The Home Team

Today on the pod, Steve and Sam discuss a variety of topics including Simone Biles withdrawing from the Olympics, Caeleb Dressel's reaction after winning the Gold Medal, Texas and Oklahoma moving to the SEC and Aaron Rodgers press conference. Follow us on Instagram: @HomeTeam_Pod @TheSamAcho @TreyBurton8 @SteveRyanCarter You can order Sam's book "Let the World See You" here. You can pre-order Steve's new book "The Thing Beneath the Thing" here.

Today on the pod, Steve, Trey and Sam share some big news from Mr. Acho's world. We also look at the success of Tampa sports and Trey's experience taking his daughter to her first hockey game. Lastly, we discuss Sha'Carri Richardson's suspension from the Summer Olympics. Follow us on Instagram: @HomeTeam_Pod @TheSamAcho @TreyBurton8 @SteveRyanCarter You can order Sam's book "Let the World See You" here. You can pre-order Steve's new book "The Thing Beneath the Thing" here.

Today on the pod, Steve and Trey return with Sam to talk Olympic qualifying, giving glory to God, finding closure in sports and the new NCAA NIL rule. We also ask the question: "Which college athlete would be the highest paid of all-time?" Follow us on Instagram: @HomeTeam_Pod @TheSamAcho @TreyBurton8 @SteveRyanCarter You can order Sam's book "Let the World See You" here. You can pre-order Steve's new book "The Thing Beneath the Thing" here.

Today on the pod, Sam rides solo and provides an amazing update on his charity work with Athletes for Justice. We also talk about spiritual formation and how "practice" is something we should all embrace. Follow us on Instagram: @HomeTeam_Pod @TheSamAcho @TreyBurton8 @SteveRyanCarter You can order Sam's book "Let the World See You" on KINDLE for just $2.99 here. You can pre-order Steve's new book "The Thing Beneath the Thing" here.

Today on the pod, Sam, Steve and Trey discuss the NBA Playoffs and the impact injuries have had. Trey and Sam also share their own stories of dealing with injuries during their football careers. Follow us on Instagram: @HomeTeam_Pod @TheSamAcho @TreyBurton8 @SteveRyanCarter You can order Sam's book "Let the World See You" on KINDLE for just $2.99 here.

Today on the pod, Sam rides solo as Steve and Trey are on vacation. Sam discusses his experience in the NFL seeing a teammate traded as the Titans did trading for Julio Jones. We also talk about fan loyalty, where our value as humans is found and how Sam has been spending his time with the Lord during this season of life. Follow us on Instagram: @HomeTeam_Pod @TheSamAcho @TreyBurton8 @SteveRyanCarter You can order Sam's book "Let the World See You" on KINDLE for just $2.99 here.

Today on the pod, Steve and Sam discuss Trey being on vacation, Naomi Osaka's brave decision to withdraw from the French Open, NBA fans behavior, NFL's announcement regarding race-norming, and LeBron's potential first round exit. Follow us on Instagram: @HomeTeam_Pod @TheSamAcho @TreyBurton8 @SteveRyanCarter

Today on the pod, Steve, Sam and Trey discuss the Russell Westbrook/Popcorn incident, the rules in trash talking and how to handle conflict. Trey also shares an epic Bill Belichick story. Follow us on Instagram: @HomeTeam_Pod @TheSamAcho @TreyBurton8 @SteveRyanCarter - Order Steve's new book "The Thing Beneath the Thing"

Today on the pod, Steve, Sam and Trey break down Lakers/Warriors Play-In game, LeBron Jame's legacy, what songs are on the guys' playlist, recognizing the big moment and what it means to be ONE DECISION AWAY from life going the wrong way. Follow us on Instagram: @HomeTeam_Pod @TheSamAcho @TreyBurton8 @SteveRyanCarter

Today on the pod, Steve, Sam and Trey break down the NFL's schedule release, cheating in sports, D.K. Metcalf's Olympic trial performance and Russell Westbrook's legacy. Follow us on Instagram: @HomeTeam_Pod @TheSamAcho @TreyBurton8 @SteveRyanCarter

