Sports Spectrum Podcast

Sports Spectrum
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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.

  1. TUESDAY MORNING RB - Matt on Marshawn Kneeland's death, Veterans Day and the Bears 6-3 start

    1H AGO

    TUESDAY MORNING RB - Matt on Marshawn Kneeland's death, Veterans Day and the Bears 6-3 start

    Today on the "Tuesday Morning Running Back" edition of the podcast for November 1, 2025 Topics 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.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

    47 min
  2. Kelvin Beachum - Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman on playing with Matt F in NY, his dependance on God and raising kingdom kids

    4D AGO

    Kelvin Beachum - Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman on playing with Matt F in NY, his dependance on God and raising kingdom kids

    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.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/

    44 min
  3. TUESDAY MORNING RB - Justin Forsett joins Matt, plus Bears crazy win, playing with Peyton Manning and lessons from church

    NOV 4

    TUESDAY MORNING RB - Justin Forsett joins Matt, plus Bears crazy win, playing with Peyton Manning and lessons from church

    Today on the "Tuesday Morning Running Back" edition of the podcast for November 4, 2025 Topics 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.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

    38 min
  4. Owen Power (Buffalo Sabres) and Kent Johnson (Columbus Blue Jackets) - NHL players on friendship, faith, family and hockey

    OCT 31

    Owen Power (Buffalo Sabres) and Kent Johnson (Columbus Blue Jackets) - NHL players on friendship, faith, family and hockey

    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 moments Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? 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/

    31 min
  5. TUESDAY MORNING RB - Nick Mangold's death, Cam Skattebo's injury and Gambling in sports

    OCT 28

    TUESDAY MORNING RB - Nick Mangold's death, Cam Skattebo's injury and Gambling in sports

    Today on the "Tuesday Morning Running Back" edition of the podcast for October 28, 2025 Topics 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.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

    54 min
  6. Golden Tate - Former NFL Pro Bowl WR on Notre Dame, baseball, jersey swaps and Jesus

    OCT 24

    Golden Tate - Former NFL Pro Bowl WR on Notre Dame, baseball, jersey swaps and Jesus

    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.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/

    45 min
  7. TUESDAY MORNING RB - Travis Hunter's baptism, best sports months and what we learned at church

    OCT 21

    TUESDAY MORNING RB - Travis Hunter's baptism, best sports months and what we learned at church

    Today on the "Tuesday Morning Running Back" edition of the podcast for October 21, 2025 Topics 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 Sunday Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? 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

    52 min
  8. Coach RAC (RobertAnthony Cruz) - Savannah Bananas star on faith, baseball,

    OCT 17

    Coach RAC (RobertAnthony Cruz) - Savannah Bananas star on faith, baseball,

    Today on the podcast, Matt Forte interviews RobertAnthony Cruz, a.k.a. Coach RAC, about his journey to the Savannah Bananas and the sudden fame he’s received. They also discuss Jesus, success, handling criticism, and Coach RAC’s mission to impact youth sports positively. Topics include: - How did he get the nickname Coach RAC (2:50) - The spiritual growth of the Savannah Bananas (04:24) - The culture of the Bananas (06:50) - The reason behind the Savannah Bananas success (09:30) - Why is he involved in youth sports (14:55) - Not Your Average Baseball Camp (19:02) - How he ended up with the Bananas (22:15) - Who is Jesus to Coach RAC? (30:21) - How can we be praying for Coach RAC? (32:44) 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.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/

    36 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    Sports Spectrum
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodes
    1.7K
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