
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

Mar 4, 2025 • 49min
Chad Prewett - Auburn basketball coach on living for Christ
Today on the podcast, Matt and Jason discuss what stood out from this past weekend in sports ( 0:45) as well as what we learned at church on Sunday (9:44) Then, we're joined by Chad Prewett (17:27) college basketball assistant coach with Auburn University's men's basketball program. Chad shares about his role with Auburn, growing up without a dad, coaching for Christ, spiritual revival among young people, serving in ministry with his wife and Jesus inside the Auburn men's basketball program. 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'sWhat's Up Podcast -https://open.spotify.com/show/7CvX5oXnEuKIYI5GCVT7Hi?si=9c61982675f1413dSports Spectrum'sGet in the Game Podcast -https://open.spotify.com/show/7CFPZVet3TcsSJMZqRHndI?si=d6599c85917146a7

Feb 28, 2025 • 45min
NASCAR driver Anthony Alfredo plus Matt Forte answers fan questions
Today on the podcast, Matt Forte answers fans questions on his father's legacy at Tulane (1:25) and how to persuade unbelievers about the truth of the Gospel. (6:58)Then we hear from NASCAR driver Anthony Alfredo as he shares his testimony of faith and being baptized at Daytona Beach. (13:32) 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'sWhat's Up Podcast -https://open.spotify.com/show/7CvX5oXnEuKIYI5GCVT7Hi?si=9c61982675f1413dSports Spectrum'sGet in the Game Podcast -https://open.spotify.com/show/7CFPZVet3TcsSJMZqRHndI?si=d6599c85917146a7

Feb 25, 2025 • 33min
Javien Elliott - Former NFL player on being an "UNCONQUERED WALK-ON"
Javien Elliott played 4 seasons in the NFL with the Buccaneers and Panthers. He was undrafted after a college career at Florida State, where he went from walk-on to scholarship player.His new book "UNCONQUERED WALK-ON" is out now.Today on the podcast, Javien Elliott shares his journey of faith, purpose, resilience, spiritual growth. Javien shares abut his experience being baptized by Matt Forte at a Christian conference for NFL players and the significance of relying on God during 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'sWhat's Up Podcast -https://open.spotify.com/show/7CvX5oXnEuKIYI5GCVT7Hi?si=9c61982675f1413dSports Spectrum'sGet in the Game Podcast -https://open.spotify.com/show/7CFPZVet3TcsSJMZqRHndI?si=d6599c85917146a7

Feb 21, 2025 • 35min
Jackson Holliday, Ethan Holliday and Matt Holliday on their unique family bond of faith and baseball
Matt Holliday played 15 seasons in the big leagues with the Rockies, A’s, Cardinals and Yankees. He is a seven-time MLB All-Star, a 2011 World Series champion and a 2007 NLCS MVP.Jackson Holliday is an infielder with the Baltimore Orioles. He was selected number one overall by Baltimore in the 2022 MLB Amateur Draft. He made his MLB debut in April of 2024.Ethan Holliday is a high school senior at Stillwater High School in Stillwater, Oklahoma. He is considered a top prospect and is expected to be one of the top players selected at the 2025 MLB Amateur Draft.Matt, Jackson and Ethan will be featured on the cover of our Spring 2025 Sports Spectrum magazine.Today, (2:08) we sit down with Matt, Jackson and Ethan to talk about their baseball journey, the unique family bond they have, experiencing Jackson’s MLB debut, favorite baseball players and how proud Matt is to see his sons following Jesus.Email us with your questions, thoughts , guest ideas or if you'd like to advertise with 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'sWhat's Up Podcast -https://open.spotify.com/show/7CvX5oXnEuKIYI5GCVT7Hi?si=9c61982675f1413dSports Spectrum'sGet in the Game Podcast -https://open.spotify.com/show/7CFPZVet3TcsSJMZqRHndI?si=d6599c85917146a7

Feb 18, 2025 • 45min
Matt Holliday - 7-time MLB All-Star, plus Matt Forte on All-Star games and what he learned at church
Today on the podcast, Matt Forte and Jason Romano discuss the NBA All-Star weekend and the decline of the sports all-star game (3:14). Then, Matt shares what he learned at church this past weekend. (13:09)Finally, we're joined by 7-time MLB All-Star Matt Holliday to discuss parenting his baseball-playing sons, his high school football career and his love for pickleball. (21:27) Email us with your questions, thoughts and guest ideas: jason@sportsspectrum.com WATCH 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/ If you would like to advertise with Sports Spectrum please email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comHave you heard our other Sports Spectrum podcasts?Sports Spectrum's What's Up Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/7CvX5oXnEuKIYI5GCVT7Hi?si=9c61982675f1413dSports Spectrum's Get in the Game Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/7CFPZVet3TcsSJMZqRHndI?si=d6599c85917146a7

