Sports Spectrum Podcast

Sports Spectrum
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Sep 5, 2025 • 50min

Jason McCourty - Former NFL Super Bowl champ on faith, marriage, gratitude and retirement

Today on the podcast:- Jason McCourty is a former NFL defensive back who won a Super Bowl with his twin brother Devin in 2018 as a member of the Patriots. Jason played 12 NFL seasons and is now an NFL analyst with CBS Sports. Topics include:- Excitement for the 2025 NFL season (02:54)- What NFL storyline is Jason McCourty most interested in? (03:53)- Being selected in the 6th round of the NFL Draft as a motivator (05:45)- The brotherly connection with twin brother Devin (12:18)- Stewarding his time in retirement from the NFL (23:04)- The grieving process of his NFL career ending (28:50)- Sharing his testimony of faith in Jesus (34:15)- The pruning process as a Christian (40:22)- What Bible verse impacts him the most (44:27)- How can we be praying for Jason McCourty? (46:39)Special thanks to our partnership with the Courage for Life Study Bible. Learn more by going to ⁠⁠CourageforLifeBibles.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/
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Sep 2, 2025 • 44min

Tuesday Morning RB - Matt on Week 1 CFB, Micah Parsons trade and 2025 NFL predictions

Today on the "Tuesday Morning Running Back" edition of the podcast for Sept 2, 2025:- Matt recaps Week 1 of CFB (02:47)- Micah Parsons trade reaction (08:18)- Matt's NFL predictions: 2025 rushing champ - (18:50) Most surprising team - (20:43) 2025 MVP - (25:31) AFC champion - (29:35) NFC champion - (30:10)- What Matt learned at church on Sunday (35:10)Special thanks to our partnership with ⁠⁠⁠⁠Athletes in Action⁠⁠⁠⁠. For only $22 a month, you can put a Bible in the hands of three athletes -- every single month.  When you sign up with a monthly gift of $22, you’ll also receive a free copy of the Increase, our 52 week devotional. Simply text SPORTS to 71326  to help provide Bibles to athletes today. Just Imagine how much this gift could change an athlete’s life! So text SPORTS to 71326, that’s S-P-O-R-T-S TO 71326  to help now or visit http://athletesinaction.org/spectrum ... Message and data rates may apply. Available to U.S. addresses only.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/
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Aug 29, 2025 • 49min

Dabo Swinney - Clemson head football coaching as a calling, God's timing and a 2025 season preview

Today on the podcast:- Dabo Swinney joins Matt on the podcast to share his unique journey from a young boy in Alabama to the head coach of the Clemson Tigers. He also shares about how he got the name "Dabo" as well as the importance of his faith in Jesus and how God has uniquely positioned him as a football coach. Coach Dabo also previews the upcoming 2025 season and the home opener against LSU on August 31. 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/Have you heard our other Sports Spectrum podcasts?Sports Spectrum's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What's Up Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠with Annabelle Hasselbeck - https://open.spotify.com/show/7CvX5oXnEuKIYI5GCVT7Hi?si=9c61982675f1413dSports Spectrum's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get in the Game Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Scott Linebrink -https://open.spotify.com/show/7CFPZVet3TcsSJMZqRHndI?si=d6599c85917146a7
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Aug 26, 2025 • 38min

Tuesday Morning RB - Matt previews CFB week 1, reflects on Hurricane Katrina's 20th anniversary

Today on the "Tuesday Morning Running Back" edition of the podcast:- Matt previews Week 1 of the 2025 College Football season (03:03)- Matt looks back at Hurricane Katrina 20 years later and being a college student at Tulane University in New Orleans (17:17)- What is God teaching Matt right now? (30:19)Special thanks to our partnership with ⁠⁠⁠Athletes in Action⁠⁠⁠. For only $22 a month, you can put a Bible in the hands of three athletes -- every single month.  When you sign up with a monthly gift of $22, you’ll also receive a free copy of the Increase, our 52 week devotional. Simply text SPORTS to 71326  to help provide Bibles to athletes today. Just Imagine how much this gift could change an athlete’s life! So text SPORTS to 71326, that’s S-P-O-R-T-S TO 71326  to help now or visit http://athletesinaction.org/spectrum ... Message and data rates may apply. Available to U.S. addresses only.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/
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Aug 22, 2025 • 42min

Chaunte Lowe - 4-time Olympian shares her incredible story of faith, healing and restoration

Today on the podcast:- 4-time Olympian Chaunte Lowe joins Matt Forte on the show to share her inspiring journey of faith, resilience, and overcoming adversity. From her tumultuous childhood to her Olympic aspirations, Chaunte discusses how her faith in God has shaped her identity and helped her navigate life's challenges, including her battle with breast cancer.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/Have you heard our other Sports Spectrum podcasts?Sports Spectrum's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What's Up Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠with Annabelle Hasselbeck - https://open.spotify.com/show/7CvX5oXnEuKIYI5GCVT7Hi?si=9c61982675f1413dSports Spectrum's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get in the Game Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Scott Linebrink -https://open.spotify.com/show/7CFPZVet3TcsSJMZqRHndI?si=d6599c85917146a7
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Aug 19, 2025 • 50min

