Sports Spectrum Podcast

Mike Smith is a longtime football coach who was the head coach of the Falcons from 2008-2014 and led Atlanta to the postseason in four of his seven seasons. He was named the 2008 NFL Coach of the Year and led Atlanta to the NFC Championship Game in 2012. As an assistant coach with the Baltimore, Mike Smith helped the 2000 Ravens to a Super Bowl championship.   Today on the podcast, Jade McCarthy t...

Jay McAuley is the men's head basketball coach with Wofford University. In college, Jay played basketball with the University of Georgia and went into coaching upon graduation. After assistant coaching stops with Wofford, Gardner-Webb and Furman, Jay returned to Wofford and was named head coach on April 14, 2019. Today on the podcast, we talk to Jay about his coaching journey, his game day routine...

Damien Woody is a two-time Super Bowl champion who played 12 seasons with the Patriots, Lions and Jets. He was selected 17th overall by the New England Patriots in the 1999 NFL Draft and played five seasons with the Pats, four with the Lions and three with the Jets. He announced his retirement from the NFL in July of 2011 and joined ESPN as an NFL analyst a few weeks later.  During his career, Woo...

Kyle Idleman is the senior pastor at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky. He speaks to more than 30,000 people each weekend. He is the author of the bestselling book, "Not a Fan" and "Grace is Greater"  His new book " ONE AT A TIME: The Unexpected Way God Wants to Use You to Change the World "  releases January 11, 2022.  --- Looking for a great gift idea? Order our new devotional b...

Hendon Hooker is the starting QB for the Tennessee Volunteers. In the 2021 TransPerfect Music City Bowl against Purdue on December 30, 2021, Hooker passed for 378 yards and 5 touchdown passes.  His new comic book " The ABC's of Scripture for Athletes " is available now.  Today on the podcast, we talk to Hendon Hooker about his decision to return to Tennessee in 2022 and why he felt the Lord led hi...

Caleb Joseph is a professional baseball player who was selected in the 7th round of the 2008 MLB Amateur Draft. He made his MLB debut in May of 2014. He played five seasons with the Baltimore Orioles from 2014-2018 and spent one season in 2019 with the Diamondbacks and one with the Blue Jays in 2020. In 2021, he spent time with the Mets and the Mariners.  On the show today, Caleb Joseph shares tra...

Tim Elko is a member of the Ole Miss baseball team and the SEC’s reigning Scholar-Athlete of the Year. In 2021, he was a preseason All-American and team captain, but suffered a torn ACL in April. Incredibly, he returned a month later and was a pivotal member of the Ole Miss baseball team’s postseason run. In last season’s NCAA Oxford Regional, Elko hit a grand slam in the opening game against Sout...

Luke Norsworthy is the senior minister of Westover Hills Church and the author of "God over Good" and "Befriending Your Monsters." He also hosts a weekly podcast called "Norsworthy," discussing faith in the modern world.  Today, Cole Claybourn speaks to pastor Luke about being a collegiate athlete, the lessons that sports teaches us about faith and life, using sports illustrations in his sermons a...

Mark Schlereth is an NFL analyst with FOX Sports and a 3-time Super Bowl champion from his 12-year career as an offensive lineman in the NFL with Washington and Denver.  Today, Jade McCarthy talks to Mark about the 2021 NFL season, loving the process, being part of a team, his morning devotionals and what Christmas means to him. --- Looking for a great gift idea? Order our new devotional book: " T...

Steve Stenstrom is a former NFL quarterback who played six seasons with the Bears, 49ers, Lions and Broncos. In college, Steve was a standout quarterback for Stanford under coaches Denny Green and Bill Walsh. He holds numerous passing records including total passing yards and completions. After his playing career ended in 2001, Steve went into sports ministry and is currently the President of Pro...

Andre Wadsworth was selected third overall in the 1998 NFL Draft after a stellar college career at Florida State. During his college career with the Seminoles, Wadsworth was named to the First or Second-Team All ACC all four years. In 1997, he finished his season with 16 sacks and was named the ACC Defensive Player of the Year. Regarded as the top prospect in the 1998 NFL Draft, Wadsworth was sele...

Jordan Raynor is a bestselling author and serial entrepreneur who has helped millions of Christians connect the gospel to their work.  His latest Book “REDEEMING YOUR TIME: 7 Biblical Principles for Being Purposeful, Present and Wildly Productive” released October 19, 2021 --- Looking for a great gift idea? Order our new devotional book: " The Increase 52 Week Devotional: Inspiring Stories of Fait...