Today on the pod, Sam and Trey break down the NFL Draft, NBA Play-in Tournaments, share memories of playing in NFL Wild Card games and why most NFL players are not emotional because of the business of football. Follow us on Instagram: @HomeTeam_Pod @TheSamAcho @TreyBurton8 @SteveRyanCarter

Today on the pod, Sam, Steve and Trey share their thoughts on the 2021 NFL Draft, Trey and Sam share their draft day memories and we also talk women's volleyball, the NBA and UFC. Follow us on Instagram: @HomeTeam_Pod @TheSamAcho @TreyBurton8 @SteveRyanCarter

Today on the pod, Sam, Steve and Trey react to the Derek Chauvin verdict. We also discuss our involvement with IJM (International Justice Mission) and their efforts to end modern slavery and human trafficking. To enter the IJM sweepstakes, check out IJM-sweeptakes.org. Follow us on Instagram: @HomeTeam_Pod @TheSamAcho @TreyBurton8 @SteveRyanCarter

Today on the pod, Sam, Steve and Trey react to the tragedy in Minneapolis of Daunte Wright. We also discuss NFL offseason, vaccinations, the Masters and marriage. Follow us on Instagram: @HomeTeam_Pod @TheSamAcho @TreyBurton8 @SteveRyanCarter

Today on the pod, Sam, Steve and Trey recap March Madness and Trey brags about his bracket. Then we dive deeper into the topic of settling down and transitioning to the next season of life well and examining the definition of "home." Follow us on Instagram: @HomeTeam_Pod @TheSamAcho @TreyBurton8 @SteveRyanCarter

Today on the pod, Sam and Trey console Steve on Michigan's Elite Eight loss. We also talk about the no-foul call“at the end of the Baylor/UConn women's Elite Eight game and the NFL adding a 17th game. Follow us on Instagram: @HomeTeam_Pod @TheSamAcho @TreyBurton8 @SteveRyanCarter

We're back with a new episode as Sam Acho, Steve Carter and Trey Burton update us on their March Madness brackets and Sam makes a BOLD prediction on the Sweet Sixteen games. We also dive deep into the NCAA disparity between the men and women's workout rooms at the tournament, Sam and Trey's experience as college athletes and discuss what to do when something isn't fair. Follow us on Instagram: @HomeTeam_Pod @TheSamAcho @TreyBurton8 @SteveRyanCarter

We're back with a new episode as Sam Acho, Steve Carter and Trey Burton talk March Madness 2021, the brackets and Drew Brees' retirement. Make sure to listen closely to how YOU can compete with the guys in their bracket challenge, win some incredible prizes and help raise money for a great cause. Text HomeTeam to 484848 to sign up for our bracket challenge.

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In this new Home Team Podcast episode Sam Acho and Steve Carter are joined by Purdue Northwest Men's Basketball Coach Boomer Roberts to unpack how he and his staff are leading, shaping and developing their players through this time. This leads to an incredible conversation about leading, shaping and developing our kids during this COVID season.

In this latest Home Team episode Sam Acho and Steve Carter unpack key storylines from the world of sports. Whether it be the Marlins, the MLB living outside the bubble, the NBA bubble, NFL players opting out of the season, the new name for the Washington Football Team or Carter's idea for what the NFL could do to create a mini bubble. This episode has some good takes, laughs and ends with Acho delivering a mini sermon that will definitely fire you up.

In this weeks episode of the Home Team Podcast, Sam Ponder, Sam Acho and Steve Carter each bring a couple of topics from this week in sports, culture and family to chop it up. Every other week we've had one central idea to guide the conversation but when you have Washington finally changing its name, Desean Jackson's comments, life in the NBA Bubble and so many more we felt we needed to pivot and try to hit as many as we could. Hope you enjoy.

