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Brock Huard's Above & Beyond: The Intersection of Faith and Sports

Too often an athlete’s faith is limited to a sound bite. On Above & Beyond, former Seattle Seahawks quarterback and Seattle Sports host Brock Huard talks one-on-one about trials and triumphs, struggles and perseverance. Listen to intimate stories about how champions dealt with their greatest professional adversities. It’s stories of faith beyond just a sound bite. Every two weeks. Season 2 out now!
May 14, 2024

Jeff Foxworthy

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August 17, 2023

David Pollack - Faith No Matter What

Imagine being one of the best in the world at what you do with your entire career ahead of you. Now picture it being taken away in an instant, never being able to perform at your ...   (48:36)
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July 6, 2023

Sage Steele: Choosing the Harder Right

ESPN Sportscenter host and anchor Sage Steele set out to fulfill her childhood dream of a career in sports media at an early age. Motivated by the examples of perseverance, determ...   (42:10)
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June 23, 2023

Joel Klatt: Identity Beyond Your Accomplishments

Star high school athlete, coach’s son, getting drafted as a baseball player, major college starting quarterback…none of these identities gave Joel Klatt the sense of fulfillme...   (55:08)
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April 18, 2022

What are You Doing? MLB Umpire Mike Muchlinski's Faith Journey

It's one thing to say you believe...but what are you doing about it? MLB umpire and Washington native Mike Muchlinski joins Brock Huard to share his journey through baseball ...   (01:02:15)
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February 17, 2022

Jason Romano: Receiving the Call

What does it mean to step out in faith when your family is counting on you? Jason Romano put behind a career at ESPN to follow a calling: to spread the Gospel with his gifts and c...   (56:05)
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October 14, 2021

Sam Acho: Be Real

Football fans remember Sam Acho as a disruptive pass rusher, but his teammates saw much more than a guy who collapses the pocket. Sam joins Brock Huard to share his journey, from ...   (42:55)
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July 1, 2021

Nick Foles: The Purpose in it All

How do you know if what you're doing has any meaning? Super Bowl winning QB Nick Foles has found himself at seemingly inexplicable junctures of his career time and again. And yet,...   (56:14)
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May 11, 2021

Gonzaga's Corey Kispert

Corey Kispert is a 2 time high school state champion. He was a leader for a Gonzaga team that lost just 12 games in 4 years. After an undefeated senior season, Kispert and the Bul...   (40:51)
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November 11, 2020

Carson Palmer: Gaining an Enduring Faith

Former Heisman Trophy winner Carson Palmer spent 15 years in the NFL playing for the Bengals, Raiders and Cardinals as one of the league's best quarterbacks. Upon retirement, he f...   (55:19)
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October 8, 2020

Dot Richardson: No Barrier Too Great

As a young girl, Dot Richardson wanted nothing more to play Little League baseball with the boys. After refusing to cut her hair and use a boy's name to play, she became the young...   (52:24)
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May 28, 2020

Chris Broussard: Standing Firm in Faith

FOX Sports 1 sports reporter, analyst and radio host Chris Broussard learned during college what it meant to stop living for yourself after understanding what it means to follow G...   (51:54)
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March 11, 2020

ESPN's Jimmy Dykes: The Film Doesn't Lie

ESPN college basketball analyst and author of the book "The Film Doesn't Lie: Evaluating Your Life One Play at a Time" Jimmy Dykes shares how his Faith and career as a men's and w...   (33:48)
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February 13, 2020

Matthew Boyd: Reading Signs in Life

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd has spent his baseball career picking up signs from catchers every day in order to figure out what pitch to throw. For Matthew, the si...   (56:56)
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January 16, 2020

Jesse Bradley: Overwhelming Faith

Grace Community Church pastor and former goalkeeper Jesse Bradley went from becoming a sought-after keeper on an international level to being unable to control his own heartbeat w...   (45:19)
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December 12, 2019

Steven Souza: Living a Life Transformed

MLB outfielder Steven Souza burst onto the baseball scene late in high school, but his minor league career was marked by selfishness, pride and a PED suspension. It wasn't until S...   (01:03:43)
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November 7, 2019

