Info

Sports Spectrum Podcast

Launched in 2017 and now with over 5 million downloads, Sports Spectrum's podcast features stories on the intersection of sports and faith. Hosted by former ESPN Senior Producer Jason Romano, new conversations drop multiple times each week.
RSS Feed
Sports Spectrum Podcast
2023
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January


2022
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January


2021
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January


2020
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January


2019
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January


2018
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January


2017
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March


Categories

All Episodes
Archives
Categories
Now displaying: February, 2023
Feb 27, 2023

Patty Gasso is the head softball coach at Oklahoma University in Norman. She joined the program in 1995 and has led her program to six College World Series championships.

Over the past two seasons, Oklahoma has won two consecutive WCWS championships and their record in that time frame is an unbelievable 105-7.  Gasso is a four-time NFCA National Coaching Staff of the Year and a 14-time Big 12 Coach of the Year and in 2012, was named to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Hall of Fame. 

Today on the podcast, we begin a series of interviews with members of Oklahoma's softball program as we traveled to Norman and sit down first with the coaching legend about her journey at Oklahoma, trusting in her faith to guide her as a coach and how she sees her team staying grounded amidst all of the success they've had. 

---------------------------------------------------------

Looking for faith/sports gift ideas? Check out our new Increase store with Sports Spectrum apparel, gifts, devotionals and more. --- http://TheIncrease.com 

Feb 26, 2023

Beth Moore is an author, speaker and Bible teacher. She is the founder of Living Proof Ministies. Her new book "ALL MY KNOTTED LIFE" is out now. 


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 


Looking for faith/sports gift ideas? Check out our new Increase store with Sports Spectrum apparel, gifts, devotionals and more. http://TheIncrease.com 

Feb 24, 2023

Jacob and Cody Hollister are twin brothers currently playing in the NFL. Jacob is a tight end with the Las Vegas Raiders, while Cody is a wide receiver with the Tennessee Titans. 

Both brothers entered the league in 2017 with the New England Patriots and played two seasons together, winning a Super Bowl in 2018 when the Patriots defeated the Rams 13-3 to win Super Bowl LIII. 

Today on the podcast, we talked with Cody and Jacob Hollister about their unique relationship as twin brothers playing in the NFL, the support that they have for each other, how Jesus guides both of their lives and the trip they went on in 2022 to the Holy Land in Israel.

--------------------------------------------------

Looking for faith/sports gift ideas? Check out our new Increase store with Sports Spectrum apparel, gifts, devotionals and more. -- http://TheIncrease.com 

Feb 22, 2023

Courtney Delks is a former women's college basketball player at Purdue University where finished eighth on Purdue’s all-time scoring list (1,674). She also finished as the all-time leader in three-pointers made (240) and free-throw percentage (90.6%), and fourth in three-point percentage (39.7%). For her efforts, Courtney was named First Team All-Big Ten and played in four straight NCAA National Tournaments. 

As a player at Oak Hill High School, Courtney led the Golden Eagles to a four-year record of 97-9, including two state championship appearances.She was named 2010 Indiana High School Miss Basketball and Indiana Gatorade Player of the Year.

Today on the podcast, we talk to Courtney about her love for Jesus, using the sport of basketball to point people to the Gospel, being a spiritual leader as a college basketball player and why she started the Compete Training Academy. 

-------------------------------------------------------------------

Looking for faith/sports gift ideas? Check out our new Increase store with Sports Spectrum apparel, gifts, devotionals and more. -- http://TheIncrease.com 

Feb 20, 2023

Dionne Miller is a sports anchor and reporter with ABC 7 Eyewitness News in Chicago. Since her arrival in October 2014, she has high profile events including the Chicago Cubs 2016 World Series run as well as reporting from the White House when the team met President Obama in 2017. 

Prior to her arrival in Chicago, she served as host for Fox Sports Ohio, primarily covering pre and post- game shows for the Cleveland Cavaliers from 2010-12. In addition, she served as college football sideline reporter for the Big Ten Network and had stints in Columbus, Ohio, Billings, Montana and Burlington, Vermont.

Today on the podcast, we talk to Dionne about her journey in broadcasting, trusting in God to guide her steps, covering the Cubs 2016 World Series run and why surrendering to Jesus is her ultimate priority. 

