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Mission and MotherhoodStop the Scroll: Create Engaging Content That Gets People ListeningStruggling to create content that resonates with your target audience? In this episode, I reveal the secrets of content creation for business owners, specifically focusing on how to make your content stand out and get people to listen.What we cover:Using your own life experiences (past, present, even manufactured scenarios) as a source for content.Finding inspiration for content ideas from current trends and popular platforms.Creating compelling headlines with elements like personal stories, local references, or questions.Structuring content around problems your audience faces and frequently asked questions.Ready to overcome...
2024-04-2223 minMission and MotherhoodWebsite Mistakes Costing You Customers (and How to Fix Them)Is your website working for you (or against you)?Let’s face it: building a website can be overwhelming. There’s so much to consider, and it’s easy to miss some crucial details. In this episode, we’re breaking down the top three website mistakes businesses often make and how these issues can hold your whole marketing strategy back.What we cover:The siloed site. Many businesses treat their websites as standalone entities rather than integrating them with the broader marketing strategy, which hinders their potential to convert visitors into customers.Lack of mobile o...
2024-04-1521 minMission and MotherhoodThe 80/20 Rule of Email Marketing: Build Relationships & Boost SalesIn this episode, I'll be delving into the art of crafting email marketing content that drives results. We'll move beyond vanity metrics like open rates and focus on what truly matters: click-through rates and subscriber engagement.You'll learn how to design an email nurture sequence that fosters relationships, offering valuable content at every stage. We'll shed the cold-sales approach and create a warm welcome party for your leads, ultimately guiding them toward a natural sales conversion.The content you deliver is key. We'll explore the ideal balance between relationship building and sales promotion, leveraging the...
2024-04-0125 minMission and MotherhoodGrace Space for Mompreneurs with Dr. Heather PennyIn this episode, Leslee sits down with Dr. Heather Penny, a leadership coach, trusted advisor, and celebrated author of "Grace Space" and "The Life You're Made For." Join the conversation as they delve into the principles of Clarity, Confidence, and Courage (3C Living) and explore how these principles shape Heather's insights in her books.Discover how Heather's journey as a mompreneur and leadership coach has influenced her writing, as they discuss the significant challenges of balancing motherhood and a thriving career. Heather shares personal anecdotes that embody the transformational journey outlined in "The Life...
2024-03-1145 minMission and MotherhoodFamily-Business Balance: A Candid Conversation with Leslee and Brett OwenWelcome to a very special episode of our podcast, where I, Leslee, am thrilled to have my husband Brett join me for a heartfelt conversation. In this episode, we open up about our unique approach to integrating family life with the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship. We dive into the crucial role of spousal support, the art of managing family goals alongside business ambitions, and the practicalities of organizing our busy lives through alignment meetings. Brett and I discuss the nuances of financial management within a family, the importance of setting realistic and achievable goals, and how w...
2024-02-0550 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyBible in a Year: Weeks 19 and 20Matt and Leslee Holliday have going through the Bible in a year — using The Increase’s "Bible In A Year Engagement Journal" — on the “Table Forty” podcast, and this week they recap Weeks 19 and 20 and the study.
This is the final week of the study on the podcast, as Matt and Leslee will be taking a break to spend time with family this summer. But listeners are encouraged to continue with the study in the meantime. Matt and Leslee will resume the podcast in the fall.
“Table Forty” is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network.
2023-05-1725 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyBible in a Year: Week 18This is Week 18 of Matt and Leslee Holliday going through the Bible in a year — using The Increase’s "Bible In A Year Engagement Journal" — on the “Table Forty” podcast.
Leslee is posting daily to her Instagram page (@lesleesmithholliday) for people to follow along, while the podcast recaps the previous week’s readings and discusses what was covered.
Be sure to follow along with Leslee each day and check back each week for recap episodes.
“Table Forty” is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network.
If you missed any of the previous episodes, you can ca...
2023-05-0334 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyBible in a Year: Week 17This is Week 17 of Matt and Leslee Holliday going through the Bible in a year — using The Increase’s "Bible In A Year Engagement Journal" — on the “Table Forty” podcast.
Leslee is posting daily to her Instagram page (@lesleesmithholliday) for people to follow along, while the podcast recaps the previous week’s readings and discusses what was covered.
Be sure to follow along with Leslee each day and check back each week for recap episodes.
“Table Forty” is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network.
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2023-04-2649 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyBible in a Year: Week 16This is Week 16 of Matt and Leslee Holliday going through the Bible in a year — using The Increase’s "Bible In A Year Engagement Journal" — on the “Table Forty” podcast.
Leslee is posting daily to her Instagram page (@lesleesmithholliday) for people to follow along, while the podcast recaps the previous week’s readings and discusses what was covered.
Be sure to follow along with Leslee each day and check back each week for recap episodes.
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2023-04-1945 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyBible in a Year: Week 15This is Week 15 of Matt and Leslee Holliday going through the Bible in a year — using The Increase’s "Bible In A Year Engagement Journal" — on the “Table Forty” podcast.
Leslee is posting daily to her Instagram page (@lesleesmithholliday) for people to follow along, while the podcast recaps the previous week’s readings and discusses what was covered.
Be sure to follow along with Leslee each day and check back each week for recap episodes.
“Table Forty” is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network.
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2023-04-1237 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyBible in a Year: Week 14This is Week 14 of Matt and Leslee Holliday going through the Bible in a year — using The Increase’s "Bible In A Year Engagement Journal" — on the “Table Forty” podcast.
Leslee is posting daily to her Instagram page (@lesleesmithholliday) for people to follow along, while the podcast recaps the previous week’s readings and discusses what was covered.
Be sure to follow along with Leslee each day and check back each week for recap episodes.
“Table Forty” is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network.
If you missed any of the previous episodes...
2023-04-0527 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyBible in a Year: Week 13This is Week 13 of Matt and Leslee Holliday going through the Bible in a year — using The Increase’s "Bible In A Year Engagement Journal" — on the “Table Forty” podcast.
Leslee is posting daily to her Instagram page (@lesleesmithholliday) for people to follow along, while the podcast recaps the previous week’s readings and discusses what was covered.
Be sure to follow along with Leslee each day and check back each week for recap episodes.
“Table Forty” is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network.
If you missed any of the previous episodes...
