Joshua Pease, Author at Sports Spectrum

MAGAZINE: The Boston Bruins Are Building Brotherhood Through Bible Study

This story appears in the Winter 2020 issue of Sports Spectrum Magazine. To read the rest...

MAGAZINE: U.S. Olympic Diving Gold Medalist David Boudia Is Faithful To His Purpose

This story appears in the Summer 2020 issue of Sports Spectrum Magazine. To read the rest...

Tim Tebow to join Philippines in attempting to qualify for 2021 World Baseball Classic

Tim Tebow is attempting to play in the World Baseball Classic next year, with one...

L.A. Chargers' Hunter Henry, wife Parker get baptized in Jordan River

Following a season in which he posted career highs in catches (55) and receiving yards...

Marquette's Markus Howard sets Big East career scoring record while playing for purpose

Marquette's Markus Howard became the Big East's all-time leading scorer Wednesday night, following his 24-point...

Chiefs CEO/owner Clark Hunt endorses citywide 'Explore God Miami' project

It was a productive trip to Miami last week for Kansas City Chiefs owner/CEO Clark...

Chiefs mascot KC Wolf, a.k.a. Dan Meers, finds identity in Christ following severe injury

When Dan Meers ran on the field as KC Wolf with the Kansas City Chiefs...

Chiefs radio announcer Mitch Holthus sees God's providence in Super Bowl run

Unless you grew up in the Midwest listening to Kansas City Chiefs games on the...

Winnipeg Jets' Mark Scheifele rides competitiveness, faith to 2nd All-Star appearance

Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Scheifele is fiercely competitive, even by professional athlete standards. “He’s an...

Kansas City Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt: 'My identity is my faith in Christ'

The Kansas City Chiefs may be one win away from their first Super Bowl appearance...

Sabrina Ionescu's career game makes her Oregon's all-time leading scorer

Sabrina Ionescu scored a career-best 37 points during No. 6 Oregon's 87-55 domination of No....

FCA Hall of Famer Sam Nader is the secret behind LSU's football success

When LSU takes the field against Clemson for the national championship on Monday, Sam Nader...

Titans record-breaking RB Derrick Henry credits grandmother for faith, success

The Patriots had an obvious strategy in their playoff loss to the Tennessee Titans on...

Eagles RB Boston Scott knows God is with him on journey from practice squad to lead back

Just a few short months ago, running back Boston Scott sat on the Philadelphia Eagles'...

Kaleo Kanahele Maclay is a Paralympian, pastor and mom going for gold in Tokyo

Kaleo Kanahele Maclay lives a busy life. She's a mom to her 2-year-old son Duke,...

Four-star high school QB recruit Chubba Purdy changes commitment to Florida State

After a recent visit to Florida State, four-star quarterback Chubba Purdy announced his commitment this...

Minnesota Wild's Eric Staal guided by faith as he hits prestigious 1,000-point mark

Slapping a one-timer over the shoulder of Chicago goalie Robin Lehner on a first-period power...

Wayland Baptist's J.J. Culver gives glory to God after record-setting 100-point game

Wayland Baptist senior guard J.J. Culver scored 100 points Tuesday night in his team's 124-60...

Ryan Shazier, father Vernon trusting God's recovery plan two years after paralysis

It's been two years since Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier laid motionless after a hit on...

Marquette's Markus Howard leading NCAA in scoring, fellow athletes to Christ

Marquette guard Markus Howard enjoyed a fine season in 2018-19, earning Big East Player of...

MAGAZINE: Orlando Magic's Jonathan Isaac is Bold and Ballin'

This story appears in the Winter 2019 issue of Sports Spectrum Magazine. To read the...

Stephen F. Austin's shocking Duke upset is raising funds for a church in Grand Bahamas

Stephen F. Austin's overtime upset of Duke on Tuesday did more than shock the college...

Ernie Johnson celebrated by coworkers, Jeff Foxworthy for 30-year legacy at TNT

When TNT Sports' Ernie Johnson pulled up to work Thursday, he was greeted by a...

Former NFL player Tommie Harris opens up about faith in God following death of wife and child

Tommie Harris had everything he'd dreamed of: He was a two-time college All-American, a three-time...

Oklahoma pastor Adam Starling creates spiritual 'safe place' for Sooner football team

When Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield and his wife, Emily, were planning their wedding for...

Chicago Bulls' Coby White thanks God after rookie record seven 3-pointers in one quarter

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White set an NBA rookie record Tuesday night, sinking seven 3-pointers...

