Julie Ertz podcast: 2-Time World Cup champ on 'Freedom to Play'

SS PODCAST: Two-time World Cup champ Julie Ertz on ending slavery, IJM’s ‘Freedom to Play’

By Sports Spectrum Jun 4, 2026

Julie Ertz (Photo courtesy of International Justice Mission)

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH ANNABELLE HASSELBECK, FEATURING JULIE ERTZ

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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SS PODCAST: Former NFL WR Adam Thielen on retirement, life in Minnesota, choosing Jesus

By Sports Spectrum Sep 11, 2026

Adam Thielen in October 2025. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST HOSTED BY MATT FORTE, FEATURING ADAM THIELEN

Adam Thielen played 13 seasons in the NFL with the Minnesota Vikings, Carolina Panthers and Pittsburgh Steelers. He was originally undrafted in 2013 after a stellar career with Division-II Minnesota State. He spent his first 10 NFL seasons with the Vikings before moving to Carolina in 2023 and 2024. In his final season of 2025, he returned to Minnesota before finishing with the Steelers.

His 13-year career includes two Pro Bowl invitations, three 1,000-yard receiving seasons, and an NFL-record eight straight games in which he surpassed 100 receiving yards in 2018.

Today on the podcast, Adam Thielen talks with Matt Forte about his decision to retire from the NFL in 2026, the feeling he’ll have watching an NFL game on a Sunday for the first time, his incredible journey from Division-II undrafted player to Pro Bowl wide receiver, and how choosing to follow Jesus has been the cornerstone of his life.

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

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SS PODCAST: Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka on growing in Christ, Year 2 expectations

By Sports Spectrum Sep 4, 2026

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST HOSTED BY MATT FORTE, FEATURING EMEKA EGBUKA

Emeka Egbuka is a wide receiver with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, selected in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft after a stellar college career that saw him lead Ohio State to a national championship in 2024. In his first season with Tampa in 2025, Egbuka had team-leading 63 receptions, 938 receiving yards and six touchdowns.

Today on the podcast, Emeka Egbuka returns to the show to talk with Matt Forte about his recent marriage, draft day memories from 2025, adjusting to life in the NFL, staying strong in his faith, and having Baker Mayfield as a teammate.

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SS PODCAST: NFL RB Nathan Carter on preparing for the season, mission trip

By Sports Spectrum Aug 28, 2026

Nathan Carter in 2025. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST HOSTED BY MATT FORTE, FEATURING NATHAN CARTER

Nathan Carter is a second-year running back with the Atlanta Falcons. He went undrafted in April 2025 but signed with Atlanta, where he was able to make the team out of training camp and play in seven games his rookie season. He played his college football at UConn and Michigan State.

Today on the podcast, Nathan Carter shares about the difference between Year 1 and Year 2 in preparation for the NFL season. He also speaks on his faith in Jesus, how he’s moved to tell others about Christ, and serving with Compassion International on a mission trip with his wife earlier this year.

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

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SS PODCAST: NBA player Oscar Tshiebwe on trusting God’s plan, the art of rebounding

By Sports Spectrum Aug 21, 2026

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST HOSTED BY JASON ROMANO, FEATURING OSCAR TSHIEBWE

Oscar Tshiebwe is an NBA player with the Houston Rockets. He went undrafted out of Kentucky in 2023 after winning the 2022 Naismith Player of the Year award and being named a first-team All-American in 2022 and second-team All-American in 2023. He led all of college basketball in rebounding in ’22 and ’23.

After signing a two-way deal with the Indiana Pacers and then with the Utah Jazz, he led the G League in rebounding in 2024 and 2025. On April 12 in the NBA, Tshiebwe posted a career-high 29 points and 17 rebounds against the L.A. Lakers. He signed with the Rockets as a free agent on July 24.

Today on the podcast, Oscar Tshiebwe returns to the show to tell us about his NBA Draft experience, how he left money on the table in trusting in God’s plan, celebrating the Lord even though he was undrafted, what it means to have courage in the dark, writing a book, and how he has mastered the art of rebounding.

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

📽️ Así juega Oscar Tshiebwe, uno de los interiores más dominantes de la NCAA y actual jugador de los Utah Jazz

🏀 Un pívot de vieja escuela, que podría marcar diferencias en la Euroliga

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— Fran Díaz (@FranDiazzScout) September 29, 2025