Stay ConnectedHosted by former MLB All-Star Matt Holliday and his wife Leslee, Table Forty is a show that brings organic conversations about Jesus and life.
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Episode 83
Malcolm Rodriguez is a starting linebacker for the Oklahoma State football team, where he's put together one of the most impressive careers in recent program history. After starting out as a safety, he switched to linebacker and his 34 career starts are the most on the Cowboys defense and second-most on the roster. He was Second Team All-Big 12 Conference in 2020 and 2019 and served as team captain in 2020.
In this episode of "Table Forty," Rodriguez talks about his athletic upbringing, leadership, responding from adversity and disappointment, and pursuing the NFL.
"Table Forty" is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network.
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— Oklahoma State Associate Wrestling Coach Zack Esposito
— Former Oklahoma State Baseball Player Max Hewitt
— Oklahoma State Baseball Coach Josh Holliday & Wife Jenny
Episode 82
After a stellar college career at Florida State, Shane Robinson played nine seasons in the major leagues, mostly with the St. Louis Cardinals, where he was teammates and won a World Series in 2011 with "Table Forty" co-host Matt Holliday.
He and his wife Jess met while at Florida State together, and they join "Table Forty" this week to talk about marriage, life in pro baseball, and parenting. Their youngest daughter, Harper, has endured a number of surgeries during her young life, and Shane and Jess talk about how their faith in God has been tested and strengthened through it all.
"Table Forty" is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network.
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— Chicago White Sox Pitcher Lance Lynn
— St. Louis Cardinals Broadcaster Brad Thompson
— Skip and Lindsey Schumaker – MLB Couple
Episode 81
Lance Lynn just completed his 10th season in the major leagues, where he put together one of the best seasons in his career and finished third in the Cy Young voting. He won a World Series in 2011 as a member of the St. Louis Cardinals, where he was teammates with Matt Holliday, and has been named an All-Star twice — in 2012 and 2021. He's finished in the top six in the Cy Young Award voting the last three seasons. As a child, Lynn and his Brownsburg, Indiana All-Star team played in the Little League World Series.
He joins "Table Forty" this week with Matt and Leslee Holliday to talk about his upbringing in Indiana, how he's grown the past several years both in his faith and as a man, how he leads others, and what it's like being a parent of three girls.
"Table Forty" is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network.
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— Baltimore Orioles Pitcher John Means & Wife Caroline
— Blake Hawksworth – Former MLB Pitcher
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Episode 80
Brett Phillips has played five season in the major leagues with the Milwaukee Brewers, Kansas City Royals, and the Tampa Bay Rays, where he was a member of the 2020 World Series team. Aside from delivering a walk-off single in Game 4 of the 2020 World Series, Phillips is known for his engaging personality and infectious attitude on and off the field.
He and his wife Bri join "Table Forty" to talk about marriage and baseball and keeping God at the center of it all.
"Table Forty" is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network.
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— Matt & Leslee Holliday on faith and sharing your story
— San Diego Padres Infielder Jake Cronenworth
— Baltimore Orioles Pitcher John Means & Wife Caroline
Episode 79
Zack Esposito is in his sixth season as associate wrestling coach at Oklahoma State University, where he was also a star wrestler from 2002-2006. He compiled a 120-12 record during his time in Stillwater, helping lead the Cowboys to the NCAA national championship every year from 2003-2006.
In his 13 years on staff at Oklahoma State, he has helped coached Oklahoma State to 11 Big 12 Conference championships and 64 individual conference championships. He joins "Table Forty" this week to talk about cultivating a winning mindset, his faith, and just showing up — both in the athletic arena and in our walk with Jesus.
"Table Forty" is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network.
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— Former Oklahoma State Baseball Player Max Hewitt
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— Oklahoma State Tennis Coach Chris Young & Wife Sarah
Episode 78
This week on the Table Forty Podcast, Matt and Leslee Holliday talk about the importance of your story. Every Christian has a story, and it's important to share your story. Both Matt and Leslee share a little of their story as well and what they've learned about God as they've grown older and how the mystery of God actually drew them to seeking a deeper relationship with him.
They also spend some time talking about how to "bring Jesus to work with you" and be a light in the midst of dark crowds.
"Table Forty" is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network.
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— High School Baseball Player Jackson Holliday, Son of Matt & Leslee Holliday
— Matt & Leslee Holliday on marriage in busy seasons
— Matt Holliday – Lessons From His Career
Episode 77
Anthony Rendon is one of the top third basemen in the major leagues, and he's also vocal about sharing his faith in God. An All-Star and Silver Slugger Award winner in 2019, Rendon was also a member of the Washington Nationals World Series championship team that year. He signed with the Los Angeles Angels that offseason.
He and his wife Amanda join "Table Forty" to talk about that decision to leave the organization that drafted him, starting a new life on the other side of the country, raising their growing family, and trusting in God through injuries and other trials in life and baseball.
"Table Forty" is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network.
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— San Diego Padres Infielder Jake Cronenworth
— Cardinals 3B Nolan Arenado & Wife Laura
— Colorado Rockies SS Trevor Story
Episode 76
Jake Cronenworth burst onto the scene in 2021 as one of the best utility players in major league baseball. In his first full season with the San Diego Padres, Cronenworth hit 21 home runs and drove in 77 runs on his way to earning his first All-Star Game selection. A standout two-way player at the University of Michigan, Cronenworth has found his niche in the majors by being able to play multiple positions.
This week, he joins the "Table Forty Podcast" to talk about his upbringing hockey-crazed Michigan and how he eventually traded the skates for cleats. He also shares about who has impacted him the most as a player and in his faith as he's made the journey to the big leagues.
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This week on Table Forty, Matt and Leslee Holliday are joined by their oldest son, Jackson, to talk about travel baseball and the lessons he's learned in his young baseball career.
Jackson is committed to play at Oklahoma State University, where Matt serves as a volunteer assistant coach, and he talks with his parents about travel baseball coming to an end, preparing for his final high school season, and what he's looking forward to about the next chapter of his career. He also shares about his faith and how that guides him in his decision making.
"Table Forty" is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network.
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— Baltimore Orioles Pitcher John Means & Wife Caroline
— Cardinals 3B Nolan Arenado & Wife Laura
— Former Oklahoma State Baseball Player Max Hewitt
Episode 73
John Means has cemented himself as one of the best pitchers in the American League. He was named an All-Star in 2019, and on May 5, 2021, he threw his first career no-hitter and put together a successful 2021 season. His wife Caroline was a professional soccer player who played for Seattle Reign FC, Sky Blue FC, and Orlando Pride after a stellar college career at the University of Missouri and the University of Southern California.
The couple joins Matt and Leslee Holliday on the Table Forty Podcast to talk about their marriage, John's career and no-hitter, and dealing with loss of John's father. They also talk about their faith in God and God's faithfulness during tough seasons.
Table Forty is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network.
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