Sports Spectrum's Get in the Game

Our guest today is Matt Carpenter, 14-year MLB player with the Cardinals, Yankees and Padres. Today on the Get in the Game podcast, Matt Carpenter makes a big announcement about hs MLB future and reflects on his college and pro baseball journey. "Get in the Game" is part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sports Spectrum Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Do you know Christ personally? Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn how you can commit your life to Him.

Our guest today is Ray Wright, who serves with Richard Childress Racing and their Pit Crew manager. Ray is a former LSU baseball player who was a part of the 2000 College World Series championship team. Ray is also the founder of the nonprofit, Pit Stops for Hope.Today on the Get in the Game podcast, Ray shares his journey from being a championship baseball player at LSU to transitioning into NASCAR, the importance of work ethic and faith in his life, and the impact of his nonprofit on child hunger in North Carolina. Ray shares personal stories and insights on serving others, maintaining identity, and the lessons learned through his experiences in sports and life."Get in the Game" is part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sports Spectrum Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Do you know Christ personally? Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn how you can commit your life to Him.

Our guest today is Skip Schumaker, former MLB player, 2011 World Series champion and 2023 NL Manager of the Year. Skip joins the show to discuss his journey through baseball, including defining moments in his career, the importance of leadership and communication, and the impact of faith on his coaching style. Skip shares insights on transitioning positions, the significance of servant leadership, and how he finds purpose after retirement. The conversation highlights the importance of relationships in baseball and life, and the impact of giving back to the community."Get in the Game" is part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sports Spectrum Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Do you know Christ personally? Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn how you can commit your life to Him.

Our guest today is Patrick Taylor Jr., San Francisco 49ers running back. Patrick joins the show today to share his faith journey, the importance of surrendering to God, and how his faith helps him navigate the uncertainties of a professional football career. Patrick shares his experiences of identity beyond being a football player, the role of prayer in his life, and his commitment to serving the community through youth camps."Get in the Game" is part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sports Spectrum Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Do you know Christ personally? Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn how you can commit your life to Him.

Tobi Sho-Silva is an English professional soccer player who plays for Maidenhead United in England's National League.Tobi joins today's show to discuss the importance of identity, navigating setbacks, and using his platform to serve others through charity work and mentorship. He emphasizes that true significance comes from being rooted in Christ, and encourages young athletes to embrace their faith in their sports journey."Get in the Game" is part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sports Spectrum Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Do you know Christ personally? Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn how you can commit your life to Him.

Davontae Harris is a former NFL defensive back who played five seasons with Cincinnati, Denver, Baltimore, San Francisco, Chicago, Tennessee and the Chargers. Davontae Harris joins us on today's "Get in the Game" podcast to discuss his roller coaster NFL career, becoming a student of his body, staying humble and the importance of giving back to his community. "Get in the Game" is part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sports Spectrum Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Do you know Christ personally? Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn how you can commit your life to Him.

Lance Berkman played 15 seasons in the major leagues (1999-2013), where he was named to six All-Star Games and won a World Series in 2011 with the St. Louis Cardinals. He was inducted into the Houston Astros Hall of Fame in 2020 and is currently a baseball coach at his alma mater, Rice University. Lance Berkman joins his former teammate and longtime friend Scott Linebrink on today's "Get in the Game" podcast to discuss his "Big Puma" nickname, the "fake injuries" he had in his back pocket during his playing days, his walk with Jesus and why coaching baseball is a part of his ministry. "Get in the Game" is part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sports Spectrum Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Do you know Christ personally? Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn how you can commit your life to Him.

Billy Wagner played 16 MLB seasons with the Houston Astros, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets, Boston Red Sox and Atlanta Braves. He made his MLB debut in 1995 and retired following the 2010 season. His career saw him make seven All-Star games and 422 career saves.He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2025.Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Billy Wagner joins the "Get in the Game" podcast to discuss his induction into the Hall and serving others."Get in the Game" is part of the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sports Spectrum Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Do you know Christ personally? Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn how you can commit your life to Him.

Jared Retkofsky is a former NFL long snapper who was a member of the 2008 Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowl winning team. He was also a member of the Seattle Seahawks, as well as the New York Sentinels and Hartford Colonials of the United Football League (UFL). Today on the podcast, Jared Retkofsky shares his story of making it to the NFL, winning a Super Bowl with the Steelers in 2008 and how he's serving others in law enforcement as a K-9 police officer. "Get in the Game" is part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sports Spectrum Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 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.

Chris Carpenter is a former MLB pitcher with the Toronto Blue Jays and St. Louis Cardinals. He made his MLB debut in May 1997. Carpenter pitched for Toronto from 1997-2002 and with the Cardinals from 2003-2012. In 2005, he won the NL Cy Young award and became a World Series with St. Louis in 2006 and 2011. Today on the podcast, Chris Carpenter shares his story of faith, baseball and lessons learned from injuries and losses. "Get in the Game" is part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sports Spectrum Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 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.