Tuesday Morning RB - Matt's 5 RB's to watch in 2025, plus reaction to the Bears 38-0 win and what we learned at church

Today on the "Tuesday Morning Running Back" edition of the podcast:- Matt reacts to the Bears 38-0 preseason week 2 win over Buffalo (04:17)- Matt picks the five RB's he's watching in 2025 (16:14)- What we learned at church (32:53)Special thanks to our partnership with ⁠⁠Athletes in Action⁠⁠. For only $22 a month, you can put a Bible in the hands of three athletes -- every single month.  When you sign up with a monthly gift of $22, you’ll also receive a free copy of the Increase, our 52 week devotional. Simply text SPORTS to 71326  to help provide Bibles to athletes today. Just Imagine how much this gift could change an athlete’s life! So text SPORTS to 71326, that’s S-P-O-R-T-S TO 71326  to help now or visit http://athletesinaction.org/spectrum ... Message and data rates may apply. Available to U.S. addresses only.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/
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Aug 15, 2025 • 31min

Robbie Chosen - NFL wide receiver on changing his name, growing in his faith and memories of playing with Matt Forte

Today on the podcast:- Robbie Chosen is an NFL wide receiver, currently with the 49ers. He's also a former teammate of Matt Forte during their time with the Jets. Robbie joins us to talk about growing in his faith, why he changed his name and staying ready for an opportunity. (Note, this recording took place prior to Robbie signing with the 49ers on August 3, 2025)Special thanks to our partnership with the New Living Translation Bible. Learn more by going to ⁠NewLivingTranslation.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/
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Aug 12, 2025 • 43min

Tuesday Morning RB with Matt Forte - NFL preseason week 1 thoughts, contract negotiations, his 2025 Bears prediction and what we learned at church

Today on the "Tuesday Morning Running Back" edition of the podcast:- Micah Parsons and Trey Hendrickson contract situations (03:25)- Matt looks back to his own contract dispute in 2011 and 2012 (06:36)- Reaction to Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward's preseason debuts (23:57)- Matt makes his prediction on the 2025 Chicago Bears record (32:21)- What we learned at church (33:01)Special thanks to our partnership with ⁠Athletes in Action⁠. For only $22 a month, you can put a Bible in the hands of three athletes -- every single month.  When you sign up with a monthly gift of $22, you’ll also receive a free copy of the Increase, our 52 week devotional. Simply text SPORTS to 71326  to help provide Bibles to athletes today. Just Imagine how much this gift could change an athlete’s life! So text SPORTS to 71326, that’s S-P-O-R-T-S TO 71326  to help now or visit http://athletesinaction.org/spectrum ... Message and data rates may apply. Available to U.S. addresses only.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/
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Aug 8, 2025 • 44min

Jeff Saturday - Colts legend and ESPN analyst on his recent heart surgery, his final NFL snap and faith in Jesus

Today on the podcast:- (02:04) Indianapolis Colts legend and ESPN analyst Jeff Saturday shares his journey from being undrafted to becoming a successful NFL player and analyst. He discusses the impact of Jesus on his life and career, the importance of strong leadership, and the lessons learned from winning the Super Bowl XLI in 2006. Jeff also reflects on the challenges of life after football, including health issues and the significance of relationships and community.Thanks to our partnership with Filament Bibles. You can learn more by checking out their website - http://FilamentBibles.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 Do you know Christ personally? Click below to learn how you can commit your life to Him.https://sportsspectrum.com/gospel/Have you heard our other Sports Spectrum podcasts?Sports Spectrum's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What's Up Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠with Annabelle Hasselbeck - https://open.spotify.com/show/7CvX5oXnEuKIYI5GCVT7Hi?si=9c61982675f1413dSports Spectrum's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get in the Game Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Scott Linebrink -https://open.spotify.com/show/7CFPZVet3TcsSJMZqRHndI?si=d6599c85917146a7
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Aug 5, 2025 • 50min

Tuesday Morning RB with Matt Forte - Matt's first ever preseason game memories and the importance of spiritual growth

Today on the "Tuesday Morning Running Back" edition of the podcast:- Football is BACK -- or is it? (02:55)- Matt shares memories of his first ever preseason game in 2008 (10:01)- How Matt approached preseason games as a player (16:45)- Spiritual maturity (24:12)- Matt's encouragement for others to press in to his prayer life (39:04)- Matt's prayer algorithm W.A.R. (worship, acknowledge, repent/request) - (46:30)Special thanks to our partnership with Athletes in Action. For only $22 a month, you can put a Bible in the hands of three athletes -- every single month.  When you sign up with a monthly gift of $22, you’ll also receive a free copy of the Increase, our 52 week devotional. Simply text SPORTS to 71326  to help provide Bibles to athletes today. Just Imagine how much this gift could change an athlete’s life! So text SPORTS to 71326, that’s S-P-O-R-T-S TO 71326  to help now or visit http://athletesinaction.org/spectrum ... Message and data rates may apply. Available to U.S. addresses only.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/

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