BEYOND THE SCOREBOARD with PJ RIDDELL
WDAC Radio Company's Beyond the Scoreboard airs every Saturday at 10 a.m. on 1075Alive in Boyertown and WDAC 94.5 in Lancaster!
PJ Riddell offers a positively different perspective on sports, from Philly’s pro teams —Phillies, Flyers, Sixers, Eagles, Union and more — to local high school and college sports, as well as the national sports scene. We go beyond stats to explore the character, teamwork, and faith that drive the game. It’s sports for every generation, where life lessons and victory in Jesus go hand in hand. Beyond the Scoreboard — "a positively different look at sports!”
Episodes
90 episodes
Beyond The Scoreboard (24:57) ~ June 2026 Recap
As another month comes to a close, we have a lot to be thankful for! We’ve enjoyed the NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Finals, and the World Cup, in addition to some great conversations with our guests on the show, Howard Brown, Derrick Ellison, and Ha...
Beyond The Scoreboard (25:14) ~ Worst Day To Best Day w/Harry Flaherty
Sometimes it takes disappointment, a closed door, before we really take our faith seriously. Harry Flaherty’s testimony is one that proves that God can bring great things out of our deepest disappointments. Join us for his testimony and as we t...
Beyond The Scoreboard (24:23) ~ Are You A Christian? w/Derrick Ellison
As the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Finals continue, and the World Cup gets underway, we want to take some time to fix our focus on Christ, not scores, and our hope in Jesus, not wins and losses - helping us do so is our guest, Derrick Ellison!
Beyond The Scoreboard (25:17) ~ Basketball & Community w/Howard Brown
With the high school spring sports playoffs winding down and the Stanley Cup and NBA Finals underway, we’ve got plenty of sports to talk about! And speaking of NBA basketball, our guest this weekend is Howard Brown, who brought a state champion...
Beyond The Scoreboard (27:24) ~ May 2026 Recap
Here on the final Saturday in May, we're recapping what's been a great month of faith & sports conversations with Jeff Swarr, Jeff Bianchi, Steve Rodriguez, and Clint Hurdle! Enjoy this highlight episode, and if you haven't heard the full c...
Beyond The Scoreboard (27:40) ~ Hurdle-isms w/Clint Hurdle
For this Memorial Day weekend, we’re joined by former MLB manager Clint Hurdle as he shares with us his faith journey and his experiences as manager of the Colorado Rockies and Pittsburgh Pirates! We also discuss the ongoing PIAA high school di...
Beyond The Scoreboard (27:22) ~ A Higher Crown w/Steve Rodriguez
This weekend we head down to Kentucky to talk about what ministry in the world of horse racing looks like with chaplain Steve Rodriguez, who serves jockeys and staff through Kentucky Race Track Chaplaincy at Turway in Kentucky and Belterra in O...
Beyond The Scoreboard (29:03) ~ Disciples On The Diamond w/Jeff Bianchi
This weekend, Lancaster native Jeff Bianchi joins us to share about his career in professional baseball, and how the Lord guided him and his wife to use baseball as a ministry in Lancaster, across the country in MLB and MiLB, and even across th...
Beyond The Scoreboard (29:21) ~ Winning Ways w/ Jeff Swarr
This weekend we begin the month of May, and come down the home stretch of the high school baseball season with Jeff Swarr, head baseball coach at Lampeter-Strasburg high school. He shares with us about coaching as a believer, and how a Bible st...
Beyond The Scoreboard (23:59) ~ April 2026 Recap
This weekend as we wrap up April, we discuss the NHL & NBA playoffs, the NFL Draft, and we’re recapping our conversations this past month with Trent Turner, Jon Mack, Paul Putz, and Brittany Wilkins. Click
Beyond The Scoreboard (26:13) ~ A Change In Perspective w/Brittany Wilkins
This weekend we’re talking basketball and faith with Brittany Wilkins, a former NCAA Division 1, WNBA, and international professional women’s basketball player! Wilkins shares her backstory in basketball and faith, and how a mission trip change...