Former NFL Quarterback and Pro Football Hall of Famer Kurt Warner joins us today to talk about the new film "American Underdog" being released and what it was like to have a movie made about your life.  American Underdog is in theaters on Christmas Day. You can order your tickets here .  ---- Looking for a holiday gift idea? Order our new devotional book: " The Increase 52 Week Devotional: Inspiri...

Dalton Risner is the starting left guard for the Denver Broncos. He joins Jade McCarthy today to talk about his amazing tattoos, starting his Risner Up Foundation , leaving a lasting legacy, honoring the late Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas in last week’s win over Detroit, and previewing the matchup against Cincinnati this coming Sunday. --- Looking for a great gift idea? Order our new devo...

Samantha Ricketts is the head softball coach at Mississippi State. She was named to her current position in July 2019 after coaching stops at Wichita State and as an assistant at Mississippi State. In her first season, she became the fastest head coach in program history to reach 20 wins, doing so in 23 games and is the only coach in program history to have her team nationally ranked at some point...

Anita Howard is the head coach of Georgia Southern's Women's basketball team. She is the first African American female head coach at Georgia Southern and was named to her current position back in April of 2019. Prior to that, she spent three years at Columbus State University where she led her squad to the Elite Eight and two NCAA Division II championship appearances. In college, Howard was a stan...

Johnny Agar is an inspiration to so many. He's gained international attention when he walked a mile in his church’s annual 5K. That sounds like an odd reason for fame, except for the reality of Johnny’s severe cerebral palsy. Even with a lifetime of physical therapy before this race, the longest distance he’d ever previously walked was twenty-three steps. Johnny Agar and his mom Becky join the pod...

Today on this "Football Friday" edition of Sports Spectrum podcast, Jade McCarthy talks to former Eagles head coach Doug Pederson about his Super Bowl winning season, the doors that God has opened and closed, living his faith in Jesus out as a head coach and his desire to hopefully coach again in the NFL. --- Looking for a holiday gift idea? Order our new devotional book: " The Increase 52 Week De...

Jared Butler is a rookie with the Utah Jazz and a 2021 national champion with the Baylor Bears. He was named the Final Four's Most Outstanding Player and then selected by Utah in the second round of the 2021 NBA Draft.  Jared is also raising awareness on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)—a complex type of heart disease. You can learn more at CoultItBeHCM.com .  --- Looking for a holiday gift idea?...

Trenten Merrill is a member of Team USA's Paralympic team who won Bronze at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games and also represented the U.S. at the 2016 Summer Paralympics as well. In March of 2005, Trenten had his right foot amputated after a dirt bike accident with a friend.  Trenten is currently a public speaker who uses his Paralympic experience to help inspire others to pursue their dreams and g...

Travis Hearn is the senior pastor at Impact Church in Scottsdale, Arizona. He is also the team pastor for the NBA’s Phoenix Suns, and has served as a chaplain for Major and Minor League Baseball for over a decade. In addition to serving pro athletes in ministry, he has also coached girl’s high school basketball  for Scottsdale Christian Academy.   Today on the podcast, we talk to Travis about past...

Drew Maddux is a basketball coaching legend, having coached high school basketball at Christ Presbyterian Academy for 15 years. His resume has 2 state championships and 10 district titles including an NBA First Round pick.  He played college basketball at Vanderbilt where he was named First-Team All-SEC Academic team and All-SEC Freshman team.  His story was featured on " I AM SECOND ."  In 2020,...

Today on this Football Friday we welcome back Molly McManimie to the podcast. The NFL Player Agent shares how she's grown in her faith in 2021 and why pleasing God is more important than anything else in her vocation.  --- Looking for a holiday gift idea? Order our new devotional book: " The Increase 52 Week Devotional: Inspiring Stories of Faith from the World of Pro Sports."

Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright is an author, speaker, daughter of Anne Graham Lotz and granddaughter of Billy Graham. Her husband Steven is a high school football coach. She teaches a weekly women's Bible Study for University of North Carolina athletes and has shared God's word at numerous events around the country.  Her passion for leading children to Jesus and getting them into God’s Word compelled her...

Dallas Jenkins is a filmmaker and the creator and producer of the hit streaming series The Chosen , the first multi-season series about the life of Christ, and the most successful media crowd-fund of all time. Jenkins began his film career in his early 20's and started his own production company at the age of 25. His feature-length directorial debut came in 2006 with a film called Midnight Clear s...