

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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Feb 7, 2021 • 21min
Gerald McCoy - 3-time All-Pro NFL Defensive Tackle
Gerald McCoy has played 11 years in the NFL. Selected as the third overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft by the Buccaneers, McCoy would play nine seasons in Tampa, being named to six Pro Bowls and earning First-Team All-Pro honors three times. In 2019, he played with the Carolina Panthers and in 2020, was a member of the Dallas Cowboys before an injury he suffered in training camp ended his season before it started. Today on the show, we talk to Gerald McCoy about watching his former team in the Super Bowl, not staying bitter, trusting in God during setbacks and why what we say and how we say it matters in building others up. --- If you enjoyed this podcast with Gerald, we know you'll love these conversations as well: - Darren Woodson, 3-time Super Bowl Champion - David Tyree, N.Y. Giants Super Bowl Hero

Feb 6, 2021 • 32min
Jordy Nelson - Former Green Bay Packers Wide Receiver
Jordy Nelson played 11 seasons in the NFL with the Packers and Raiders. He was selected in the 2nd round of the 2008 NFL Draft by Green Bay and played 10 seasons with the Packers from 2008-2017. He finished his career in 2018 with the Raiders and retired in March of 2019. 10 years ago, Jordy caught 9 passes for 140 yards and a touchdown to help Green Bay beat Pittsburgh 31-25 to win Super Bowl XLV. Today on the podcast, we talk to Jordy about his Super Bowl experience 10 years ago, shining on the biggest stage, his thoughts on this year's Super Bowl, how he lives out his faith each day and his work with Compassion International's Fill the Stadium initiative. ---- If you enjoyed this podcast with Jordy, we know you'll love these conversations as well: -Bill Curry from December 2019 -Inky Johnson from May 2018

Feb 5, 2021 • 17min
Kurt Warner - Super Bowl Memories
Pro Football Hall of Fame QB Kurt Warner is our guest today to talk about his experience winning Super Bowl XXXIV MVP and the memorable experience of playing in three Super Bowls with the Rams and Cardinals. ----- If you enjoyed this episode with Nick we know you'll love these conversations as well: Kevin Nickerson, Rams Team Chaplain Isaac Bruce, Former Rams Wide Receiver

Feb 5, 2021 • 17min
Marcellus Casey - Kansas City Chiefs Team Chaplain
Marcellus Casey is the team chaplain of the Kansas City Chiefs. On this episode of the podcast, we talk to Marcellus about the chapel services lessons he's taught to members of the Chiefs during the 2020 season and why prayer has become a vital part of the team chapel gatherings once again during the 2020 playoff run to the Super Bowl. ---- If you enjoyed this podcast with Marcellus, we know you'll love these conversations as well: - Anthony Sherman - Kansas City Chiefs Fullback - Stefen Wisniewski - Kansas City Chiefs Offensive Lineman

Feb 4, 2021 • 12min
Nick Foles - Super Bowl Memories
Nick Foles is our guest today to talk about his Super Bowl LII experience in winning the MVP and leading the Eagles to their first ever Super Bowl title beating the Patriots 41-33 on February 4, 2018. ----- If you enjoyed this episode with Nick we know you'll love these conversations as well: Randy Alcorn, New York Times Bestselling Author Andy Mineo and Trey Burton

Feb 4, 2021 • 23min
Ryan Succop - Tampa Bay Buccaneers Kicker
Ryan Succop is the kicker for the NFC Champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was selected as Mr. Irrelevant, the last pick of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs. On Sunday, he'll face his former team in Super Bowl LV. Today on the podcast, Ryan shares what it's like getting ready to play in a home Super Bowl, kicking clutch field goals at Lambeau Field, the prayer he says before each kick, how God guided his steps in signing with Tampa back in September and how his wife Paige is the real MVP. ----- If you enjoyed this podcast with Ryan, you'll love these conversations too: - Ryan Succop from May 2019 - Nick Foles – Super Bowl MVP from July 2018

Feb 3, 2021 • 16min
Matthew Slater - Super Bowl Memories
Matthew Slater is a 9-time Pro Bowl Special Teams ace with the New England Patriots. He's played in five Super Bowls, winning three in his 13 NFL seasons. The five-time First-Team All-Pro shares his Super Bowl memories with us here on the show. ---- If you enjoyed this podcast with Matthew, we know you'll love these conversations as well. Devin and Jason McCourty, Patriots Super Bowl Champions Jon Gordon, Power of a Positive Team

Feb 3, 2021 • 27min
Stefen Wisniewski - Kansas City Chiefs Offensive Lineman
Preparing for his third Super Bowl in four years, Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Stefen Wisniewski joins us to talk about preparing to start in another Super Bowl, the crazy road that has brought him to this moment in 2021, spending time with God during the NFL season, and the prayer he hopes to pray before walking out of the tunnel at Super Bowl LV. ---- If you enjoyed this podcast with Stefen, we know you'll love these conversations as well: - Anthony Sherman - Kansas City Chiefs Fullback - David Tyree, N.Y. Giants Super Bowl Hero

Feb 2, 2021 • 14min
Mark Schlereth - Super Bowl Memories
FOX Sports NFL Analyst Mark Schlereth is a three-time Super Bowl champion with Washington and Denver and he joins us today to talk about his Super Bowl experiences from the 1991, 1997 and 1998 seasons. ----- If you enjoyed this episode with Nick we know you'll love these conversations as well: Mark Schlereth 2018 Interview Daniel and Bree Schlereth (Baseball and Faith)

Feb 2, 2021 • 32min
Clyde Christensen - Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Coach
Clyde Christensen is the quarterbacks coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In coaching Tom Brady in 2020, he helped Tampa to the NFC Championship and a trip to Super Bowl LV. This will be Clyde's third Super Bowl appearance as a coach, having helped the Indianapolis Colts and Peyton Manning to Super Bowl XLI in 2006 and Super Bowl XLIV in 2009. On today's podcast, we talk to Clyde Christensen about his relationship with Tom Brady, winning the NFC Championship, headed to his third Super Bowl, going through the Bible with his fellow coaches this year, and how God is moving in his life right now. ---- If you enjoyed this podcast with Clyde, we know you'll love these conversations as well: -Clyde Christensen from 2018 -Tony Dungy from 2019