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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Jun 24, 2025 • 46min
Eli Stowers - Vanderbilt tight end plus Matt on praying through injuries and what he learned at church
Today on the podcast:- Matt and Jason discuss Tyrese Haliburton's achilles injury and how to pray through setbacks and disappointment. (01:10)- Then, Matt shares what he learned at church this weekend (10:20)- Finally, Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers shares about his decision to return to college for one more season in 2025, growing in his faith, how the lows of life have helped draw him closer to God. (18:20)- Eli then asks Matt for advice on preparing for a possible pro football career. (41:00)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
Jun 20, 2025 • 35min
Xavier Scruggs - ESPN and MLB Network analyst on media career, trusting God's plan, faith in tragedy
Today on the podcast:- MLB Network and ESPN baseball analyst Xavier Scruggs joins us to discuss the challenges of balancing a demanding career with family life, moving from playing baseball to covering it everyday, the significance of setting boundaries, and the role of faith in navigating life's transitions. 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
Jun 17, 2025 • 58min
Jacie Hoyt - Oklahoma State women's head basketball coach plus Matt recaps his trip to England
Today on the podcast:- Matt and Jason discus Father's Day (01:00)- Matt recaps his vacation in England (05:40)- Matt shares what he learned at church this weekend (12:39)- Oklahoma State women's basketball coach Jacie Hoyt joins the show to share her story of becoming a new mom, returning to the sideline to coach just 10 days after delivering her baby and the importance of leading with love. (24:31)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
Jun 13, 2025 • 47min
Gene Forte - Matt's dad joins us for a special Father's Day weekend conversation
Today on the podcast:- Matt is joined by his dad Ulysses "Gene" Forte for a special Father's Day weekend conversation on faith, forgiveness, fatherlessness and football. 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
Jun 10, 2025 • 30min
Rhett Lashlee - SMU head football coach on CFB success, humility, culture and leadership
Today on the podcast:- SMU head football coach Rhett Lashlee joins us to share insights on building a winning culture in college football, navigating the challenges of modern college athletics, and the significance of discipleship and community in maintaining spiritual health.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
Jun 6, 2025 • 40min
K.J. Osborn - Washington Commanders WR on faith, discipleship and rescuing a man from a burning car
Today on the podcast:- Washington Commanders WR K.J. Osborn joins the show to share his experience as an NFL player, discussing the unique challenges he faces, including mental health issues, financial pressures, and the importance of faith. He also recounts a heroic incident where he saved a man from a burning car, reflecting on the impact of that experience on his life and faith. 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
Jun 3, 2025 • 45min
Amy Lawrence - Sports talk show host on marriage, adoption and job changes
Today on the podcast:- Sports radio host Amy Lawrence shares her insights on the transformative power of prayer, making the decision to walk away from her job, the importance of grace, why her recent marriage is an answered to prayer and beginning the process of adoption. 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
May 30, 2025 • 1h 8min
Brian Dawkins - Pro Football HOF safety on mental wellness, controlled anger and intimacy with Christ
Today on the podcast:- Pro Football Hall of Fame safety Brian Dawkins joins the show to talk about mental health awareness, intimacy with Christ, the grace of God, controlled anger and his top-5 RBs he faced in the NFL. 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
May 27, 2025 • 56min
Freddie Crittenden - 2024 Olympian, plus Matt's BIG birthday present and what we learned at church
Today on the podcast:- Matt shares about his surprise 40th birthday present from his wife Danielle. (04:02)- Then Matt shares what he learned at church on Sunday. (11:50)- Lastly, USA Olympian Freddie Crittenden talks about his 2024 Olympic experience in Paris, overcoming injury, becoming a girl dad, signing a contract with Adidas, the transformative experiences during his athletic career, and the significance of love as a core principle in his relationship with Jesus. (26:24)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
May 23, 2025 • 32min
Matthew Slater - Patriots All-Pro and 10-time Pro Bowler on faith, retirement and identity
Today on the podcast:- Former New England Patriots legendary All-Pro special teams ace Matthew Slater returns to the show to talk about retiring from football (13:22), growing up with a Hall of Fame football-playing father (01:26) and staying rooted in his identity of Christ. (28:04)Matthew also shares the story behind his one career reception in his 16 year NFL journey with New England. (22:14)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