Tony Bennett: Faith Regardless of Circumstance

He was the coach of the #1 seeded Virginia team in 2018 that became the first school ever to lose to a #16 seed in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. His response? Win the na...   (30:47)
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October 24, 2019

Nate Solder: A Heart Transformed

After traveling to Guatemala with Compassion International together, Giants LT Nate Solder joins Brock Huard to discuss where his passion for his Faith began and how it inspired h...   (45:03)
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June 14, 2019

Tony Castricone: Seeking Answers

Sleeping in his car in a Fort Worth, TX parking garage on a 40 day music tour not knowing where his next meal would come from, Tony Castricone couldn't imagine that he would somed...   (49:32)
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May 24, 2019

Daniel Jeremiah: Lead by Listening & Serving

NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah grew up as the son of a preacher. When his football career ended just when things were starting to look like his future in the game was blossom...   (44:31)
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May 9, 2019

Matisse Thybulle: Finding Meaning Through Grief

Many know former Washington Husky basketball star Matisse Thybulle for his performance on the court. Few know the depth of pain and loss he and his family experienced before he go...   (46:42)
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December 13, 2018

Steve Zakuani: True Forgiveness

Steve Zakuani was the first-ever draft pick selected by the Seattle Sounders FC, but his path to MLS stardom was one that can't be described as traditional. Through traumatic inju...   (51:40)
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November 20, 2018

Shaun Alexander: Faith Over Fame

NFL MVP. Alabama's all-time single game rushing record. 3 time Pro Bowler, 2 time All-Pro. With a list of accomplishments this long, former Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander h...   (56:37)
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October 30, 2018

Herm Edwards: Living Faith Out Loud

From pro-player to NFL head coach to ESPN and back to college coaching, Herm Edwards is one of the most recognizable coaches in the sports landscape today. While many may know him...   (39:53)
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September 25, 2018

Dabo Swinney: Dreaming Beyond Your Circumstances

Clemson head football coach Dabo Swinney is one of the game's most successful coaches today, but it wasn't because he was handed everything on a silver platter. Swinney learned to...   (47:27)
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August 28, 2018

Gus Malzahn: Faith Fueled Coaching

As the head coach of Auburn University Football, Gus Malzahn understands the pressure of winning as much as anyone. Through a revival in his Faith, Malzahn has learned to live out...   (41:43)
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August 10, 2018

Ben Malcolmson: "Walk On"

After quitting football in 5th grade, Ben Malcolmson believed his life journey would lead to a career in journalism. After discovering a deep and personal Faith, Ben's journey too...   (46:41)
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July 13, 2018

Seahawks Chaplain Judah Smith: Living Out Faith with Athletes

As a seventh-generation pastor, Judah Smith has developed a wide variety of relationships built on a shared faith. As the chaplain of the Seattle Seahawks, Pastor Judah joins Broc...   (40:39)
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June 22, 2018

Jeff Kemp: Handling Life's Blitzes

Former Seahawks quarterback Jeff Kemp looks back on his 11 year NFL career and the constant tension he lived in as a professional between the need to achieve in the eyes of his co...   (50:40)
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June 7, 2018

Learning to Dream: Nelson Cruz / Compassion International in El Salvador

Brock Huard and his family have sponsored Yessica through Compassion International for 7 years, and in May, the Huard family finally got the chance to meet her in El Salvador. Bro...   (40:55)
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May 25, 2018

Luke Ridnour: Learning Trust

As a kid growing up in Blaine, WA, Luke Ridnour was all about basketball since he can remember. Whether it was waking up at 5:00 AM as a 10-year-old to practice in his driveway or...   (47:23)
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May 11, 2018

Dan Wilson: Living in the Tension

Mariners Hall of Fame catcher Dan "The Man" Wilson has caught more games than anyone in team history and has the highest fielding percentage of any AL catcher ever - the sixth hig...   (45:11)
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April 26, 2018

