In this episode, former MLB executive, Kyle Stark, discusses his career journey from Baseball Operations intern to Vice President. Specifically, Kyle talks about how he got his foot in the door of the MLB, the important role that internships played in launching his career, how he stood out in the organizations he worked for to receive promotions, some of his key responsibilities as the Assistant GM for the Pittsburgh Pirates, his strategy for work/life balance, and much more! Learn more about Un...
Jul 18, 2024•52 min
In this episode, the Senior Pastor at NorthStar Church in Kennesaw, GA, Mike Linch, discusses the topic of leadership from a Christian perspective including how Christian leadership differs from secular leadership, preparation for Christian leadership, humility in leadership, the leadership style of Jesus, and much more! Learn more about Uncommon Sports Group or connect with our community ! Register or learn more about the 2024 Christians Working in Sports (CWS) Conference on June 21-22 in Minne...
Jun 06, 2024•50 min
In this episode, NCAA Division I college basketball official, Nate Harris and his wife Jessica talk about his journey to becoming an official, how they both became followers of Christ in the early years of their marriage, how they both navigate the challenges that come with Nate's work as Christians, and about the ministry they have started for sports officials called MND Ministries , which seeks to help sports officials keep their eyes fixed on Jesus when the crowd noise gets too loud. Learn mo...
May 23, 2024•1 hr 6 min
In this episode, Karlie Smith, the Director of Digital Engagement with the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA), discusses the danger of pursuing a career in sports for self-promotion and prestige, what a godly purpose for wanting to work in sports should look like, and much more! Learn more about Uncommon Sports Group or connect with our community ! Register or learn more about the Christians Working in Sports (CWS) Conference this summer in Minneapolis, MN, on June 21-22. Watch this episode on o...
May 09, 2024•53 min
In this episode, thirty-nine-year college athletics administrator and former AD at Auburn, Jay Jacobs, discusses his journey through the college athletics landscape, the skills that are necessary for young professionals to have success in this industry, the importance of leaning on the Holy Spirit to make professional decisions, why he decided to retire from college athletics last year, and much more! Learn more about Uncommon Sports Group or connect with our community ! Learn more about AD Advi...
Apr 25, 2024•54 min
In this episode, you can listen to USG's first-ever NXT Up Coaches panel event from this year's NABC Convention alongside the Final Four weekend in Phoenix, AZ. The panel was hosted by the Director of Media at Sports Spectrum, Jason Romano, and featured four experienced and Christ-centered college basketball coaches: Leonard Hamilton, Head Coach at Florida State University; Jayson Gee, Associate Head Coach at Coastal Carolina University; Chris Flegler, Director of Basketball Operations at St. Jo...
Apr 18, 2024•43 min
In this episode, sports agent and the founder of KMM Sports, Kelli Masters, discusses her journey to becoming a sports agent and how she knew that God's calling for her life was to serve in that role. Learn more about Uncommon Sports Group or connect with our community . Get a copy of Kelli's book, High-Impact Life: A Sports Agent's Secrets to Finding and Fulfilling a Purpose You Can't Lose...
Apr 11, 2024•39 min
In this episode, the University of Northwestern St. Paul's volleyball head coach, Beth Wilmeth, discusses her Christ-centered coaching philosophy and how she focuses on impacting her athletes beyond the game. Learn more about Uncommon Sports Group or connect with our community.
Mar 14, 2024•30 min
In this episode, the Assistant Director of Digital Content Strategy and the handler of the bulldog mascot at Butler University, Evan Krauss, talks about the unique aspects of working with live mascots, the impact that mascots can have on an athletic department, and the role that his faith plays in his career. Learn more about Uncommon Sports Group or connect with our community .
Feb 29, 2024•51 min
In this episode, Athletes in Action staff member and Denver Broncos team chaplain Reza Zadeh discusses his journey to following Christ and working in ministry and what it practically looks like to live out the great commission (Matthew 28:16-20). Learn more about Uncommon Sports Group or connect with our community .
