Sports Spectrum Podcast

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/

Today on the "Tuesday Morning Running Back" edition of the podcast for November 18, 2025:- Matt's visit to Tulane (01:05)- The FIRST PLACE Chicago Bears (05:28)- Should Pass Interference be reviewable? (16:49)- Dan Campbell's gambling on 4th down (27:33)- Ohio State's Luke Montgomery asks Matt a question (35:15)- Matt's Workhorse of the Week (39:17) - What we learned at church this weekend (46:25). 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 

George Hill played 15 years in the NBA and was teammates with NBA legends Tim Duncan, LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo. He joins Matt to talk about his career, guarding Kobe Bryant, faith in the NBA and his recent baptism in the summer of 2025.Chapters:- Choosing basketball over other sports (04:20) - Going from a small college to the NBA (07:18) - His first ever dunk (11:05) - His "Welcome to the NBA" moment (13:00)- The beginning of his faith journey (17:22) - NBA faith culture (25:08) - Identity as an NBA player (30:21) - George's farm ranch (38:12) - Being in all in for Jesus since his baptism (44:50) Special thanks to our partnership with Tyndale and their "One Year Bible for Men." Learn more by going to ⁠⁠TheOneYearBible.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/

Today on the "Tuesday Morning Running Back" edition of the podcast for November 11, 2025Topics include:- When is it too early to put up Christmas decorations? (01:01)- The 6-3 Bears big win over the Giants (05:49)- Shocker of the week (10:57)- Matt's Workhorse of the Week (22:17)- Marshawn Kneeland's tragic death (29:43)- What we learned at church (37:20)- Happy Veteran's Day (43:54) 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 

Kelvin Beachum has played 14 NFL seasons with the Steelers, Jaguars, Jets and now Arizona Cardinals. He was a teammate of Matt Forte with the Jets in 2017. Chapters:- Goals coming into the NFL - (02:12)- Why the need to depend on God? - (07:10)- His "Green Monster" Chevy Tahoe car from 1996 - (10:02)- Gaining wisdom and passing it on to his kids - (12:45)- Passion for things away from football - (17:21)- Favorite Biblical story/event - (20:26)- Getting reflective and sentimental as he gets older (23:18) - Favorite story from being teammates with Matt F with the Jets (26:38) - What does his body feel like the day after a game? - (31:56) - Who is Jesus to Kelvin Beachum today? - (37:30) Special thanks to our partnership with Tyndale and their "One Year Bible for Men." Learn more by going to ⁠⁠⁠TheOneYearBible.com.⁠Special thanks to our partnership with Operation Christmas Child. Visit Samaritans Purse.org/occ to learn how to pack a shoebox or build one online and help a child in need this Christmas. 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 November 4, 2025Topics include:- Justin Forsett joins the show! (02:50)- Crazy World Series Game 7 (03:32) - The Bears are 5-3 after crazy win over Cincinnati (07:07)- Lessons from playing with Peyton Manning (11:02)- The mindset of being a second half team (16:44)- Matt and Justin's Workhorse of the Week (20:32)- What we learned at church (25:42)- Why it's important to be rooted in a local church (34:00)Special thanks to our partnership with Tyndale and their "One Year Bible for Men." Learn more by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠TheOneYearBible.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 

NHL players Owen Power of the Buffalo Sabres and Kent Johnson of the Columbus Blue Jackets join the show to talk about how their bond formed in college at Michigan, their paths to faith, and the challenges and joys of living out their beliefs as professional athletes. Chapters:(01:10) - Meeting at Michigan and becoming close friends(04:16) - Their testimony of faith in Jesus(08:15) - NHL Draft memories in 2022(10:17) - Living out your faith in the NHL(12:05) - Sharing Jesus with others(13:47) - Identity in Christ and not hockey(15:38) - Staying humble after signing a big contract(18:48) - The joy in talking about Jesus to others(22:34) - Becoming hockey players at a young age(25:14) - Owen shares about his wedding(26:33) - Owen and Kent playing against each other(27:58) - Favorite on-ice momentsHave 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 October 28, 2025Topics include:- Cam Skattebo's gruesome injury (00:51)- Gambling in sports (14:50)- Matt's Workhorse of the Week. (26:49)- Former Jets teammate Nick Mangold's death at age 41 (29:50)- What Matt learned at church on Sunday (38:41)Thanks to our partners, Operation Christmas Child. Pack a shoebox gift with fun toys, school supplies, and personal care items and send joy to a child in need. Then bring it to a Drop-Off Location during National Collection Week, November 17th through the 24th. Or Build a Shoebox Online! The good news of Jesus Christ is shared alongside your gift, and each child is invited to join a discipleship program. Visit SamaritansPurse.org/OCC to learn more.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 

Today on the podcast, 11-year NFL wide receiver Golden Tate joins Matt Forte to discuss choosing the NFL over MLB, his experience at Notre Dame, growing in his relationship with Jesus, appearing on FOX's World’s Toughest Test and his favorite jersey swap story.Topics include: - Choosing football over baseball (03:50)- His time at Notre Dame (10:20)- Growing in his faith (15:00)- Surrendering to Jesus (22:11)- His experience on FOX's Special Forces: World's Toughest Test (24:28)- Golden's favorite jersey swap story (33:39)- Matt's favorite jersey swap story (36:10)- Who is Jesus to Golden Tate? (38:01)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/

Today on the "Tuesday Morning Running Back" edition of the podcast for October 21, 2025Topics include:- Is right now the best we get in sports all year?- NFL week 7 recap- Matt's "Workhorse of the Week"- Matt reacts to Travis Hunter's baptisms, and Skip Bayless' comments- What Matt learned at church on SundayHave 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