2023-03-2926 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyBible in a Year: Week 12This is Week 12 of Matt and Leslee Holliday going through the Bible in a year — using The Increase’s "Bible In A Year Engagement Journal" — on the “Table Forty” podcast.
Leslee is posting daily to her Instagram page (@lesleesmithholliday) for people to follow along, while the podcast recaps the previous week’s readings and discusses what was covered.
Be sure to follow along with Leslee each day and check back each week for recap episodes.
“Table Forty” is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network.
If you missed any of the previous episodes, you can listen to the...
2023-03-2243 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyBible in a Year: Week 11This is Week 11 of Matt and Leslee Holliday going through the Bible in a year — using The Increase’s "Bible In A Year Engagement Journal" — on the “Table Forty” podcast.
Leslee is posting daily to her Instagram page (@lesleesmithholliday) for people to follow along, while the podcast recaps the previous week’s readings and discusses what was covered.
Be sure to follow along with Leslee each day and check back each week for recap episodes.
“Table Forty” is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network.
If you missed any of the previous episodes...
2023-03-1546 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyBible in a Year: Week 10This is Week 10 of Matt and Leslee Holliday going through the Bible in a year — using The Increase’s "Bible In A Year Engagement Journal" — on the “Table Forty” podcast.
Leslee is posting daily to her Instagram page (@lesleesmithholliday) for people to follow along, while the podcast recaps the previous week’s readings and discusses what was covered.
Be sure to follow along with Leslee each day and check back each week for recap episodes.
“Table Forty” is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network.
If you missed any of the previous episodes...
2023-03-0839 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyBible in a Year: Week 9This is Week 9 of Matt and Leslee Holliday going through the Bible in a year — using The Increase’s "Bible In A Year Engagement Journal" — on the “Table Forty” podcast.
Leslee is posting daily to her Instagram page (@lesleesmithholliday) for people to follow along, while the podcast recaps the previous week’s readings and discusses what was covered.
Be sure to follow along with Leslee each day and check back each Tuesday for recap episodes.
“Table Forty” is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network.
If you missed any of the previous episodes...
2023-03-0137 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyBible in a Year: Week 8This is Week 8 of Matt and Leslee Holliday going through the Bible in a year — using The Increase’s "Bible In A Year Engagement Journal" — on the “Table Forty” podcast. This week, Don Christensen of Ronald Blue True subs in for Matt to talk with Leslee about this week's readings.
Leslee is posting daily to her Instagram page (@lesleesmithholliday) for people to follow along, while the podcast recaps the previous week’s readings and discusses what was covered.
Be sure to follow along with Leslee each day and check back each Tuesday for recap episodes.
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2023-02-2146 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyBible in a Year: Week 7This is Week 7 of Matt and Leslee Holliday going through the Bible in a year — using The Increase’s "Bible In A Year Engagement Journal" — on the “Table Forty” podcast.
Leslee is posting daily to her Instagram page (@lesleesmithholliday) for people to follow along, while the podcast recaps the previous week’s readings and discusses what was covered.
Be sure to follow along with Leslee each day and check back each Tuesday for recap episodes.
“Table Forty” is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network.
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2023-02-1546 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyBible in a Year: Week 6This is Week 6 of Matt and Leslee Holliday going through the Bible in a year — using The Increase’s "Bible In A Year Engagement Journal" — on the “Table Forty” podcast.
Leslee is posting daily to her Instagram page (@lesleesmithholliday) for people to follow along, while the podcast recaps the previous week’s readings and discusses what was covered.
Be sure to follow along with Leslee each day and check back each Tuesday for recap episodes.
“Table Forty” is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network.
If you missed any of the previous episodes...
2023-02-0843 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyBible in a Year: Week 5This is Week 5 of Matt and Leslee Holliday going through the Bible in a year — using The Increase’s "Bible In A Year Engagement Journal" — on the “Table Forty” podcast.
Leslee is posting daily to her Instagram page (@lesleesmithholliday) for people to follow along, while the podcast recaps the previous week’s readings and discusses what was covered.
Be sure to follow along with Leslee each day and check back each Tuesday for recap episodes.
“Table Forty” is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network.
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2023-02-0140 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyBible in a Year: Week 4This is Week 4 of Matt and Leslee Holliday going through the Bible in a year — using The Increase’s Bible In A Year Engagement Journal — on the “Table Forty” podcast.
Leslee will be posting daily to her Instagram page (@lesleesmithholliday) for people to follow along, while the podcast will recap the previous week’s readings and discuss what was covered.
Be sure to follow along with Leslee each day and check back each Tuesday for recap episodes.
“Table Forty” is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network.
If you missed any of the previous e...
2023-01-2554 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyBible in a Year: Week 3This is Week 3 of Matt and Leslee Holliday going through the Bible in a year — using The Increase’s Bible In A Year Engagement Journal — on the “Table Forty” podcast. Matt it out his week, so their son, Ethan, joins Leslee for this conversation.
Leslee will be posting daily to her Instagram page (@lesleesmithholliday) for people to follow along, while the podcast will recap the previous week’s readings and discuss what was covered.
Be sure to follow along with Leslee each day and check back each Tuesday for recap episodes.
“Table Forty” is part of the S...
2023-01-1855 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyBible in a Year: Week 2This is week two of Matt and Leslee Holliday going through the Bible in a year — using The Increase’s Bible In A Year Engagement Journal — on the “Table Forty” podcast. This week they recap days 4-9 of the study.
Leslee will be posting daily to her Instagram page (@lesleesmithholliday) for people to follow along, while the podcast will recap the previous week’s readings and discuss what was covered.
"Don't miss the beauty of Jesus Christ and His willingness to go to spaces that nobody wants to go," Leslee says this week.
Be sure to f...
2023-01-1156 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyBible in a Year: Week 1This week marks the start of Matt and Leslee Holliday going through the Bible in a year, using The Increase Bible Engagement Journal, on the Table Forty Podcast.
Leslee will be posting daily to her Instagram page for people to follow along, while the podcast will recap the previous week's readings and discuss what was covered.
"If we get the first part of Scripture wrong, then we get the whole Bible wrong," Leslee says this week. "The start is so incredibly important to understand the character and nature of God and understanding what we were cr...
2023-01-041h 01Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyWhat's Coming in 2023 on Table FortySince 2020, Matt and Leslee Holliday have brought weekly conversations of faith, marriage, parenting and sports to listeners through the Table Forty Podcast. As we look ahead to the new year, the show will undergo some changes starting in 2023.
