In a podcast episode published October 19, 2026, the Two Point Conversion with BYU Football series explored the intersection of sports and scripture through a conversation with Steven Ashworth. The episode focused on Ashworth's professional athletic journey and spiritual reflections related to the book of Jeremiah.
Steven Ashworth joined Chase Roberts and Connor Pay to discuss his career, which included playing basketball at Creighton, signing NBA contracts, and playing professionally in Germany. Ashworth reflected on how injury setbacks, such as a broken wrist, resulted in significant blessings like his best shooting season.
During the discussion, Connor Pay shared how Ashworth helped him grow closer to Jesus Christ and serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The group also examined themes from the Come, Follow Me study of Jeremiah, specifically focusing on foreordination, spiritual gifts, and God's knowledge of individuals before birth.
Chase Roberts contributed to the conversation by discussing his NFL journey, including the challenges of being a free agent and the identity shifts that occur when being released from a team. The participants concluded by discussing how small acts of discipleship can impact others and the unique spiritual attributes individuals possess from the premortal life.
