Sports Spectrum's Get in the Game

Randy Alcorn is a renowned Christian author who has penned upwards of 60 books. He's also a speaker and the founder of Eternal Perspective Ministries , a nonprofit organization that teaches the Bible through books, speaking, and other media and seeks to reach people who have never heard of the Gospel, are in need of food, are living in hostile environments, and other needy situations. Alcorn is al...

Juan Pierre was one of the most feared men on the base paths during his major league career. His 614 career stolen bases are the 18th highest in MLB history, and he led the majors three times in stolen bases — led by his 68 in 2010 as a member of the Chicago White Sox, where he was a teammate of "Get in the Game" host Scott Linebrink. He also played all 162 games in five straight seasons from 2003...

Mark Herzlich played in the NFL for six seasons, all spent with the New York Giants. He was a member of the Super Bowl XLVI winning Giants team and also won an ESPY for Best Comeback Athlete in 2011. He is now a college football analyst and also works for the International Justice Mission. He authored a book titled "What It Takes: Fighting For My Life and My Love of the Game," which chronicles his...

J.T. Chargois is a major league veteran in his fifth year with a big league team. Currently a member of the Tampa Bay Rays, Chargois has also pitched for the Minnesota Twins, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the Seattle Mariners, as well as the Tohoku Raketen Golden Eagles of the Nippon Professional Baseball League. His faith in God is important to him, and in this episode of "Get in the Game," Chargo...

Kyle McClellan played six years in the major leagues, most of those spent with the St. Louis Cardinals. After attending Hazelwood High School in the St. Louis metropolitan area, he was drafted by his hometown team in the 25th round of 2002 MLB Draft. He spent most of his career as a reliever and was a member of the 2011 World Series champion Cardinals team. He and "Get in the Game" host Scott Line...

Bruce Chen was one of the most well-traveled players during his 17 seasons in the major leagues. Playing for 11 teams, Chen blessed his teammates and fans at each stop with his infectious personality and his humor. He brings both to this week's episode of "Get in the Game," catching up with host Scott Linebrink on their playing days and sharing his heart for service and for God. A native of Panama...

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Kyle Gibson is one of the biggest guys in the major leagues. He also has one of the biggest hearts when it comes to serving others. He joins "Get in the Game" this week to talk with Scott Linebrink about his heart for service, how his faith has led him throughout his career, and how he's dealt with failure as an athlete. Gibson is actively involved with St. L...

Adam LaRoche played 12 seasons in the major leagues, hitting 255 career home runs and nearly 1,500 career hits. During his career, though, he was just as passionate about hitting a baseball as he was serving others, particularly those in the military. That has remained in his retired life, as well as a general heart for serving. That's how he and Scott Linebrink connected years ago and it's a big...

Justin Forsett played nine seasons in the NFL as a running back for seven different teams and totaled nearly 4,000 rushing yards. In 2014, he rushed for 1,266 yards and was selected to the Pro Bowl. Now, in his post-football life, he's helping athletes take care of themselves in a holistic and clean way. He created a company called Hustle Clean , a "mission-driven self care brand for the active li...

Terry Evans serves as the team chaplain for the Atlanta Braves as well as a ministry called Unlimited Potential Inc. In both roles, he seeks to teach and equip baseball players to grow deeper in their walk with Jesus Christ. Before becoming a chaplain, Evans played in the major leagues. After being drafted in the 47th round of the 2001 MLB Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals, he made his MLB debut si...

Lance Berkman played 15 seasons in the major leagues, where he was named to six All-Star Games and won a World Series in 2011 with the St. Louis Cardinals. He was recently hired as the head baseball coach at Houston Baptist University. He and Scott Linebrink have been friends for a long time and they both share a heart for missions and living an intentional life for Christ. In this episode of "Get...

Jaime Garcia played 10 seasons in the major leagues, predominantly with the St. Louis Cardinals. It was there that he became teammates with Scott Linebrink and they struck up a friendship. This week on "Get in the Game," they share a conversation about baseball, faith, service, and living out a life for Jesus.  Garcia opens up about the struggles he went through personally and with his faith...

