Jenny Taft podcast: Fox Sports reporter on World Cup, faith, IJM

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SS PODCAST: Fox Sports reporter Jenny Taft on faith, World Cup, IJM’s ‘Freedom to Play’

By Sports Spectrum Jul 17, 2026

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST HOSTED BY ANNABELLE HASSELBECK, FEATURING JENNY TAFT

Jenny Taft is a reporter for Fox Sports and its lead reporter for 2026 World Cup coverage.

Jenny joins our Annabelle Hasselbeck to talk about the World Cup, covering the U.S. men’s national team’s run, faith at the World Cup, growing in her own faith, her daughter’s prayers at 4 years old, and why Jenny wanted to partner with IJM to bring freedom to children worldwide.

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

🇺🇸 @JennyTaft spoke with @USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino about the advantage for the squad staying on the west coast pic.twitter.com/4pZfhW3kQX

— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 1, 2026

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Football Sports Spectrum Podcast

SS PODCAST: Cleveland Browns DB Daniel Thomas on identity, discernment, ‘Cleveland for Christ’

By Sports Spectrum Aug 14, 2026

(Photo courtesy of Daniel Thomas/Facebook)

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST HOSTED BY MATT FORTE, FEATURING DANIEL THOMAS

Daniel Thomas is a defensive back with the Cleveland Browns. He was selected in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars after playing his college ball at Auburn. After five seasons in Jacksonville and one in Detroit, he signed with Cleveland in 2026.

Today on the podcast, Matt Forte talks to Daniel Thomas about his NFL Draft experience during the pandemic in 2020, how his experience at Auburn shaped his faith, finding identity in Christ rather than football, what “Cleveland for Christ” is all about, and why he uses his social media platform to point people to God.

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

“We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.”
Proverbs 16:9 NLT

— daniel thomas (@gamechanger021) July 1, 2026

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– Daniel Thomas on SS in 2024
– Matt Hasselbeck, Former Seattle Seahawks QB

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

By Sports Spectrum Aug 7, 2026

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

— NFL (@NFL) March 23, 2026

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Coaches Football Sports Spectrum Podcast Video

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

— Sunday Night Football on NBC (@SNFonNBC) February 9, 2026

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Basketball Coaches Sports Spectrum Podcast Video

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