Matt was recently hired as the bench coach for the St. Louis Cardinals. That means his time and availability for the show will be limited. But the show isn't going away. In fact, if you'v enjoyed Table Forty, you'll now have a new episode in your feeds every morning.
Starting January 1, 2023, Leslee will lead listeners through the...
2022-11-3008 minMission and MotherhoodEpisode 11: How "Little T" Trauma is Effecting Your Mission and Motherhood with Alma Miller, LPC2 years ago I found myself in a dark place. So many of the things that I believed made Leslee, Leslee were gone and with it my identity. It's a jarring place to be when you don't know who you are any more or where you're headed. I always thought therapy was for those in crisis and well... I found myself in one.In this episode, Alma Miller, LPC joins me to discuss what we may not be looking at that attributes to how we relate to ourselves, others, and even to the Lord. ...
2022-10-1831 minSports Spectrum’s Table FortyDiscipleship Handbook Week 3 - Knowing the Heart of GodThe week we move ahead to Week 3 of the "Table Forty" study through the "Discipleship Handbook," a 10-week plan from The Increase that examines some of the most important topics encompassing what it looks like to be a disciple of Jesus. This week we look at what it means to know the heart of God.
The most important thing about any person is his or her view of God, for it shapes the entire course of one’s life. And yet, God is so utterly distinct from and above us that we can never fully comprehend Him or...
2022-09-2741 minSports Spectrum’s Table FortyDiscipleship Handbook Week 2 - Made in God's ImageWe're into Week 2 of the "Table Forty" Podcast study through the "Discipleship Handbook," a 10-week plan from The Increase that examines some of the most important topics encompassing what it looks like to be a disciple of Jesus. This week we look at what it means to be made in God's image.
In Genesis 1:26-28, we see that God created man and woman in His image, after His likeness, and gave them dominion over the earth. “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created th...
2022-09-2043 minSports Spectrum’s Table FortyDiscipleship Handbook Week 1 - A High View of GodMatt and Leslee kick off their study through the "Discipleship Handbook," a 10-week study from The Increase that examines some of the most important topics encompassing what it looks like to be a disciple of Jesus. This week's study looks at "A High View of God."
In this opening week, we start at the very beginning in Genesis 1:1 and ponder God as the One True Almighty Creator — the main character in His story. We also focus on what we believe to be seven truths about God. Listen along as Matt and Leslee guide you through this first we...
2022-09-1330 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyMatt & Leslee — Discipleship Handbook IntroductionStarting September 13, Matt and Leslee Holliday will be guiding "Table Forty" listeners through the Discipleship Handbook — a 10-week study from The Increase that examines some of the most important topics encompassing what it looks like to be a disciple of Jesus. This week they introduce the study and share what they hope listeners will get out of this study.
"We want to challenge ourselves and challenge the listeners to know God, not just about God," Leslee says. Join Matt and Leslee on the journey as they help listeners discover that through the Discipleship Handbook. Get your copy he...
2022-09-0623 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyKaren and Maggie Bohannan — Homers For HealthFounded by Matt Holliday Leslee Holliday in 2012, Homers for Health has helped raise millions of dollars in cancer research and patient care efforts. The Hollidays have continued to be champions for Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital in St. Louis and the Homers for Health program even after Matt's playing days ended there.
This week is a special live conversation with Maggie Bohannan and her mother Karen. Maggie, through her fight against acute lymphoblastic leukemia in 2011, was the inspiration behind Homers for Health. They've remained close with the Hollidays since, and this conversation is a celebration of both her...
2022-08-3046 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyMark & Danielle HerzlichEpisode 109
This week we welcome a power couple onto "Table Forty." Mark Herzlich played six seasons in the NFL, all with the New York Giants, while his wife, Danielle, is an Army veteran, a former gymnast and a fitness expert.
Mark spent his entire NFL career with the New York Giants, where he was a member of the Super Bowl XLVI-winning team and also won an ESPY for Best Comeback Athlete in 2011. He now works as a college football analyst as well as for the International Justice Mission. He's the author of a book titled, “Wh...
2022-08-091h 14
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyMatt & Leslee On What's Next for Table FortyEpisode 108
It's an exciting time for the Table Forty Podcast. Starting September 13, Matt and Leslee Holliday will be guiding listeners through the Discipleship Handbook — a 10-week study through The Increase that examines some of the most important topics encompassing what it looks like to be a disciple of Jesus.
This study will guide readers through the essentials of faith and is intended to help people become more familiar with their Bible and looking up verses.
What does it mean to be a disciple that's walking with the Lord? We hope you'll join along fo...
2022-08-0227 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyMatt & Leslee on the emotions of MLB Draft DayEpisode 107
It's been a wild week for Matt and Leslee Holliday and their family. That's especially true for their oldest son, Jackson, who was selected No. 1 over by the Baltimore Orioles in the 2022 MLB Draft last week. While it's an exciting time for Jackson and the Holliday family, it's also bittersweet.
This week on "Table Forty," Matt and Leslee reflect on the emotions of draft day, the journey that it took for Jackson to reach that goal, and they share their emotions as they prepare for this next major transition in Jackson's and their life...
2022-07-2630 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortySt. Louis Cardinals Christian DayEpisode 106
The St. Louis Cardinals hosted their 30th annual Christian Day at the Ballpark on July 16, 2022, and "Table Forty" Podcast hosts Matt and Leslee Holliday were the guest speakers. The program featured interviews with several Cardinals players, including star first baseman Albert Pujols, where they shared their faith story with a crowd that stayed after the game.
Matt and Leslee then held a panel discussion with Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol, bench coach Skip Schumaker, pitcher Adam Wainwright, and All-Star first baseman Paul Goldschmidt. That discussion was recorded as this week's podcast.
Listen in...
2022-07-2024 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyMark AppelEpisode 104
Mark Appel's journey to the major leagues is one full of disappointment and perseverance. A week after making his major league debut with the Philadelphia Phillies, the former No. 1 overall pick joined Matt and Leslee Holliday on "Table Forty" to talk about his quest to the major leagues that included being drafted in the Top 10 twice, passing up a contract to return to college, dealing with injury after injury, retiring, then getting healthy and making a comeback to major league baseball.