Jack Easterby is a former NFL Executive VP of football operations with the Houston Texans. Prior to his time in Houston, he served with Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots as their director of team development and team character coach. Easterby has also served in consulting roles for the National Football League, the Kansas City Chiefs, the Southeastern Conference, the University of South Carolina, Clemson University and the United States Olympic teams. Today on the podcast, Jack Easterby joins Scott Linebrink to discuss his journey of faith, the importance of Christ in his life, serving others as the leadership model, and why sports is a perfect place for faith to intersect. "Get in the Game" is part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sports Spectrum Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 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.

Craig Kimbrel is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher who has spent 15 seasons with the Braves, Padres, Red Sox, Cubs, White Sox, Dodgers, Phillies and Orioles. He was originally selected in third round of the 2008 MLB Draft by the Atlanta Braves and made his MLB debut in May of 2010. In 2011, he was named NL Rookie of the Year, selected to nine All-Star Games and was a member of the Boston Red Sox World Series winning team in 2018. In his 15 MLB seasons, he has accumulated 440 saves, which ranks him 8th all-time. Today on the podcast, Scott Linebrink talks to Craig Kimbrel about his journey in the Big Leagues, the gratitude he has to God, the beauty in the struggle, the importance of relationships and why he wanted to serve with Water Mission. "Get in the Game" is part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sports Spectrum Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 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.

Today on Get in the Game, our host Scott Linebrink reflects back on 100 episodes of the podcast and shares on the importance of gratitude and living a life relentlessly pursuing God's kingdom. "Get in the Game" is part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sports Spectrum Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 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.

Josh Manson is a defenseman for the Colorado Avalanche. He was a key contributor on the 2021-22 Stanley Cup-champion Avalanche team that beat the Tampa Bay Lightning in six games. He scored a goal in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final and set up the eventual Cup-winning goal in Game 6. Josh's father, Dave Manson, was a first-round pick in 1985 and played in the NHL from 1986-2002. Today on the podcast, Scott Linebrink talks to Josh Manson about his faith, hockey and serving others. "Get in the Game" is part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sports Spectrum Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 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.

Gabe Gross is a former MLB player who enjoyed a seven-year big league career and was a member of the Tampa Bay Rays team that made a World Series appearance in 2008. A former first-round pick of the Toronto Blue Jays in 2001, Gross is now a college baseball coach with the Auburn Tigers. Today on “Get in the Game,” Scott Linebrink talks to Gabe Gross about his pro baseball career, pursuing his MLB dream, playing in a World Series, and the importance of spending time in prayer with God. "Get in the Game" is part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sports Spectrum Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 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.

Cal Eldred pitched for 15 MLB seasons from 1991-2005 with the Brewers, White Sox and Cardinals. In his post-playing career, he spent time as a baseball broadcaster with the Big Ten Network and in 2017, was introduced as the Kansas City Royals pitching coach, a position he held until the end of the 2022 season. Today on the podcast, Cal Eldred shares stories of baseball, serving and faith. "Get in the Game" is part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sports Spectrum Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 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.

Don Davis played 11 years in the NFL with the Buccaneers, Patriots, Saints and Rams. During his time in New England, Davis won two Super Bowls in 2001 and 2003. He is currently the senior director of player affairs for the NFL Players Association (NFLPA), and is responsible for advancing and overseeing the management of varying aspects of player labor issues. Today on the podcast, Scott Linebrink talks to Don Davis about his faith, football and leadership. "Get in the Game" is part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sports Spectrum Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 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.

Annabelle Hasselbeck is the newest Sports Spectrum podcast host. Her new show, “Sports Spectrum's What's Up,” launches on the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network on Sept. 16. Prior to joining Sports Spectrum, Annabelle was a lacrosse player at Boston College, where she helped her team to two national championships in 2021 and 2024. She is also the daughter of former NFL Pro Bowl quarterback Matt Hasselbeck. Today on Get in the Game, Scott Linebrink talks to Annabelle Hasselbeck about her new Sports Spectrum podcast, growing in her faith, serving others and winning two national titles at Boston College. "Get in the Game" is part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sports Spectrum Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 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.

Aric Almirola is a NASCAR driver currently racing part-time with Joe Gibbs Racing. Following in the footsteps of his grandfather, dirt sprint-car driver Sam Rodriguez, Almirola races in the NASCAR Xfinity Series as well as NASCAR's Truck Series. His first career win came in the 2014 Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway. He won the Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 in 2021, and in 2022 had seven top-10 finishes, including a fifth-place result at the Daytona 500. Almirola began racing nationally at the age of 14 and made his NASCAR debut in the Sun Belt Weekly Racing Division in 2002. He finished second in the Rookie of the Year standings that year. Today on the podcast, Scott Linebrink talks to Aric Almirola about his walk with Jesus, serving and giving back, and how racing has tested his faith. "Get in the Game" is part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sports Spectrum Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠⁠. 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.

