Sports Spectrum Podcast

Kyle Speller serves as the Denver Nuggets team chaplain and the PA announcer during home games. He joins us today to preview the NBA Finals and talk about what faith was like within the Denver Nuggets locker room this past season.  Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine 

Mike Burton is a fullback in the NFL with the Denver Broncos. He came to the NFL as a fifth round selection by the Detroit Lions in 2015 after a successful college career at Rutgers. After two seasons with the Lions, Burton would spend the next four seasons with Chicago, New Orleans and Washington. In 2021, he signed with Kansas City and last season, he played in Super Bowl LVII and won a championship with the Chiefs. In March of 2023, he signed a one-year deal with the Denver Broncos. Today on the podcast, we talk to Burton about winning a Super Bowl, signing a contract to play with Denver and why his faith in Jesus has sustained him in the ups and downs of his NFL journey.  Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine 

Welcome to the Sports Spectrum Minute featuring a short clip of inspiration from a previous Sports Spectrum Podcast interview. Today we hear from Tennessee men's basketball coach Rick Barnes. He appeared on Sports Spectrum's Podcast in July 2019.  You can listen to the entire interview here.  Receive our Sports Spectrum Devotional written by professional athletes for FREE when you sign up for our Sports Spectrum Weekly Email Newsletter. Sign up here. http://SportsSpectrum.com/newsletter 

Kevin Warren is the President and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Chicago Bears and former Commissioner of the Big Ten.  Tony Dungy is a Super Bowl winning player and coach, NBC Sports NFL Analyst and Pro Football Hall of Famer.  Today on the podcast, we talk to Kevin Warren and Tony Dungy about living an uncommon life. Coach Dungy shares why Kevin was the perfect recipient of the Tony Dungy Uncommon Award. Kevin Warren shares how Jesus Christ has impacted his life.  Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine 

Rachel Joy Baribeau is a professional encourager. She is the founder of “Changing the Narrative,” a movement promoting positive mental health and encouragement for students, professionals and parents to create an individual legacy of purpose, passion and platform. Baribeau is the host of the Joystarters podcast and also the author of the book, "Relentless Joy" releasing June 20, 2023  A graduate of Auburn University’s broadcast journalism program, Baribeau has delivered insightful commentary as a sports broadcaster to millions of fans via national broadcasters such as FOX Sports, ESPN, CBS Sports, Yahoo and SiriusXM. On this episode of the podcast, we welcome Baribeau back to the show to talk about what it means to find relentless joy, changing the narrative on mental health and coaching the coaches and players in sports to be joy starters. Receive our Sports Spectrum Devotional written by professional athletes for FREE when you sign up for our Sports Spectrum Weekly Email Newsletter. Sign up here. http://SportsSpectrum/newsletter  Learn more about the CWS Conference (Christians Working in Sports) coming June 23 and 24 in Minneapolis, MN http://cws.uncommonsg.org 

Golden Tate is a former NFL wide receiver who played 11 professional seasons with the Seahawks, Lions, Eagles and Giants. He was selected by Seattle in the second round of the 2010 NFL Draft and three years later, was a Super Bowl champion.  In 2014, he signed a free agent deal with the Lions, where he played five seasons before being traded to Philadelphia. He ended his career playing his final two seasons with the New York Giants.  Today on the podcast, we talk to Golden Tate about growing in his faith, adjusting to retirement life and seeking God for his true purpose in his post-playing career.  Receive our Sports Spectrum Devotional written by professional athletes for FREE when you sign up for our Sports Spectrum Weekly Email Newsletter. Sign up here. http://SportsSpectrum.com/newsletter 

Welcome to the Sports Spectrum Minute featuring a short clip of inspiration from a previous Sports Spectrum Podcast interview. Today we hear from two-time World Series champion baseabll player Jim Leyritz. He appeared on Sports Spectrum's Podcast in August 2019. You can listen to the entire interview here.  Receive our Sports Spectrum Devotional written by professional athletes for FREE when you sign up for our Sports Spectrum Weekly Email Newsletter. Sign up here. http://SportsSpectrum/newsletter  Learn more about the CWS Conference (Christians Working in Sports) coming June 23 and 24 in Minneapolis, MN http://cws.uncommonsg.org 

Ryan Thompson is a relief pitcher with the Tampa Bay Rays. The Turner, Oregon native was selected in the 23rd round of the 2014 MLB Draft by the Houston Astros after playing college baseball at Campbell University. In 2018, the Tampa Bay Rays selected Ryan in the Rule 5 Draft and two years later, during the Covid pandemic, Ryan made his MLB debut on July 24, 2020 with the Rays. Today on the podcast, we talk to Ryan Thompson about his testimony of faith in Jesus, understanding that baseball isn't who he is and becoming more intentional about sharing his faith.  Receive our Sports Spectrum Devotional written by professional athletes for FREE when you sign up for our Sports Spectrum Weekly Email Newsletter. Sign up here. http://SportsSpectrum.com/newsletter 

Taylor Davis is a college sports reporter who has been with ESPN since 2014. Davis contributes to college football coverage throughout the fall and college gymnastics coverage across ESPN platforms. In 2023, she was part of the inaugural XFL broadcast season on ESPN.  Davis was a studio and podcast host for the Carolina Panthers (2019-22) as well as a team reporter and digital content host for the Kansas City Royals (2021-22). In addition to her reporter role at ESPN, Davis also serves as a podcast host for the BLEAV Podcast Network. Today on the podcast, we talk to Taylor Davis about walking away from a comfortable job at ESPN to pursue her dream of being on-air as a reporter. She also shares her testimony of faith in Jesus and why she continues to trust in God's guidance.  Receive our Sports Spectrum Devotional written by professional athletes for FREE when you sign up for our Sports Spectrum Weekly Email Newsletter. Sign up here. http://SportsSpectrum.com/newsletter 

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 VP of strategic relationships with the Human Coalition.  As a speaker and author, Watson has used his NFL platform to share the love of Jesus and speak up on issues including race, abortion and justice. His latest book "The New Fight for Life" releases in June of 2023.  On today’s podcast, we talk to Watson about his new book, athletes speaking out on difficult subjects and what it means to cultivate conversations on difficult topics like abortion and justice.  Receive our Sports Spectrum Devotional written by professional athletes for FREE when you sign up for our Sports Spectrum Weekly Email Newsletter. Sign up here. http://SportsSpectrum.com/newsletter