Sports Spectrum Podcast

Lucas Black is a film and television actor who has starred in multiple movies including 42 (Jackie Robinson film), Sling Blade, Fast and the Furious Tokyo Drift among many others. He is most known for his role as Christopher LaSalle on CBS' NCIS: New Orleans where he appeared from 2014-2019.  Born and raised in Alabama, Lucas enjoys the outdoors and has a YouTube channel called "Real Life Lucas Black" where he shares videos of him hunting and fishing. He will make a cameo in the upcoming film Fast and Furious 9 (F9) releasing June 25, 2021.  Today on the podcast, we talk to Lucas about living his faith out in Hollywood, how he became an actor, his love for sports and preparing to play former Brooklyn Dodgers baseball star Pee Wee Reece in the 2013 film 42.  --- If you enjoyed this podcast with Lucas Black, you'll love these conversations as well: - T.C. Stallings - Actor, Author - Stephen Kendrick – Movie Producer (Courageous, Overcomer) 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. 

Today on the podcast, our Sports Spectrum Managing Editor Jon Ackerman joins our host Jason Romano to preview the 2021 Summer edition of the Sports Spectrum Magazine.  If you order a 1 or 2 year magazine subscription by Father's Day, June 19, you'll get a free Sports Spectrum "Increase" t-shirt. Use the code Dad2021 when you order here. 

Brian Dawkins is a former NFL safety who played 16 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles and Denver Broncos from 1996-2011. His career saw him named to nine Pro Bowls and culminated in 2018 when he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.  His foundation, “The Brian Dawkins Impact Foundation,” provides inspiration, education and resources to youth, families and communities in need. Today on the podcast, Jade McCarthy talks with Brian Dawkins about mental health, when to move, when to stay still and how God directed his steps to start his Brian Dawkins Impact Foundation.  --- If you enjoyed this podcast with Jade and Brian, we know you'll love these conversations as well: – Brian Dawkins Podcast from 2020 – Nick Foles, Super Bowl LI MVP 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.

Marcus McMaryion is our guest today on the Sports Spectrum podcast. He's currently a quarterback in the Canadian Football League with the Calgary Stampeders. In college, he was voted a team captain and started 25 games in two seasons with Fresno State, where he led the team to two bowl wins and the best record in school history.  In high school at Dinuba High in Fresno, CA, he threw for 6,136 yards and 71 touchdowns over his final two seasons and led Dinuba to the Division III Valley Conference title as a senior.  In 2020, Marcus received his Master's Degree in Kinesiology and sports administration and also became a dad for the first time as he and his wife welcomed their son Malachi.  Today on the podcast, we talk to Marcus about how his perspective on God as Father has changed since he became a dad, why he has a Galatians 6:14 tattoo, what servant leadership means at the QB position and the encouragement he has for young people looking to achieve success in sports and stay grounded in their faith.  --- If you enjoyed this podcast with Marcus, we know you'll enjoy these conversations as well: – Trent Dilfer - Super Bowl Winning QB – Colt McCoy - NFL Quarterback 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. 

Christine Caine is a bestselling author and sought-after international speaker who has a heart for reaching the lost, strengthening leadership and championing the cause of justice. She and her husband Nick founded the anti-human trafficking organization "The A21 Campaign," which was honored with the "Mother Theresa Memorial Award" for their work combating human trafficking among refugees.  Nick and Christine have also founded Propel Women, an organization designed to celebrate every woman’s passion, purpose, and potential. Christine and Nick make their home in Southern California with their daughters, Catherine and Sophia. The author of  multiple books, Christine's latest release "How Did I Get Here?" is on sale June 8 and available now everywhere books are sold.  Today on the podcast, Christine shares her "hidden" sports talent including her desire to dominate in table tennis, being a sports parent to her daughters, connecting with NFL players and their wives in ministry, the one sporting event that she attended that surprised her and why she wrote her new book "How Did I Get Here?" to help others in their relationship with God.  --- If you enjoyed this podcast with Christine, we know you'll love these conversations as well: - Nick Foles - Super Bowl MVP QB - Andy Dalton - NFL QB 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. 

