Sports Spectrum Podcast

Matt Duchene is a professional hockey player with the Nashville Predators entering his 14th season in the NHL. He was selected third overall in the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft by the Colorado Avalanche and made his NHL debut that same year as a 19 year-old rookie. Duchene is a two-time All-Star and in 2021-22, had his best season with 43 goals, 43 assists and a career-high 86 points for Nashville. Today on the podcast, we talk to Matt Duchene about his pro hockey career, growing as a believer in Christ and how his mental health has become a big priority for him after dealing with severe anxiety as a professional athlete. Looking for a great gift idea? Order our new devotional book: "The Increase 52 Week Devotional: Inspiring Stories of Faith from the World of Pro Sports." 

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 former NFL tight end Benjamin Watson.  You can watch Benjamin's "I ONCE WAS" video here. You can order "I ONCE WAS" merchandise here.

Jade McCarthy is the host of Sports Spectrum's Transformed podcast and a former ESPN on-air talent. Today on the podcast, Jason and Jade react to Brian Dawkins' comments on a recent "Transformed" podcast about gratitude and discuss what it means to be disciplined in our walk with Jesus.  Listen to Jade's new podcast "Transformed" on the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network here. 

Sarah Gayler is the men's basketball coach an Director of Athletics at Brescia University in Kentucky. The Norman, Oklahoma native is the first female head men's basketball coach in NAIA history dating back to 1937.  Prior to her role at Brescia, she was a member of the Milwaukee Bucks basketball operations staff in 2020 and 2021 and won an NBA championship in 2021. She's also had experience coaching in the ABA/PBL and the NBA Developmental League (now G-League).  Today on the podcast, we talk to Sarah about winning an NBA title with Milwaukee, trailblazing as a female head coach in men's college basketball, glorifying God in her work and why its important to not force her faith on anyone.  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. 

Sean Casey is currently a broadcaster with the MLB Network and host of his own podcast "The Mayor's Office." A former pro baseball player, he made his MLB debut with Cleveland in 1997 and was a three-time All-Star in 12 seasons with Cleveland, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Detroit and Boston.  He was a member of the 2006 Detroit Tigers team that won the American League pennant and his .529 in the 2006 World Series with two home runs. He announced his retirement from baseball in 2009 and three years later, was inducted into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame in 2012.  Today on the podcast, we talk to Sean Casey about his work with Water Mission, how his faith guides him toward serving, playing in the 2006 World Series and his favorite stories talking with opposing players at first base.  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 2022 Stanley Cup champion and Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson.  You can watch Josh's "I ONCE WAS" video here. You can order "I ONCE WAS" merchandise here.

Blake Ferguson is the long snapper with the Miami Dolphins in the NFL. He was selected in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Dolphins after a successful college career at LSU that saw him win a national championship in 2019.  Blake's brother Reid is the long snapper with the Buffalo Bills and also played his college football at LSU. He and his brother host the "After the Snap" podcast talking what life is like in the professional football world.  Today on the show, Blake Ferguson talks about facing his brother in an NFL game, winning a college football national championship at LSU, his Jesus journey and the importance of making his faith in Christ a priority during a long NFL season.  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. 

Jacob House is a former professional baseball player who is currently serving with Sports Spectrum as a marketing integration manager.  In college, Jacob played baseball with Arkansas in the SEC and Texas A&M in the Big 12. In his two seasons with the Aggies, House hit over .300 twice and had 108 RBI in 128 games played and helped his team to a Big 12 Championship in 2011 as well as a birth at the Men's College World Series that same year."  In 2012, Jacob was selected in the 20th round of the MLB Amateur Draft by the Arizona Diamondbacks. He would play just one season in Single A ball in the minor leagues, hitting .281 in 36 games before walking away from the game he played since he was a kid. Today on the podcast, we talk to Jacob about his baseball journey, serving in sports ministry, his time at Texas A&M, his testimony of faith, walking away from his baseball dream and finding his true identity and purpose. 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. 

Jeremy Affeldt pitched in the big leagues for 14 seasons from 2002-2015. He was originally a third round pick in the 1997 MLB Draft by the Royals and made his MLB debut five years later in April 2002 with KC.  He spent time with Kansas City from 2002-2006, then Colorado from 2006-07, Cincinnati in 2008 and the San Francisco Giants from 2009-2015. He is a three-time World Series champion and owns a career 0.86 ERA in his postseason career.  Today on the podcast, we talk to Jeremy about the pressure of postseason baseball, his favorite postseason memory and then we pivot to the trial he has walked through the past few years and why he felt God led him to the 'Buffalo Mentality' launch a brewery.  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 our seven week series, "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 hear from two-time Pro Bowl linebacker Lorenzo Alexander.  You can watch Nick's "I ONCE WAS" video here. You can order "I ONCE WAS" merchandise here.