Benjamin Watson is a former NFL tight end and current college football analyst with the SEC Network.

Today, Benjamin returns to Sports Spectrum to discuss the influx of college football players that have been bold in their faith and how they can live that faith out to help backup their proclamation. We also preview the CFB National Championship between Ohio State and Notre Dame and Benjamin and Matt make their championship picks.

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Sports Spectrum's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get in the Game Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -

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Today on the podcast, Matt and Jason share what they learned from church this past Sunday. Then, we're joined by Travis Hearn (14:43), a senior pastor at Impact Church in Scottsdale, Arizona. He is also the team chaplain for the NBA’s Phoenix Suns, and has served as a chaplain for major and minor league baseball teams for more than a decade.

Hearn is the author of multiple books, and his latest release "The Fire is For You" was published back in November 2024.

Today on the podcast, Travis Hearn returns to the podcast and shares his profound journey of recovery after a life-threatening stroke, emphasizing the importance of spiritual warfare, the power of testimony, and the transformative nature of pain. He discusses his rigorous rehabilitation process, the spiritual battles he faced, and how he turned his struggles into a message of hope and healing for others

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Sports Spectrum's ⁠⁠⁠Get in the Game Podcast⁠⁠⁠ -

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Jaden Ivey is in his third NBA season with the Detroit Pistons. He was selected fifth overall by Detroit in the 2022 NBA Draft and was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2023.

In 2024-25, Ivey was averaging a career-high 17 points per game in his first 30 games. On December 26, 2024, Ivey hit a game-winning 4-point play to help Detroit beat Sacramento 114-113. On January 1, 2025, Ivey suffered a broken fibula and had successful surgery on January 2 and is expected to miss the remainder of the NBA regular season.

Today on the podcast, we talk to Jaden Ivey, just days after his injury about how his recovery is going and trusting God in the highs and lows of life. Ivey emphasizes that true fulfillment comes from a relationship with Jesus, not from worldly success, and he encourages others, no matter their circumstances, to share the love of Christ in their lives.

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- Sports Spectrum's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get in the Game Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -

https://open.spotify.com/show/7CFPZVet3TcsSJMZqRHndI?si=d6599c85917146a7

Today on the podcast, Matt and Jason start out the New Year with a new segment -- "What we learned at church on Sunday." Then Matt shares about the Bears finally beating the Packers, NFL playoff predictions and then we welcome New York Yankees pitcher Luke Weaver back to the show to talk about his career year of 2024 and his first ever appearance in the World Series pitching against the Dodgers.

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Sports Spectrum's ⁠⁠Get in the Game Podcast⁠⁠ -

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Chris Broussard is a Fox Sports commentator and the co-host of FS1’s First Things First daily program. Prior to joining Fox Sports in 2016, Broussard spent 12 years with ESPN as an NBA writer, reporter and analyst.

In 2009, Broussard founded K.I.N.G, a national Christian men’s organization that seeks to strengthen men in their Christian faith and lifestyle by providing support, accountability, teaching, fellowship and brotherhood. The name K.I.N.G. is an acronym for Knowledge, Inspiration and Nurture through God.

Today on the podcast, Chris Broussard joins Matt and Jason to discuss his journey as a media personality and the importance of being outspoken about faith. He also reflects on the historical significance of black athletes and their role in shaping societal perceptions as well as emphasizing the need for spiritual grounding in a chaotic world and the importance of standards in both sports and life

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Earl McClellan is the founder and lead pastor of Shoreline City Church in Dallas, Texas. His new book "Get Your Spirit Back" released in November 2024.

In college, McClellan played division one basketball with Oral Roberts University.

Today on the podcast, Earl McClellan shares his journey from being a college basketball player to becoming a lead pastor and author. They discuss the importance of self-talk, faith, and understanding one's calling beyond just a career. Earl emphasizes the significance of words, both spoken to oneself and to others, and how they can shape identity and purpose.

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Sports Spectrum's ⁠⁠Get in the Game Podcast⁠⁠ -

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Jake Bates is a kicker for the Detroit Lions in the NFL. He was undrafted out of the University of Arkansas in 2023 and signed with the Houston Texans before being released after in the preseason. In early 2024, he signed with the Michigan Panthers of the UFL and was selected to the All-UFL team before signing with the Lions in June.

In Week 7 of the 2024 season, Bates was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week after kicking the game-winning 44 yard field goal to help Detroit beat Minnesota. In Week 10, Bates kicked a 58-yard field goal against Houston to tie the game late and hit a 52-yard game-winning field goal to help the Lions to a win over the Texans.

Today on the podcast, we talk to Jake Bates about his incredible journey from being a brick salesman to becoming a kicker for the Detroit Lions. He discusses the challenges he faced after being released by the Texans, the importance of prayer in his life and how he aims to glorify God through his actions, both on and off the field.

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Tommy Edman is a Gold Glove infielder and outfielder with the Los Angeles Dodgers. In 2024, he was named NLCS MVP and helped the Dodgers to a World Series championship over the New York Yankees.

Today on the podcast, Tommy Edman reflects on his whirlwind 2024 of injuries, being traded, winning NLCS MVP and the World Series championship.

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Sports Spectrum's ⁠⁠Get in the Game Podcast⁠⁠ -

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