Mike Sweeney spent 16 seasons in the Major Leagues from 1995-2010. He was selected by the Royals in the 1991 MLB Draft and spent 13 seasons in Kansas City where he was named to five All-Star teams. After stints with the A's, Mariners and Phillies, Sweeney signed a one-day contract to retire with Kansas City in 2011. Four years later, in 2015, he was inducted into the Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame. "Get in the Game" is part of the ⁠⁠⁠Sports Spectrum Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠. 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.

Brock Kreitzburg is the Director of Disaster Response at Water Mission. In his former life, he was a college football player at the University of Toledo and in 2006 competed in the Winter Olympics representing the United States as a bobsledder.  In this conversation on “Get in the Game,” Brock Kreitzburg shares about his Olympic experience, serving with Water Mission, growing in his faith and why Jesus is the answer. "Get in the Game" is part of the ⁠⁠⁠Sports Spectrum Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠. 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.

Mike Matheny played 13 MLB seasons as a catcher with the Brewers, Blue Jays, Cardinals and Giants. He played in the 2004 World Series and won four Gold Gloves. After his playing career, Matheny went into coaching and was the St. Louis Cardinals manager from 2012-2018, where he led his club to the National League title in 2013. He also managed the Kansas City Royals from 2020-2022. In this conversation on “Get in the Game,” Scott Linebrink shares about his playing career as a defensive catcher, moving into a coaching role, how he shares his faith, growing as a leader and overcoming difficult circumstances. "Get in the Game" is part of the ⁠⁠Sports Spectrum Podcast Network⁠⁠. 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.

Troy Silva is a baseball coach, author and former pro baseball player. In 1997, the Cleveland Indians drafted Troy in the 18th round. He played professional baseball for six years before being forced to retire in 2002 after two arm surgeries. Troy is now a baseball coach and has conducted over 30,000 lessons the past 2 decades, helping thousands of kids achieve their goals of college and pro ball and is recognized nationwide as a leader in player and coaching development. In college, Troy played two years at Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston, Idaho. In 1996, he was a member of the NAIA national championship team and was named MVP of the NAIA regional tournament and NAIA World Series. Troy is also the author of "9 innings of Hitting" released in 2013. In this conversation on “Get in the Game,” Troy Silva talks about telling the truth about Jesus through baseball, teaching, training and developing young kids and following God's plan for his life. "Get in the Game" is part of the ⁠Sports Spectrum Podcast Network⁠. 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.

Andy Dooley balances a lot on his plate. In addition to serving as the in-game host for the Seattle Seahawks, he's also a father of four children, a fitness guru, a podcaster, a former youth pastor and an author. His newest book, Lead with Faith, Play with Purpose: A 100-Day Devotional for Athletes, will be released July 30. Dooley is also popular on TikTok, where he has 1.9 million followers and posts faith-based and fitness content. While furloughed from work as a personal trainer during the COVID-19 pandemic, he began posting more on TikTok and the Seahawks found his page, which led him to his job with the team. In this conversation on "Get in the Game," he talks about his career journey, what being a father and raising a family means to him, and what serving others looks like. "Get in the Game" is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network. RELATED PODCASTS:— Roy Helu Jr. – Former NFL Running Back— Tyler Clutts – Former NFL Player— Matt Forte – Former NFL Player

Roy Helu Jr. played five years in the National Football League as a running back, spending four years with the Washington Redskins and one with the Oakland Raiders. Prior to being drafted in the fourth round of the 2011 NFL Draft, Helu Jr., was a standout at the University of Nebraska, where he set the single-game rushing record with 307 yards and three touchdowns against the University of Missouri in 2010. He retired following the 2015 season and went into seminary, and now he serves as lead pastor of Citylight Bennington Church in Elkhorn, Nebraska. In this episode of "Get in the Game," he reflects with Scott Linebrink on his football career, the people responsible for leading him to Christ and how an opportunity to share his story in front of an audience ultimately led to his post-playing career as a pastor. "Get in the Game" is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network. If you enjoyed this conversation, we know you'll enjoy these as well:— Tyler Clutts – Former NFL Player— Matt Forte – Former NFL Player— Jason Hanson – Former NFL Kicker

