The story of the 1978 San Francisco Giants' "God Squad" is one that appeals to a broader audience that one might imagine. Matt Sieger's book is a compelling exploration of faith, baseball, and the cultural clash in one of America's most iconic cities--San Francisco. This is the behind-the-scenes story of how a group of San Francisco Giants players, amidst the chaos of 1970s San Francisco, openly embraced Christianity and formed an unlikely spiritual brotherhood. In his book and this podcast, Matt shares vivid anecdotes from the 1978 season, reveals how media and fans responded to the team's outspoken faith, and reflects on balancing personal conviction with public scrutiny. This is a conversation about sports history, Christian identity, and the power of belief. And in this interview, Matt saves the best for last as he shares a bit about his personal faith journey. So, be sure to listen all the way through!

Creekside Conversations is a place where we openly explore and discuss some of the questions--many of them, really BIG questions--that most people wrestle with at one time or another during their lifetime. In some shows, we might dive into questions like: What is life all about? or, What's the difference between "my truth" and "the truth?" In others, we might explore the science & religion topic, and in still others, we may end up discussing what happened to Saul of Tarsus on his way to Damascus. We invite you to join us... and let's see where our creekside conversation leads!