox and Atlanta Braves. He made his MLB debut in 1995 and retired following the 2010 season. His career saw him make seven All-Star games and 422 career saves. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2025. Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Billy Wagner joins the "Get in the Game&quo...

Jared Retkofsky is a former NFL long snapper who was a member of the 2008 Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowl winning team. He was also a member of the Seattle Seahawks, as well as the New York Sentinels and Hartford Colonials of the United Football League (UFL). Today on the podcast, Jared Retkofsky shares his story of making it to the NFL, winning a Super Bowl with the Steelers in 2008 and how he&#39...

Chris Carpenter is a former MLB pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays and St. Louis Cardinals. He made his MLB debut in May 1997. Carpenter pitched for Toronto from 1997-2002 and with the Cardinals from 2003-2012. In 2005, he won the NL Cy Young award and became a World Series with St. Louis in 2006 and 2011. Today on the podcast, Chris Carpenter shares his story of faith, baseball and lessons learne...

Jack Easterby is a former NFL Executive VP of football operations with the Houston Texans. Prior to his time in Houston, he served with Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots as their director of team development and team character coach. Easterby has also served in consulting roles for the National Football League, the Kansas City Chiefs, the Southeastern Conference, the University of South...

Craig Kimbrel is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher who has spent 15 seasons with the Braves, Padres, Red Sox, Cubs, White Sox, Dodgers, Phillies and Orioles. He was originally selected in third round of the 2008 MLB Draft by the Atlanta Braves and made his MLB debut in May of 2010. In 2011, he was named NL Rookie of the Year, selected to nine All-Star Games and was a member of the Boston Red...

Today on Get in the Game, our host Scott Linebrink reflects back on 100 episodes of the podcast and shares on the importance of gratitude and living a life relentlessly pursuing God's kingdom. "Get in the Game" is part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sports Spectrum Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Josh Manson is a defenseman for the Colorado Avalanche. He was a key contributor on the 2021-22 Stanley Cup-champion Avalanche team that beat the Tampa Bay Lightning in six games. He scored a goal in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final and set up the eventual Cup-winning goal in Game 6. Josh’s father, Dave Manson, was a first-round pick in 1985 and played in the NHL from 1986-2002. Today on the podcas...

Gabe Gross is a former MLB player who enjoyed a seven-year big league career and was a member of the Tampa Bay Rays team that made a World Series appearance in 2008. A former first-round pick of the Toronto Blue Jays in 2001, Gross is now a college baseball coach with the Auburn Tigers. Today on “Get in the Game,” Scott Linebrink talks to Gabe Gross about his pro baseball career, pursuing his MLB...