Leah Amico won three-time Olympic gold medals with the Team USA softball team as well as three national championships at the University of Arizona. She was inducted into the National Softball Hall of Fame in 2009. In her post-softball life, she's worked as a college softball analyst for ESPN and Westwood One, embarked on a professional and inspirational speaking career, begun hosting the Gold Standard Podcast and authored several devotionals and a book entitled "The Gold Standard: 14 Ways to Live a Life of Excellence." She joins "Get in the Game" this week to reflect on her softball career, how she attacks fear, what has led her to have success in various arenas and how her faith in God is at the center of it all. "Get in the Game" is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network. If you enjoyed this episode, we know you'll enjoy these as well: — Billie Jauss – Author & Speaker— Leslee Holliday – MLB Wife/Mom & Podcaster— Donna Stuart – Musician & Creator

This week's installment of "Get in the Game" features both the youngest guests and the most amount of guests on an episode of the show. While chaperoning his daughter's eighth grade class trip to Washington, D.C., Scott Linebrink spoke with a group of eighth grade boys from Zion Lutheran School in Texas about what they learned about service while touring the nation's capital. The boys also took turns interviewing Scott about his major league career, what service means to him and how he's dealt with the struggles he's endured in life and his career. "Get in the Game" is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network. If you enjoyed this conversation, we know you'll enjoy these as well:— Scott Linebrink's reflections on serving— Water Mission roundtable with former MLB players— Brandon Puffer – Former MLB Player

Billie Jauss is an author, speaker and podcaster who has penned several faith-focused books. The wife of longtime professional baseball coach Dave Jauss, she uses the illustration of the game of baseball to explore life and friendships in her latest book "Baseball Family: The 9 Core Qualities for Developing Healthy Relationships." As life in professional baseball can be unpredictable, where at times those in the game have little say in where they live or who they work with, the book explores how to build community and strengthen relationships no matter the setting God puts someone. She joins former big leaguer Scott Linebrink on "Get in the Game" this week to share about her new book and the four distinct relationships we encounter daily and the nine core qualities that strengthen each type of relationship. In addition to writing and speaking, she hosts the "start small Believe Big" podcast and "The Family Room" podcast. "Get in the Game" is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network. If you enjoyed this conversation, we know you'll enjoy these as well:— Leslee Holliday – MLB Wife/Mom & Podcaster— Donna Stuart – Musician & Creator— Duck Dynasty's Korie Robertson

Jeff Francoeur played 12 seasons in the major leagues, spending six of those years with the Atlanta Braves, where he won a Gold Glove Award in 2007. Now in retirement, he works as a Braves analyst for Bally Sports and also co-hosts a podcast called Pure Athlete that covers a variety of topics including the intersection of faith and sports. He joins Scott Linebrink on "Get in the Game" this week, and in this conversation he talks about his faith journey, his baseball career, how to deal with failure and the importance of humility and adaptability in leadership. He also shares the story of how former NFL tight end Benjamin Watson was instrumental in leading him to giving his life to Christ. "Get in the Game" is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network. If you enjoyed this conversation, we know you'll enjoy these as well:— Shawn Boskie – Entrepreneur & Former MLB Pitcher— Chris Burke – Former MLB Player— Steven Souza Jr. – Former Pro Baseball Player  

Shawn Boskie played nine seasons in the major leagues, spending the majority of those with the Chicago Cubs, who drafted him in the first round of the 1986 MLB Draft. Though he enjoyed a lengthy career, baseball is just one part of his life story. He's spent his time after baseball working with the non-profit legal advocacy organization Alliance Defending Freedom before joining Pure Flix Entertainment as Vice President of Investor Relations. He joins Scott Linebrink this week on "Get in the Game" to reflect on his baseball career and how he found faith in God during it as well as how his post-baseball work in different avenues has allowed him to affect the lives of others and share his faith. "Get in the Game" is part of the ⁠Sports Spectrum Podcast Network⁠. If you enjoyed this conversation, we know you'll enjoy these as well:— Chris Burke – Former MLB Player— Dave Dravecky – Former Professional Baseball Player— Josh Lindblom – Former Pro Baseball Player

After winning the national championship in 2021, Baylor men's basketball will look to add another banner to the rafters this year. One the key players who could help the Bears do that is forward Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua. A soccer player by nature growing up in the African nation of Cameroon, he didn't start playing basketball until the age of 16, doing so with a soccer ball and a makeshift basketball goal. He was later invited to a Basketball Without Borders Camp in Angola and was awarded a scholarship to the NBA Global Academy. He moved to Australia in his later teen years to pursue a basketball career, which he parlayed into a college scholarship in the United States. He began his college career at UNLV, but after a coaching change he found his way to play for Scott Drew at Baylor, where he helped deliver Baylor's first national championship. In 2022, he was named the Big 12 Co-Defensive Player of the Year. But also in 2022, he suffered a serious leg injury in a game against Texas that has shaped much of who he is as a player and a person. "It really taught me how life is really just a cumulation of ups and downs when we really focus on the earthly things," he said on this week's episode of "Get in the Game." "I had to realize that my identity wasn't tied to basketball." In this episode, he shares his story of moving around to different countries during his upbringing, how his faith in God was formed and how it's at the center of who he is as a man and a basketball player. "Get in the Game" is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network. If you enjoyed this conversation, we know you'll enjoy these as well: — Homer, Scott & Bryce Drew – College Basketball Coaches— Chris Burke – Former MLB Player— Josh Lindblom – Former Pro Baseball Player