Mickey Weston is the Executive Director of Unlimited Potential Incorporated, a ministry that serves the professional baseball community. He was originally selected in the 12th round of the 1982 MLB Amateur Draft by the New York Mets and played professionally for fifteen seasons in MILB and parts of five seasons in MLB with the Orioles, Blue Jays, Phillies and Mets.  Upon retirement in 1996 from baseball, Mickey joined UPI to serve in ministry. He is also in his 18th season serving players in Chicago as the team chaplain for the White Sox.   On today's podcast, we talk to Mickey about being drafted by the Mets, playing minor league baseball with Dwight Gooden, his MLB debut in June 1989, where he began to think about going into ministry and how his experience as a baseball player has helped build trust with the current players he serves in Chicago.  --- If you enjoyed this podcast with Mickey, we know you'll love these conversations as well: – Chris Davis – Baltimore Orioles 1B – Nick Ahmed – Arizona Diamondbacks Shortstop 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. 

Jehyve Floyd is a professional basketball player currently playing in the Israeli Premier League. He is the author of the new book "Godfidence" and is a former Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year (2018/2019) during his time with Holy Cross.  Today on the podcast, we talk to Jehyve about playing basketball overseas in Israel, what basketball is like overseas during a pandemic, growing up as a pastor's kid, balancing family and faith and why he decided to write a book at 23 years old.  If you enjoyed this podcast with Jehyve, we know you'll love these conversations as well: - Jordan Hulls - Former Indiana Basketball Player - Greg Hendricks - Campus Pastor "The Rock Church"  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. 

Jimmy Mellado is the president and CEO of Compassion International, which is a partner of Sports Spectrum as we help them release children from poverty. Mellado is a graduate of Southern Methodist University, where he was a member of the Division 1 track and field championship team in 1983. He competed in the 1987 Pan American Games and the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea, as a decathlete. Representing his birth nation of El Salvador, he set national records for the best performance in the decathlon, men’s high jump, 100-meter high hurdles and pole vault. In 2013, Mellado was named CEO and President of Compassion. He has dedicated his life to helping children around the world who are living in poverty and providing them with hope and a way out. On this episode of the podcast, Jimmy shares his experience participating at the 1988 Summer Olympics and his defining moment participating on sports' biggest stage. We then hear about how the pandemic has affected the work that Compassion does and the amazing pivot that Jimmy and his team made to help stand in the gap for children and their families affected by Covid.  To donate and be a part of Compassion's Fill the Stadium campaign, check out FilltheStadium.com.  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. 

Bryan Koch is a former pro baseball player who was selected in the 26th round of the 1982 MLB Draft by the Chicago White Sox. A promising career was cut short just a few years later when Koch was blinded in his left eye by a 90 mile per hour fastball. Koch's baseball injury led him into ministry and for 33 years, he was the pastor of GT Church in Reading, PA. For many years, Bryan served God faithfully but living that faith out was tested in June of 2015 when a severe motorcycle accident took the life of his wife of 28 years, Lynn. Bryan survived but was in a coma, endured 19 surgeries, 36 blood transfusions and had his left leg amputated. This pain turned Bryan's story into one of triumph and purpose. His new book "I'm All Right: A Journey of Tragedy and Triumph" is available now. Y0u can learn more about Bryan at his website BryanKoch.net. Today on the podcast, Bryan shares his incredibly powerful story of playing pro baseball, pastoring a church, losing his wife, finding forgiveness and going from bitter to better. --- If you enjoyed this podcast with Bryan, we know you'll love these stories as well: - The Incredible Story of Katie Lentz - Jon Ackerman - Sports Spectrum Managing Editor  - Chris Norton – The Seven Longest Yards 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. 

Mitch Mason is the football chaplain for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Before arriving with UNC, he was the Associate Pastor of FreeWay Church in Clemson, SC and served as a mentor with the Clemson Football TigerHood program.  A former college football player, Mitch was a four year starter at cornerback for Missouri Western State University where he became a two-time All-American and played professionally in the Arena Football League. In 2014, itch was inducted into the Missouri Western State University Hall of Fame.  In February 2020, Mason noticed some discomfort in his back and wouldn't go away. After seeking treatment over the course of the year, he was diagnosed with Idiopathic Small Fiber Neuropathy, a nerve disorder for which there is no known cure. He's been dealing with migraines, seizures, difficulty walking and using his hands, occasional fainting and memory loss.  Today's podcast features Mitch's powerful story of trusting in God during an incredibly difficult season of life as he battles a nerve disorder with no known cure.  --- If you enjoyed this conversation with Mitch, we know you'll love these podcasts as well: - George Gregory - Chargers Team Chaplain - Shane Williamson - FCA President and CEO 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.