Spring 2025

SS PODCAST: 49ers chaplain Earl Smith on faith amid team's journey to Super Bowl LVIII

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST
WITH JASON ROMANO, FEATURING EARL SMITH

Reverend Earl Smith is the team chaplain for the NFC-champion San Francisco 49ers, as well as the NBA’s Golden State Warriors.

He is also the author of the book “Death Row Chaplain,” released in 2014. He has appeared on numerous broadcast networks, including HBO, CNN, The CBS Morning News, The 700 Club, Trinity Broadcasting Network, 100 Huntley Street, The Discovery Channel and The History Channel. Smith has been featured in such publications as People’s Weekly, Ministry Today, Newsweek, Ebony, Christianity Today, Guidepost, The African Americans and Time. Smith has received two “Angel” awards for excellence in media.

Today on the podcast, Earl Smith shares his experience of seeing the 49ers win the 2023-24 NFC championship, watching QB Brock Purdy lead with his faith in front, and leading Bible studies and chapel services with the team.

>> Do you know Christ personally? Learn how you can commit your life to Him. <<

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