37 episodes

The Home Team Podcast covers the intersection of Sports + Faith + Culture + Family and is hosted by Pastor Steve Carter, former NFL Linebacker and best-selling author Sam Acho and Super Bowl winning tight end Trey Burton.

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    • 4.8 • 240 Ratings

The Home Team Podcast covers the intersection of Sports + Faith + Culture + Family and is hosted by Pastor Steve Carter, former NFL Linebacker and best-selling author Sam Acho and Super Bowl winning tight end Trey Burton.

    Simone Biles, Aaron Rodgers and Texas/OU to the SEC

    Simone Biles, Aaron Rodgers and Texas/OU to the SEC

    Today on the pod, Steve and Sam discuss a variety of topics including Simone Biles withdrawing from the Olympics, Caeleb Dressel’s reaction after winning the Gold Medal, Texas and Oklahoma moving to the SEC and Aaron Rodgers press conference.

    Follow us on Instagram:

    @HomeTeam_Pod
    @TheSamAcho
    @TreyBurton8
    @SteveRyanCarter

    You can order Sam's book "Let the World See You" here.

    You can pre-order Steve's new book "The Thing Beneath the Thing" here.

    • 1 hr 5 min
    Celebrating Sam's Big News

    Celebrating Sam's Big News

    Today on the pod, Steve, Trey and Sam share some big news from Mr. Acho's world. We also look at the success of Tampa sports and Trey's experience taking his daughter to her first hockey game. Lastly, we discuss Sha'Carri Richardson’s suspension from the Summer Olympics. 

    Follow us on Instagram:

    @HomeTeam_Pod
    @TheSamAcho
    @TreyBurton8
    @SteveRyanCarter

    You can order Sam's book "Let the World See You" here.

    You can pre-order Steve's new book "The Thing Beneath the Thing" here.

    • 53 min
    Closure in Sports/College Athletes being Paid

    Closure in Sports/College Athletes being Paid

    Today on the pod, Steve and Trey return with Sam to talk Olympic qualifying, giving glory to God, finding closure in sports and the new NCAA NIL rule.  We also ask the question: "Which college athlete would be the highest paid of all-time?" 

    Follow us on Instagram:

    @HomeTeam_Pod
    @TheSamAcho
    @TreyBurton8
    @SteveRyanCarter

    You can order Sam's book "Let the World See You" here.

    You can pre-order Steve's new book "The Thing Beneath the Thing" here.

    • 48 min
    Spiritual Formation

    Spiritual Formation

    Today on the pod, Sam rides solo and provides an amazing update on his charity work with Athletes for Justice. We also talk about spiritual formation and how "practice" is something we should all embrace. 

    Follow us on Instagram:

    @HomeTeam_Pod
    @TheSamAcho
    @TreyBurton8
    @SteveRyanCarter

    You can order Sam's book "Let the World See You" on KINDLE for just $2.99 here.

    You can pre-order Steve's new book "The Thing Beneath the Thing" here. 

    • 26 min
    Dealing with Injuries

    Dealing with Injuries

    Today on the pod, Sam, Steve and Trey discuss the NBA Playoffs and the impact injuries have had. Trey and Sam also share their own stories of dealing with injuries during their football careers.

    Follow us on Instagram:

    @HomeTeam_Pod
    @TheSamAcho
    @TreyBurton8
    @SteveRyanCarter

    You can order Sam's book "Let the World See You" on KINDLE for just $2.99 here.

    • 50 min
    Julio Jones Trade and Fan Loyalty

    Julio Jones Trade and Fan Loyalty

    Today on the pod, Sam rides solo as Steve and Trey are on vacation. Sam discusses his experience in the NFL seeing a teammate traded as the Titans did trading for Julio Jones. We also talk about fan loyalty, where our value as humans is found and how Sam has been spending his time with the Lord during this season of life. 

    Follow us on Instagram:

    @HomeTeam_Pod
    @TheSamAcho
    @TreyBurton8
    @SteveRyanCarter

    You can order Sam's book "Let the World See You" on KINDLE for just $2.99 here. 

    • 28 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
240 Ratings

240 Ratings

GangsMom ,

Thank you!

The most recent episode, including the conversation on the Chauvin trial, is fantastic. Thank you for drawing us back to the Word and to a need for understanding of the historical contexts of recent events. Great job this season, guys!

Tiffany Norris ,

Can’t beat sports + faith!

Refreshing, engaging, and a different side of some of my favorites. Love this show!

13ganserj ,

Eh

Honestly would rather just listen to pardon my take

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