
Sports Spectrum Podcast
Sports Spectrum is an interview driven podcast hosted by former Chicago Bears Pro Bowl running back Matt Forte.
Each episode, Forte and podcast creator Jason Romano will bring you stories and conversations at the intersection of sports and Jesus.
Latest episodes

Apr 13, 2024 • 4min
Sports Spectrum Weekly Devotional - April 14, 2024
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Scriptures:
“Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise.” - Hebrews 10:23 (NLT)
“Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from Him, throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy.” - Ephesians 4:21-24 (NLT)
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Apr 12, 2024 • 46min
Dot Richardson - Liberty University head softball coach on honoring the Lord and winning Olympic Gold in 1996
Dot Richardson is the head softball coach at Liberty University. She was named to her position on July 17, 2013 and since then, has taken the Flames to three NCAA Regionals and six straight full seasons of 40 wins or more. In 2023, Liberty eliminated No. 2 UCLA and Grand Canyon to make a Regional Final for the third time in program history and set a school single-season record for wins over Top-25 teams (4).
Prior to coaching, Richardson was an elite softball player, starting in college at UCLA where she helped the Bruins to their first ever NCAA championship in 1982 and was named NCAA Player of the Decade in the 1980's. In 1996, she was a member Team USA that captured their first ever Olympic Gold Medal in softball. She repeated the effort four years later and won a second Gold medal in 2000.
Today on the podcast, we talk to Dot Richardson about coaching at Liberty, impacting lives for the kingdom, honoring the Lord with her words and actions and being bold in her faith.
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Apr 10, 2024 • 36min
Tara-Leigh Cobble - The Bible Recap founder on memorizing scripture and engaging in God's word
Tara-Leigh is a respected authority in the Christian community, well-known for her dynamic approach to teaching and commitment to making Christian Scripture accessible and understandable. As the creator of The Bible Recap, the host of the daily radio spot The God Shot, and the founder of D-Group (Discipleship Group), she has established several successful faith-based media & connection opportunities where millions engage with Scripture every day.
Her podcast listenership has exceeded 328 million downloads. The Bible Recap book, which accompanies the podcast has sold more than 350,000 copies and her books collectively have sold over 600,000 copies.
Today on the podcast, we talk to Tara-Leigh about starting The Bible Recap, being mentioned by the Kelce brothers on their podcast and the importance of memorizing scripture.
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Apr 8, 2024 • 48min
Orlando Hudson - Former MLB Gold Glove second baseman on giving his life to Christ and following God's path.
Orlando Hudson is a former MLB infielder who played 11 seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays, Arizona Diamondbacks, Los Angeles Dodgers, Minnesota Twins, San Diego Padres and Chicago White Sox. He was a four-time Gold Glove winner (2005-07, ’09) and was named to two All-Star teams with Arizona (’07) and Los Angeles (’09).
He was selected in the 43rd round of the 1997 MLB Draft by Toronto after playing his college ball at Spartanburg Methodist College in South Carolina. He made his MLB debut five years later with Toronto on July 24, 2002. Currently, he’s a player development assistant in baseball operations with the Diamondbacks.
Today on the podcast, we talk to Orlando Hudson about his MLB career, handling success, being lukewarm in his faith, confidence versus cockiness, and living a life of obedience to Christ.
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Apr 7, 2024 • 4min
Sports Spectrum Weekly Devotional - April 7, 2024
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Scriptures:
"For [godly] sorrow that is in accord with the will of God produces a repentance without regret, leading to salvation; but worldly sorrow [the hopeless sorrow of those who do not believe] produces death." - 2 Corinthians 7:10 (AMP)
“And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us because He has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with His love.” - Romans 5:5 (NLT)
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Apr 5, 2024 • 43min
Todd Hollandsworth - Former MLB player on finding courage in faith and being bold for Jesus
Todd Hollandsworth is a former MLB player from 1995-2006 with the Dodgers, Rockies, Rangers, Marlins, Cubs, Braves, Indians and Reds.
In 1996, he was named NL Rookie of the Year with the Dodgers. In 2003, he won a World Series as a member of the Marlins. After retirement, Hollandsworth spent many years in broadcasting, working on Cubs and Marlins telecasts.
Today on the podcast, we talk to Todd Hollandsworth about his MLB career, winning Rookie of the Year, finding courage in faith and staying bold for Jesus.
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Apr 3, 2024 • 41min
Adam Wainwright - Former Cardinals pitcher on retirement, broadcasting, music and giving back with Water Mission
Adam Wainwright is a former MLB pitcher who played 18 years with the St. Louis Cardinals from 2005-2023. He finished his career with 200 career wins, three All-Star selections, two World Series championships, two Gold Gloves and the 2020 Roberto Clemente Award winner.
In retirement, Wainwright is now serving as an analyst with FOX Sports’ MLB coverage and pursuing a musical career. His latest single, “Hey Y’all” is out now everywhere music is found.
Today on the podcast, former MLB pitcher Scott Linebrink joins Jason Romano to talk to Adam Wainwright about his retirement, broadcasting, his musical career and the importance of serving and giving back with ministries like Water Mission.
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Apr 2, 2024 • 33min
Jason Adam - Tampa Bay Rays pitcher on standing firm in his faith and being bold for Jesus
Jason Adam is a pitcher with the Tampa Bay Rays. In 2022, he helped the Rays to a postseason berth, pitching in 67 games with an ERA of 1.56. In 2023, he pitched in 56 games and helped the Rays to another postseason appearance.
Originally drafted by the Royals in the fifth round of the 2010 MLB Amateur Draft, he made his MLB debut May 5, 2018, with Kansas City. In 2019, he pitched with the Blue Jays in Toronto and then signed with Chicago, splitting time with the big-league club and their Triple-A affiliate in Iowa in 2020 and 2021.
Today on the podcast, we talk to Adam about standing firm in his faith, claiming Jesus for his family, being bold and the gratitude and appreciation he has for his baseball career.
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Apr 1, 2024 • 37min
Jackson and Ethan Holliday - Baseball brothers on living out their faith and playing for an audience of one
Jackson Holliday was the number one overall pick in the 2022 MLB Amateur Draft by the Baltimore Orioles. In 2023, he was named Baseball America's Minor League Player of the Year.
Ethan Holliday is a high school junior and currently ranked number one by Baseball America top MLB Draft prospects.
Today on the podcast, Annabelle Hasselbeck talks to the Holliday brothers about their baseball journey, pressure being a privilege, having a competitive mindset, tuning out the noise, living for Jesus and Jackson Holliday's wedding to his wife Chloe.
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Mar 30, 2024 • 4min
Sports Spectrum Weekly Devotional - March 30, 2024
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Scriptures:
“He came once for all, at the end of the age, to put away the power of sin forever by dying for us.” - (Hebrews 9:26 TLB)
“Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness…” (James 1:21; ESV)
“So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander” (1 Peter 2:1; ESV)
“Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice” (Ephesians 4:31; ESV)
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Check out Bryce Johnson's 'UNPACKIN' it 'show here.
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