

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.
Episodes
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Nov 5, 2023 • 8min
Phil Robertson - Sports Spectrum Minute
Welcome to the Sports Spectrum Minute featuring a short clip of inspiration from a previous Sports Spectrum Podcast interview. Today we hear from Duck Commander founder and former college football QB Phil Robertson. He appeared on Sports Spectrum's Podcast in October 2020. You can listen to the entire interview here. Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine

Nov 3, 2023 • 48min
Bob Richey - Furman men's basketball coach on his March Madness moment and lessons learned in hard losses

Nov 1, 2023 • 40min
Jay Jacobs - Former Auburn Athletic Director on life decisions, kingdom work and being Bo Jackson's teammate
Jay Jacobs was the Athletic Director at Auburn University from 2004-2018. During his tenure with the Tigers, he was part of Auburn's undefeated football program in 2010 that won the national championship, beating Oregon 22-19. After his time came to end at Auburn, Jacobs moved to the University of Florida, where he was the Gators' Executive Associate Athletics Director of External Affairs from 2018-2023. He retired from his role at Florida on June 30, 2023. Today on the podcast, Jay Jacobs shares about his decision to retire from Florida, playing college football with Bo Jackson at Auburn, how he has lived his faith in Jesus out at the work place, overcoming adversity and the importance of foster parenting. Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine

Oct 30, 2023 • 49min
Brock Huard - Fox Sports CFB analyst on playing for Tony Dungy, growing in wisdom and cursing in sports
Brock Huard is a college football analyst for Fox Sports and a Seattle radio host for 710 ESPN. In high school, Huard was the 1995 Gatorade High School Football Player of the Year and had a standout collegiate career at the University of Washington, where he set multiple passing records. Huard was selected in the 3rd round of the 1999 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks out of the University of Washington. He played six seasons in the NFL, including two as Peyton Manning’s backup in Indianapolis. Today on the podcast, we talk to Brock Huard about growing in wisdom with age, playing for coach Tony Dungy in the NFL, using foul language in sports and the importance of building and maintaining relationships. Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine

Oct 29, 2023 • 5min
Mark Price - Sports Spectrum Minute
Welcome to the Sports Spectrum Minute featuring a short clip of inspiration from a previous Sports Spectrum Podcast interview. Today we hear from 4-time NBA All-Star guard Mark Price. He appeared on Sports Spectrum's Podcast in December 2017. You can listen to the entire interview here. Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine

Oct 27, 2023 • 32min
Alex Highsmith - Steelers linebacker on staying humble, living for Jesus and representing the Steelers
Alex Highsmith is a linebacker with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was selected in the third round by Pittsburgh in the 2020 NFL Draft after a stellar college career at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. In 2022, Highsmith led the Steelers with a career-high 14.5 sacks and led the NFL in forced fumbles. He was rewarded with a four-year contract extension. Today on the podcast, we talk to Alex Highsmith about representing Christ as a football player, staying humble in wins and losses, and what it means to represent the Pittsburgh Steelers every week on the field. Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine

Oct 25, 2023 • 42min
Adam McQuaid - Former Boston Bruins hockey player on winning the Stanley Cup, the disease of more and having a praying mom
Adam McQuaid is a former NHL player with the Bruins, Rangers and Blue Jackets. He was selected 55th overall in the 2005 NHL Draft by Columbus and after being traded to Boston, made his NHL debut in the 2009-2010 season with the Bruins. He played 10 years with Boston from 2009-2018 and participated in two Stanley Cup Finals and won the Cup in 2011. After retiring following the 2019 season, McQuaid is now a Player Development Coordinator with his former team, the Boston Bruins. Today on the podcast, we talk to Adam McQuaid about his NHL path, winning a Stanley Cup, growing in his faith, the power of a praying mom and fighting the disease of "more." Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine

Oct 23, 2023 • 45min
Dan Orlovsky - ESPN NFL Analyst on his national TV prayer and saying yes to Jesus
Dan Orlovsky is an NFL analyst at ESPN working on NFL LIVE and making appearances on other ESPN show. On today's podcast, Dan shares with Jade McCarthy about praying on national TV at ESPN, being rooted in Christ and the importance of living out his faith. Today's podcast was recorded in front of a live audience at Valley Baptist Church in Avon, Connecticut on September 20, 2023. Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine Listen to our Sports Spectrum Transformed Podcast here.

Oct 22, 2023 • 6min
Warrick Dunn - Sports Spectrum Minute
Welcome to the Sports Spectrum Minute featuring a short clip of inspiration from a previous Sports Spectrum Podcast interview. Today we hear from 3-time NFL Pro Bowl running back Warrick Dunn. He appeared on Sports Spectrum's Podcast in January 2021. You can listen to the entire interview here. Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine

Oct 20, 2023 • 43min
Jay Feely - CBS Sports NFL analyst on parenting a college athlete, growing in his faith and his trip to Israel
Jay Feely is a former NFL kicker who is currently an NFL analyst with CBS Sports. He played his college football at the University of Michigan with Tom Brady and came to the NFL in 2001 with Atlanta. He would play 14 years in the NFL with the Falcons, Giants, Dolphins, Jets, Cardinals and Bears. He joined CBS Sports in 2015 and began calling NFL games in the 2017 season. Today on the podcast, we talk to Jay Feely about his favorite celebrity encounter, his recent trip to Israel, watching his son Jace kick at Colorado and the anticipation of becoming a grandparent. Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine