Frank Kaminsky podcast: NBA vet on faith, fatherhood, basketball

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SS PODCAST: Former Wisconsin & NBA player Frank Kaminsky on growing in faith, becoming a dad

By Sports Spectrum Mar 27, 2026

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH MATT FORTE, FEATURING FRANK KAMINSKY

Frank Kaminsky played eight NBA seasons with the Charlotte Hornets, Phoenix Suns, Atlanta Hawks and Houston Rockets, and is currently playing with Alvark Tokyo of the Japanese League.

He was selected ninth overall in the 2015 NBA Draft by Charlotte after a stellar college career at Wisconsin, where he was the 2015 Naismith College Player of the Year and a consensus first-team All-American. He led the Badgers to the Final Four twice (2014, 2015) and advanced to the national championship game in 2015 before losing to Duke, 68-63.

Today on the podcast, host Matt Forte talks to Frank Kaminsky about his love for the Chicago Bears (Matt’s former team), the phone call he got from Michael Jordan, playing in two Final Fours, growing in his faith, and becoming a dad.

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

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SS PODCAST: Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba on winning Super Bowl, growing in Christ

By Sports Spectrum Aug 7, 2026

Jaxon Smith-Njigba in January 2026. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST HOSTED BY ANNABELLE HASSELBECK, FEATURING JAXON SMITH-NJIGBA

Jaxon Smith-Njigba was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. He was named to the Pro Bowl in 2024 and 2025, and last year led the NFL in receiving yards and was named the NFL Offensive Player of the Year. He had 10 receptions, 153 receiving yards and a touchdown in the NFC Championship Game victory over the Los Angeles Rams and ultimately led the Seahawks to a Super Bowl LX title.

Today on the podcast, JSN joins Annabelle Hasselbeck to talk about his incredible 2025 season, signing a new four-year extension in March to make him the highest-paid NFL receiver in history, trusting in God’s plan, growing in his faith in Jesus, and believing the best is still yet to come.

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

BREAKING: Seahawks, WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba agree to terms on 4-year, $168.6M extension with $120M guaranteed, making him the highest paid WR in the NFL. (via @RapSheet) pic.twitter.com/krdA4gMRVe

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SS PODCAST: Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald on winning Super Bowl, growing in faith

By Sports Spectrum Jul 31, 2026

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST HOSTED BY JASON ROMANO, FEATURING MIKE MACDONALD

Mike Macdonald was named the head coach of the Seattle Seahawks in 2024 and immediately made a big impact, leading the Seahawks to a Super Bowl championship in 2025-26. Prior to becoming the Seahawks head coach, he was a longtime assistant coach with the Baltimore Ravens, Georgia Bulldogs and Michigan Wolverines.

Today on the podcast, Mike Macdonald shares about winning the Super Bowl, developing a culture in Seattle, being outspoken about his faith, and what it means to “run it forward” in 2026.

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

Mike Macdonald. YOU are a Super Bowl champion. #SBLX pic.twitter.com/IJ7rcITxYa

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SS PODCAST: UCLA women’s coach Cori Close on winning national title, abiding in Christ

By Sports Spectrum Jul 24, 2026

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST HOSTED BY JASON ROMANO, FEATURING CORI CLOSE

Cori Close is the head coach for the UCLA women’s basketball team. In her 15 seasons at UCLA, she has 358 career wins, back-to-back Final Four appearances, and her first national championship in 2026.

Today on the podcast, Cori Close joins Jason Romano to share about her experience leading UCLA to the women’s national championship, clinging to Christ during this past season, what it means to abide in Jesus, loving her players well, and the Gospel impact she wants to make with the platform she has.

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

This quote gets me every time 💛 #UCLA #WomensBasketball #QOTD pic.twitter.com/GonQ43blAC

— Cori Close (@CoachCoriClose) July 1, 2026

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SS PODCAST: Legendary Washington pass rusher Ryan Kerrigan on faith, football, retirement

By Sports Spectrum Jul 21, 2026

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THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST HOSTED BY MATT FORTE, FEATURING RYAN KERRIGAN

Ryan Kerrigan played 11 seasons in the NFL with the Washington Redskins (2011-2020) and the Philadelphia Eagles (2021). He earned four Pro Bowl selections and is the Washington franchise leader in career sacks with 95.5.

Today on the podcast, Matt Forte talks to Ryan Kerrigan about their battles between Chicago and Washington, how Ryan has seen faith guide his life, what his 2011 NFL Draft day was like, how fatherhood and marriage have shaped him, and what it was like scoring a touchdown in his very first NFL game.

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

.@RyanKerrigan91 made a splash in his NFL debut #TouchdownTuesday | 🎟️ https://t.co/bWBvgmwzIA pic.twitter.com/lv7Gp1yHoo

— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) June 3, 2025