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Clyde Christensen has been a football coach for more than 40 years in the NFL and college. His NFL coaching stops have included Tampa Bay (1996-2001), Indianapolis (2002-15), Miami (2016-18) and a return to Tampa (2019-22). He has coached in three Super Bowls, winning two (with the 2006 Colts and 2020 Buccaneers).
Currently, he is serving at his alma mater, the University of North Carolina, where he is the football team’s senior advisor to the head coach.
Today on the podcast, Matt and Jason talk to Clyde Christensen about his calling as a football coach. He discusses the unique challenges coaches face, including the demands of the job and the impact on family life. Clyde discusses the significance of building relationships through coaching and the blessings that come from obedience and faithfulness to God.
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Taliyah Brooks is a track and field athlete with Team USA. At the 2024 United States Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene, Oregon, Brooks finished third in the heptathlon with a career-best 6.408 points and qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
In college at Arkansas, Brooks won the pentathlon at the 2018 NCAA Division 1 championships.
Today on the podcast, we talk to Taliyah Brooks about her trademark red hair, finding an identity in God, how she has grown amidst athletic disappointment, and her favorite Summer Olympics experience.
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Happy 39th birthday Matt Forte!!
Today on the podcast, we wish Matt a happy birthday, react to Juan Soto's $765 million dollar contract (02:50), talk about idolatry in sports, the relationship athletes have with money and then we welcome former NFL running back and 2024 College Football Hall of Fame inductee Danny Woodhead (28:49) to the show.
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Shaun Dolac is a linebacker for the University at Buffalo. In high school at West Seneca East Senior High, he was the Buffalo News Player of the Year and rushed for a school-record 1,997 yards on offense and a school-record 157 tackles on defense. After being offered a full-ride scholarship to play lacrosse, Dolac chose to pursue football and join Buffalo as a preferred walk-on. In 2022, he led the Mid-American Conference in tackles (148) and ranked second in the nation. In 2024, he is currently leading the nation in tackles (159) and was named a mid-season All-American by CBS Sports. Today on the podcast, Shaun Dolac talks about the impact of losing his father to cancer, how it shaped his identity in Christ, and the lessons learned through his athletic career. The conversation also touches on the significance of community, the role of God’s Word in navigating life’s challenges, and the process of transferring schools. WATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@SportsSpectrumMagazine Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine Do you know Christ personally? Click here to learn how you can commit your life to Him. .
Alex Call is a professional baseball player with the Washington Nationals. He was originally selected in the third round of the 2016 MLB Amateur Draft by the Chicago White Sox. He made his MLB debut in July of 2022 with the Cleveland Guardians.
He was selected off of waivers by Washington in 2023 and played in 128 games for the Nationals that season, hitting 8 home runs. In 2024, Call played in 30 games with the Nationals and hit .343 with 5 stolen bases in 99 at bats.
Today on the podcast, Alex Call shares his journey through the ups and downs of professional baseball in the past year and discusses the challenges of injuries, the pressure of performance, and the role of prayer in finding new approaches to the game. Alex reflects on the significance of contentment in all circumstances and the balance between family life and a demanding sports career.
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In today's episode, Matt Forte reflects on Thanksgiving and the challenges of playing in the NFL during the holiday, delving into the implications of player safety in relation to Thursday games.
Matt and Jason also answer your questions from social media and explore how to engage with individuals of diverse beliefs while maintaining a Christian perspective.
Matt also reflects on his college legacy at Tulane, the current state of the football program, as well as the changing landscape of college athletics due to NIL deals.
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Monty Williams is a former NBA player and head coach who currently is the head basketball coach at TMI Episcopal prep school in San Antonio where he coaches two of his children. Previously, he was the head coach with the Detroit Pistons and Phoenix Suns. In 2021, he led the Suns to the NBA Finals and was named NBA Coach of the Year in 2022.Today on the podcast, Monty Williams shares about the tension of chasing success, contentment in Christ, the pivot of coaching his son in prep ball and finding peace in the storm.
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Parker Byrd is a college baseball player at East Carolina University. He was rated the 75th best shortstop nationally in high school and committed to East Carolina in 2022. On July 23, 2022, he was in a boating accident and had his right leg amputated. In February 2024, he returned to the field and became the first Division 1 baseball player to ever compete in a game with a prosthetic leg.
Today on the podcast, Parker Byrd shares his powerful story of overcoming a lost leg to return to the baseball field. Parker talks about trusting in the Lord in the midst of losing his leg and seeing God’s providence on full display.
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Emeka Egbuka is a wide receiver with the Ohio State University. A 5-star recruit, Egbuka was the 2019 Washington state Gatorade Player of the Year. In 2022, his sophomore year, he had 74 receptions for 1,151 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Today on the podcast, we talk to Emeka Egbuka about his journey with Jesus, being bold in his faith, finding peace in Christ, overcoming loneliness and the revival happening in the Ohio State locker room. WATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@SportsSpectrumMagazine Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine Do you know Christ personally? Click https://sportsspectrum.com/gospel/ to learn how you can commit your life to Him.
Jonathan Isaac is entering his seventh season in the NBA with the Orlando Magic. He was originally selected 6th overall by Orlando in the 2017 NBA Draft after playing his college basketball at Florida State.
In 2022, Isaac released his first book, "Why I Stand" and in 2023, he launched his new clothing and apparel company, Unitus.
Today on the podcast, Jonathan Isaac joins Matt Forte and Jason Romano to discuss what it means to redefine greatness, faith in the NBA locker room, the mental battle with injuries, combatting anxiety with the word of God and his new basketball shoe featuring Bible verses.
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