Feb 15, 2024•47 min
In this episode, the Vice President of Athletics at Grand Canyon University, Jamie Boggs, shares her journey through college athletics, including stops at Duke University and Georgia State University, her present role at GCU, becoming the first female Director of Athletics in GCU's history, and the challenges of balancing work and life in her role. Learn more about Uncommon Sports Group or connect with our community ....
Feb 01, 2024•41 min
In this episode, founder of d2up and thirty-year head basketball coach Mark Potter shares his battle with depression and discusses the importance of speaking up about mental health issues. Learn more about Uncommon Sports Group or join our community of Christians working in sports. You can learn more about d2up here .
Jan 18, 2024•56 min
In this special edition episode of the Uncommon Podcast, you will be able to hear another message from the 2023 CWS Conference given by Orlando Magic Forward and the author of the book Why I Stand , Jonathan Isaac. In his message, Jonathan commissioned the CWS Conference attendees to be bold in their faith as they were sent back out into their organizations and teams. Click here to register or learn more about the 2024 CWS Conference on June 21-22 in Minneapolis, MN. Click here to learn more abo...
Jan 11, 2024•32 min
In this episode, former ESPN College Football Analyst David Pollack discusses the tragic end to his NFL career, how facing that adversity became one of the best things to happen to him, how he lived out his faith during his time at ESPN, and more! Learn more about Uncommon Sports Group or join our community of Christians working in sports.
Jan 04, 2024•30 min
In this episode, Noah talks about the meaning of Advent, ways in which we wrongly approach the Advent season, how the Advent season should be celebrated, and how believers can take advantage of this time of year to advance God's kingdom. Learn more about Uncommon Sports Group or join our community of Christians working in sports.
Dec 21, 2023•47 min
In this special edition episode of the Uncommon Podcast, you will be able to hear another message from the 2023 CWS Conference given by the Senior Pastor at NorthStar Church in Kennesaw, Georgia. In his talk, Pastor Mike shows what it practically looks like to obey the Great Commission and make disciples in the college and pro sport industry. Click here to register or learn more about the 2024 CWS Conference, or click here to learn more about Uncommon Sports Group....
Dec 14, 2023•37 min
In this episode, former Kansas Jayhawks basketball star and NBA Champion Wayne Simien shares how he became a Christian while being on the mountaintop of his college basketball career, how he navigated being a follower of Jesus during his time with the Miami Heat, and his present role with Kansas Athletics as the Associate AD of Engagement and Outreach. Learn more about Uncommon Sports Group or join our community of Christians working in sports....
Dec 07, 2023•57 min
In this episode, USG member and the Director of Operations with the University of Pittsburgh's baseball team, Austin Thompson, shares how he has strived to be salt and light during his time in sports through starting a team Bible study, prioritizing the local church, and more! Learn more about Uncommon Sports Group or join our community of Christians working in sports.
Nov 23, 2023•1 hr 2 min
In this special edition episode, you will hear another panel session from this past summer's Christians Working in Sports (CWS) Conference. This panel covers the topic of navigating trials within the college and pro sport industry. The panel was hosted by the Director of Media at Sports Spectrum, Jason Romano, and featured four faith and sport heavyweights who shared their insights on the topic: Tom Crean, former college basketball Head Coach at Marquette, Indiana, and Georgia; Laura Halldorson,...
Nov 16, 2023•1 hr 8 min
In this episode, Christian hip-hop artist, speaker, and author of the book Dangerous Jesus , Kevin "KB" Burgess, joins the show to discuss his book including common misconceptions about Christianity, how the true Christianity of Christ should be lived out, and how living it out is a dangerous threat to evil. Learn more about Uncommon Sports Group or join our community of Christians working in sports. Get a Copy of KB's book Dangerous Jesus. Listen to KB's podcast with co-host Ameen Hudson, South...