At the center of all of his decisions was his faith in God...
2022-07-0551 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyMatt & Leslee Holliday on Dealing With DifficultyEpisode 103
Matt and Leslee Holliday recorded this week's episode in a car, and it's a perfect visual for what their conversation is about: dealing with difficult. Matt shares a story about some flight and other travel issues he experienced while trying to get to Atlanta for his son Ethan's baseball game, but he and Leslee also reflect on how he handled it with patience.
It's a change from how he might have handled it years back and it serves as a perfect segue to talk about their growth in their faith and what spiritual maturity...
2022-06-2836 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortySydney RitterEpisode 101
Transitions in life can be challenging. Discerning "what's next" is not always an easy task, especially for those leaving college and entering into adulthood.
That's the phase of life that Sydney Ritter is in, and she joins Matt and Leslee Holliday on "Table Forty" this week talk about that. She talks about being away at college away from family, not compromising her morals, and how her faith in God helped her navigate college.
Transitions can also be tough for parents, too, whether that's a child leaving high school and heading to college...
2022-06-1435 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyNate and Britt ProsserEpisode 100
Nate Prosser played 10 years in the NHL, including stints with the Minnesota Wild, St. Louis Blues, and Philadelphia Flyers. He played multiple sports growing up in Elk River, Minnesota, before finally settling on hockey. His faith in God led the way for him in all he did.
Prosser and his wife, Britt, join "Table Forty" with Matt and Leslee Holliday this week to share their story of how they met, how they navigated marriage and parenting while moving around during a professional hockey career, and how their faith in God is at the center...
2022-06-0750 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyMatt & Leslee Holliday on Parenting Through TransitionsEpisode 96
It's a season of big transition for the Holliday family and their oldest son, Jackson, ends his high school baseball career and prepares for graduation. On this episode of "Table Forty," Matt and Leslee reflect on this season of life, the transition that's about to come, and how proud they are of their son.
Matt also reflects on raising his sons to be men and leading in the home, and they both discuss the value of placing identity in Christ and the beauty of responding to the Gospel.
"Table Forty" is part...
2022-05-1030 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyDon Christensen of Ronald Blue TrustEpisode 89
Don Christensen is the Executive Vice President of the Professional Athlete Division of Ronald Blue Trust. He serves as Matt and Leslee Holliday's financial planner, as well as for countless other current and former professional athletes and their families.
He's a man of faith, a spiritual mentor, and an expert on financial responsibility from a Biblical perspective. Much of this conversation centers around money, mentoring, and message of 2 Timothy, where Paul offers a personal challenge to Timothy to keep following Jesus no matter the risk.
Table Forty is part of the Sports S...
2022-03-2237 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortySeason Two RecapEpisode 87
Matt and Leslee Holliday close out Season 2 of "Table Forty" by reflecting on each episode and the guests that they were able to visit with.
They'll be taking a slight break but will be back later this Spring with some great guests already lined up. They'll be back with their conversations that focus on faith, leadership, marriage, parenting and the life of a professional athlete. If you've missed any previous episodes, be sure to catch up before they restart.
Table Forty is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network.
If...
2022-01-041h 06
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyMatt and Leslee Holliday on ChristmasEpisode 85
This week on "Table Forty" Matt and Leslee Holliday share what Christmas means to them and engage in a discussion about a variety of faith-related topics. They talk about practical ways for Christians to share their story and their faith, especially with family or friends in situations where it might be awkward or uncomfortable. They also discuss how to have hard conversations about matters of faith, like identifying and addressing false teaching.
"Table Forty" is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network.
If you enjoyed this conversation, we know you'll enjoy these...
2021-12-2137 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyMatt and Leslee Holliday on Faith and Sharing Your StoryEpisode 78
This week on the Table Forty Podcast, Matt and Leslee Holliday talk about the importance of your story. Every Christian has a story, and it's important to share your story. Both Matt and Leslee share a little of their story as well and what they've learned about God as they've grown older and how the mystery of God actually drew them to seeking a deeper relationship with him.
They also spend some time talking about how to "bring Jesus to work with you" and be a light in the midst of dark crowds.
2021-11-0233 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyMatt & Leslee Holliday on Baseball and Postseason MemoriesEpisode 78
With the World Series wrapping up, Matt and Leslee Holliday are kicking off a new series of conversations with former teammates and players about their memories playing in the postseason. To start, the two of them are sharing about their own memories this week.
They talk a little bit about how they met and the early years of marriage and professional baseball as well as their memories from playing in the postseason. Matt also reminisces on some of the most memorable moments, and some of the biggest struggles, from his 15 years in the major...
2021-11-0257 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyJohn and Caroline MeansEpisode 73
John Means has cemented himself as one of the best pitchers in the American League. He was named an All-Star in 2019, and on May 5, 2021, he threw his first career no-hitter and put together a successful 2021 season. His wife Caroline was a professional soccer player who played for Seattle Reign FC, Sky Blue FC, and Orlando Pride after a stellar college career at the University of Missouri and the University of Southern California.
The couple joins Matt and Leslee Holliday on the Table Forty Podcast to talk about their marriage, John's career and no-hitter, and...
2021-10-0554 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyBrad ThompsonEpisode 72
After six seasons in the major leagues, Brad Thompson transitioned into television and radio broadcasting. He works as a color analyst for St. Louis Cardinals games for Bally Sports Midwest and is the co-host of The Fast Lane on 101 ESPN in St. Louis.
Thompson was a member of the 2006 World Series champion Cardinals team, and played with Matt Holliday briefly in 2009. The two have remained friends ever since and Matt appears as a frequent guest on Thompson's radio show. He joins Matt and Leslee on Table Forty to talk about his career on and...
2021-09-2839 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyNolan and Laura ArenadoEpisode 71
Ten years ago, Matt and Leslee Holliday helped launch Homers for Health, a program that partnered with Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital in St. Louis to raise money for sick and injured children. In conjunction with the celebration of the 2011 World Series champion Cardinals team, the Hollidays returned to St. Louis to celebrate 10 years of Homers for Health.
As part of the celebration, Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado and his wife Laura joined Matt and Leslee for a live recording of the Table Forty Podcast over the weekend at the hospital. Enjoy this conversation about...