This week on the Home Team Podcast, Sam Ponder opens up about an Instagram story she posted regarding the choice to stop using filters on her pictures. This led to a lively conversation regarding the motivation behind why we post what we post or better said how we post what we post. Then out of the blue, Sam Acho dropped a huge announcement in this episode that neither Carter or Ponder saw coming.  www.samachobook.com

This week on the Home Team Podcast Sam, Steve and Sam unpack the reality around cancel culture. As we continue to see people online getting canceled the team looks at what's right, what's missing and profoundly difficult surrounding the cancel culture.

This week on the Home Team Poscast, Sam Acho invites his younger brother Emmanuel to talk about the “Uncomfortable Conversations With A Black Man” series he recently launched. With almost 25 million views in its first week, with Matthew McConaughey joining episode 2, this series has gained immense traction as Emmanuel answers the questions people around the world have been wrestling with about bias, racism and what it means to be a black man in the US.

In this episode Sam Acho, Sam Ponder and Steve Carter open up about the murder of George Floyd, the protests and the divide in our country. This is an honest and human conversation  between friends and without any edits. Connect to the Home Team at hometeampodcast.com and on Twitter @hometeampod Sam Ponder on Twitter @sam_ponder and on IG @samanthaponder Sam Acho on Twitter @thesamacho and IG @thesamacho Steve Carter on Twitter @steveryancarter and IG @steveryancarter

On this weeks podcast, Sam Acho, Sam Ponder and Steve Carter chop it up about the pros and cons to mentoring. They unpack what has worked, what went terribly wrong and give practical examples of what to do and not to do when looking for some wise counsel.

This week on the Home Team Podcast, Ponder, Acho and Carter open up about what shelter in place is stirring in them as people, spouses and parents.  This weeks podcast unpacks what they're learning about themselves when some of their favorite distractions are taken away.

This week on the Home Team Podcast, Steve Carter opens up to Sam Acho and Sam Ponder about his story. Steve has been a pastor for 20+ years; but learn about the deep pain, struggle and also the gifts that have made him who he is today. This is a conversation that unpacks specific moments of abandonment, betrayal, how the gift of mentors in his life helped guide him and why integrity means everything to him.

This week on the Home Team Podcast, Sam Acho opens up to Sam Ponder and Steve Carter about his story. Sam is one of the most beloved people in the NFL. His passion for life and people is unmatched. On this episode you will discover key defining moments in Acho's life that sparked a heart for justice, faith and helped him become who he is today.

This week on the Home Team Podcast, Sam Ponder opens up to Sam Acho and Steve Carter about her story. She unpacks key defining moments from her life and career that have shaped the person she is today. It's honest, it's really vulnerable and in the most human way Sam describes in detail what she wrestled with and found in the midst of struggle.

This week on the Home Team Podcast, Ponder, Acho and Carter discuss the reality of COVID-19. What it means for sports and for each of us. The team opens up about how they're navigating through the uncertainty and what they're choosing to do to stay grounded.

This week on the Home Team Podcast, Ponder, Acho and Carter discuss the currency of scarcity. When another person, athlete or coworker becomes a threat, how will we respond. The team spends time unpacking honestly how scarcity and finding your approval in others affects them and how they choose to respond.

This week on the Home Team Podcast, Ponder, Acho and Carter discuss how difficult and great a teacher “waiting” can be. From athletes getting cut, to many of us who currently are living in the land in between, or whose life is in limbo, the team spend time unpacking how to not waste the wait.

This week on the Home Team Podcast, Ponder, Acho and Carter open up about the Enneagram and what motivates us to do the things we do. They spend time getting curious about what the way of Jesus has to say about all of this, how to have self awareness and begin to make better decisions in the home and in life.

This week on the Home Team Podcast Sam Ponder, Sam Acho and Steve Carter get a little heated discussing college football coaches leaving for more money and how it's not fair that a college football coach can leave a program but a student athlete must sit out a year.

In this pilot episode, recorded on the day after Kobe Bryant's passing, Sam, Sam and Steve discuss his legacy, when life is not fair and Kobe's complexity.