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Episode 548
Matthew Maher is a living testament to God's second chances. Growing up in New Jersey, Matthew dreamed of being a professional soccer player. After a successful college soccer career at Temple, Matthew achieved that dream and played in the Major Indoor Soccer League.
HIs career would span a couple of seasons but on March 1, 2009, Maher blew out his knee and his career was over. Just six days later, a decision Maher made would change his life forever. On March 7, 2009, Maher was driving drunk when he hit and killed Hort Kap. Maher was sentenced to five and a half years in prison in January 2010.
After serving time, Matthew turned his mess into a message and is the founder of TruthoverTrend.com. He's also a teaching pastor at Coastal Christian Church in Ocean City, NJ and is a highly sought after speaker throughout New Jersey.
On this episode of the podcast, Matthew shares his powerful story of soccer, faith, prison and redemption.
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Episode 547
Casey Phillips is the team reporter for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Her role includes on-camera talent for all Buccaneer TV shows, radio shows, interviews for Buccaneers.com as well as in-stadium host and event emcee.
Prior to her arrival in Tampa in 2015, Casey had broadcasting stops with the Dallas Mavericks, Washington Wizards, St. Louis Rams and Walt Disney World. She is a graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia with a Masters of Arts in Broadcast Management.
On today's podcast, we talk to Casey about her unique role with the Buccaneers, interviewing Tom Brady for the first time, her favorite Disney World restaurants and how her faith in Jesus Christ has been the guiding point on her journey.
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Episode 546
Sam Acho has played nine seasons in the NFL with the Buccaneers, Bears, Cardinals and Bills. He was selected in the fourth round of the 2011 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals after playing his college football at the University of Texas.
He was selected in the fourth round of the 2011 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals and spent four seasons with the Cardinals before signing with the Bears in 2015. He played four seasons in Chicago and after a brief stint with Buffalo and the latter part of 2019 with Tampa.
Sam is now an author and his new book "Let the World See You: How to Be Real in a World Full of Fakes" releases October 13, 2020.
On today's podcast, we talk to Sam about the process of writing his first book, why we're all worth getting to know, how to be be real in a world of fakes, the story of meeting President Bill Clinton and President George W. Bush and why he's grieving for our country right now.
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Adam Weber is the pastor of the founder and pastor of Embrace Church in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
He is the author of two books "Talkng with God" and his most recent release, "Love Has A Name."
Adam is also the biggest Cincinnati Bengals fan in South Dakota, and maybe west of the Mississippi.
Today on the podcast, we talk to Adam about his new book "Love Has a Name," his love for music, the excitement for Joe Burrow, why he loves meeting the strangest of strangers and the importance of caring for your own soul.
Follow Adam on Twitter: @AdamWeber
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Episode 545
Steve Palazzolo is a former pro baseball pitcher who is currently a senior analyst with Pro Football Focus. Steve played his college baseball at UMass-Lowell but went undrafted and signed to play Independent baseball with the Florence Freedom in Kentucky. He was able to turn that opportunity into an eight-year pro baseball career that saw him reach as high as AAA with the Brewers, Giants and Mariners organizations.
After his baseball career came to an end in 2011, he pursued his passion to work in pro football, joining Cris Collinsworth and the team from Pro Football Focus. Steve currently lives in Cincinnati with his wife and four children and serves in the local church and with a local addiction program called "Heritage House."
On today's podcast, we talk to Steve about his pro baseball career, his unique job with Pro Football Focus, coming to faith on a baseball road trip in Nashville and his desire to serve those who are stuck in addiction.
Follow Steve on Twitter: @PFF_Steve
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Episode 544
Benjamin Watson played 16 seasons in the NFL with the Patriots, Browns, Saints and Ravens. He retired after the 2019 season as a Super Bowl champion with 547 career receptions.
In retirement, one of Benjamin's first projects in retirement is serving with his wife Kirsten as Executive Producers on a new documentary called "Divided Hearts of America" released September 17, 2020.
On today's podcast, we talk to Benjamin about retirement, watching Drew Brees and Tom Brady play QB, his new documentary and why it is important for him to cultivate conversations on difficult topics like race and abortion.
Follow Benjamin on Twitter: @BenjaminSWatson
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Episode 543
Nik Wallenda is the King of the High Wire. He is the holder of seven Guinness World Records and is the first person ever to tightrope directly over Niagara Falls.
The seventh-generation member of the legendary Wallenda family, Nik walked 1,800 feet on a steel cable over a volcano in Nicaragua back in March of 2020. He's also walked across the Grand Canyon and in June of 2019, he walked across Times Squae in New York City.
Nik is also an author and has written two books "Balance" released in June of 2013, and his latest book "Facing Fear: Step Out in Faith and Rise Above What's Holding You Back." releasing September 15, 2020.
On today's podcast, we talk to Nik about the incredible career he's had as King of the High Wire. He also shares about overcoming fear and why he wrote a new book on the topic. Nik's goal is to point people to Jesus through the death defying acrobats and stunts that he performs.
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Jason Wright is president of the Washington Football Team. His responsibilities include leading the organization's business divisions, including operations, finance, sales, and marketing.
He is the first Black team president in the history of the NFL and currently is the youngest team president in the League. He is the fourth former NFL player to become president of a team.
On today's podcast, we talk to Jason about his new role, the importance of the golden rule in his job, why integrity is important, how his faith strengthened during a poignant time in college and how being an NFL running back has helped him in his new role with Washington.
Follow Jason on Twitter: @WhoisJWright
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Episode 542
T.C. Stallings is an author and actor who has appeared in movies such as "Courageous" and "War Room," which reached number one at the box office upon its release in 2015.
A former college football star at Louisville, Stallings played professional football in Canada and in the Arena League before pursuing an acting career.
His new documentary "24 Counter: The Story BEHIND the Run" is available now to stream on Amazon Prime.
On today's podcast, we talk to T.C. Stallings about his job as an actor during the pandemic, losing his mom to Covid-19, the new documentary 24 Counter, and trusting in God during the 2020 social justice movement.
Follow T.C. Stallings on Twitter: @TCStallings
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Episode 541
Tony Beasley is currently the third base coach for the Texas Rangers. Originally selected in the 19th round of the 1989 MLB Draft as a player, Tony would play ten seasons playing minor league ball from 1989-1998, making two Carolina League All-Star teams but never made it to the major leagues as a player.
After retiring from playing, Tony went into coaching and would achieve his MLB dream by becoming a coach with the Washington Nationals under manager Frank Robinson. After spending four seasons in Washington, Tony moved to the Pirates organization and in 2015, he was named to his current role with the Rangers.
In February of 2016, Beasley was diagnosed with rectal cancer, forcing him to miss the start of the 2016 season. He was declared cancer-free in December 2016.
On today's podcast, we talk to Tony Beasley about the abbreviated 2020 MLB season, his journey from playing to coaching baseball, how baseball led him to Christ, his love for singing and how his faith sustained him during his battle with cancer.
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