------------------------------------------------------------

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. 

http://SportsSpectrum/Newsletter 

Feb 19, 2023

Aaron Tredway is the lead pastor of Fellowship City Church in Cleveland, Ohio. The former MLS draft pick played professional soccer for many years all around the world. He is the author of the new book "Don't Miss Your Life."


Looking for faith/sports gift ideas? Check out our new Increase store with Sports Spectrum apparel, gifts, devotionals and more. http://TheIncrease.com 

 

Feb 17, 2023

Brian Hanni is in his seventh season as the "Voice of the Jayhawks" calling football, men's basketball and baseball in Lawrence, Hanni has long had a passion for inspiring youth and serves many youth-based charities including his own pediatric cancer organization.

Hanni is also an author and his book "Game Maker – A Creative Kid Becomes the Father of Basketball" is his first children’s book and was inspired by time he spent with Dr. Naismith’s grandson, Jim Naismith. 

Today on the podcast, we talk to Brian Hanni about living out his dream job as the broadcast voice of his alma mater. Brian also shares how his faith in Jesus has grown over the years and why his desire to help and serve others stems from his desire to honor God.


Looking for faith/sports gift ideas? Check out our new Increase store with Sports Spectrum apparel, gifts, devotionals and more. http://TheIncrease.com 

Feb 15, 2023

Pastor Bill Orris is a high school official, pastor, father and husband. He is currently an associate pastor at Hillcrest Covenant Church in Illinois.  He has a B.A. in Bible & Theology from Wheaton College and a Masters of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and has been in full-time pastoral ministry since 1988. 

Besides his role as a pastor, Orris is also a high school basketball and football referee and a high school baseball umpire for the Illinois High School Association. He’s worked three IHSA State Baseball Championships and four State Football Championships.

Today on the podcast, we talk to Pastor Bill about his unique role in ministry and sports and how being a high school referee can be a great place to live out your faith. Orris then discusses the tragedy of losing his son Billy to a tragic motorcycle accident in 2015 and how God has worked and moved in his life ever since. 


Looking for faith/sports gift ideas? Check out our new Increase store with Sports Spectrum apparel, gifts, devotionals and more. http://TheIncrease.com 

Feb 13, 2023

Sam Acho has played nine seasons in the NFL with the Buccaneers, Bears, Cardinals and Bills. He was selected in the fourth round of the 2011 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals after a successful college football career at the University of Texas.

He is now an author and his second book, "Change Starts with You" releases March 7, 2023. 

On today’s podcast, we talk to Acho about the importance of change, his growing platform, being grateful and the love he has for broadcasting and speaking. 


Looking for faith/sports gift ideas? Check out our new Increase store with Sports Spectrum apparel, gifts, devotionals and more. http://TheIncrease.com 

Feb 12, 2023

Jason Vanderground is president of HAVEN CREATIVE HUB and leading the "He Gets Us" campaign. Learn more at http://HeGetsUs.com 

-----------------------------------------------------------------

Looking for faith/sports gift ideas? Check out our new Increase store with Sports Spectrum apparel, gifts, devotionals and more. http://TheIncrease.com 

Feb 11, 2023

Pro Football Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy joined us from Super Bowl LVII in Phoenix. 

Coach Dungy is the first African American head coach to ever win a Super Bowl. He also won a Super Bowl as a player in 1978 as a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers. 

-------------------------------------------------------------

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. 

http://SportsSpectrum.com/newsletter 

Feb 10, 2023

Sports Spectrum is LIVE in Phoenix for Super Bowl LVII and we got to talk to members of the Eagles and Chiefs. 

Today on the podcast, we talk to Eagles running backs Kenneth Gainwell, Boston Scott, tight end Grant Calcaterra and defensive back K'Von Wallace. 

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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. 

http://SportsSpectrum.com/newsletter

 

Feb 10, 2023

San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy is our guest today on the podcast to talk about his incredible rookie season in 2022 and how he was able to find joy in the midst of a difficult end to the season in the NFC Championship game. 

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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. 

http://SportsSpectrum.com/Newsletter 

Feb 9, 2023

Steve Largent played 14 seasons in the NFL as a wide reciever with the Seattle Seahawks from 1976-1989. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1995 and his number 80 is retired by the Seahawks.  

Steve joins us today to talk about his walk with Jesus, his journey as an NFL player and why he's excited about the new "HE GETS US" Jesus commercials.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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. 

http://SportsSpectrum.com/newsletter 

Feb 9, 2023

Sports Spectrum is LIVE from Phoenix, Arizona covering Super Bowl LVII between the Chiefs and Eagles.

