Zac fills in for Benson with his brother Spencer as a guest. They make up for the lack of recent episodes by going way over the usual episode length talking about the Redskins' name change, the Buffalo Bills needing a new stadium sponsor, and a

Beyond The Game - 6/26/2020

Jun 27th, 2020 28m

Benson and Barletta talk about the unnecessary and inappropriate use of foul language which seems to be more and more prevalent in sports today. Benson shares some thoughts about what the Bible says our speech should be like.Plus, Zac wonders d

Beyond The Game - 6/19/2020

Jun 20th, 2020 28m

Benson and Barletta discuss the state of negotiations in getting Major League Baseball back on the field. Why is it taking so long for the two sides to agree on something. Benson shares a biblical thought from the book of Esther on strong...

Beyond The Game - 6/12/2020

Jun 13th, 2020 28m

Benson and Barletta discuss some current events in society - Colin Kaepernick, Drew Brees' comments, etc - and are reminded that we all need to listen to what others are saying a bit more. Especially believers in Christ who are called to prefer

Beyond The Game - 5/29/2020

May 30th, 2020 28m

Benson tells Barletta that he deleted all his social media apps because he found himself getting frustrated with people. People are divisive when God want His people to be unified in love. Zac's 'Shenanigans' statements include wondering if the

Beyond The Game - 5/22/2020

May 23rd, 2020 28m

After some time off, Benson and Barletta are back talking sports from a faith-based perspective. Their conversation about current events leads to a discussion on how looking out for 'number one' is not consistent with the Christian lifestyle. Y

Beyond The Game - 4/24/2020

Apr 25th, 2020 28m

Benson picks Barletta's brains about the first round of the NFL draft and then makes a spiritual application of things in life which are certain. Zac's 'Shenanigans' topics include 'If the Los Angeles Chargers’ newly-released uniform changes ar

Beyond The Game - 4/17/2020

Apr 18th, 2020 28m

Benson and Barletta talk about the emphasis on sports. While we all look forward to their eventual return, sports are not life and we need to keep what's truly important in a perspective. In addition to the weekly encouragement during the 'You

Beyond The Game - 4/10/2020

Apr 10th, 2020 28m

Benson and Barletta talk about the lack of sports to discuss and share their Sasquatch calling skills. We're all hoping to have sports back soon and Benson shares some biblical thoughts on hope.In his 'Shenanigans' segment, Zac questions if opi

Beyond The Game - 4/3/2020

Apr 4th, 2020 28m

It's a 'highlights' edition of BTG as Benson and Barletta take a week off and air a pair of previously broadcast segments. It's the time of year to talk so baseball so from January 29th of this year, the guys discuss Derek Jeter having missed o

Beyond The Game - 3/27/2020

Mar 28th, 2020 28m

In the Shenanigans' segment, Zac wonders if Rudy Gobert will be remembered more for the coronavirus and shutting down the NBA than for his talents on the court, If Houston Texans coach Bill O’Brien should be fired for trading Deandre Hopkins, a

Kristin Concordia - 3/27/2020 - Womens Lacrosse Coach, Roberts Wesleyan College

Mar 28th, 2020 13m 23s

Benson and Barletta welcome to the program, Kristin Concordia, head coach of the womens lacrosse team at Roberts Wesleyan College. After a season in which they recorded the most wins in program history and having appeared in three straight ECC.

Beyond The Game - 3/20/2020

Mar 21st, 2020 28m

In a special broadcast, Benson and Barletta skip all the regular features of the program so that they can talk longer with Kevin Malone who is the founder and president of the US Institute Against Human Trafficking.The former General Manager of

Kevin Malone Interview - 3/20/2020 - US Institute Against Human Trafficking

Mar 20th, 2020 26m 31s

Kevin Malone joins the program. The former General Manager of the Montreal Expos and LA Dodgers is the founder and president of the US Institute Against Human Trafficking. He talks about the work his ministry is doing and answers some general a

Beyond The Game - 3/13/2020

Mar 14th, 2020 28m

Benson and Barletta welcome to the program, Aaron Scheer of Centershot Ministries. The Centershot program is used by churches throughout the United States to introduce kids, and families, to the gospel of Jesus Christ through the sport of arche

Aaron Scheer Interview - 3/13/2020 - Centershot Ministries

Mar 13th, 2020 16m 19s

Benson and Barletta welcome to the program, Aaron Scheer who is the President of Centershot Ministries. The Centershot program is used by churches throughout the United States to introduce kids, and families, to the gospel of Jesus Christ throu

Beyond The Game - 3/6/2020

Mar 7th, 2020 28m

Benson and Barletta talk about Spike Lee, Charles Oakley, and the New York Knicks. They showed again this week the meaning of 'Knicks gonna Knicks'. Benson shares some biblical thoughts about miscommunication. Plus, in the 'Shenanigans' segment

Beyond The Game - 2/28/2020

Feb 29th, 2020 27m 59s

The Reverend Jason McGuire joins the program to discuss several sports-related political issues. Rev. McGuire is the President of New Yorker's Family Research Foundation. Among the discussed topics include homeschool sports participation with p

Jason McGuire Interview - 2/28/2020 - President, New Yorker's Family Research Foundation

Feb 29th, 2020 15m 30s

Reverend Jason McGuire joins the program to discuss several sports-related political issues. Rev. McGuire is the President of New Yorker's Family Research Foundation. Among the discussed topics include homeschool sports participation with publi

Beyond The Game - 2/21/2020

Feb 22nd, 2020 28m

Benson and Barletta discuss the reactions around baseball to the apologies offered by some members of the Houston Astros regarding the cheating scandal they are involved in. There is an application from Psalm 51 where David seeks restoration fr

Beyond The Game - 2/14/2020

Feb 15th, 2020 28m

Benson and Barletta talk XFL Football and some of the changes in rules as compared to the NFL. Benson shares a few thoughts from the bible about change. Plus, in the 'Shenanigans' segment, Zac wonders if Yankee fans are upset that Yankees pitch

Beyond The Game - 2/7/2020

Feb 8th, 2020 28m

On this week's program, Benson and Barletta discuss New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist - should they trade him? What if he doesn't want to be traded? Benson gives a biblical application of preferring others, including how far Jesus Christ

Beyond The Game - 1/31/2020

Feb 1st, 2020 28m

Benson and Barletta talk about Dion Waiters finally getting into his first game of the season with the Miami Heat after having been suspended three times. A biblical perspective is given dealing with doing our part on the team, and using our sp

Beyond The Game - 1/29/2020

Jan 29th, 2020 28m

Benson and Barletta discuss Derek Jeter having missed out on a unanimous election into the Baseball Hall of Fame by a single vote. He always seemed to say the right thing and continued to do so even after being snubbed by some anonymous voter.

Beyond The Game - 1/24/2020

Jan 25th, 2020 28m

Brian Smith joins the program to talk about his book, 'The Assist, A Gospel-Centered Guide to Glorifying God Through Sports'. In the 'Shenanigans' segment, Zac wonders if the Colorado Rockies will trade superstar 3B Nolan Arenado; Whether it's