Notre Dame's Abby Prohaska says 'God's got me' after blood clot diagnosis

Notre Dame women's basketball sophomore guard Abby Prohaska has been ruled out until at least...

Tennessee QB Ryan Tannehill leads Titans to victory days after father-in-law unexpectedly passed away

In the midst of the Tennessee Titans' ugly 16-0 loss to Denver in Week 6,...

David Ross hired as Chicago Cubs' new manager, tries not to 'dim God's light'

In David Ross' last MLB at-bat, he hit a home run in the Chicago Cubs'...

Former athlete turned actor T.C. Stallings on being an ambassador for Christ

T.C. Stallings was still dreaming of making it into the NFL when he first seriously...

Tim Tebow shares hope of Jesus with surprised inmates at maximum security prison

Former NFL player turned pro baseball player and sports analyst Tim Tebow made a surprise...

Sprinter Allyson Felix breaks Usain Bolt record in comeback from difficult pregnancy

With her 12th gold medal at a world championships this past Sunday, Allyson Felix broke...

Steelers tight end Vance McDonald pledges $30,000 to victims of Tropical Storm Imelda

Steelers tight end Vance McDonald is partnering with Christian non-profit organization Convoy of Hope to...

U.S. rugby star Joe Taufete'e lives out Christian faith as he leads Eagles in Rugby World Cup

Joe Taufete'e never planned on playing rugby. But then he never planned on becoming a...

High school football player Jayden Payne saves 'two of God's children' during Houston flood

Jayden Payne, a student and football player at Aldine High School in Houston, saved a...

Former UVA women's basketball coach wins her biggest battle: Bringing her daughter home

In 2018, coach Joanne Boyle led the University of Virginia's women's basketball team to its...

Jets lineman Kelvin Beachum donates, volunteers to combat Newark water crisis

For the past three years, in the weeks leading up to training camp, New York...

High schooler Will Lambley keeps playing football, sharing his faith, even though legally blind

On every snap, as Will Lambley lines up at nose tackle, he can clearly see...

Oakland Raiders QB Derek Carr nearly quit football to become a pastor

Derek Carr nearly abandoned his NFL playing career before it even started to become a...

Wife, child, mother-in-law of Tampa Bay pitching prospect Blake Bivens murdered

Emily Bivens, Cullen Bivens and Joan Bernard — the wife, 1-year-old son and mother-in-law, respectively,...

UCF QB McKenzie Milton offers forgiveness to Mazzi Wilkins following catastrophic injury

Mazzi Wilkins was just trying to make a routine tackle. It was the second quarter...

Detroit Tigers PA announcer Jay Allen using his cancer diagnosis to share faith nationwide

This past March, 59-year-old Jay Allen landed his dream job as the PA announcer for...

ESPN's David Pollack brings both brashness and belief to broadcasting role

David Pollack knows you might not like him, and he's OK with that. The former...

Colorado Rockies' Trevor Story gifting brand-new, brand-name shoes to foster kids

Trevor Story has always said being a professional athlete is an opportunity to tell people...

Clay Martin's faith and the challenging job of an NFL referee

NFL referee Clay Martin's job performance is ranked by milliseconds. Did a tackler arrive early,...

L.A. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is a 'servant-leader' on pace for winningest record

Dave Roberts never planned to be an MLB manager. He'd had a long, successful career...

Pro athletes Jordan, Cheyna Matthews building Godly marriage amid 'organized chaos'

>> UPCOMING FEATURE: Cheyna Matthews is profiled in Sports Spectrum's Fall 2019 magazine, which will...

Pro Bowl DT Mike Daniels thanks God for getting cut by Packers after signing with Lions

Pro Bowl defensive tackle Mike Daniels is thrilled to be a Detroit Lion. He was...

Seattle Mariners' Tim Lopes praises God for long-awaited MLB debut, endures wild 1st start

No one would have blamed Tim Lopes if he'd left Thursday's game after being hit...

Matthew Boyd's strong season attracting attention as MLB trade deadline nears

Detroit Tigers' starting pitcher Matthew Boyd is on record as saying if God called him...

Legendary sprinter Allyson Felix eyes 2020 Tokyo Games after challenging childbirth

Allyson Felix is used to proving people wrong. She was told in high school she...

Oakland A's pitcher Liam Hendriks adds strong All-Star performance to stellar season

Oakland A's Reliever Liam Hendriks wasn't supposed to play in Tuesday night's MLB All-Star Game....

