Sports Spectrum Podcast

Tyler Keele is a former pro baseball player who is currently serving in baseball ministry with UPI. He was selected in the 15th round of the 2016 MLB Amateur Draft by the Arizona Diamondbacks after a college career at Morehead State University.  Keele played three seasons of pro baseball, reaching as high as AAA in 2018. In 2020, he joined Unlimited Potential Inc and is serving pro baseball players as the chaplain with the Tennessee Smokies, the AA affiliate of the Chicago Cubs.  Today on the podcast, Tyler shares his journey to Jesus, serving in ministry, the death of his father and the incredible story involving a homeless man in Montana that ultimately changed the trajectory of his life.  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 

James Reimer is a goaltender in the NHL with the San Jose Sharks. He was selected 99th overall in the 2006 NHL Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs and four years later, made his NHL debut in 2010 with Toronto.  Over his 13 year career, Reimer has played with Toronto, Florida, Carolina and San Jose. Today on the podcast, we talk to James about the tiny Canadian town he grew up in, growing in his faith, being a Christian in the NHL and how he handles success and failure. 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 

Welcome to the Sports Spectrum Minute featuring a short clip of inspiration from a previous Sports Spectrum Podcast interview. Today we hear from 2022 NBA Coach of the Year Monty Williams. The Phoenix Suns head coach appeared on Sports Spectrum's Podcast in September 2019. 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.

Willie Buchanon played 11 seasons in the NFL with the Green Bay Packers and San Diego Chargers. He was selected 7th overall in the 1972 NFL Draft by the Packers and in his first season, was named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year.  He was named to the Pro Bowl in 1974 and 1978.  After seven seasons with the Packers, Buchanon moved to San Diego and finished his final four seasons with the Chargers. After his football career ended, Willie was named to the San Diego Chargers 50th anniversary team and the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame.  Today on the podcast, we talk to Willie about his NFL playing career, growing up as a pastor's kid and living his life as a follower of Christ. Willie also shares his miraculous story of surviving a stroke and how being prepared helped save his life.  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 

Keith Pugh played football with the University of Alabama from 1977-1979. The wide receiver was a member of the 1978 and 1979 Crimson Tide national championship teams. After football he went into ministry and served as a senior pastor in several churches in Alabama for multiple decades.  Today on the podcast, we talk to Keith about his time at Alabama, playing football under coach Bear Bryant, giving his life to Christ and making the decision to go into ministry as a pastor.  Looking for faith/sports gift ideas? Check out our new Increase store with Sports Spectrum apparel, gifts, devotionals and more. - http://TheIncrease.com 

Dave Ralston was the former athletic trainer at the University of Michigan from 1990-1996. During his time with the Wolverines, he was a part of two National Champion runner-ups in 1992 and 1993, led the Fab Five of Chris Webber, Juwan Howard, Jalen Rose, Ray Jackson and Jimmy King. Dave's new book "Fabulous: My Journey with the Fab Five" releases April 4, 2023. Today on the podcast, we talk to Dave Ralston about his time with Michigan and hear some incredible stories of inside access with the famed "Fab Five" and being a part of two national champion runner-up teams. 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

Welcome to the Sports Spectrum Minute featuring a short clip of inspiration from a previous Sports Spectrum Podcast interview. Today we hear from 8-time MLB All-Star and former Mets and Yankees slugger Darryl Strawberry. He appeared on Sports Spectrum's Podcast in March 2019. 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.

Kirk Cousins is the Minnesota Vikings quarterback. He was selected in the 4th round of the 2012 NFL Draft by Washington and after six seasons there, signed as a free agent with the Vikings in 2018.  This past season, Kirk led the Vikings to 13 wins, an NFC North division title and orchestrated the greatest comeback in NFL history, leading Minnesota to a 39-36 victory over Indianapolis after being down 33-0 at halftime. He was named to his fourth Pro Bowl and was awarded the 2022 Bart Star Award winner.  Today on the podcast, Kirk Cousins shares what his favorite "God" moment was from the 2022 season, his involvement with the new Netflix documentary and his intentionality on how he represents Christ on the field.  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 

Ben Newman is an author, speaker and performance coach. He is the author of the #1 Wall Street Journal Best-Seller - UNCOMMON Leadership and the performance coach for Michigan State's football and basketball programs as well as serving with Alabama as their Mental Conditioning Coach.  Newman has shared a stage with legends including Jerry Rice, Ray Lewis, Tony Dungy and many others. He is consistently ranked in the top 50 speakers in the world rankings by Real Leaders Magazine.  Today on the podcast, Ben Newman shares his powerful story of coming to faith in Christ, following the call to become a performance coach and why the work that he does is a reflection of his walk with God.  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 

Clay Holmes is a relief pitcher with the New York Yankees. In 2022, he settled in as the Yankees closer finishing with 20 saves, an ERA of 2.54 and a spot on the American League All-Star team. In the 2022 postseason, he helped the Yankees to the American League Championship series and allowed zero runs in 5 postseason appearances.   Holmes was originally selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 9th round of the 2011 MLB Amateur Draft and made his MLB debut in April of 2018 with Pittsburgh. He would remain there until a mid-season trade in 2021 to New York.  Today on the podcast, we talk to Clay Holmes about growing up the son of a pastor, the impact his father had on him to serve others, being patient in his baseball career and finding his identity in Jesus.  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