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Vikings QB Kirk Cousins joins Brock Huard to talk about his recent hot streak where he's thrown for 16 touchdowns and just 2 interceptions in his last six games in helping his team jump back into the NFC playoff chase.
Kirk also shares how the difficult start brought him closer to the Lord and why he's lended his voice to be a part of Football Sunday 2021 and Compassion International's Fill the Stadium initiative.
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Episode 574
Pat Combs is a former first round draft pick of the Philadelphia Phillies. He spent 8 seasons in total playing professional baseball with the Phillies and Milwaukee Brewers.
He was selected in the first round of the 1988 MLB Amateur Draft (11th overall) by Philadelphia and a few months later, he represented his country as a baseball player for Team USA in 1988 and was a part of an Olympic team that won the gold medal in the Seoul, Korea. One year later, he made his MLB debut with the Phillies against Pittsburgh, going 6 innings and giving up no runs.
Combs retired from baseball in the mid-1990's and is currently a behavioral analytics consultant for numerous pro athletes, MLB and NFL teams and corporate leaders. His first book, "More Than the Score" released on October 15, 2020.
Today on the podcast, we talk to Pat Combs about his time as an MLB player, his thoughts on the 2020 abbreviated MLB season, coming to Christ at a Phillies chapel service in 1989, pitching against a future Pro Football Hall of Famer in the minor leagues and why he's focused now on sports parenting and youth sports.
You can order Pat's new book "More Than the Score" here.
For more stories of sports and faith, check out our website http://SportsSpectrum.com
Steve Sonderman is the founder of No Regrets Men's Ministries. His passion is to see every local church have its own ministry to men. He's a regular speaker at men's conferences and consults and leads seminars around the world assisting churches in developing local men's ministries.
He has worked in professional sports as a chaplain, ministering to athletes and coaches. He is the author of "Mobilizing Men for One-on-One Ministry.
The No Regrets Conference is a one-day event broadcast LIVE on February 6, 2021 at 8:30am CT. You can sign up today and learn more at their website https://www.noregretsconference.org/.
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Episode 573
Michael Porter Sr is a basketball coach, father and husband. He has coached the game of basketball for over 20 years, most recently as an assistant coach and Director of Player Development at the University of Missouri and head coach Cuonzo Martin.
His son, Michael Porter Jr. was selected in the first round of the 2018 NBA Draft by Denver and helped lead the Nuggets to the Western Conference Finals in 2020.
A former University of New Orleans basketball player, Porter Sr and his wife Lisa have eight children including four that played on the University of Missouri's women's and men's basketball teams.
Today on the podcast, we talk to Michael Porter Sr. about watching his son play in the NBA 2020 bubble, being a parent and mentor to an NBA player, why leading with faith has been a constant, the difference between knowing about Jesus and knowing Jesus, and encouragement he has for other sports parents. Follow Michael on Twitter: @CoachPorter8
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Chris Davis is a first baseman with the Baltimore Orioles. He’s played 13 years in the Major Leagues starting with the Texas Rangers before being traded to Baltimore in 2011.
Chris led Major League Baseball in home runs in 2013 and 2015 and was named to the 2013 MLB All-Star Game.
Today on the podcast, we talk to Chris about the highs and lows of his MLB career, his strong faith in Jesus, and why he’s involved with Compassion International’s “Fill the Stadium” initiative.
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Episode 572
Rob Maaddi has covered Philadelphia sports for the Associated Press since 2000. He's also the author of many books including "Birds of Pray: The Story of the Philadelphia Eagles' Faith, Brotherhood and Super Bowl Victory" and "Mike Schmidt - The Phillies Legendary Slugger."
In 2017, Maaddi launched a radio show called "Faith on the Field" where he interviews athletes and formulates discussions on sports and faith.
On today's podcast, Rob Maaddi shares what it is like to cover Philadelphia sports, the story of accepting Christ into his life, how he lives his faith out in the secular sports world and why he felt God nudging him to launch a faith and sports radio show.
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Episode 571
Emmanuel Acho is a bestselling author of the new book "Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man." He's also the creator and host of the popular YouTube series of the same name.
Acho grew up in Dallas, Texas and played college football at the University of Texas. He was selected in the 6th round of the 2012 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns. His NFL career spanned four seasons with the Browns, Eagles and Giants. Following his playing career, Emmanuel would launch a successful broadcasting career at ESPN and now currently with Fox Sports.
On this episode of the podcast, Emmanuel Acho shares how "Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man" was born, becoming a New York Times bestselling author, the most uncomfortable conversation he's ever had, connecting with Oprah Winfrey and how he's staying grounded in his faith as his platform has increased.
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Episode 570
Brian Dickinson is an author, speaker and adventurer. In May of 2011, he soloed the summit of Mount Everest, the highest mountain the world. On his descent, Brian became snow blind with his vision not returning for over a month.
He depicted the story in his book "Blind Descent" released in 2014. Brian holds the record for the highest solo blind descent and has climbed each of the seven summits, the highest peaks of all seven continents.
Brian spent six years in the United States Navy as a Special Operations Air Rescue Swimmer and did two tours in the Gulf as part of Operation Southern Watch. He's been featured on CNN, Good Morning America, the Huffington Post, the 700 Club and more.
On today's show, Brian tells the incredible story of climbing Mount Everest, becoming snow blind on his way down the mountain and shares in great detail the emotional connection with God he made in his darkest moment on the descent.
Follow Brian on Twitter: @BrianCDickinson
For more stories of sports and faith, check out our website http://SportsSpectrum.com
Episode 569
Carson Palmer played 15 seasons in the NFL as the QB for the Bengals, Raiders and Cardinals. He was selected number one overall in the 2003 NFL Draft by Cincinnati where he would play eight seasons. In 2011, he was traded to the Raiders and played two seasons in Oakland before being traded in 2013 to the Arizona Cardinals.
In college, Palmer was a standout quarterback at USC and won the 2002 Heisman Trophy and the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award. His jersey is retired by the Trojans.
Following the 2017 season, Palmer announced his retirement from the NFL. At the time of his retirement, he was 12th all-time in both passing yards (46,247) and passing touchdowns (294). In September of 2019, Palmer was inducted into the Arizona Cardinals Ring of Honor.
Today on the podcast, we talk to Carson Palmer about life as a virtual learning Dad to 4 kids, what he misses most about playing in the NFL, the impact Jon Kitna had on Carson's faith, preparing his body to play each week, and why he is involved with Compassion International's Fill the Stadium initiative.
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Episode 568
Joel Penton is a speaker, author and former college football player at Ohio State. Joel was a member of 3 Big Ten Championship teams and a member of the Buckeyes national championship team in 2002.
During his time in college, Joel was also a 4-time Academic All-Big Ten selection and won the prestigious Wuerffel Trophy, recognizing the one college football player in the entire country who best combines exemplary community service with athletic and academic achievement.
He's currently an inspirational speaker, sharing a message of faith and encouragement to high school and middle school students in Ohio and around the country. He has written two books, "Stand Your Ground" and "7 Lies Almost Every Teen Believes."
Today on the podcast, we hear from Joel Penton about his journey to Jesus, his purpose in pursuing character education, turning down the NFL dream, what it is like to play football for Ohio State and how he's teaching the Bible in schools.
Check out Joel's website at JoelPenton.com.
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