Sports Spectrum Podcast

Welcome to the Sports Spectrum Minute featuring a short clip of inspiration from a previous Sports Spectrum Podcast interview. Today we hear from 3-time NFL champion player and former Alabama head coach Bill Curry. He appeared on Sports Spectrum's Podcast in January 2018. 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.

Jade McCarthy is the host of Sports Spectrum’s “Transformed” podcast and a former on-air talent for ESPN. Today on the podcast, Jason and Jade react to Jeff Saturday's comments on a recent “Transformed” podcast about finding peace and patience when we're in a season of waiting. Looking for faith/sports gift ideas? Check out our new Increase store with Sports Spectrum apparel, gifts, devotionals and more.  http://TheIncrease.com 

Chris Singleton played seven seasons as a Major League Baseball player with the Chicago White Sox, Baltimore Orioles, Oakland A's and Tampa Bay Rays. He was originally selected in the second round of the 1993 MLB Draft by the Giants and made his MLB debut in 1999 with the White Sox.  After retiring from baseball, Singleton began a stellar broadcasting career that saw him work as the primary color analyst on ESPN Radio's baseball coverage from 2011-2021.  Today on the podcast, we talk to Chris Singleton about coming to Christ in college, his pro baseball journey, transitioning to broadcasting and why his faith is a gift from God that he wants to share with others.  Looking for faith/sports gift ideas? Check out our new Increase store with Sports Spectrum apparel, gifts, devotionals and more.  - http://TheIncrease.com 

Kristen Ledlow is a host and sideline reporter covering the NBA for TNT and NBA TV. A graduate of Southeastern University, Ledlow was an All-American volleyball player and set records as a basketball player. After college, she began her broadcasting journey covering college football and basketball on the local level. Ledlow also was voted Miss Capital City USA in 2012 and placed in the top five at Miss Florida USA. In 2014, she moved to NBA TV and began covering the NBA full time. Today on the podcast, Kristen Ledlow shares her experience of getting married and becoming a mother, growing in her walk with Christ and why it's important for her to give back and mentor younger female broadcasters. Looking for faith/sports gift ideas? Check out our new Increase store with Sports Spectrum apparel, gifts, devotionals and more. - http://theincrease.com 

Today on the podcast, our Sports Spectrum Managing Editor, Jon Ackerman joins host Jason Romano to preview the 2022 Winter edition of the Sports Spectum magazine with Colorado Avalache Stanley Cup champion Josh Manson on the cover.  SIGN UP and SUBSCRIBE to the Sports Spectrum Magazine. http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine 

Eric Mac Lain is a former offensive lineman at Clemson University who now works as a college football analyst with the ACC Network. During his time at Clemson, he was a part of  two conference championships and made a national championship appearance in his senior year of 2015. At the time of his graduation, he obtained the most wins (46) by a single player in Clemson history, while earning Strength and Conditioning All-America honors. As a student, Mac Lain was an All-ACC Academic football selection and graduated with a Bachelor’s in health science (2015) and a Master’s in athletic leadership and administration (2017). In 2019, he joined the new ACC Network as a studio analyst.  Today on the podcast, we welcome back Eric Mac Lain to the show to talk about how becoming a dad has changed his life and why it is important for him to love others the way Jesus has loved us.  Looking for faith/sports gift ideas? Check out our new Increase store with Sports Spectrum apparel, gifts, devotionals and more. -- http://theincrease.com 

Darius Holland is currently a chaplain with the United States Army in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. In his younger days, Holland played professional football for ten seasons in the NFL with the Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions, Kansas City Chiefs, Cleveland Browns, Minnesota Vikings and Denver Broncos.  He was originally selected by Green Bay in the 3rd round of the 1995 NFL Draft after a college career at the University of Colorado. He was a member of the 1996 Super Bowl champion Packers team that beat the Patriots 35-21 in Super Bowl XXXI.  Today on the podcast, we talk to Darius Holland about his role as a chaplain in the Army, the parallels of being an NFL player and a chaplain, why spiritual wellness is so important to him and why he went into ministry after his playing career.  Looking for faith/sports gift ideas? Check out our new Increase store with Sports Spectrum apparel, gifts, devotionals and more. - http://TheIncrease.com 

Homer Drew is a former college basketball coach who spent 22 years coaching at Valparaiso and took his program to seven NCAA tournament appearances including a Sweet Sixteen berth in 1998, where his son Bryce hit a buzzer-beater in the first round to upset Ole Miss. Homer's son Scott Drew is the Baylor men's basketball coach and son Bryce is Grand Canyon University's men's basketball coach. In 2019, Homer Drew as elected to the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame.  Today on the podcast, we talk to Homer Drew about his coaching journey, 25 year reflections on "The Shot," watching his sons coach basketball and why Christ is who he lives for.  Looking for faith/sports gift ideas? Check out our new Increase store with Sports Spectrum apparel, gifts, devotionals and more. http://theincrease.com 

Chris Carlisle is a former Super Bowl champion performance coach and the author of "MOVE or DIE: Creating a Game-Plan from Stuck to Significance." Looking for faith/sports gift ideas? Check out our new Increase store with Sports Spectrum apparel, gifts, devotionals and more. 

Danny Woodhead is a former NFL running back who played 10 seasons with the Jets, Patriots, Chargers and Ravens. He went undrafted in 2008 after a college career at Division II Chadron State that saw him win the Harlon Hill trophy in back-to-back seasons (2006 and 2007). Woodhead was able to make his mark in the NFL with the Patriots, playing in Super Bowl XLVI and catching a touchdown pass from Tom Brady in New England’s loss to the New York Giants. In 2015, he enjoyed the best season of his career with the Chargers, finishing with 80 receptions, 1,091 combined rushing and receiving yards, and nine total touchdowns. He retired after the 2017 season. On this episode of the podcast, Jade and Jason talk to Woodhead about serving as a young adults leader in his church, the importance of the Holy Spirit to guide him and what it looks like to be generous and have gratitude.  Looking for faith/sports gift ideas? Check out our new Increase store with Sports Spectrum apparel, gifts, devotionals and more. http://TheIncrease.com