Chris Burke played six seasons in the major leagues, the majority of which were spent with the Houston Astros. In his second season, he delivered arguably one of the most memorable moments in Astros history — a walk-off home run in the 18th inning of Game 4 of the 2005 National League Division Series, defeating the Atlanta Braves and sending the Astros to the National League Championship Series. The Astros defeated the St. Louis Cardinals in the NLCS and reached the World Series for the first time in franchise history. He spent the final two seasons with the Arizona Diamondbacks and the San Diego Padres, then had brief stints with the Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds on minor league contracts before deciding to retire. It was in the final chapter of his career when he developed a heart for coaching and mentoring, and he did so for a number of years at the youth level. He now works as a college baseball analyst for the SEC Network and co-hosts the "Coach Me Up" Podcast with ESPN college basketball analyst and former coach Jimmy Dykes. "Get in the Game" is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network. RELATED PODCASTS:— Trevor Rosenthal – MLB Pitcher— Josh Lindblom – Former Pro Baseball Player— Geoff Blum – Former Major Leaguer

Leslee Holliday is the wife of former major league All-Star Matt Holliday and is on staff with Professional Athletes Outreach and The Increase Women. She and Matt also cohosted the "Table Forty Podcast," which was part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network. She joins "Get in the Game" with Scott Linebrink this week to talk about marriage, parenthood, serving and raising children, as well as navigating a career in professional baseball as the spouse of an athlete. She also shares about her family's heart for being welcoming and inviting and what it's been like seeing her oldest son, Jackson, start his professional baseball career and get married. "Get in the Game" is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network. If you enjoyed this podcast, we know you'll enjoy these as well:— Donna Stuart – Musician & Creator— Katy Temple – Former Sports Broadcaster— Sarah March – Chicago Red Stars Chaplain

Trevor Rosenthal has played eight seasons in the major leagues, making a name as one of the better relief pitchers thanks to his fastball, which at times has reached 100 miles per hour. He was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in 2009 and made his MLB debut in 2012. He quickly cemented himself as the team's closer, racking up 45 saves in 2014 then a franchise-record 48 saves in 2015. Injuries crept in toward the end of his time in St. Louis, and it's been something he's battled since. After missing the 2018, he spent time between the Washington Nationals and Detroit Tigers in 2019, then spent the pandemic-shortened 2020 season between the Kansas City Royals and San Diego Padres. Since then, he's been a part of the Oakland A's, Milwaukee Brewers and again the Tigers organizations, but injuries have prevented him from seeing the field in major league action. Now a free agent, he's hoping to return to the field healthy and pitch like h's been capable of in the past. He joins Scott Linebrink on "Get in the Game" this week to talk about the highs and lows of his career and how his faith in God has grown through it. "Get in the Game" is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network. If you enjoyed this conversation, we know you'll enjoy these as well: — Adam Wainwright – Legendary Cardinals Pitcher— Matt Holliday – Former St. Louis Cardinals Player— Kyle McClellan – Former MLB Pitcher

Donna Stuart is a musician and creator based in the nation's capital, where she and her husband Ben planted Passion City Church Washington, D.C. Born and raised in Texas, Donna and Ben served as college ministers from 2005-2016. Donna also writes and performs worship music. While Donna may be best known as a creator for her music, she also wrote and illustrated a book called "Growing," a that she hopes "stirs hope for the season you are in and the one to come." She joins Scott Linebrink this week on "Get in the Game" to share her journey of becoming a musician and using her creative gifts for God's kingdom. "I enjoy creating so much," she writes on her website. "I believe we were all created to create! We were made in the image of The Creator! My hope is that everything I create stirs hope and gratitude, love, peace & creativity in you." "Get in the Game" is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network. If you enjoyed this conversation, we know you'll enjoy these as well: — Duck Dynasty's Korie Robertson— Katy Temple – Former Sports Broadcaster— Jade McCarthy – Sports Broadcaster & Podcast Host

