Sports Spectrum Podcast

Dallas Jenkins is a filmmaker and the creator and producer of the hit streaming series “The Chosen,” which is the first multi-season series about the life of Christ. It has become the most successful media crowd-fund of all time. In 2018, Jenkins created “The Chosen,” which since its release has reached more than 440 million views on its app. Today, season three of “The Chosen” will premiere their first two episodes in movie theaters nationwide, before placing the entire season for free to watch on "The Chosen" app.  Today on the podcast, Jenkins shares about season three of “The Chosen,” his reaction to new fans finding his show, why he's releasing the first two episodes of season three in theaters, and his thoughts on the current state of his favorite football team, the Chicago Bears. Looking for faith/sports gift ideas? Check out our new Increase store with Sports Spectrum apparel, gifts, devotionals and more. 

Derrick Collins is in his 23rd year as an NBA official. He began his journey as a pro basketball referee in the CBA and WNBA before joining the NBA in the 1999-2000 season. Since that first season, he has officiated over 1200 NBA games including postseason.  Today on the show, Derrick Collins shares his story of becoming an NBA official, refereeing Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, trusting God in the midst of the grind of a long season, and the importance of growing in his prayer life.  Looking for faith/sports gift ideas? Check out our new Increase store with Sports Spectrum apparel, gifts, devotionals and more. 

Oscar Tshiebwe is a college basketball player with University of Kentucky. In 2021-22, he won the John Wooden Award for college basketball's national player of the year. He averaged 17.4 ppg and 15.1 rebounds in leading Kentucky to 26 wins and a No.2 seed in the NCAA Tournament. In April 2022, he announced he would return for his senior season with the Wildcats. Tshiebwe grew up in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and didn't play basketball until age 14. After moving to the United States in 2015, he quickly developed as a player and in his senior season, was named Pennsylvania's Gatorade Player of the Year. After a few seasons with West Virginia, Oscar came to Kentucky in 2021. Today on the podcast, we talk to Oscar Tshiebwe about how prayer and fasting played a role in his decision to return to Kentucky and why his goal as a basketball player is to point people to Jesus. Looking for faith/sports gift ideas? Check out our new Increase store with Sports Spectrum apparel, gifts, devotionals and more. 

Today Sports Spectrum finishes up Season One of our seven week series called "I ONCE WAS" where athletes share their transformation story of going from lost to found. This podcast takes you deeper into each athlete's "I ONCE WAS" story and today we finish our series with St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright.  You can watch Adam's "I ONCE WAS" video here. You can order "I ONCE WAS" merchandise here.

Jordan Matthews is an NFL tight end with the San Francisco 49ers. He was originally drafted as a wide receiver by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft. Over his nine year career, he has spent time with the Eagles, Bills, Patriots and now the 49ers.  In college, Matthews attended Vanderbilt University, where he had 262 receptions for 3,759 yards and 24 touchdowns, setting many school records. Today on the podcast, Jordan joins Jade McCarthy and Jason Romano to discuss his transition to the tight end position, suffering a torn ACL at training camp in August 2022, reminding trustworthy to God's plan after the injury and his desire to rehab and continue playing football.  Looking for faith/sports gift ideas? Check out our new Increase store with Sports Spectrum apparel, gifts, devotionals and more. 

Marquis Daniels is a former NBA player who is currently the Director of Player Development for the Auburn Tigers basketball team under head coach Bruce Pearl. Daniels played his college basketball at Auburn, where he was named All-SEC second team his senior year. Daniels would go undrafted coming into the NBA, but signed with the Dallas Mavericks. In his 12 year career, Daniels was a member of  four teams and played in two NBA Finals (2006, 2010).  Today on the podcast, Marquis Daniels talks about his role with Auburn, giving back to young people, his time in the NBA, the injury that almost ended his career, and the obstacles he's had to overcome recently that have drawn him closer to God.  Looking for faith/sports gift ideas? Check out our new Increase store with Sports Spectrum apparel, gifts, devotionals and more. 

Clark Kellogg is one of the most respected voices covering college basketball today. The CBS Sports analyst was once a top college basketball player at Ohio State University, where he earned All-Big Ten Conference honors and won the Big Ten Most Valuable Player award in 1982. He was selected eighth overall in the first round of the 1982 NBA Draft by the Indiana Pacers, and named to the NBA All-Rookie first team in 1983 after averaging 20.1 points and 10.6 rebounds. But his NBA career was cut short after just four seasons due to knee injuries, and he was forced to retire in 1986 at the age of 25. Clark began his broadcasting journey with ESPN in 1990, and in 1993 he moved to CBS Sports, where he has worked since. On this episode of the podcast, we talk to Kellogg about his excitement for the upcoming basketball season, playing hoops with President Obama, reflecting back on the day he came to Christ, and what it means to be a follower of Jesus in his life today. Receive our 10-day Sports Spectrum Devotional written by professional athletes for FREE when you sign up for our Sports Spectrum Weekly Email Newsletter. Sign up here. 

Today Sports Spectrum continues a seven week series called "I ONCE WAS" where athletes share their transformation story of going from lost to found. This podcast takes you deeper into each athlete's "I ONCE WAS" story and today we continue our series with longtime NHL player Mike Fisher.  You can watch Mike's "I ONCE WAS" video here. You can order "I ONCE WAS" merchandise here.

Paul Allen has been the voice of the Minnesota Vikings Radio Network since 2002. He also hosts a daily show, “Allen’s Page,” on KFAN radio in Minneapolis and is the voice at Canterbury Park horse racing each summer. He’s called more than 40,000 horse races and more than 400 Vikings games. Allen came to faith in Christ at age 52 in June 2019, and is now also the host of the “Faith and Goal” podcast, which intersects sports and faith. Today on the show,  Paul Allen returns to discuss 2 Corinthians 5:20 and what it means to be an ambassador for Christ in the sports world. Looking for faith/sports gift ideas? Check out our new Increase store with Sports Spectrum apparel, devotionals, Bible studies and more. 

Bryan Narcisse is currently serving with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes at Clemson University. In college, Narcisse was a four-year basketball player with the Tigers and was a contributor to three straight tournament teams in 2009, 2010 and 2011.  After his college career was over, Narcisse played basketball for one year with the Harlem Globetrotters, where he traveled the world, entertaining fans of all ages on the basketball court.  Today on the podcast, we talk to Bryan about his time with the Globetrotters, serving with Clemson's FCA and his side hustle as a Christian hip hop artist.   Receive our 10-day Sports Spectrum Devotional written by professional athletes for FREE when you sign up for our Sports Spectrum Weekly Email Newsletter. Sign up here.