Red Letters Sports Podcast

Competitor Quiz and more: https://beacons.ai/redletterssports Subscribe for sports analysis with perspective. Today on Red Letters Sports, we answer the question, "What does the Bible say about sports?" Paul talked about running and boxing more than once in Scripture — and he wasn't just reaching for a metaphor. He was writing to cities that hosted real athletic competition, and his...

He coached a team to a state championship — but ask him what he's most proud of, and the trophy isn't even in the top three. In this episode of Red Letters Sports, host Kevin sits down with Coach Stuart Floyd, head coach of the reigning state champions, to talk about what actually gets built in a football program before anyone's handing out hardware. Not the highlight reel. Not the rin...

Charles Bediako played two seasons at Alabama, signed three NBA contracts, never played in an actual NBA game — and then sued the NCAA to get back on the court. A judge said yes. Five games later, a different judge said no. He's not the only one. Diego Pavia's lawsuit cracked open a rule that gave hundreds of JUCO players an extra year of eligibility. James Nnaji went straight from a pro c...

The NCAA banned Brendan Sorsby for life. A judge overturned it. This week I'm making the case that grace and reinstatement aren't the same thing — and why that distinction matters beyond college football.

Click here your free 5 day sports devotional: https://beacons.ai/redletterssportsFrom championship celebrations to emotional postgame interviews, athletes constantly point upward after big moments. But what do they actually mean when they do it? In this episode of Red Letters Sports, we explore:Why athletes publicly thank GodWhether faith in sports is misunderstoodHow pressure reveals identityWhy...

Sellout crowds. Dancing players. Fans catching foul balls for outs. It sounds crazy… but Banana Ball is one of the fastest-growing things in sports right now. In this episode of Red Letters Rewind, we break down what Banana Ball actually is, why it’s working, and what it reveals about what fans really want from sports today. Is this just entertainment…or is it showing us something deeper about the...

Conference championship week in the SEC is here — and pressure is revealing everything. We break down:• Florida’s dominant run and hunt for a #1 seed• Alabama’s high-octane threat• Arkansas under Calipari• Kentucky’s boom-or-bust profile• Tennessee’s “40-minute” problem• Mississippi State fighting for survivalPlus:• David Montgomery to Houston• Jermaine Johnson II to Tennessee• Tytus Howard to Cle...

The Winter Olympics gave us redemption, heartbreak, and history — but one game rose above the rest. In this episode of Red Letters Rewind, we break down:🇺🇸 Team USA’s historic men’s hockey gold in overtime⛷ Breezy Johnson’s comeback after missing 2022⛸ Alysa Liu’s composure under the brightest lights🥌 The emotional intensity of Team USA curling❄️ Ilia Malinin’s dramatic fall🌍 Kazakhstan’s first-...

Mississippi State is ranked #4 in the country after sweeping their opening series in front of record crowds at Dudy Noble Field. The excitement is real — and it should be. But are the Bulldogs already championship ready? Or are there early warning signs hidden inside the wins? In this episode of Red Letters Rewind, we celebrate what’s working, break down what still needs to improve, and talk about...

Mississippi State football isn’t broken — but it is being misunderstood. In this Red Letters Rewind episode, we take an honest look at where the Mississippi State Bulldogs program actually sits in today’s SEC, why frustration has turned into panic for some fans, and what real progress should look like moving forward. We talk about:Mississippi State’s true place in the SEC hierarchy. Why quick-turn...

Super Bowl week is usually about legacy, rings, and GOAT debates. But this year, some players are using the biggest platform in sports to point to something bigger than football. In this episode of Red Letters Sports, we look at how players from the Patriots and Seahawks — including Drake Maye, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Ernest Jones IV — have openly talked about their faith in Jesus and the perspect...

Everyone knows the transfer portal has changed college football — but few are willing to say how. This is a true first-listen reaction to Dabo Swinney addressing portal tampering and the lack of real enforcement in today’s game. We pause, react, and talk honestly about:Portal recruiting realitiesNIL gray areasWhere fairness and integrity collideThis isn’t anti-player. It’s a rewind on balance, lea...

Every season ends — but not every season teaches. In this week’s Red Letters Rewind , I’m not chasing motivation or hype. I’m breaking down how I’m training for the next season with clear goals in faith, fitness, and purpose . This episode isn’t about resolutions. It’s about standards. If you’re ready to stop drifting and start training for what actually lasts, this one’s for you. Train for life,...

Rivalry Week is here — and the playoff race is heating up! Most of the top college football teams are on the road this week, and that means one thing: pressure is at an all-time high. In this episode of Red Letters Rewind, my son joins me to pick the biggest games of Rivalry Week, talk through who’s most likely to survive the chaos, and what it takes to stay focused when the noise gets loud. We’ll...

The playoff push is here — for some, the season’s over. For others, there’s still a glimmer of hope. And for a few, everything they’ve worked for is on the line. This week on Red Letters Rewind, we’re talking about how to respond in every season:When your playoff dreams are done. When you’re fighting to finish strong. When the postseason spotlight is on you. No matter where you fall, God has somet...

This week on Red Letters Rewind, we’re talking Big Winners and Tough Losses across sports. Winners:Mississippi State’s gritty win over ArkansasTexas taking down VanderbiltSMU’s upset over MiamiThe Los Angeles Dodgers bringing home another World Series titleLosers:Auburn falling to KentuckyGeorgia Tech’s stumble against NC StateTennessee’s heartbreaking loss to OklahomaThe unfortunate injury to Jay...

The SEC coaching carousel is spinning fast — Brian Kelly fired at LSU, Billy Napier and Sam Pittman out, and more rumors swirling across the South. In this episode of Red Letters Rewind, we break down the latest coaching changes, look at the pressure behind the SEC’s billion-dollar business, and share a faith-based perspective on calling, character, and what really defines success.

Integrity, fair play, and faith — three things that should never be sidelined in sports. In this episode of Red Letters Rewind, we take a deeper look at the SEC’s integrity crisis — from Kirby Smart’s “fake timeout” moment in the Auburn–Georgia game to referee Ken Williamson’s permanent ban from the SEC.The conversation goes beyond controversy. We’re talking about what it really means to lead, com...

This weekend brought some heartbreaking college football losses — last-second field goals, missed opportunities, and gut-wrenching endings. In this episode of Red Letters Rewind, Kevin dives into what these moments teach us about faith, resilience, and purpose. Whether you’re a player, coach, or fan, we all face disappointment. But how do we respond when the outcome breaks our heart? Through Scrip...

It’s been a wild weekend in college football — Penn State, Oregon State, and UAB have all fired their head coaches, and they’re not the only ones. In this debut episode of Red Letters Rewind, we take a look at the growing list of Division 1 coaching changes this season and the human stories behind the headlines. This isn’t about piling on or celebrating firings. It’s about perspective, purpose, an...