Beyond The Scoreboard (26:57) ~ History of Faith and Sports w/Paul Putz
This weekend we’re taking a deep-dive into the history of faith & sports with Dr. Paul Putz, who is the Program Director for the Master of Arts in Theology and Sports Studies and is the Director for the Faith & Sports Institute. He's al...
Beyond The Scoreboard (21:41) ~ Titles & Testimonies w/Jon Mack
This weekend we’re talking national championships with coach Jon Mack! He’s the head coach of Lancaster Bible College’s men’s basketball team, who brought home the NCCAA Divison 1 national championship title on Saturday, March 21st. Coach Mack ...
Beyond The Scoreboard (26:40) ~ Faithful In The Wrestling w/ Trent Turner
We have plenty of local championships to talk about this weekend, especially when it comes to Penn State wrestling! And while it’s fun to win and talk about championships, we have to consider the most important victory first and foremost - the ...
Beyond The Scoreboard (24:20) ~ Faith & Basketball In The March Madness
March Madness has begun, and so we’re taking the opportunity this weekend to dive into a conversation about faith & basketball! In the past 75 weeks we’ve spent together on the show, a number of our guests have shared their stories as to ho...
Beyond The Scoreboard (27:12) ~ Liv Monturo's Testimony
On this week’s episode we gear up for March Madness by having a conversation with Liv Monturo, who is on Messiah University’s women’s basketball team. She has an inspiring testimony to share when it comes to her ability to play the game she lov...
Beyond The Scoreboard (28:42) ~ You Can't Take It With You w/Kasey Ryan Dougherty
On this week’s episode we head to Philly to talk with Kasey Ryan Dougherty, the Multi-Area Director for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in the city of Philadelphia! She shares with us about her personal testimony of coming to Christ in the...
Beyond The Scoreboard (22:46) ~ February 2026 Recap
On this week’s episode we replay the highlights from a short, but impactful month of February! We welcomed 3 guests to the show this month, including softball player Sierra Fretz, LBC WBB head coach Kel Brown, and Steelers’ chaplain Kent Cheval...
Beyond The Scoreboard (26:20) ~ Do It Afraid w/Kent Chevalier
On this week’s episode we welcome back Kent Chevalier to the show once again, not just to talk about his role as the Steelers’ chaplain, but primarily to discuss his upcoming book release, titled “Do It Afraid.” Kent shares with us what God has...
Beyond The Scoreboard (28:19) ~ Honoring Legacies w/Kel Brown
On this week’s episode we talk faith & hoops with Kel Brown! Coach Kel is the head coach for Lancaster Bible College’s women’s basketball program, and he comes from a long line of coaches in his family. But the family tree isn’t just focuse...
Beyond The Scoreboard (25:51) ~ Leaps of Faith w/Sierra Fretz
On this week’s episode we have a conversation with Sierra Fretz, who played softball locally at Upper Perk and St. Joe's, and is now pursuing a career in professional softball! Sierra shares with us about how she's seen the Lord provide in her ...
Beyond The Scoreboard (26:35) ~ January Recap
On this week’s episode we play back the highlights from the month of January and the conversations we had with our guests: Jacob Fleegle, Brett Fuller, Seth Brunner, and Jackson Groff.Click
Beyond The Scoreboard (24:21) ~ Pushing Back Negativity w/ Jackson Groff
On this week’s episode we welcome Jackson Groff to share about his experience climbing the ranks in sports media! He's made it a point to interview athletes about their faith, and then share those stories, along with other positive stories, onl...
Beyond The Scoreboard (26:17) ~ The Point & The Purpose w/ Seth Brunner
On this week’s episode we're joined by Seth Brunner, a professional basketball trainer for college and NBA/WNBA players, and an assistant coach for Cairn University's men's basketball team. Seth shares with us about the intersection of faith &a...
Beyond The Scoreboard (28:06) ~ The Cost Is Worth It w/ Brett Fuller
On this week’s episode, Pastor Brett Fuller shares his insight with us on ministry - especially sports ministry - from his time as the chaplain of the Washington Commanders and of the National Association of Basketball Coaches.