
On this special edition of the Sports Spectrum Podcast live from Super Bowl LII in Minneapolis, we were able to chat with Eagles players Zach Ertz, Brandon Graham and Malcolm Jenkins, as well as Patriots players Matthew Slater, Trey Flowers and James White.

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Mark McKenzie is a defender with Toulouse in France’s top league, and a member of the U.S. men’s national team preparing for the 2026 World Cup. He played college soccer at Wake Forest in 2017, and then turned pro, signing with the Philadelphia Union of MLS in 2018.
Today on the podcast, Mark McKenzie shares his God-story, takes us inside his preparation for the FIFA World Cup, and talks about what it means to represent the U.S. in the biggest soccer tournament in the world. He also shares how soccer became his sport of choice and why he places his identity in Jesus Christ.
>> Do you know Christ personally? Learn how you can commit your life to Him. <<
"Any time you get the chance to put on the shirt, it has a weight and privilege to it."
We met up with Mark McKenzie in France to look at what lies ahead in 2026. @ToulouseFC | @Ligue1_ENG pic.twitter.com/Nq9ip1AKtN
— U.S. Soccer Men's National Team (@USMNT) April 28, 2026
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Two-time World Cup winner and legendary U.S. women’s national team player Julie Ertz is our guest today with host Annabelle Hasselbeck. They talk faith, the 2026 World Cup, and Julie’s work in fighting to end slavery with International Justice Mission.
Join Julie and others in the fight to end modern slavery by visiting IJM’s Freedom To Play campaign.
>> Do you know Christ personally? Learn how you can commit your life to Him. <<
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– Elvis Amoh – Former pro soccer player
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Maurice Williams is a former offensive lineman who played all nine of his NFL seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was selected in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft after a stellar collegiate career at Michigan. In 2018, he became the team chaplain of the Jaguars.
Today on the podcast, Maurice Williams joins Matt Forte to talk about his journey from NFL player to team chaplain, writing his new book “When the Game is Gone,” the importance of discipleship, and stewarding the athlete platform well.
>> Do you know Christ personally? Learn how you can commit your life to Him. <<
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– Maurice Williams on Sports Spectrum in 2020
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TreVeyon Henderson is a running back with the New England Patriots. He was a second-round draft pick in 2025 and in his rookie season helped New England to an AFC championship and a trip to Super Bowl LX. In college at Ohio State, he led the Buckeyes to a national championship in 2024.
Today on the podcast, TreVeyon joins Matt Forte to talk about his rookie season in the NFL, being bold for Jesus, proclaiming his faith at the Super Bowl, and the importance of keeping Christ at the center of his marriage.
>> Do you know Christ personally? Learn how you can commit your life to Him. <<
Jesus came to set us free, let’s walk in freedom 🙏🏽
“Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.”
John 8:36 pic.twitter.com/BH92GuXfjF— TreVeyon Henderson (@TreVeyonH4) April 15, 2026
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– TreVeyon Henderson on Sports Spectrum in 2024
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