Dave Dravecky’s story is full of hope, courage and perseverance in the midst of deep uncertainty. Above it all, he loves to share how his faith in Jesus guided him through it all. In 1988, he was at the pinnacle of his Major League Baseball career until later that season when doctors discovered cancer in his throwing arm, forcing him to remove half of his deltoid muscle. Despite being told by doct...

Blaine Boyer pitched for 12 years in the major leagues, predominantly as a relief pitcher who was used in high leverage situations. Naturally, he and "Get in the Game" host Scott Linebrink share a bond and an affinity for relief pitching. Their friendship stretches beyond baseball, though, and into the world of service. Boyer and Linebrink have served together on international mission trips and wo...

Jason Standridge played seven years in the major leagues while also spending time in Japan, and he's now using time to help serve others through missional organizations. He and Scott Linebrink have been friends dating back to their playing days, and he joins "Get in the Game" to talk about his playing days as well as how he's used his platform for change and sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He...

Brad Henderson serves as the team chaplain for both the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Aside from ministering to professional athletes, he's also passionate about serving alongside them on international mission trips. He and Scott Linebrink have been friends since Linebrink's playing days and have served together on several mission trips. In this episode of "Get in the Game," they...

Luke Weaver is entering his seventh season in the major leagues and his fourth with the Arizona Diamondbacks after being traded there from the St. Louis Cardinals prior to the 2019 season. After a stellar career at Florida State, he was drafted in the first round (27th overall) by the Cardinals in 2014. On this episode of "Get in the Game," Scott Linebrink talks with Weaver about faith, parenthood...

Major League free agent pitcher Chase Anderson joins "Get in the Game" with Scott Linebrink to talk about overcoming obstacles, being great at what you're good at, serving others and how serving has changed his life to be more like Christ. He explains why Proverbs 16:9 is his life verse and why he has it stitched on his glove. He also talks about his experiencing serving in Philippines sharing the...

Nick Ahmed is an eight-year veteran in the major leagues with two Gold Glove Awards to his name. He's spent the entirety of his major league career with the Arizona Diamondbacks, where he has played in nearly 800 career games. Ahmed is also known for his work and character off the field . On this episode of "Get in the Game," Ahmed talks about his baseball career, stewardship, his heart for servic...

Joakim Soria recently retired after a 15-year career in the major leagues, most of which was spent as a closer. He accumulated nearly 800 appearances with nine different teams and racked up 229 career saves. He was named an All-Star in 2008 and 2010. But as Soria tells Scott Linebrink on this week's "Get in the Game," his identity is much more than just baseball. Throughout his career he poured hi...

Sean Casey played 12 season in the major leagues and was a three-time All-Star with the Cincinnati Reds. In his post-baseball career, he has worked as an analyst for MLB Network and he also hosts his own podcast, " The Mayor's Office ." Aside from being one of the best first basemen during his era, he was also known by many around the league as "the nicest guy in the major leagues." This week he j...

Ben Broussard played seven seasons in the majors leagues with the Cleveland Indians, Seattle Mariners, and Texas Rangers. He is also a musician who has released two full-length albums. He also teamed up with a number of major league players, including "Get in the Game" host Scott Linebrink, on an album called " Oh Say Can You Sing? " He joins the podcast to talk with Scott about his faith, mission...

This week on "Get in the Game," former Olympic gold medal figure skater Scott Hamilton joins Scott Linebrink to share his testimony, which includes three bouts with cancer. He also shares about being adopted and how that has shaped who he's become. He won a gold medal at the 1984 Olympic Games in Sarajevo and four other world championship titles in men's figure skating. He was presented with the 1...

Adam Wainwright has been one of the most consistent pitchers in the major leagues over the past 15 seasons, but he's known just as much for his efforts off the field. An outspoken Christian and humanitarian , Wainwright embodies what it means to be a servant leader both in the clubhouse and the community. His non-profit organization Big League Impact , and its various initiatives, has raised milli...

David Backes recently retired after a stellar 15-year career in the National Hockey League where he became one of the fiercest competitors and most dependable teammates in the league. He spent 10 of those seasons, with the St. Louis Blues, where he was named to three All-Star teams and served as captain. Backes spent the final years of his NHL career with the Boston Bruins and Anaheim Ducks before...