The Higher Call: The Christian Sports Fan Podcast

College football Week 5 is here, and on this episode of The Higher Call: The Christian Sports Fan Podcast, Dan sits down with longtime friend Jono — a Texas Longhorns graduate, huge Green Bay Packers fan, dad of three, and fellow Christian sports fan. We recap the Packers' loss to the Atlanta Falcons, talk about what's going wrong in Green Bay, and discuss Jordan Love, Matt LaFleur and the...

College football is heading into Week 4, and Dan is flying solo—with a little help from Chuck to get things started. Dan recaps Week 3 and takes a closer look at Oregon and Texas A&M, two preseason contenders dealing with major offensive-line questions. Are preseason rankings giving too much credit to teams based on what we expected them to be rather than what they've actually done? Then D...

What happens when a Los Angeles Rams fan, a Philadelphia 76ers fan, and a couple of Christian sports fans get together to talk football, basketball, fantasy football, faith, and a very important question about a piece of dropped chicken? On this episode of The Higher Call: The Christian Sports Fan Podcast, Dan Satterfield sits down with Cory Brown to talk about how Cory became a Rams fan growing u...

What is the good word? Welcome to a bonus episode of The Higher Call: The Christian Sports Fan Podcast — where faith and fandom meet! Dan is joined by Joseph for a conversation that goes everywhere except where you might expect. We start by getting to know Joseph — his faith, his work with high school students, and his sports fandom from Barcelona and Chelsea to the Cavaliers, Cowboys and Colts. T...

What happens when Chuck joins the Higher Call? We talk faith, sports, relationships, migrating birds, and the eternal question: Can Dan convince the worship band to let him play cowbell? 😂 Then it's time for the 5 and 5! Dan breaks down five college football games and five NFL games, including Houston vs. Texas Tech, North Carolina vs. Clemson, Kentucky vs. Texas A&M, SMU vs. Louisville,...

Ohio State vs. 50 Acres Faith & Football with Max | The 5 & 5 + The Spork Solution Description Ohio State vs. Horns is one of the biggest games of Week 2, and we're breaking it all down with Ohio State superfan and guest host Max Poritt! Max shares his journey from growing up a Steelers fan in Pittsburgh to becoming an Ohio State Buckeye, including four years of season tickets, living...

The Higher Call with Keith from Break On 3 Podcast! Our first crossover episode! What happens when faith, sports, music, and podcasting all collide? Dan sits down with Keith from the Break On 3 Podcast for a fun and wide-ranging conversation about football, faith, ministry, college life, podcasting, and — of course — the Miami Dolphins. Keith shares his journey from growing up in Miami and becomin...

PJ joins The Higher Call for a special baseball bonus episode! PJ has visited all 30 Major League Baseball ballparks, and we talk about how the journey started, his favorite baseball cities and stadiums, underrated ballparks like Pittsburgh, Baltimore and Minnesota, memorable food and souvenirs, and some of the unique experiences he had along the way. But this conversation goes beyond baseball. PJ...

College football is BACK—and the Higher Call is ready for Week 1! Dan is joined by new co-host Jake for a packed episode covering the biggest stories from Week Zero and the games we’re watching in Week One. We continue our ongoing battle with Notre Dame fans over their… let’s just say interesting cupcake schedule. 😏 We also welcome the North Dakota State Bison to the FBS—and after their dominant...

NFC North Preview with Dante | The Higher Call The NFC North is loaded with tradition, rivalries, and plenty of reasons to believe this could be one of the NFL’s most competitive divisions. Dan is joined by lifelong Chicago Bears fan Dante from DanteDreams.com to break down the Bears, Lions, Packers, and Vikings. Dante shares his love for the legendary 1985 Bears, Walter Payton, and the Chicago fa...

College football is finally here! Dan is joined by Lucas for a Florida Gators season preview, including new coach Jon Sumrall, quarterback Aaron Philo, the SEC schedule, recruiting and NIL. Then, in this episode’s faith conversation, Dan and Lucas explore what sports can teach us about selflessness and being willing to sacrifice so others can succeed—from offensive linemen and point guards to team...