Tyler Brown helps Vanderbilt win College World Series, inspires rock star to donate $10k in honor of his daughter

As Vanderbilt sealed its college baseball national championship title with an 8-2 win over Michigan...

Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon's faith keeps him centered during record-setting week

It's not easy to set a record in Major League Baseball; after all, the league...

New York Yankees' draft pick Gerrit van Zijll on journey from Lyme disease to pro baseball: 'God is full of miracles'

Gerrit van Zijll first knew something was wrong less than a month into his college...

New Orleans Pelicans hire WNBA legend Swin Cash to front office

Swin Cash created a stellar resume during her 14 years in the WNBA. She’s a...

Oakland A's reliever Liam Hendriks' newfound health, humility turning into career-best season

When Oakland A’s reliever Liam Hendriks was sent down to Triple-A last season, it was...

UCLA's Stevie Wisz provides laughs, inspiration, faith in the Women's College World Series

As the UCLA women's softball squad takes on Oklahoma in the Women's College World Series,...

UCLA softball's Stevie Wisz faces 3rd open-heart surgery, thanks God for her story

Stevie Wisz is not a star athlete for the No. 2-ranked UCLA Bruins’ softball team....

New York Mets catcher Wilson Ramos reveals remarkable story of faith behind tattoo

Philippians 4:13 — "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" (NKJV) —...

Tennessee pitcher Matty Moss stops play to pray before recording final out, advancing to Super Regionals

The Tennessee Lady Vols softball team was one strike away from advancing to the Super...

Former NFL sack king Mark Gastineau finds strength in his faith as he fights against cancer

In the 1980s, Mark Gastineau was one of the NFL’s biggest personalities — a hard-partying,...

Nicole Newman follows Christ, leads Drake softball into playoffs with fifth perfect game of 2019

No-hitters are supposed to be an elusive, once-in-a-lifetime achievement for most pitchers. Redshirt senior Nicole...

L.A. Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw joins the fight against human trafficking

While 31-year-old Clayton Kershaw’s baseball career is nearing its final act, his legacy off the...

Philadelphia 76ers sharpshooter J.J. Redick's tattoos keep him focused on God

NBA sharpshooter J.J. Redick doesn't always talk about his faith, but the evidence of it...

NFL Draft prospect David Montgomery trusting God, beating odds along with 7-year-old friend

Seven-year-old Hunter Erb and projected third-round draft pick David Montgomery were both told early in...

Baltimore Orioles' Chris Davis found perseverance in his faith during record-breaking slump

Baseball can be a mentally punishing sport. Just ask Chris Davis, who recently set the...

Longtime New England Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski re-signs for two more years

Stephen Gostkowski’s life isn’t all about football, but a little job security is always nice....

Panthers receiver Torrey Smith sees both forgiveness and injustice during prison ministry trip

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Torrey Smith thought he understood forgiveness — and then he visited...

Oregon forward Ruthy Hebard's focus, faith have guided her from Fairbanks to the Final Four

As a 6-foot-4 black woman from Fairbanks, Alaska, adopted by two white parents, Ruthy Hebard...

Michigan State's Joshua Langford leads through his faith while sidelined with injury

Michigan State junior guard and co-captain Joshua Langford was having a career year when he...

Greg Schiano resigns from New England Patriots coaching staff to focus on faith, family

Two months after being announced as a member of the New England Patriots’ coaching staff,...

How broadcaster Ernie Johnson began to see adoption through a lens of faith

Anyone who watches sports on TNT or TBS has seen Ernie Johnson. He’s the bow-tie...

Christian family flees Nigeria, seeks asylum in U.S., discovers 8-year-old son is chess prodigy

Eight-year-old Tanitoluwa (Tani) Adewumi had never seen a chess board in Nigeria. If he’d stayed...

Wofford's Fletcher Magee sets career 3-point record in school's first NCAA Tournament win

Thursday was a night of firsts for the relatively unknown Wofford Terriers. The school won...

Tennessee Vols legend Tony White battles leukemia with strength from his faith, basketball family

Emblazoned on the walls of the new Tennessee Volunteers men's basketball locker room is Proverbs...

Wheaton College's Aston Francis sets scoring record, thanks God after winning Jostens Trophy

Wheaton College senior Aston Francis was already the frontrunner for the Jostens Trophy heading into...

Notre Dame's Arike Ogunbowale thanking God as women's basketball postseason begins

Last season, Notre Dame junior Arike Ogunbowale hit the game-winning shot that won the 2018...