Feb 14, 2025 • 56min
Maya Moore and Jonathan Irons - Basketball legend and husband on love and justice
Maya Moore is a basketball legend. In college at UCONN, Moore was a two-time Naismith College Player of the Year, two-time NCAA champion and a four-time First-Team All-American. The first overall pick in the 2011 WNBA Draft by Minnesota, Moore won four WNBA titles in her eight seasons, including the 2014 WNBA MVP and six All-Star selections. Her number 23 is retired by the Lynx. Moore also represented the United States at the Olympics and won two Gold Medals. In 2019, Moore took a sabbatical from basketball to help secure the release of Jonathan Irons, who was serving a 50-year sentence that started when he was 16 years old. She was successful in July of 2020 in securing his release and soon after, married Jonathan. They had their son JJ in 2022. In 2023, Moore and Irons released their book "Love and Justice."Today on the podcast, Maya Moore and Jonthan Irons share their powerful story of love, justice and their unwavering faith in Jesus. Email us with your questions, thoughts and guest ideas: jason@sportsspectrum.com WATCH 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/ If you would like to advertise with Sports Spectrum please email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comHave you heard our other Sports Spectrum podcasts?Sports Spectrum's What's Up Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/7CvX5oXnEuKIYI5GCVT7Hi?si=9c61982675f1413dSports Spectrum's Get in the Game Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/7CFPZVet3TcsSJMZqRHndI?si=d6599c85917146a7

Feb 11, 2025 • 1h 3min
Jim Schlossnagle - Texas Longhorns baseball coach, plus Matt and Jason recap Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans
Today on the podcast, Matt and Jason recap their trip to New Orleans covering Super Bowl LIX (1:15), what Matt learned from church on Sunday (11:57) and then we hear from Jim Schlossnagle (22:51), the head baseball coach with the Texas Longhorns.Coach Schlossnagle joins us to discuss his new role with Texas, the pressures of coaching at a high level, the distinction between goals and standards, and the significance of identity beyond one’s role in sports.Email us with your questions, thoughts, guest ideas or interest in advertising with 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'sWhat's Up Podcast -https://open.spotify.com/show/7CvX5oXnEuKIYI5GCVT7Hi?si=9c61982675f1413dSports Spectrum'sGet in the Game Podcast -https://open.spotify.com/show/7CFPZVet3TcsSJMZqRHndI?si=d6599c85917146a7

Feb 7, 2025 • 24min
Shaun Alexander and Matthew Hasselbeck at Super Bowl LIX radio row
We have two interviews for you to check out today. First, (1:51) Annabelle Hasselbeck talks to Shaun Alexander, former Seattle Seahawks legend and 2005 NFL MVP.Then, (15:19) Annabelle gets a chance to interview her dad Matthew Hasselbeck, 3-time NFL Pro Bowl QB, about his Super Bowl experience.Sports Spectrum is presented this week by UNITUS. Learn more by checking out their website -WeAreUnitus.com. Use the code SS10 to save 10% off through February 9, 2025.If you would like to advertise with Sports Spectrum or have a guest idea for someone to talk to on the show, please 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'sWhat's Up Podcast -https://open.spotify.com/show/7CvX5oXnEuKIYI5GCVT7Hi?si=9c61982675f1413dSports Spectrum's Get in the Game Podcast -https://open.spotify.com/show/7CFPZVet3TcsSJMZqRHndI?si=d6599c85917146a7

Feb 7, 2025 • 26min
Philadelphia Eagles players and coaches at Super Bowl LIX on their Christian faith
This week, Sports Spectrum's Matt Forte, Jason Romano and Annabelle Hasselbeck spent the week in New Orleans interviewing and speaking to Philadelphia Eagles players and coaches about their faith in Jesus.
1. Jalen Hurts (1:48)
2. Saquon Barkley (2:40)
3. Reed Blankenship (3:28)
4. Jalyx Hunt (4:16)
5. Jeremiah Trotter Jr. (7:33)
6. Oren Burks (9:50)
7. Kelee Ringo (11:09)
8. Jemal Singleton (12:32)
9. Cooper DeJean (18:20)
10. Grant Calcaterra (19:37)
11. Will Shipley (21:25)
Sports Spectrum is presented this week by UNITUS. Learn more by checking out their website - WeAreUnitus.com. Use the code SS10 to save 10% off through February 9, 2025.
If you would like to advertise with Sports Spectrum or have a guest idea for someone to talk to on the show, please email us - jason@sportsspectrum.com
WATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:
https://www.youtube.com/@SportsSpectrumMagazine
Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15
https://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 -
https://open.spotify.com/show/7CvX5oXnEuKIYI5GCVT7Hi?si=9c61982675f1413d
Sports Spectrum's Get in the Game Podcast -
https://open.spotify.com/show/7CFPZVet3TcsSJMZqRHndI?si=d6599c85917146a7

Feb 6, 2025 • 26min
Warren Moon and Rod Woodson - Pro Football HOF'ers on faith and Super Bowl LIX
Warren Moon is a Pro Football HOF QB who played 23 seasons of pro football in the CFL and the NFL.Rod Woodson is a Pro Football HOF defensive back who played 17 seasons in the NFL and won a Super Bowl in 2000 with the Ravens.Warren and Rod both joined us at Super Bowl LIX radio row in New Orleans to talk about faith, football and helping others.Sports Spectrum is presented this week by UNITUS. Learn more by checking out their website -WeAreUnitus.com. Use the code SS10 to save 10% off through February 9, 2025.Email us with your questions, thoughts and guest ideas: 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/If you would like to advertise with Sports Spectrum please email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comHave you heard our other Sports Spectrum podcasts?Sports Spectrum'sWhat's Up Podcast -https://open.spotify.com/show/7CvX5oXnEuKIYI5GCVT7Hi?si=9c61982675f1413dSports Spectrum'sGet in the Game Podcast -https://open.spotify.com/show/7CFPZVet3TcsSJMZqRHndI?si=d6599c85917146a7