A personal tribute to Dolly Parton following her passing at age 80. Dan reflects on Dolly's music, her Appalachian roots, her impact on his family through the Imagination Library, and the generosity, authenticity, and love she represented to so many people. No sports today—just a few minutes to remember someone who meant a lot to his family and to millions around the world.

Episode Description From University of Houston memories to fantasy football strategy, this bonus episode of The Higher Call is a conversation you won't want to miss! Dan sits down with fellow University of Houston alum and longtime friend Mike , the commissioner of one of Dan's fantasy football leagues. Before diving into fantasy football, Dan and Mike take a trip down memory lane—from the...

The Premier League is back! ⚽️ Dan Satterfield is joined by Esai and Martin for a fun look ahead at the new EPL season. The guys make their predictions, debate the biggest storylines, and talk about the teams and players they're most excited to watch. Plus, a Next Gen Conversation with Esai and our usual mix of faith, sports, and fun. Faith and fandom meet on The Higher Call! Thank you to our...

The Higher Call previews the 2026 NFC East with Eagle Dan! We discuss how he became an Eagles fan, Brian Dawkins, Jalen Hurts, the Eagles' championship potential, and predictions for the Cowboys, Commanders, and Giants. Plus, we make NFC East win-total picks, go game-by-game through the Eagles' schedule, debate the Chiefs, and make our Super Bowl predictions. We chew on some lettuce-wrappe...

Dan is joined by passionate Jacksonville Jaguars fan Lucas to talk faith, family, youth sports, and the 2026 AFC South! Lucas shares about the role sports have played in bringing his family and church community together, youth sports, sportsmanship, and his experience as a Little League umpire. Then we dive into the AFC South, including the Jaguars, Texans, Colts and Titans , win-total predictions...

Faith and fandom meet again on The Higher Call: The Christian Sports Fan Podcast! This week, Dan is joined by longtime friend and Cleveland Browns fan Sonny to share stories from decades of friendship, ministry, church basketball, teen camp memories, and the importance of remembering God's faithfulness through every season of life. Using Psalm 77:11 as the foundation, they discuss why remember...

Welcome to Episode 6 of The Higher Call: The Christian Sports Fan Podcast! This week, Dan Satterfield is joined by Bill Ellis of Father Figure Framework to break down the NFC South. Can the Buccaneers repeat? Will the Falcons break through? Can Bryce Young lead the Panthers forward? And what should we expect from the Saints? Plus, Bill shares his Father Figure Framework—practical, Christ-centered...

Join host Dan Satterfield and co-host Dave, a passionate 49ers fan, as they break down the NFC West heading into the 2026 NFL season. From the 49ers' playoff hopes to the Rams, Seahawks, and Cardinals, they'll predict every team's record, discuss key storylines, and debate who will come out on top in one of football's toughest divisions. Plus, they take a fun detour into '90s h...

Can anyone catch the Chiefs? In Episode 4 of Higher Call: The Christian Sports Fan Podcast, Dan is joined by Raiders fan Martin to break down the entire AFC West. We predict every Raiders game, discuss the Broncos, Chargers, and Chiefs, and make our division picks for the 2026 NFL season. Then we explore what the Bible teaches about underdogs—why God so often works through the overlooked, underest...

Is it possible to love sports... too much? In Episode 3 of Higher Call, Dan Satterfield and Martin Amador discuss the biggest stories from NBA Summer League before diving into an honest conversation about balancing a passion for sports with being present for the people God has placed in our lives. We also break down the latest FIFA World Cup action, react to England vs. Mexico, USA vs. Belgium, an...

Does God Care Who Wins? | NBA + World Cup Does God care who wins a basketball game? Should Christians pray for their favorite team to win? In Episode 2 of Higher Call, Dan and Martin tackle those questions while breaking down the biggest stories in sports. We recap the NBA season, discuss the latest league news, and share our thoughts on what's next around the league. Then we dive into a conve...

We kick things off by introducing ourselves and sharing the vision behind the podcast before catching up on our trip to Napa Valley. From there, Martin recaps the FIFA World Cup so far, we dive into how our Christian faith shapes the way we experience sports, and Martin tells the unforgettable "Pinot Noir" story. We wrap things up by ranking the biggest World Cup contenders and making ou...