2021-09-2138 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyJason RomanoEpisode 70
This week on the Table Forty Podcast, Matt and Leslee Holliday speak with Sports Spectrum Podcast host Jason Romano. A former producer at ESPN, Romano made the move to Sports Spectrum in 2017. He now serves as the Director of Media for Sports Spectrum.
In this conversation, Jason talks about his experiences working at ESPN as well as the lessons he's learned in his life that have served as the backbone for the two books he's authored: "Live to Forgive," a story of how he forgave his alcoholic father, and "The Uniform of Leadership," which...
2021-09-1453 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyChris and Jill DavisEpisode 66
Editor's Note: This conversation was recorded prior to Chris Davis announcing his retirement from professional baseball.
Chris Davis recently retired from major league baseball after 13 seasons, several of which he was heralded as one of the game's best power hitters. He finished his career with 295 career home runs and 780 RBIs, highlighted by a 2013 campaign where he clubbed a league-high 53 home runs 138 runs batted in. That season he was named an American League All-Star.
He and his wife Jill are heavily involved in various charitable efforts and plan to continue doing so even...
2021-08-1737 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyMatt & Leslee on Marriage in Busy SeasonsEpisode 64
It's been a busy summer for Matt and Leslee Holliday as they've been traveling the southeast with their sons on their travel baseball circuit. They've spent a lot of time together on the road, and it's led them to a new perspective on some areas of marriage.
They share some of their thoughts this week on marriage, what has helped them in various busy seasons, and how they work to support and care for each other according to what the Bible says a marriage should look like.
Table Forty is part of...
2021-08-0340 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyOliver and Amber MarmolEpisode 63
Oliver Marmol is the bench coach for the St. Louis Cardinals, a role he's held since 2016, and he's one of the youngest coaches in the major leagues. He and his wife Amber met while in high school and dated long distance while Amber was at University of Central Florida and Oliver was playing baseball at College of Charleston.
Oliver was drafted out of high school in the 31st round by the Pittsburgh Pirates, but elected to attend college instead. He was then drafted in the sixth round by the St. Louis Cardinals in 2007 and...
2021-07-2752 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyJosh and Jenny HollidayEpisode 61
Josh Holliday is the head baseball coach at Oklahoma State University. Since being hired in 2012, Josh had led the Cowboys to seven NCAA Regional appearances, three Super Regional appearances, and the 2016 College World Series. He was named the 2014 Big 12 Coach of the Year and the 2016 Midwest Regional Coach of the Year.
Josh, who is Matt Holliday's brother, and his wife Jenny join Matt and Leslee Holliday this week to talk about all aspects of coaching and issues facing athletes, coaches, and parents. They touch on the pressure athletes feel to specialize in specific sports...
2021-07-1352 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyChris and Sarah YoungEpisode 60
Chris Young is the director of tennis and the head women's tennis coach at Oklahoma State University. In 11 years as head coach of the women's program, he's turned it into a national power, highlighted by a national runner-up finish in 2016. He was unanimously chosen as the Big 12 Coach of the Year that same season.
He and his wife Sarah join Matt and Leslee Holliday this week to talk about building a culture that lasts in an athletic program, prioritizing character over winning at all costs, navigating marriage through tough seasons, and how they coach...
2021-07-0647 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyBlake HawksworthEpisode 59
Blake Hawksworth knows what it's like to experience the highs and lows of athletics. Rated as one of the top high school pitchers in the 2001 Major League Baseball draft class, Hawksworth was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in 28th round that summer. He instead enrolled at Bellevue Community College in Washington state, where he played for one season before signing with the St. Louis Cardinals. After just two seasons, Baseball America rated him as the top prospect in the Cardinals' organization.
Injuries plagued his career, though, and limiting him to three seasons in...
2021-06-2938 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyHannah PriceEpisode 58
Hannah Price is a woman dedicated to Jesus that served the Holliday family for years. She is full of joy and brought a ton of laughter to the Holliday family through the years. She loves deep conversations and hugs.
She talks with Matt and Leslee Holliday about building an authentic faith and being your authentic self. She discusses the battle that young people — especially young women — face with comparison, both in life but also in dating. She speaks about approaching that dilemma with a heart toward Jesus, as well as dealing with grief following the...
2021-06-2249 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyMatt Holliday — Lessons From His CareerEpisode 57
Table Forty is focused on bringing in unique guests each week. Every once in a while, though, Matt and Leslee Holliday share a conversation together — just the two of them.
This week, Leslee interviews Matt about some of the more valuable lessons he learned during professional baseball career — lessons on discipline, how and when he knew he could be a major leaguer, how he dealt with success and failure, how important proper nutrition is, and how he grew in his faith throughout his 15-year career.
Matt was a seven-time All-Star, a four-time Silv...
2021-06-1537 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyChris and Liz YoungEpisode 56
After a successful 13-year career in the major leagues, Chris Young was hired in December as the general manager of the Texas Rangers, where he started his playing career in 2004. Just four years removed from playing, he's able to provide a unique perspective on the game in his new role.
He joined the Table Forty podcast to talk with Matt and Leslee Holliday about lessons he's learned in leadership from his time in baseball, how he carries himself with character in his job, and how a good work ethic is what leads someone to...
2021-06-0850 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyTrevor StoryEpisode 55
Trevor Story is one of the premier shortstops in baseball. A two-time All-Star and Silver Slugger Award winner, Story is the face of the Colorado Rockies.
He led the National League in steals during the shortened 2020 season and since his debut in 2016, he's remained relatively consistent as a hitter and defender. He's relied on his faith the entire way.
He talks with Matt and Leslee this week about his upbringing in the faith, how it's gotten him through the tougher times in his career, his marriage, the heart of service his parents...
2021-06-0129 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyBo BichetteEpisode 53
Bo Bichette is one of the most exciting young players in baseball. The Toronto Blue Jays shortstop is part of a young crop of players bringing talent and entertainment to the game.
Bichette has also been a follower of Christ from a young age, and his faith has been what's kept him grounded as the spotlight got brighter on him during his baseball career.
His father Dante Bichette played 14 years in major leagues and was a four-time All-Star and led the league in home runs in 1995. He grew up around major leaguers...
2021-05-1830 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyMason RudolphEpisode 52
One of the most accomplished quarterbacks in the Big 12 in recent memory, Mason Rudolph now plays quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, serving as Ben Roethlisberger's backup. Rudolph starred at Oklahoma State from 2014-17, where he was the 2017 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award winner, given annually to the nation's top senior college quarterback.
