Sports Spectrum Podcast

Scott Drew is the men’s basketball head coach at Baylor University. In 2020-21, he led his club to the mountaintop of college basketball, winning the national championship. This past season, he led the Bears to another number one seed and 27 wins.  His journey to Baylor began in 2003, when he was hired to help resuscitate a program that had been rattled by controversy after the firing of coach Dave Bliss. Since then, Drew has won 419 games, including twelve 20-win seasons in his 19 seasons. Today on the podcast, we talk to Scott Drew about lessons learned from victories and defeats, writing his first book "The Road to J.O.Y." and what discipleship looks like in the midst of his busy lifestyle as a college basketball coach. 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.

Dan Scott is the Director of Broadcasting and Play-By-Play Voice of the Furman University athletics. Prior to Furman, Dan spent seven years on the Clemson University baseball and women’s basketball broadcasts, plus served as studio host for network football pregame and postgame shows. He also hosted a daily talk show on the Clemson flagship station for 11 years. In addition, Dan has more than a decade under his belt as an award-winning sports editor/writer. 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.

Lane Kiffin is the head football coach with the Ole Miss Rebels. He was named to his current position in December 2019 and led his team in 2021 to a 10-3 record and a berth in the 2022 Sugar Bowl.  Prior to his arrival in Mississippi, Kiffin led Florida Atlantic to two bowl berths and 26 career wins. His previous stops include Alabama, USC, Tennessee and the NFL's Oakland Raiders.  Today on the podcast, we talk to Lane Kiffin about the satisfaction he gets in seeing his players get drafted into the NFL, the growth in his faith, being humbled as a younger coach and why he's coaching for a greater purpose now.  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." 

Aqeel Glass is a former Alabama A&M quarterback who is a 2-time Deacon Jones Trophy winner and a 2-time SWAC Offensive Player of the Year. During his time with Alabama A&M, he passed for 12,136 yards and 109 touchdowns.  In 2021, Glass was there SWAC Offensive Player of the Year and passed for 3,568 yards and 36 touchdowns in leading his team to a 7-3 record. After his college football career finished, Glass played in the 2022 NFLPA Bowl All-Star Game and the HBCU Legacy Bowl. He is currently preparing for an opportunity in the NFL. Today on the podcast, we talk to Aqeel Glass about his faith in Jesus and how it guides him as a person and a football player. We also talk through his desire to play in the NFL and why he believes he can make an impact on the next level.  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." 

Daniel Jeremiah is an analyst with NFL Media. He will be a part of the NFL Network's Draft coverage on Thursday Night April 28 at 8 p.m. ET. On this episode of the podcast, we talk to Daniel Jeremiah about preparing to cover the 2022 NFL Draft, reminiscing about the first NFL Draft he ever attended, what time with the Lord looks like during a busy season of work, and how he's grown and evolved as a follower of Christ. 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." 

Michael Phillips is the founder of LifePrep and currently serves as the chief engagement and fulfillment officer for the T.D. Jakes Foundation. His powerful story and message of collateral hope has transformed many lives and helped to revitalize communities Phillips' new book “Wrong Lanes Have Right Turns: A Pardoned Man’s Escape from the School-to-Prison Pipeline and what we can do to dismantle it” is available now.  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." 

T.J. Storment is a former college football offensive lineman, who played 38 games at the FBS level with Texas Tech, TCU, Colorado State, Fullerton College and Old Dominion. In 2021, he earned Honorable Mention All Big-12 honors. In 2020, he earned All Big-12 honors with TCU.  In high school, Storment attended Statesville High School in Statesville, NC where he played football but also served with his parents with their ministry "Power Cross," where he led Bible studies and small groups.  Today on the podcast, T.J. Storment discusses his preparation for the NFL and his desire to play professional football. He also shares about the importance of faith in his life and why his desire is to use the platform of football to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ 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." 

Derek Orndorff is a senior outfielder with Liberty University's baseball program. He is a grad transfer from Seton Hill University in Pennsylvania. He began his collegiate career at Penn State for two years.  Gray Betts is a junior catcher with Liberty University's baseball program. In 2021, he was a member of the Atlantic Sun All-Conference first team and a member of the NCAA Knoxville All-Regional team that same season.  Today on the podcast, we talk to Gray and Derek about their desire to glorify God in the game of baseball, their faith journeys, the unique culture that exists at Liberty and why they're trusting in God to direct their steps.  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." 

Ian Heinisch is a professional mixed martial arts fighter with the UFC. He began his MMA pro career in 2015 and made his UFC debut in November of 2018. He has a career record of 14-5 (five wins by knockout) and signed a new four-year contract with UFC in 2020.  Prior to his MMA career, Ian was a high school wrestling champion who's live took a downward spiral when he was arrested for selling illegal drugs and drug trafficking. After spending time in prison and coming to faith in Christ, Ian was able to turn his life around and focus on a professional fighting career. Today on the podcast, Ian shares his powerful testimony and candidly talks through his valleys and going from drinking and drugs and prison to living a life of obedience in Jesus Christ and how he lives out his faith as a UFC fighter.  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." 

Carter Coughlin is a linebacker with the New York Giants. He was selected in the 7th round of the 2020 NFL Draft and made the active roster in both 2020 and 2021 with the Giants.  On the podcast today, Carter talks about sharing his Jesus story and openly talks about the tempatations he faced during his rookie year in the NFL with money, women and drugs.  Carter will be presenting at "Arise with the Guys," a men's conference hosted by Tony Dungy on Saturday April 23, 2022 from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. CT at Grace Church in Minneapolis. For more information, check out ArisewiththeGuys.com.