Sports Spectrum Podcast

Joe Jones is an NFL linebacker who has played six seasons with the Cowboys, Chargers, Seahawks and Broncos. He joins the podcast today to share his journey through the challenges and uncertainties of his football career. From a miserable rookie year in Dallas to finding joy in Seattle, Joe’s experiences have shaped his perspective on faith and perseverance. He discusses the impact of teammates on...

Antonio Daniels played 12 years in the NBA with the Grizzlies, Spurs, Blazers, Sonics, Wizards, Hornets and the 76ers. Daniels won an NBA championship in 1999 with San Antonio. After retirement, Daniels went into broadcasting and is currently an analyst for New Orleans Pelicans broadcasts with Bally Sports. Today on the podcast, Antonio and his wife Sonia join the show to discuss the role of faith...

Benjamin Watson played 16 seasons in the NFL with the Patriots, Browns, Saints and Ravens. He retired after the 2019 season with 547 career receptions and a Super Bowl championship. He is currently a college football analyst with the SEC Network and the vice president of strategic relationships with the Human Coalition. As a speaker and author, Watson has used his NFL platform to share the love of...

Marques Watson-Trent is a college football linebacker w/ Georgia Southern. In 2023, he was an All-Sun Belt Conference first team and All-American Honorable Mention (Phil Steele). He started all 13 games last season and led the team in tackles with 122 and also contributed 3.5 sacks and 2 interceptions. Today on the podcast, Marques Watson-Trent shares about the importance of placing football in it...

John Small is a high school football coach for East Coweta High School in Sharpsburg, Georgia. His father, John Small was the Atlanta Falcons number one draft pick (12th overall) in the 1970 NFL Draft and played five seasons with the Falcons and Lions. His son began coaching in 1997 at the University of West Georgia but transitioned to high school in 1998 and has been coaching high school football...

David Hess is a former MLB pitcher who was originally selected by the Baltimore Orioles in the 5th round of the MLB Draft in 2014. He made his MLB debut in 2018 with the Orioles and picked with Baltimore until 2020. In 2021, he was with Miami and Tampa Bay. After a cancer diagnosis in 2021, Hess battled and returned to pro baseball, pitching in AAA with Tampa in 2022 before his cancer returned in...

Tony Dungy is a former NFL player and coach who currently is an NFL analyst with NBC Sports. During his playing career, he was a part of the 1978 Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowl winning team. As a coach, he led the Colts to a Super Bowl championship in 2006. He is the first African-American head coach to ever win a Super Bowl. Today on the podcast, we talk to Tony Dungy about living an uncommon lif...

Kayla Burton is an ESPN reporter who covers college football and the UFL. She joined ESPN in August 2023 as a college football sideline reporter. Prior to ESPN, she was with NFL Media and served a multi-platform role across NFL Network, NFL.com and the NFL app. Prior to her time at NFL Network, Burton served in a number of different roles with Western Mass News based in Springfield, Mass., such as...

Jerricho Cotchery is a former NFL wide receiver who is currently the head football coach at Limestone University. Today on the podcast, Jerricho Cotchery  shares his journey of faith and how it has impacted his life on and off the field. He discusses the importance of Jesus in his life and the life-changing moment that solidified his faith. Cotchery also talks about the challenges of balancing foo...

Thank you for listening to the Sports Spectrum Weekly Devotional on Sports Spectrum's Podcast. Scripture: “In conclusion, be strong in the Lord [draw your strength from Him and be empowered through your union with Him] and in the power of His [boundless] might. Put on the full armor of God [for His precepts are like the splendid armor of a heavily-armed soldier], so that you may be able to [su...

C.J. Ham is the starting fullback for the Minnesota Vikings. He was signed as an undrafted free-agent in 2016, and after being cut, was signed to the Vikings’ practice squad just before the start of the season. In December that year, Ham was signed to the active roster and made his NFL debut. Three seasons later, in 2019, Ham made the Pro Bowl. He signed a contract extension in early 2020. In coll...

Tim Horton is currently the special teams and running backs coach at Air Force. He has spent 34 seasons as a division one football coach with stops at Appalachian State, Kansas State, Arkansas, Auburn and Vanderbilt. His father Harold Horton was a coach at Central Arkansas and won two NAIA national titles in 1984 and 1985. Today on the podcast, Tim Horton shares his journey as a Christian coach an...