Nov 09, 2023•33 min
In this special edition episode of the Uncommon Podcast, you will be able to hear another message from the 2023 CWS Conference given by renowned sports agent and founder of KMM Sports, Kelli Masters. In her talk, Kelli shares her journey to discovering God's mission for her life and equips listeners with tools that will help them live out God's mission in their lives while working in the sport industry. Click here to register or learn more about the 2024 CWS Conference, or click here to learn mo...
Nov 02, 2023•45 min
In this episode, College Basketball Analyst and Sportscaster with the SEC Network, Jimmy Dykes, discusses the fundamentals that every believer should exemplify in their personal walk with Jesus. Learn more about Uncommon Sports Group or join our community of Christians working in sports. Listen to the "Coach Me Up" podcast with Coach Dykes and Chris Burke....
Oct 26, 2023•34 min
In this special edition episode of the Uncommon Podcast, you will be able to hear another message from this past summer's CWS Conference given by keynote speaker and bestselling author, Jon Gordon. In his message, Jon shares what it looks like to love, serve, and care as a Christian working in the sport industry! Click here to register or learn more about the 2024 CWS Conference, or click here to learn more about Uncommon Sports Group....
Oct 19, 2023•40 min
In this episode, the VP for Athletics at California Baptist University, Dr. Micah Parker, discusses trusting God in a career in the sport industry, the difference between praise trust & adversity trust, why we can trust God with our lives despite challenging circumstances, and more! Learn more about Uncommon Sports Group or join our community of Christians working in sports. Learn more about Dr. Parker's ministry, TrustGuy ....
Oct 12, 2023•36 min
In this special edition episode of the Uncommon Podcast, you will hear one of the two panel sessions from this past summer's Christians Working in Sports (CWS) Conference which covers the topic of the significance of faith-based community for Christians working in the sport industry. The panel was hosted by the Director of Media at Sports Spectrum, Jason Romano, and featured three sport industry professionals who shared their insights on the subject: Amilyn Pierce, V.P of Government Affairs with...
Oct 05, 2023•48 min
In this episode, Christian apologist, author, and philosophy professor at Denver Seminary, Douglas Groothuis, discusses the core differences between the major world religions, reasons why they cannot all be true, and why he is confident that Christianity is the ultimate truth. Learn more about Uncommon Sports Group or join our community of Christians working in sports.
Sep 28, 2023•58 min
In this special edition episode of the Uncommon Podcast, you will be able to hear one of the seven messages from the 2023 Christians Working in Sports (CWS) Conference given by the Baltimore Ravens chaplain, Johnny Shelton, in which he discusses the purpose behind the conference. Click the link here to access the CWS Conference website, or click here to learn more about Uncommon Sports Group.
Sep 21, 2023•41 min
In this episode, longtime USG member and Covenant College Women's Basketball Head Coach, Kyle Yost, joins the show to discuss his upbringing in the Mormon church and how he has learned to surrender to God's will for his life through a particularly challenging experience in 2022. Learn more about Uncommon Sports Group or join our community of Christians working in sports.
Sep 14, 2023•39 min
In this episode, the Assistant AD for Equipment Operations at the University of Houston, Andrew Johnson, joins the show to discuss his journey working in football equipment, his experience working in equipment with the New York Jets, his international mission trips with Managers On A Mission (MOAM), now Uncommon Sports Group (USG), and how he has continued to make his relationship with Christ a priority in his life despite the demands that come with working in equipment. Learn more about Uncommo...
Aug 31, 2023•38 min
In this episode, the Director of Equipment Services for the Minnesota Vikings, Michael Parson, joins the show to discuss his unexpected and difficult termination from his role as Director of Equipment Services with the Houston Texans in 2020 and how he navigated that difficult time of his career journey from a spiritual and professional perspective. Learn more about Uncommon Sports Group or join our community of Christians working in sports....
Aug 17, 2023•48 min