He was named the 2017 Fellowship of Christian Athletes Bobby Bowden Award winner and was also named the 2017 Camping World Bowl Game Most Valuable Player. He was drafted in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft by the Pittsburg Steelers, where he's made...
2021-05-1139 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyClayton and Ellen KershawEpisode 51
Clayton Kershaw is one of the best pitchers in the major leagues, and he and his wife Ellen work to have as much success in humanitarian efforts off the field.
A three-time Cy Young Award winner, eight-time All-Star, and 2020 World Series winner, the Los Angeles Dodgers star and his wife participate in a number of charity and missions projects each year through his organization Kershaw's Challenge. They've been on several international relief trips and since the 2013 season, he's hosted a ping-pong tournament called Ping "Pong 4 Purpose" that features high profile celebrities and raises money...
2021-05-0431 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyDaniel and Tori MurphyEpisode 50
Daniel and Tori Murphy have been through a lot together — a 12-year baseball career, three children, and a couple breakups early on that brought both of them closer to Christ and each other. They joined Matt and Leslee to talk about all of that much more.
Throughout his 12-year major league career, Daniel was selected to three All-Star Games, won the Silver Slugger Award twice and was the 2015 National League Championship Series MVP with the New York Mets.
During his career, he and Tori were active in giving back to the communities wh...
2021-04-2741 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyRick BarnesEpisode 49
Rick Barnes is the head basketball coach at the University of Tennessee. He's put together one of the best coaching careers in recent memory with 727 wins, 24 of which have come in the NCAA Tournament. He coached Texas to the Final Four in 2003.
He was named the Naismith Coach of the Year in 2019, the Southeastern Conference Coach of the Year in 2018, and a four-time Big 12 Coach of the Year while serving as the head coach at Texas.
In this conversation he talks with Matt and Leslee about how he entered the coaching business...
2021-04-2041 min
Rising Phoenix MovementMama Bear Your Mental HealthIn this episode, Leslee talks with us about the importance of self love and healing on your journey through and after a perinatal mood disorder. She emphasizes the importance of treating your mental health like a mama bear treats her children. Protect it, and remember how important and worthy you are!
2021-04-1429 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortySeth & Tori BoltEpisode 48
Rest is something we recognize we need but we're not always great at doing it. Seth and Tori Bolt are here to help provide a way to do just that.
Seth is a member of the popular band NEEDTOBREATHE, but when he's not touring or making music, he and his wife Tori operate Bolt Farm Treehouse, a company that provides relaxing getaways in luxury treehouses that Seth built himself.
The first treehouse he built, in fact, was designed for their honeymoon.
In this conversation, Seth and Tori talk about what...
2021-04-1344 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortySeason One RecapEpisode 47
Matt and Leslee close out Season One of the podcast by reminiscing on each episode and what stood out to them with each conversation.
They're taking a break during March and will be back on April 13 to celebrate one year of the show launching and kick off Season Two. The next season will feature much of the same conversations on faith, leadership, marriage, parenting, and the life of a professional athlete, but will also feature more focused series on different topics.
Be sure to catch up on any Season One episodes you...
2021-03-021h 06
Gospel Family LifeA Marriage ConversationEric and Leslee are excited to introduce you to Chris and Kate Williams. Chris and Kate are long-time friends and Chris is a current board member for UCH, they have been married for 25 years. This podcast is a great way to get to know them a little better and hear some nuggets of marriage wisdom and insight!
2021-02-2331 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyJosh and Ginger WillinghamEpisode 46
Josh Willingham played 11 seasons in the major leagues with stints with the Florida Marlins, Washington Nationals, Oakland Athletics, Minnesota Twins, and Kansas City Royals. He hit 195 career home runs and won the Silver Slugger Award in 2012 when he hit a career-high 35 home runs and drove in a career-high 110 runs.
He and his wife Ginger met in high school in Florence, Alabama and began dating while in college. Together they have three sons Rhett, Ryder, and Rogan. After he retired following the 2014 season, Josh and Ginger started the Josh Willingham Foundation, which helps at-risk children...
2021-02-2341 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyBrian and Diana RobertsEpisode 45
Brian Roberts played 14 season in the major leagues, mostly with the Baltimore Orioles, where he was named an All-Star in 2005 and 2007. He spent his final season with the New York Yankees.
He and his wife Diana married in 2009.
In this conversation, they talk with Matt and Leslee about their faith, their marriage, and how God is at the center of it all. Matt and Brian reminisce on some baseball memories, and the Roberts family talks about parenthood and adopting a child.
The four of them also share some fun stories a...
2021-02-1640 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyMike and Kristin MathenyEpisode 44
Mike Matheny is the manager of the Kansas City Royals and was previously the manager for the St. Louis Cardinals from 2012-2018, where he managed Matt Holliday and led the team to the 2013 World Series. He also led the Cardinals to three straight National League Central championships.
He played 13 seasons in the major leagues with the Milwaukee Brewers, Toronto Blue Jays, St. Louis Cardinals, and the San Francisco Giants and was a four-time Gold Glove winner at the catcher position.
He and his wife Kristin met while they were both student-athletes at...
2021-02-0944 min
Gospel Family LifeTalkin' 'Bout SexIt's a touchy topic, but in this day of sexual confusion in our society, it is so important to talk about it! Eric and Leslee address the issue straight on in this second episode of our parenting season.
Resources mentioned:
Passport to Purity by Family Life
Lady Day by Joy Moore
As always, we are here to help! Please feel free to email us: eric@uchlink.org leslee@uchlink.org
2021-02-0217 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyMatt and Leslee on MarriageEpisode 43
Matt and Leslee share what's helped them have a successful 20-year marriage. They talk about making vows and sticking to them, the importance of centering a marriage on Christ, and forgiveness.
Matt played for 15 years in the major leagues and their marriage has withstood all the travel and upheavals that his career has brought. They have three sons — Jackson, Ethan, and Reed — and one daughter, Gracyn. Leslee is back in school working toward a seminary degree.
"I think the great thing about a Christian marriage or marriage built on the principles Scripture is w...