Today on the podcast, we talk to Chiefs owner Clark Hunt, defensive coordinator Steve Spagnoulo, tight end Noah Gray, defensive lineman Brandon Williams, kicker Harrison Butker and linebacker Nick Bolton. 

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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. 

Feb 8, 2023

Sports Spectrum is LIVE from Phoenix, Arizona covering Super Bowl LVII between the Chiefs and Eagles.

Today on the podcast, we talk to Eagles assistant head coach Jemal Singleton, linebacker T.J. Edwards, punter Brett Kern and wide receiver A.J. Brown about their faith in Christ and preparing for the big game. 

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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. 

Feb 8, 2023

Dan Orlovsky covers football as an analyst for ESPN. He appears on various ESPN shows each week, including NFL Liveand Get Up.  He also is a game analyst and has appeared on ESPN's college football coverage as well as Monday Night Football.

Orlovsky is a former NFL quarterback who played 12 years with the Lions, Buccaneers, Texans and Colts. He announced his retirement in 2017 in an article he wrote for Sports Spectrum and joined ESPN in 2018.

Today on the podcast, we talk to Dan about his decision to pray on national television on his show NFL Live, being obedient to God, Tom Brady's retirement and his thoughts on Super Bowl LVII.


Looking for faith/sports gift ideas? Check out our new Increase store with Sports Spectrum apparel, gifts, devotionals and more.  - http://TheIncrease.com 

Feb 7, 2023

Marcellus Casey is in his 6th season as the team chaplain of the Kansas City Chiefs. 

On this episode of the podcast, we talk to Casey about his season with Kansas City, meeting Lamar Hunt when he was a child, leading the chapel services for the players and coaches this season and what he hopes to share for his Super Bowl chapel the night before the big game.


Looking for faith/sports gift ideas? Check out our new Increase store with Sports Spectrum apparel, gifts, devotionals and more.  - http://TheIncrease.com 

Feb 6, 2023

Ted Winsley is in his 21st season as the team chaplain of the Philadelphia Eagles. He is the senior pastor at “Family Church” in New Jersey and continues to minister to the spiritual needs of the Eagles players and coaches throughout the year.

On this episode of the podcast, we talk to Pastor Ted about the Eagles 2022 season, returning to the Super Bowl, faith inside the locker room this year and what he hopes to share for his Super Bowl chapel the night before the big game.


Looking for faith/sports gift ideas? Check out our new Increase store with Sports Spectrum apparel, gifts, devotionals and more. http://TheIncrease.com 

Feb 5, 2023

Welcome to the Sports Spectrum Minute featuring a short clip of inspiration from a previous Sports Spectrum Podcast interview.

Today we hear from ESPN NFL Analyst and former NFL player Marcus Spears. He appeared on Sports Spectrum's Podcast in September 2020. 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.

Feb 3, 2023

Matthew Hasselbeck is an NFL analyst on ESPN's "Sunday NFL Countdown." The former quarterback played 18 NFL seasons with the Packers, Seahawks, Titans and Colts, and was named to the Pro Bowl three times. In 2021, he was inducted into the Seattle Seahawks Ring of Honor.

Today on the podcast, Jade McCarthy and Jason Romano talk to Hasselbeck about faith in the NFL, his favorite Super Bowl memory and the importance of prayer after the Damar Hamlin injury


Looking for faith/sports gift ideas? Check out our new Increase store with Sports Spectrum apparel, gifts, devotionals and more. - http://TheIncrease.com 

Feb 1, 2023

Trevor Rosenthal is a professional baseball pitcher who has been in the Major Leagues since 2012. Originally selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 21st round of the 2009 MLB Amateur Draft, Rosenthal made his MLB debut three years later and became a staple in the St. Louis bullpen. 

In 2015 Rosenthal was named the National League All-Star team and finished second in saves in both 2014 and 2015. After going through some difficult seasons and dealing with injuries, he returned in the shortened 2020 season and had 11 saves helping the Padres to a playoff berth.

Today on the podcast, we talk to Trevor Rosenthal about trusting in God over the past five years as his baseball career has seen ups and downs and twists and turns. 


Looking for faith/sports gift ideas? Check out our new Increase store with Sports Spectrum apparel, gifts, devotionals and more. http://TheIncrease.com 

1