Mir McLean - Virginia women's basketball player on Jesus, Bible studies, overcoming injury and her trip to Morocco
Release Date: 11/10/2023
Paul Putz - The History of Sports and Christianity in America
Sports Spectrum Podcast
Paul Putz is the Assistant Director of the Faith and Sports Institute at Baylor University's Truett Seminary. His research and writing has been featured at Christianity Today, Slate, National Public Radio and more. Today on the podcast, we talk to Paul Putz and explore the history of sports and faith, the birth of sports ministries FCA, AIA and PAO and look at some of the influential figures that have lived out their faith publicly including James Naismith, John Wooden, Jackie Robinson, Tony Dungy, Reggie White and Tim Tebow. Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive...
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Freddie Stevenson - Former Florida State running back on coming back to God after hitting rock bottom
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Freddie Stevenson is a former fullback with Florida State, where he helped the Seminoles to a national championship in 2013. He is the author of "" released in 2021 and in 2023, he released the new documentary "Trials to Triumph." Today on the podcast, we talked to Freddie Stevenson about his time at Florida State, winning a national championship, hitting rock bottom and choosing to come back to God. Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15
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Bradley Pinion - Atlanta Falcons punter on "Punts for Purpose" and being honored for the 2023 Walter Payton Man of the Year
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Bradley Pinion is a punter in the NFL with the Atlanta Falcons. He was originally selected in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers. After four seasons there, he signed with Tampa and punted for them from 2019-2021. He helped the Buccaneers to the 2020 Super Bowl championship. In 2022, he signed with the Falcons and has punted for them the past two seasons. Bradley is partnering with Compassion International for their "Punts for Purpose" initiative. You can donate and join Pinion and other NFL punters to care for mothers and their babies that live in...
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Betty Wiseman - "Belmont Betty" Former Belmont women's basketball coach on basketball as ministry
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Betty Wiseman has been a part of Belmont University's athletic program for five decades. She graduated from Belmont in 1965 and helped found the women's basketball program at Belmont, one of the first programs now only in the state but in the southeast. Today on the podcast, we get to meet "Belmont Betty" and hear her powerful story of Christ in her life, starting a women's basketball program at Belmont and why sports is such a great place to live out the Gospel. Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15
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Gary Miracle - Author/Speaker shares his near-death story and how God has redeemed his life
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Gary Miracle has one INCREDIBLE story. His life truly is his namesake, a MIRACLE. Four years ago in December 2019, he almost died. Despite losing his arms and legs, Gary continues to press on. When he's not at home with his family in central Florida, Gary is on the road at churches, conferences, and conventions sharing how he discovered the life God always had for him, in spite of personal tragedy and trauma. His book released in October 2023. Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15
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Ben Troupe - Former NFL tight end on his 2016 rock bottom, forgiving his dad, and trusting in God
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Ben Troupe is a former NFL tight end who played five seasons with the Titans, Buccaneers and Raiders. He was selected in the second round of the 2004 NFL Draft by the Titans after a successful college career at the University of Florida, where he was a 2003 First Team All-American. Today on the podcast, we talk to Ben Troupe about the importance of a praying mother, his 2016 rock bottom, forgiving his dad and giving his life to God. Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15
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Daniel Murphy - 3-time MLB All-Star on his return to pro baseball in 2023 and following God's guidance
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On this episode of the podcast, we talk with three-time MLB All-Star and 2015 NLCS MVP Daniel Murphy about his decision to return to pro baseball, following God's guidance, his red-hot 2015 postseason with the Mets and how he's used success and failure in baseball to point to Jesus. Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15
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Andre Ward - Boxing Hall of Famer on forgiveness, faith and fighting
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Andre Ward is a former professional boxer who won titles as a Super Middleweight and Light Heavyweight. In 2004, Ward won the Light Heavyweight Gold Medal for Team USA at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece. As a professional, Ward went 32-0 including 16 knockouts before retiring in September 2017. A documentary on his life released in June 2023 on Showtime and in November 2023, he released his first book, "." Today on the podcast, we talk to Andre Ward about his journey with Christ, giving God all the glory, the importance of forgiveness and what it was like to be cast as a part...
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Dude Perfect - Sports Spectrum Magazine Winter 2023 Preview
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Today on the podcast, our SS Managing Editor Jon Ackerman joins host Jason Romano to preview the 2023 Winter edition of the Sports Spectrum Magazine featuring Dude Perfect on the cover. Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 at checkout. Subscribe today at .
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Grant Stuard - Indianapolis Colts linebacker on his musical career, counterfeit relationships and surrendering his life to Christ
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Grant Stuard is a linebacker with the Indianapolis Colts. He was selected as Mr. Irrelevant, the final pick (259) in the 2021 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After playing his first year with Tampa in 2021, he was traded to the Colts in August of 2022. He scored his first NFL touchdown on Sunday December 3, 2023 in a Colts OT victory over the Titans. Stuard is also a rapper and his first single, "Empty" released in September under the name G-STEEZO. Today on the podcast, Grant Stuard shares in depth about his relationship with Christ, surrendering his life to the Lord, his musical...
info_outlineMir McLean is a women's basketball player at the University of Virginia. She excelled in high school at Roland Park Country School in Baltimore, Maryland and signed to play her college basketball at the University of Connecticut where she helped her team to the Final Four in 2021. After being grated a waiver of immediate eligibility by the NCAA, McLean transferred to Virginia and played in 11 games in 2021-22.
In 2022-23, she ranked third in the ACC with 9.6 rebounds per game and was named to the All-ACC Academic Team. Her season ended in January against NC State when she suffered a knee injury.
Today on the podcast, we talk to Mir McLean about overcoming injuries, trusting in God to give her patience, her summer 2023 overseas trip to Morocco, learning Arabic and her excitement in returning to the basketball court.
Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15