

Sports Spectrum Podcast
Sports Spectrum
Sports Spectrum is an interview driven podcast hosted by former Chicago Bears Pro Bowl running back Matt Forte.
Each episode, Forte will bring you stories and conversations at the intersection of sports and Jesus.
Each episode, Forte will bring you stories and conversations at the intersection of sports and Jesus.
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Dec 23, 2025 • 1h 4min
TUESDAY MORNING RB - Matt is joined by Benjamin Watson to talk fan behavior, religious persecution, cheering for Aaron Rodgers
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

Dec 19, 2025 • 41min
Nolan McLean - New York Mets pitcher on his crazy 2025, growing in Christ and staying humble
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/

Dec 16, 2025 • 49min
TUESDAY MORNING RB - Mahomes/Parsons injuries, 45 y/o Philip Rivers, Bears/Packers and Matt's fishing trip
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

Dec 12, 2025 • 43min
Mohamed Massaquoi - Former NFL WR on faith, football and overcoming the amputation of 4 fingers
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/

Dec 9, 2025 • 46min
TUESDAY MORNING RB - Tulane is IN! Notre Dame snubbed? Pack/Bears plus Matt turns 40!
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

Dec 5, 2025 • 20min
Alex Call - LA Dodgers OF on being traded in July, winning the World Series and seeing God work in his life
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/

Dec 2, 2025 • 46min
TUESDAY MORNING RB - Matt on the Bears rushing attack, his Super Bowl favorites, when to go for two and the hope of Christ
Today on the "Tuesday Morning Running Back" edition of the podcast for December 2, 2025:Chapters:(01:51) - The Bears victory over the Eagles(07:45) - Going for 2 down nine with 3 mins left(20:04) - Who are the Super Bowl favorites right now?(28:05) - Matt's Workhorse(s) of the week(35:38) - What we learned at church on SundaySpecial 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

Nov 28, 2025 • 32min
Matt and Jason on reading God's word and understanding the Bible
Today on the podcast, Matt Forte and Jason Romano discuss the importance of reading from God's word. 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/

Nov 25, 2025 • 55min
TUESDAY MORNING RB - Matt at Steelers chapel, Thanksgiving memories and Matt's prediction for remainder of Bears season
Today on the "Tuesday Morning Running Back" edition of the podcast for November 25, 2025:Topics:(01:17) - Eagles blow 21-0 lead to Dallas (08:58) - The 8-3 Bears continue to win(14:30) - Matt predicts Bears record for remainder of season(19:08) - Jameis Winston the RECEIVER(26:12) - Matt recaps speaking at Steelers chapel(34:05) - Shedeur Sanders big win(37:20) - Thanksgiving memories(42:14) - Matt's Workhorse of the Week(45:13) - 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

Nov 21, 2025 • 36min
Eddie George - Former Titans pro bowl RB and current Bowling Green head football coach on faith, football and coaching
Eddie George played nine seasons in the NFL with the Titans and Cowboys. He is the 1995 Heisman Trophy winner and is currently the head football coach at Bowling Green University. He joins Matt to share their common thread of being "tall" NFL running backs, why ballet helped them train, following Jesus and being baptized. Chapters:- Matt and Eddie had the same running backs coach (01:07)- Growing up wanting to play running back (04:04)- Ballet lessons for football players? (05:44)- Lessons from Ohio State (08:21)- Being a "tall" running back (12:20)- His testimony of faith in Jesus Christ (15:09)- Leaving a legacy of faith (21:14)- Matt and Jason recap the Eddie George interview (31:05)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/