Josh Lindblom played seven seasons in the major leagues, but he credits a lot of his development as a player and a man to his time pitching in the Korean Baseball Organization. After being drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the second round of the 2008 MLB Draft, he made stops with several major league teams. But he found immense success during his five seasons in the KBO. In 2019, he won the league's Most Valuable Player award and helped his Doosan Bears team win a Korean Series championship in 2019. In 2018 and 2019, he won the Choi Dong-won Award, the KBO's equivalent to the Cy Young Award, given to the league's best pitcher. Following his final stint in the KBO, where he proved to be one of the league's best players, he returned the major leagues to finish his career with the Milwaukee Brewers. He joins "Get in the Game" this week to talk about the highs and lows of his career, what led him to make the tough decision to play in the KBO and what he learned about God through all the changes of scenery in his career. "Get in the Game" is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network. RELATED PODCASTS:— Steven Souza Jr. – Former Pro Baseball Player— Trevor Hoffman – Hall of Fame Closer— Adam Wainwright – Legendary Cardinals Pitcher

In March 2021, Scott Linebrink launched "Get in the Game" with a focus on serving and helping listeners develop a heart for serving — a trait that is essential to living a life fully devoted to God. Since that launch, countless guests across professional sports, music, military branches and other sectors have shared stories of what serving others means to them the impact it can have. This week, Scott takes some time to reflect on the conversations over the past few years and the stories we've heard about lives that have been changed through service, for both those serving and being served. "When I start to understand who God is through His amazing love for me, I start to understand who I am and what He designed me to do," Scott says. "There's no way that you can figure out what it is you're supposed to do until you understand who you are or, more importantly, whose you are." As you listen, reflect on what it means to you to serve others. What are ways you can serve others in your community? "Get in the Game" is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network. If you enjoyed this episode, we know you'll enjoy these as well: — Water Mission roundtable with former MLB players— Adam Wainwright – Legendary Cardinals Pitcher— Mauricio Dubón – Houston Astros Utilityman

Steven Souza Jr. played eight seasons in the major leagues between the Washington Nationals, Tampa Bay Rays, Arizona Diamondbacks, Chicago Cubs and Seattle Mariners. He joins "Get in the Game" this week to reflect on the ups and downs of his career and how he accepted Christ after some struggles on and off the field early in his career. He shares about how he broke some rules at times, and one such instance in the minor leagues led him to want to quit baseball. But he says it was some of those moments that ultimately shaped who he became as a player and a person. "Get in the Game" is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network. If you enjoyed this conversation, we know you'll enjoy these as well:— Trevor Hoffman – Hall of Fame Closer— Adam Wainwright – Legendary Cardinals Pitcher— Jason Adam – Tampa Bay Rays Pitcher

Sarah March serves as the team chaplain for the Chicago Red Stars of the National Women's Soccer League, the top professional women's soccer league in the U.S. In this episode of "Get in the Game," she shares about her walk with Jesus, how it grew during her time playing soccer at Wheaton College, and what led to her entering the chaplaincy program with the Red Stars. "Get in the Game" is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network. If you enjoyed this conversation, we know you'll enjoy these as well:— Duck Dynasty's Korie Robertson— Katy Temple – Former Sports Broadcaster— Jade McCarthy – Sports Broadcaster & Podcast Host

Over an 18-year career with the Florida Marlins, San Diego Padres and Milwaukee Brewers, Trevor Hoffman cemented his place as one of the best pitchers ever to close out games. His 601 saves are second all-time and he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2018. He was selected to seven All-Star Games, won the National League Relief Man Award twice and was the NL leader in saves in 1998 and 2006. He and Scott Linebrink were teammates in San Diego, and he returns to "Get in the Game" to catch up and reminisce on his career and what made him successful. "Get in the Game" is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network. If you enjoyed this conversation, we know you'll enjoy these as well:— Adam Wainwright – Legendary Cardinals Pitcher— Mauricio Dubón – Houston Astros Utilityman— Sean Casey – Former MLB Player

For 11 seasons spanning from 2012-2017, the Korie Robertson and her family welcomed the world into their home and their lives through the hit television show, "Duck Dynasty." It allowed people to see their unique way of living, how important family truly is to them and the role their faith in God plays in their lives. Since the show went off the air, the Robertson family has continued to use their platform for positive change and to share the gospel. Korie is the author of two books, and most recently the family produced its first film, "The Blind," which hit theaters on Sept. 28. Korie joins "Get in the Game" this week to talk about her experience being on television, what life has been like since the show, dealing with pressures of fame and how God is using them to reach others. "Get in the Game" is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network. If you enjoyed this conversation, we know you'll enjoy these as well:— Jade McCarthy – Sports Broadcaster & Podcast Host— Homer, Scott & Bryce Drew – College Basketball Coaches— Katy Temple – Former Sports Broadcaster