Faith, Family and Football: The Story of Jake Locker

Jake Locker was the definition of hometown hero: the quarterback of the 2005 Washington State high school champions at Ferndale High, who then chose to stay local and play at the ...   (54:47)
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October 19, 2017

Faith Under Fire with Sam and Christian Ponder

For the final episode of Season 1, Brock (and his wife Molly!) welcome Sam and Christian Ponder to Above & Beyond. Sam has been in the news this week for standing up against some ...   (01:05:54)
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October 3, 2017

Clint Gresham: From the Inside Out

Super Bowl champ Clint Gresham spent 6 years in the NFL where he dealt with inadequacy, insecurity, and brokenness. On the second-to-last episode of Season 1, the first long snapp...   (54:43)
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September 19, 2017

Tyler Lockett: Walking in His Prime

At 24, Pro Bowl wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks Tyler Lockett seems to have access to everything success has to offer - the money, fame, women, hype - but has decided to pu...   (35:19)
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September 5, 2017

Team Chaplains: Shepherds of Professional Athletes

Faith in sports is not limited to just players and coaches; Episode 12 takes a look into the spiritual support system behind athletes in professional sports. Seattle Storm chaplai...   (51:31)
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August 22, 2017

Selfish to Selfless with Ryan Leaf

On what might be the most raw and vulnerable Above & Beyond yet, Brock's former adversary and one of football's greatest cautionary tales Ryan Leaf shares his story. And what a st...   (01:00:56)
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August 8, 2017

Jim Zorn: Learning Humility Through Relationship

Whether you know him as the Seattle Seahawks first QB or the head coach of the Washington Redskins, you're about to get to know Jim Zorn like you never have before. Brock says Jim...   (01:01:08)
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July 25, 2017

Walking in The Word with Steve Cishek

Brock welcomes his first active player on the podcast: Seattle Mariners Pitcher Steve Cishek! In their first meeting together, Steve tells Brock about not hearing the Gospel until...   (33:09)
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July 11, 2017

Brock's Journey - Part 2

Brock's own faith and sports journey concludes on this episode of Above & Beyond. Part 2 picks up as Brock is drafted in the 3rd round by the Seattle Seahawks, follows him through...   (32:42)
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July 6, 2017

Brock's Journey - Part 1

The most common question we get from listeners is "When will Brock share his story?" The answer: Right now! From early childhood through his days as a quarterback, Brock takes us ...   (49:33)
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June 20, 2017

Trust with Alvin Davis

"Mr. Mariner" Alvin Davis joins Brock on this intimate episode of Above & Beyond. From growing up with a deep faith & sports heritage, to losing his brother and father at a young ...   (47:07)
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June 6, 2017

Forgiveness with Steve Largent

When Brock was a child, Steve Largent was one of his biggest heroes. And Brock is certainly not alone. On this week's Above & Beyond, one of the NFL's most beloved players on and ...   (43:31)
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May 23, 2017

"Go For It!" with Rocky Seto

Rocky Seto had his dream job: working with Pete Carroll as the Assistant Head Coach of the Seattle Seahawks. But last January, he walked away from it all to pursue full-time minis...   (44:53)
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May 9, 2017

Jon Kitna: Transparency through Transformation

An NFL quarterback for 15 years, Jon Kitna didn't hear the Gospel until he was 21. His teenage years were marred by alcoholism, pride, theft, and cheating. So what put this broken...   (48:55)
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April 25, 2017

Make Things Better with Tony Dungy

Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy is one of the most outspoken men of faith in the NFL. From being kicked out of games for fighting in his youth, to dealing with racism, to the tragic...   (42:14)
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April 13, 2017

Authenticity with Matt Hasselbeck

On the first episode of Above & Beyond, Brock sits down with friend and former Seahawks teammate QB Matt Hasselbeck. From growing up with Christian parents to spending time at Gre...   (42:06)
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March 17, 2017

Above and Beyond Trailer

Hear athletes' personal stories of faith not edited down to a sound bite. Each episode of Above and Beyond is an intimate, one-on-one conversation lead by former Seattle Seahawks ...   (01:45)
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