2021-02-0238 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortySkip and Lindsey SchumakerEpisode 39
Skip Schumaker is a former Major League Baseball player whose career spanned 11 seasons, including stints with the St. Louis Cardinals, Los Angeles Dodgers and Cincinnati Reds. He was a member of two World Series championship teams with the Cardinals in 2006 and 2011, when he was a teammate with Matt Holliday.
The San Diego Padres hired Schumaker in 2017, a little more than a year after he retired, as their first-base coach, a role he served in until the 2020 season, when he was promoted to associate manager.
Skip and his wife, Lindsey, have remained good...
2021-01-0553 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyMatt and Leslee's Christmas MemoriesEpisode 37
Matt and Leslee share their favorite Christmas memories.
If you enjoyed this episode, we know you'll love these conversations as well:
- Adam and Jennie Wainwright
- Ben Roethlisberger
Table Forty is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network. For stories of sports and faith, check out SportsSpectrum.com
2020-12-2238 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyAlex and Arlie SogardEpisode 36
Alex Sogard is the head baseball coach at Wright State University. He and his wife Arlie are our guests today with Matt and Leslee as we talk baseball, family and faith.
Table Forty is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network. For more stories of sports and faith, check out SportsSpectrum.com.
2020-12-1557 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyChris and Lauren ProngerEpisode 34
Today, Matt and Leslee talk to Chris and Lauren Pronger. Chris played 18 seasons in the National Hockey League with Hartford, St. Louis, Edmonton, Anaheim and Philadelphia from 1993-2011. In 2000, he won the Hart Memorial Trophy as the NHL's Most Valuable Player and was a member of 6 NHL All-Star teams. In 2007, he led Anaheim to a Stanley Cup Championship and in 2015, he was named to the Hockey Hall of Fame. The Blues announced they will retire Pronger's No. 44 during the 2020-21 season.
Chris and his wife Lauren join us to talk about hockey, marriage, family...
2020-12-011h 02
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortySean CaseyEpisode 32
Today Matt and Leslee talk to Sean Casey. Known as "The Mayor" Sean played 12 MLB seasons with the Reds, Indians, Pirates, Tigers and Red Sox. He was a 3-time All-Star and in 2012, was inducted into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame. Sean is now a baseball analyst with MLB Network and one of the best story-tellers around.
Table Forty is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network. For more stories of sports and faith, check out SportsSpectrum.com.
2020-11-1746 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyGio and Suzy LlerenaEpisode 31
Today Matt and Leslee talk to Gio and Suzy Llerena from Christian Family Life. They have been serving the Lord faithfully their entire married life. In the early years, Gio and Suzy worked with the youth and helped start a Hispanic church. Gio and Suzy then pivoted into the world of baseball as Gio went on staff with a ministry called Baseball Chapel for 14 years where he served as the chaplain for the Tampa Bay Rays; oversaw International Ministries in Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Cuba, and Venezuela; and recruited and trained MLB chaplains. During this time...
2020-11-1040 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyMatt and Leslee on Transitioning to the OffseasonEpisode 30
On the show today, Matt and Leslee are joined by their 3 older kids, Jackson (age 16), Ethan (age 13) and Gracyn (age 10) to share what their baseball offseason was like as a family with Matt back in the house and the kids share about life growing up in the MLB.
Table Forty is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network. For more stories of sports and faith, check out SportsSpectrum.com.
2020-11-0341 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyMatt and Mackenzie CarpenterEpisode 27
We continue our series of conversations centered around the MLB postseason and today we welcome Matt's former teammate with the Cardinals, Matt Carpenter and his wife Mackenzie.
Today on the show, Matt and Leslee talk to Mackenzie and Matt about how they met, navigating baseball life, postseason stories and trusting in God though it all.
Table Forty is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network. For more stories of sports and faith, check out SportsSpectrum.com.
2020-10-1340 min
Gospel Family LifeThe How and Why of Family WorshipIn this very first podcast, Eric and Leslee talk about family worship. They will talk about the goal of family worship, the procedure and how to keep track of what you have covered as a family.
Link to the book Real Hope for your Home
2020-10-0625 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyTrevor and Lindsey RosenthalEpisode 26
We continue our series of conversations centered around the MLB postseason and today we welcome Matt's former teammate with the Cardinals, current San Diego Padres closer Trevor Rosenthal and his wife Lindsey.
Today on the show, Matt and Leslee talk to Trevor and Lindsey about their relationship, marriage, the postseason and how they trusted in God during a difficult time in Trevor's baseball career.
Table Forty is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network. For more stories of sports and faith, check out SportsSpectrum.com.
2020-10-0649 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyMatt and Leslee's StoryEpisode 24
On the show today, Matt and Leslee share their personal story of how they met, getting married, growing in their faith, navigating the pro baseball life, adjusting to their post-playing career and trusting in Jesus through it all.
Table Forty is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network. For more stories of sports and faith, check out SportsSpectrum.com.
2020-09-2257 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyBrendan and Martha HansenEpisode 23
On the show today, Matt and Leslee talk to Brendan and Martha Hansen. Brendan is a former USA Olympic swimmer who won three Gold Medals in the 2004, 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games. We loved talking to the Hansens on the show about swimming, faith, the Olympics, and marriage.
Table Forty is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network. For more stories of sports and faith, check out SportsSpectrum.com.
2020-09-1550 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyJames and Shelly LaurinaitisEpisode 22
Today Matt and Leslee talk to James and Shelly Laurinaitis. James played 8 seasons in the NFL with the Rams and Saints. He and Shelly have two daughters. Our discussion today focused on football, faith, marriage and parenting.
Table Forty is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network. For more stories of sports and faith, check out SportsSpectrum.com.
2020-09-0849 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyDann SpaderEpisode 21
Today Matt and Leslee talk to Dann Spader, a disciple-maker who has spent his adult life exploring what it means to take someone from being a seeker to making disciples themselves. Over 750,000 people in 80 countries have been trained to make disciples through organizations he has led. His book 4 Chair Discipling has made a huge impact on Leslee's life.
Table Forty is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network. For more stories of sports and faith, check out SportsSpectrum.com.
2020-09-0137 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyGarrison PriceEpisode 17
Matt and Leslee today talk to their friend Garrison Price about playing baseball at Dallas Baptist University, feeling called to be a pastor and how God has helped him through the grieving process after the loss of his brother.
Table Forty is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network. For more stories of sports and faith, check out SportsSpectrum.com.