This week on "Get in the Game," you'll get to head straight into the mission field. Scott Linebrink recently went to Chiapas, Mexico for a vision trip with Water Mission. He was accompanied by former major league baseball players Jaime Garcia, Joakim Soria, Mark Melancon and Bruce Chen, as well as Morgan Chalk of Ronald Blue Trust and his friend, Ryan Sweezy. In this roundtable discussion, you'll hear different perspectives on what it means to build safe water projects in communities that desperately need them. All of these men lead with their faith in God out front and have a heart for serving those who are underserved. As Garcia says, "we're bringing safe drinking water, but we're (also) bringing the living water." "Get in the Game" is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network. If you enjoyed this episode, we know you'll enjoy these as well:— Adam Wainwright – Legendary Cardinals Pitcher— Mauricio Dubón – Houston Astros Shortstop— Jaime Garcia – Former Professional Baseball Player

Last time on "Get in the Game," Houston Astros infielder Mauricio Dubón shared about how Water Mission and St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright together made a life-changing difference in his community when they established a clean water project near his town in Honduras. Earlier this season, Dubón shared that story with Wainwright following a Cardinals vs. Astros games, and Wainwright was blown away. This week, Wainwright joins the show to share his side of the story and catch up with Scott Linebrink, someone who he credits for making a major difference in his own life. The 2023 season was Wainwright last in what has been storied career in major league baseball, and the story of how he made an impact in Honduras was shared during his retirement ceremony at Busch Stadium. In response, the Cardinals and the Cardinals Care Foundation donated $100,000 to build a safe water project in Honduras near the town where Dubón is from, further investing in that community. Linebrink was invited to be on the field with Wainwright during his ceremony and spoke with him for the podcast while there. In this episode, Wainwright reflects on his 18-year career and how his faith in God shaped what he did on and off the field. "Get in the Game" is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network. If you enjoyed this conversation, we know you'll enjoy these as well:— Mauricio Dubón – Houston Astros Shortstop— Paul Goldschmidt – St. Louis Cardinals First Baseman— Kyle Gibson – Philadelphia Phillies Pitcher

Almost a decade ago, Scott Linebrink took a trip to Honduras with Water Mission. Joined by St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright and Don Christensen of Ronald Blue Trust, the group was there to establish clean water resources for a country where they are scarce. Little did he knew that living in a nearby community was future major league player Mauricio Dubón, now with the Houston Astros. A fews after that trip, Dubón left Honduras to pursue his MLB career. Growing up, he had felt the effects of unclean drinking water, experiencing occasional illness because of it. Now an established big league player and a member of the Astros' 2022 World Series championship team, he caught wind of the trip that Linebrink and Wainwright took to help bring clean water to his community, and earlier this season he got to thank Wainwright in person for his efforts. He joins "Get in the Game" this week to reflect with Linebrink about his road to the major leagues as well as his encounter with Wainwright and how much it meant to him. This is Part 1 of a two-part series, with Wainwright rejoining the show next to share his version of the story and how much it impacted him. "Get in the Game" is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network. If you enjoyed this conversation, we know you'll enjoy these as well:— Adam Wainwright – St. Louis Cardinals Pitcher— Mark Teixeira – Former MLB All-Star— Jaime Garcia – Former Professional Baseball Player

One of the most successful hitters of his era, Mark Teixeira played 14 years in the major leagues where he racked up numerous awards and honors and won a World Series in 2009 with the New York Yankees. After starring at Georgia Tech University, Teixeira was drafted No. 5 overall in 2021 by the Texas Rangers, where he played from 2003-2007. After brief stints with the Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Angels, he finished his career with eight years as a member of the Yankees. He was selected to the All-Star Game three times, won five Gold Glove Awards, three Silver Slugger Awards and was both the American League home run and runs batted in leader in 2009. After retiring in 2016, he's focused on spending time with his family in Austin, Texas. He joins Scott Linebrink this week on "Get in the Game" to talk about life after baseball, his charitable efforts that he started during his career and is continuing still, and how his relationship with God is at the center of what he does. "Get in the Game" is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network. If you enjoyed this conversation, we know you'll enjoy these as well:— Jeremy Affeldt – Former MLB Pitcher— Chris Davis – Former MLB All-Star— Lance Berkman – MLB Veteran & Houston Baptist Coach

Tyler Clutts played five seasons in the National Football League, spending three of those with the Dallas Cowboys. He also played for the Chicago Bears, Houston Texans and the Miami Dolphins, as well as spending some time in the Canadian Football League. After starring on the defensive side of the ball in college at Fresno State, he made his mark in the NFL as a fullback. Now retired, he's passionate about sharing about the work God is doing in his life. He joins "Get in the Game" with Scott Linebrink this week to talk about his NFL career and his heart for serving now in his post-playing days. "Get in the Game" is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network. If you enjoyed this conversation, we know you'll enjoy these as well:— Jeremy Affeldt – Former MLB Pitcher— Matt Forte – Former NFL Player— Jason Hanson – Former NFL Kicker

