Sports Spectrum Podcast

NFL veteran Michael Thomas wasn't on an NFL team at the beginning of the season. In October he signed with the Bengals and the former Pro Bowl special teams ace is now an AFC champion and getting ready to take on the Rams in Super Bowl LVI. 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." 

Kevin Nickerson is the team chaplain of the Los Angeles Rams. He joins us today to talk about the team advancing to Super Bowl LVI, and his desire to see players grow in their relationship with Jesus.  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." 

ESPN NFL Analyst Dan Orlovsky joins Brock Huard today to preview Super Bowl LVI. We also talk to Dan about his relationship with Christ, trusting in God to direct his steps, mentors that have shaped him and how he's blooming where God has planted him at ESPN.    WATCH a special Super Bowl edition of Sports Spectrum's "Weekly Slant" with Bill Curry, Nick Foles and Dan Orlovsky here.

Ryan Carr is the Vice President of Player Personnel with the Indiana Pacers. His primary job is overseeing the Pacers scouting department as they prepare for the NBA Draft. His journey to the NBA is an improbable one that began in high school and a letter he wrote to then Indiana head basketball coach Bobby Knight. From there, he was introduced to Basketball Hall of Famer Larry Bird, coach of the Pacers at the time, and suddenly, he's now entering his 19th year with Indiana Pacers. Today on the podcast, we talk to Ryan about his incredible journey to the NBA, how his faith in Jesus has evolved and grown over the years, working for Bobby Knight and Larry Bird, and why his desire now is to make an eternal impact on all he comes in contact with. --- 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." 

Clay Scroggins is the lead pastor of Buckhead Church in Atlanta and the author of three books including "How to Lead When You're Not in Charge" and "How to Lead in a World of Distraction."  His latest book "The Aspiring Leader’s Guide to the Future: 9 Surprising Ways Leadership is Changing” released January 11, 2022.  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." 

Tre Boston is an NFL defensive back who has played seven seasons with the Panthers, Cardinals and Chargers. He was selected in the fourth round of the 2014 NFL Draft by Carolina after a college career at the University of North Carolina that saw him named as an All-ACC second team safety in 2013.  In his second season, Tre was a member of the 2015 Panthers that won the NFC championship and reached Super Bowl 50. After three seasons in Carolina, Tre played one season with Arizona in 2017, one season with the Chargers in 2018 and then returned to Carolina in 2019 and 2020. In 2021, he was waived by the Panthers and didn't play for an NFL team.  On this episode of the podcast, we talk to Tre Boston about not playing football in 2021, his NFL future, playing in the Super Bowl, God's guidance on his life and not letting money become an idol.  --- 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." 

Janese Constantine is an assistant women's basketball coach at the University of Alabama. She joined the Crimson Tide in her current role back in June of 2020. Her husband Paul is a member of the University of Alabama football strength and conditioning staff. Prior to her arrival at Alabama, she spent four seasons with Indiana University and two seasons with IUPUI. In high school, Constantine was named Gatorade Player of the Year in the state of Indiana in 2004 and played collegiately at the University of Wisconsin. She ended her career as one of 10 players in Badgers history to eclipse 1,500 career points. Today on the podcast, we talk to Janese about working with the same school as her husband, balancing marriage, coaching and parenting, the importance of mentoring the players on her team and why coaching is her ministry to share Jesus with others --- 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." 

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson is our guest today on the podcast. We talk about winning the World Series, facing pressure in a big sports moment, the importance of his spiritual and mental health and getting engaged.  --- 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." 

Jamy Bechler is the host of the popular "Success is a Choice" podcast. He is the author of multiple books including "Bus Trip" and his latest "The Captain." Utilizing his background as a high school athletic director and college basketball coach, Jamy works with high-level sports teams, organizations and businesses helping them maximize their results. --- 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.

Vinny Rey is a former linebacker with the Cincinnati Bengals who is now the Bengals team chaplain. Today, Jade McCarthy talks to Vinny Rey about becoming the new Bengals chaplain, the AFC championship game, the playoff run for Cincinnati and the message that he hopes to share with at chapel before Sunday's game. 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."