Archive for the 'Coaching' Category

Sports Idolatry Podcast

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With instant stats and scores, following your favorite team or player has never been easier. But when the game becomes the most important thing on our agenda, our priorities need shifting! On Sports Spectrum, hear from college basketball coach Charlotte Smith and sports broadcaster Fred Hickman on the negative impact of idolizing sports. That’s all…

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Balancing Life’s Priorities Podcast

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Between work, family, and keeping up the home it’s easy to succumb to the stress of a chaotic schedule. This Mother’s Day weekend hear practical solutions for “Balancing Life’s Priorities.” Thoughtful dialogue with Major League Baseball coach Turner Ward and former Olympic softball player Leah O’Brien-Amico. Enjoy this timely edition of Sports Spectrum.

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Behind the Mask Podcast

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Genuine Christlike behavior is the goal for all of us, but sometimes we lack consistency. On Sports Spectrum, we’ll address the issue of our true character as we go “Behind the Mask.” Among our guests, Major league umpire, Ted Barrett, and Grand Canyon University baseball coach, Andy Stankiewicz. I hope you’ll join us for this…

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The Heart of a Coach Podcast

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A good coach challenges us to reach our potential and work as a team, all with our best interests in mind. On Sports Spectrum we’ll hear from men and women on what it means to be a coach and honoring God in their profession. John Stiegelmeier, head football coach at South Dakota State University, and…

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The Heart of a Coach

When our boys were young, I enjoyed coaching them in Little League baseball and in youth soccer. It was fun because it gave us great times together, but what made it even more special was seeing their growth and improvement as they applied what they were being taught by myself and the other coaches. As…

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Sports, Ridicule, And The Christian Life Podcast

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How do you respond when those you love question your beliefs? It’s not easy defending your faith in the face of persecution. On Sports Spectrum, we’ll hear the thoughts of Major League umpire Ted Barrett, and former NBA head coach, Del Harris on how to handle “Sports, Ridicule, and the Christian Life.” You’ll want to…

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Brother Against Brother

As seemingly everyone in the world knows by now, two brothers coached against each other in last night’s Super Bowl game in New Orleans. Much was made of this in the ramp-up to the game, of course, even including the parents of John and Jim Harbaugh in the festivities and media events that saturate the…

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Completing the Task Podcast

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Setting goals is relatively easy. It’s following through to completion that’s difficult! On “Sports Spectrum,” we’ll hear what God’s Word has to say about “Completing the Task” with insight from Chaplain, Bill Crowder. We’ll also hear the thoughts of college football coach, Brad Lambert and former Nebraska athletic director, Tom Osborne. Enjoy this edition of…

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Reflections on God’s Faithfulness Podcast

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When we reflect on God’s faithfulness to His people, we see a time-tested truth: that He is with us even during times of adversity, pressure, and trial. On Sports Spectrum, hear from former Yankee second baseman, Bobby Richardson, and Gari Meacham, author and wife of Major League baseball coach Bobby Meacham. Find encouragement from God’s…

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Finding Time for God in a Chaotic Schedule Podcast

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Demands on our time are greater than they’ve ever been. But we also know how vital it is to spend time with God and His Word on a daily basis, so where’s the balance? We’ll provide some helpful insight on Sports Spectrum with University of Arizona baseball coach, Andy Lopez,  and former NFL defensive back, Derwin…

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