Jeremy Affeldt played 14 seasons in the majors with four organizations: the Kansas City Royals, Colorado Rockies, Cincinnati Reds and the San Francisco Giants. His longest stint came with the Giants, where he spent seven seasons and was a member of three World Series championship teams. He joins "Get in the Game" this week to talk with Scott Linebrink about the ups and downs of his baseball career, what it means to have character and integrity, the ways he's used his platform to serve others and the ways he's pouring into men in his post-playing life to lead them on a walk with Christ. He also talks about following his dream and how God worked in providing the path for him to get there. "Get in the Game" is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network. If you enjoyed this conversation, we know you'll enjoy these as well:— Chris Davis – Former MLB All-Star— Cody Allen – Former MLB Pitcher— Brandon Puffer – Former MLB Player

Chris Davis played 13 seasons in the major leagues, most of which were spent with the Baltimore Orioles. Before retiring in 2021, Davis was one of the most feared power hitters in baseball. He finished his career with 295 career home runs and 780 RBIs, highlighted by a 2013 campaign in which he clubbed a league-high 53 home runs and 138 RBIs. That season he was named an American League All-Star. He and his wife, Jill, are heavily involved in various charitable efforts, and this week he joins Scott Linebrink on "Get in the Game" to talk about his career and his walk with Jesus. "Get in the Game" is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network. If you enjoyed this conversation, we know you'll enjoy these as well:— Cody Allen – Former MLB Pitcher— Paul Goldschmidt – St. Louis Cardinals First Baseman— Caleb Joseph – Former MLB Player

When it comes to the Drews, basketball is in their blood. You'd be hard-pressed to find a family with more years of coaching experience than Homer Drew and his sons, Scott and Bryce. Homer coached for 41 years at a number of schools, including a long stint at Valparaiso University from 1988-2011, aside from the 2002-03 season when Scott served as head coach. It was there that, in 1998, Homer led the 13th-seeded Crusaders to their first-ever Sweet 16 appearance, a run that included one of the signature moments in NCAA Tournament history when Bryce hit a buzzer-beater to knock off fourth-seeded Ole Miss in the opening round. Scott spent nine seasons as an assistant at Valparaiso before taking over as head coach and winning the regular-season conference title. He then took over as head coach of Baylor University, where he won the 2021 NCAA championship and has been named the Big 12 Coach of the Year three times. Homer came out of retirement to return as head coach at Valparaiso until he handed over the job to Bryce in 2011. Bryce remained in that job until becoming the head coach at Vanderbilt University in 2016. He now serves as the head coach at Grand Canyon University, where in 2021 he guided the program to its first Western Athletic Conference regular season and conference championships, and thus its first-ever trip to the NCAA Tournament. Faith has guided all three of them in their coaching careers, and their relationship with Scott Linebrink goes back to the days at Valparaiso. They join Scott this week on “Get in the Game” to reflect on their careers, the joy they get in coaching, and how they try to reflect God in their careers. "Get in the Game" is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network. If you enjoyed this conversation, we know you'll enjoy these as well:— Cody Allen – Former MLB Pitcher— Tyler Toney & Garrett Hilbert – Dude Perfect— Lance Berkman – MLB Veteran & Houston Baptist Coach

Cody Allen played eight years in the major leagues, all but one of them in Cleveland. He spent the bulk of that time as the closer, locking down wins for a Cleveland team that played in the 2016 World Series. His season-high for saves came in 2015 when he racked up 34 and he had two other seasons with 30 or more saves. Aside from helping his team win games, he was also passionate about living out his faith in the clubhouse and on the field. He joins Scott Linebrink this week on "Get in the Game" to reflect on the highs and lows of his career and how faith helped him keep a positive perspective on what can be a results-oriented profession full of pressure. "Get in the Game" is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network. RELATED PODCASTS:— Jason Adam – Tampa Bay Rays Pitcher— Jaime Garcia – Former Professional Baseball Player— Trevor Hoffman – Hall of Fame Closer

You've seen their incredible trick shot videos. You probably even tried to recreate some of them yourself. Over the last decade, Dude Perfect has become an internet sensation. Each new video either challenges a world record or showcases the guys doing some seemingly impossible things. The best part about it, though, is that it's all wholesome content, and at the center of everything they do is a heart to share the Gospel. Tyler Toney and Garrett Hilbert join Scott Linebrink this week on "Get in the Game" to talk about the origin of Dude Perfect and how it evolved to the media empire it is today. Somewhere in the middle, though, the guys made a decision to share the Gospel following an event, and that changed the course of everything they do. Tyler and Garrett, who along with Cory and Coby Cotton and Cody Jones make up Dude Perfect, share about what this platform means to them and how they hope to steward it well. "Get in the Game" is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network. RELATED PODCASTS:— Brian Hommel – Arizona Diamondbacks Chaplain— John Rinehart – ‘Gospel Patrons' Author— Granger Smith – Country Music Artist