Sports Spectrum Podcast

This is "Tuesday Morning Running Back" with Matt Forte for January 6, 2026Topics:01:14 - The Bears are the 2 seed05:27 - Baltimore/Pittsburgh reaction12:30 - Ravens kicker Tyler Loop's postgame comments23:11 - Identity in sports27:47 - NFL Wild Card playoff predictions45:18 - Workhorse of the Week 48:11 - Matt makes his NFL MVP choice50:11 - What we learned at church Special thanks to our partners at Tyndale and their Life Recovery Bible. Learn more at ⁠LifeRecoveryBible.comHave a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? - Email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine 

Robert Griffin III (RGIII) joins Matt on the show today to discuss his journey of faith, football, adversity, social media, marriage and much more .. Chapters:(01:20) - His full circle broadcasting moment in December 2025(04:40) - A journey of faith (12:01) - Responding to adversity(17:33) - Sharing about faith as his platform has grown(33:12) - Starting a new podcast (OUTTA POCKET WITH RGIII)(39:08) - Advice for Patrick Mahomes and Micah Parsons returning from ACL injuries(50:08) - The importance of loving his wife well Click here to watch RGIII's podcast "OUTTA POCKET WITH RGIII"Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? Email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine Do you know Christ personally? Click below to learn how you can commit your life to Him.https://sportsspectrum.com/gospel/

This is "Tuesday Morning Running Back" with Matt Forte for December 30, 2025Topics:(02:30) - Bears/49ers recap (10:55) - Playing football in the rain(20:09) - 3 most dangerous NFL teams right now(26:12) - Matt's predictions for CAR/TB, SEA/SF, BAL/PIT(32:36) - Workhorse of the week (39:04) - What we learned at churchHave a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? - Email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine 

Today on a special episode of the Sports Spectrum podcast, Matt Forte and Jason Romano reflect on the meaning of Christmas, receiving the greatest gift of Jesus and a look ahead to 2026. "For our sake, he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God." - 2 Corinthians 5:21Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? Email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine Do you know Christ personally? Click below to learn how you can commit your life to Him.https://sportsspectrum.com/gospel/

Today on "Tuesday Morning Running Back" with Matt Forte, we're joined by special guest --- former NFL tight end Benjamin Watson. Topics:(01:37) - NFL players speaking out about religious persecution in Nigeria(20:15) - Bears fans cheering for Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers(27:15) - DK Metcalf and dealing with fan behavior as an NFL player(29:40) - Matt shares fan encounter from his playing days(33:05) - Benjamin on fan behavior (42:43) - The Chicago Bears are in the playoffs!(46:12) - Matt reacts to Bears stadium news(49:35) - Matt's WORKHORSE OF THE WEEK(50:46) - What we learned at church this week Read our story on NFL player standing up for religious persecution in Nigeria here. Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? - Email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine 

New York Mets pitcher Nolan McLean joins Matt Forte to talk about his 2025 baseball year, making his MLB debut, choosing baseball over football, growing in his faith and 2026 expectations. Chapters:- (01:31) Nolan the football player - (05:25) Choosing baseball over football at Oklahoma State- (07:58) His MLB debut- (14:13) Expectations for 2026- (16:18) His testimony of faith- (22:41) Posting Daily Devotional on Instagram- (25:19) Who is Jesus?- (33:02) John 3:16 Syracuse Mets jersey- (34:52) - Nolan playing Matt Forte on Madden as a kid- (37:07) - His sports heroesHave a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? Email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine Do you know Christ personally? Click below to learn how you can commit your life to Him.https://sportsspectrum.com/gospel/

Today on the "Tuesday Morning Running Back" edition of the podcast for December 16, 2025:Chapters:(01:27) - Matt's surprise 40th birthday trip(07:03) - Patrick Mahomes/Micah Parsons injuries(12:41) - Grieving injuries as an NFL player(18:30) - 44 y/o Philip Rivers is back in the NFL!(24:55) - Bears/Packers preview(33:24) - Matt's Workhorse of the Week(38:10) - What we learned at churchWant to advertise with us? Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? - Email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine 

Mohamed Maassaquoi is a former NFL wide receiver who played five seasons with the Browns, Jets and Jaguars. He was selected in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft by Cleveland. In 2017, Massaquoi had four fingers amputated on his left hand after injuring it on a trip with friends. Chapters:- Choosing Georgia as his college of choice (01:10)- His NFL Draft Day experience in 2009 (02:52)- Lessons from playing with the Browns as a rookie (07:05)- Transitioning from NFL to retirement (10:08)- The origins of his faith in Jesus (17:46)- His accident that led to 4 fingers being amputated (23:24)- Starting VESSOL, his leadership development company (30:27)- Seeing his accident as a blessing to help others (38:03)- How can we be praying for Mohamed? (40:43)Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? Email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine Do you know Christ personally? Click below to learn how you can commit your life to Him.https://sportsspectrum.com/gospel/

Today on the "Tuesday Morning Running Back" edition of the podcast for December 9, 2025:Chapters:(01:10) - College Football Playoff reaction(06:20) - Did Notre Dame get snubbed?(16:27) - How to fix the current CFB system(19:01) - Packers/Bears reaction(27:28) - Chiefs loss to Texans(29:37) - Prayer for Jayden Daniels and Daniel Jones(33:50) - Matt's Workhorse of the Week(36:14) - Reflections from God on Matt's 40th birthday Want to advertise with us? Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? - Email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine 

Alex Call is an outfielder with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was traded from Washington to Los Angeles on July 31, 2025 and went on to help the Dodgers win the 2025 World Series in seven games over the Toronto Blue Jays. Topics:(01:29) - Alex being traded at the deadline(04:02) - Being grateful that God brought him to LA(06:53) - Playing in the 2025 World Series(09:57) - Taking a parade lap after winning(14:33) - Becoming a father(16:17) - Alex being a Green Bay Packers fan(18:40) - Who is Jesus to Alex Call right nowSpecial thanks to our partners at Tyndale and their Every Man's Bible and Every Woman's Bible. Learn more at ⁠EveryMansBible.com⁠ and ⁠EveryWomansBible.com⁠.Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? Email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine Do you know Christ personally? Click below to learn how you can commit your life to Him.https://sportsspectrum.com/gospel/