2020-08-0543 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyBen RoethlisbergerEpisode 14
Ben Roethlisberger is a two-time Super Bowl champion and six-time Pro Bowl quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
On today's episode, Matt and Leslee talk to Ben about his journey to football, losing his mother at the age of 7, how his faith shapes and guides him and why its important for him to be a great teammate.
Table Forty is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network. For more stories of sports and faith, check out SportsSpectrum.com.
2020-07-1537 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyJack FlahertyEpisode 13
Jack Flaherty is a pitcher with the St. Louis Cardinals. He was selected in the first round (34th overall) of the 2014 MLB Draft by the Cardinals.. He made his MLB debut three years later on September 1, 2017 against the San Francisco Giants.
In 2019, Flaherty's second full season, he established himself as one of the best pitchers in baseball, finishing fourth in the National Cy Young race after going 11-8 with a 2.75 ERA with 231 strikeouts in his 33 starts. He was named the National Pitcher of the Month in 2019 for both August and September. ...
2020-07-0844 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyJaime GarcíaEpisode 12
Jaime García played 10 seasons as a Major League Baseball pitcher. He was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 22nd round of the 2005 MLB Amateur Draft. Three years later, he made his MLB debut with St. Louis in July of 2008 against Pittsburgh.
Jaime pitched 8 seasons (2008, 2010-2016) with the Cardinals and helped St. Louis to a World Series championship in 2011. After stints in New York, Atlanta, Minnesota, Toronto and Chicago, he retired from baseball following the 2018 season.
On today's episode, Matt and Leslee talk to Jaime about their time together in St...
2020-07-0131 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyNolan ArenadoEpisode 11
Nolan Arenado is a third baseman with the Colorado Rockies. Selected in the second round of the 2009 MLB Amateur Draft by Colorado, Nolan made his MLB debut four years later in April of 2013. Since arriving in Denver, he's been one of the best players to ever wear a Rockies uniform.
During his seven year career, he's won seven Gold Glove awards, made five All-Star teams, and led the National League in Home Runs three times. At just 28 years old, Nolan is already considered one of the greatest defensive third baseman in MLB history.
2020-06-2427 min
Sports Spectrum’s Table FortyMatt and Danielle ForteEpisode 9
Matt Forte played 10 seasons in the NFL with the Chicago Bears and New York Jets. The two-time Pro Bowler came into the NFL in 2008 and retired after the 2017 season. His 8,602 rushing yards are second on the Bears all-time list behind Walter Payton.
Matt and Danielle have been married since 2011 and together have two children. Danielle is the creative director and founder of 828 Brands and co-founded with Matt, their ministry "What's Your Forte Foundation."
Today on the podcast, Matt and Leslee talk to the Forte's about marriage, parenting, race and faith.
...
2020-06-1054 minSports Spectrum’s Table FortyJackie and Ken KendallEpisode 6
Jackie Kendall has ministered through teaching and counseling for more than 30 years. As President of Power to Grow Ministries, Jackie is a sought after conference speaker for people of all ages and stages of life. Jackie has chosen a road marked by personal vulnerability, accessibility and honesty. She has written many books including the best-seller "Lady in Waiting."
Her husband Ken is the Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Power to Grow Ministries.
Christ. Jackie and her husband Ken taught a spring training Bible Study for the Montreal Expos and the At...
2020-05-2038 minSports Spectrum’s Table FortyAdam and Jenny WainwrightEpisode 3
Adam and Jenny Wainwright are our guests today. Adam has been an MLB pitcher since 2006 with the St. Louis Cardinals. Adam and Matt were teammates and roommates during their time together with the Cardinals, winning a World Series in 2011. Adam and Jenny have been married since 2004 and grew to be close friends with Matt and Leslee.
On this episode, Adam and Jenny share stories on faith, parenting, making disciples, and why Adam started a Bible Study with his fans.
Table Forty is part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network. F...
2020-04-2942 minSports Spectrum’s Table FortyDon Christensen, Ronald Blue TrustEpisode 2
Don Christensen is the Executive Vice President of the Professional Athlete Division of Ronald Blue Trust and Matt and Leslee's financial advisor.
As part of the pro athlete division, Christensen and his team assist professional athletes in building their wealth, giving generously, and managing their financial resources wisely. Through his 30-plus years of personally working with pro athletes and their families, he has learned how to help them navigate the financial, marital and personal pitfalls that professional athletes face today. Ronald Blue Trust serves more than 100 active and retired players and coaches across the M...
2020-04-2228 minSports Spectrum’s Table FortySeth and Leah TaylorEpisode 1
Leah Taylor is one of the most influential women in Leslee's life. It is fitting that she and her husband Seth are the first guests on Table 40. Seth is a former minor league baseball player who played with Matt Holliday during their time in the minor leagues. They faithfully poured into Matt and Leslee when they were newly married. Leah is a brilliant women with a lot of practical wisdom. She recently completed her Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health. Seth is currently a financial advisor.
On this episode, Leah and Seth share how th...
2020-04-1532 minSports Spectrum’s Table FortyMatt and Leslee IntroductionIntroducing Table Forty. A new podcast from Leslee Holliday and her husband, former MLB All-Star Matt Holliday. On this first episode, Matt and Leslee introduce their heart behind starting this brand new podcast.
Table Forty is a part of the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network. For more stories of sports and faith check out http://SportsSpectrum.com.
2020-04-1512 minRising Phoenix MovementEpisode 17 - Leesa's Story - From The Outside Looking In. How Did I Miss This?We got to sit down with Leesa, our host Leslee's mom and best friend. Leesa shares her side of Leslee's postpartum experience. Leesa and Leslee have been very close all of her life. Yet, when it came time for PPD to hit, neither of them noticed. How did we both miss it? And how did Leslee hide it so well that she didn't catch on? Leesa shares how that has taught her a few things about how to pay attention to those around you just a little better. How to be more conscious of new moms, dads, grandparents and...
2019-08-1924 minRising Phoenix MovementEpisode 1 - Leslee's Story - Traumatic Childbirth, Anxiety and ShameOne of our Podcast Hosts, Leslee, shares her story. Leslee lived a country away from family and friends when she had her son, RJ. She experienced severe postpartum anxiety. This lead to PTSD from a traumatic childbirth experience and the guilt and shame of PPD effects. She shares her story of how she fights the battle every day to not get back into that space.
2019-05-1231 min