Tress Way is a punter with the Washington Commanders. He began his NFL career with the Chicago Bears in 2013 but didn't get in an NFL game until he came to the Washington Redskins in 2014. He's been with the franchise ever since and was voted to the Pro Bowl in 2019 and 2022. Today on the podcast, Tress Way reflects on completing 10 seasons in the NFL, growing in his faith, losing his life...

Thank you for listening to the Sports Spectrum Weekly Devotional on Sports Spectrum's Podcast. Scriptures: “Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you His peace at all times and in every situation. The Lord be with you all.” 2 Thessalonians 3:16 (NLT) “You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in You, all whose thoughts are fixed on You!” -  Isaiah 26:3 (NLT) “The Lord gives His people stre...

Case Keenum is a professional football player with the Houston Texans in the NFL. After a stellar career at the University of Houston, he went undrafted and signed with the Texans in 2012. He played his first two seasons with Houston and then spent the next 9 years with the Rams, Vikings, Broncos, Redskins, Browns and Bills before returning to Houston in 2023.  In college, Keenum was named Confere...

Ka’Darian ‘KD’ Hill is a former Ole Miss football player who played with the Rebels from 2018-2022 under head coaches Matt Luke and Lane Kiffin. On July 21, 2023, Hill was involved in an auto accident in which his leg got trapped between a tree and his vehicle. The severity of the crash led to his right leg being amputated below the knee. Today on the podcast, we talk to KD Hill about his football...

Darryl Strawberry is a former MLB player and was the No. 1 overall selection in the 1980 MLB Amateur Draft by the New York Mets. He made his MLB debut in May 1983 and would go on to play 17 seasons with the Mets, Dodgers, Giants and Yankees. He is an eight-time MLB All-Star and a four-time World Series champion. In 2010, Strawberry was inducted into the New York Mets Hall of Fame and on June 1, 20...

Thank you for listening to the Sports Spectrum Weekly Devotional on Sports Spectrum's Podcast. Scriptures: “The steps of a [good and righteous] man are directed and established by the Lord, And He delights in his way [and blesses his path]. When he falls, he will not be hurled down, Because the Lord is the One who holds his hand and sustains him.” - Psalm 37:23-24 (AMP) “The godly may trip sev...

Brent Dearmon was named the head football coach at the University of North Alabama on December 3, 2022. Prior to arriving at North Alabama, Dearmon was an assistant coach at Auburn, Kansas, Middle Tennessee and Florida Atlantic. Today on the podcast, coach Dearmon shares his story of coaching football, what it means to "Raise the Roar," finding his identity in Jesus and not football and...

Howie DiSavino III is a NASCAR driver who in 2022 reached the second-highest division of stock car racing, the NASCAR Xfinity Series. In the summer of 2019, DiSavino made his ARCA Menards Series debut (a semi-pro league for stock car racing) and two years after that he was racing in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. He took 2023 off but plans to return to racing in 2024. Today on the podcast, we...

Trent Dilfer is a former NFL QB and ESPN football analyst who is now the head football coach at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Today on the podcast, we talk to Trent Dilfer about life as a dad and grandfather, growing as a college football coach, reflections from his time at ESPN and trusting in God to direct his steps. Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-yea...

Thank you for listening to the Sports Spectrum Weekly Devotional on Sports Spectrum's Podcast. Scriptures: “Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise.” - Hebrews 10:23 (NLT) “Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from Him, throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupte...

Dot Richardson is the head softball coach at Liberty University. She was named to her position on July 17, 2013 and since then, has taken the Flames to three NCAA Regionals and six straight full seasons of 40 wins or more. In 2023, Liberty eliminated No. 2 UCLA and Grand Canyon to make a Regional Final for the third time in program history and set a school single-season record for wins over Top-25...

Tara-Leigh is a respected authority in the Christian community, well-known for her dynamic approach to teaching and commitment to making Christian Scripture accessible and understandable. As the creator of The Bible Recap, the host of the daily radio spot The God Shot, and the founder of D-Group (Discipleship Group), she has established several successful faith-based media & connection opportu...

Orlando Hudson is a former MLB infielder who played 11 seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays, Arizona Diamondbacks, Los Angeles Dodgers, Minnesota Twins, San Diego Padres and Chicago White Sox. He was a four-time Gold Glove winner (2005-07, ’09) and was named to two All-Star teams with Arizona (’07) and Los Angeles (’09). He was selected in the 43rd round of the 1997 MLB Draft by Toronto after playin...