Sports Spectrum Podcast

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 chang

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 

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 at

Today on the "Tuesday Morning Running Back" edition of the podcast for October 14, 2025:- Matt Forte reacts to the Bears 25-24 MNF win (01:40) - Matt's book signing tour is underway (14:28)- Bijan Robinson's big MNF performance against Buffalo (16:30)- What we learned at church on Sunday (22:35)- Biggest surprise from NFL week 6 (38:57)Order Matt's new book "Stay in the Game" ⁠here⁠. 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 

Luke McCown played 13 seasons in the NFL with the Saints, Falcons, Jaguars and Buccaneers. His brother Josh is currently the QB coach with the Minnesota Vikings. Topics include:- How Luke became a QB (03:25)- Choosing football over basketball (06:10)- The current landscape of college football (10:39)- Luke's desire to coach in the NFL (14:58)- Coming to faith in Christ and trusting in God (19:07)- Relationship over religion (31:05)- The danger of comparison as an NFL QB (38:25)- Luke's daily disciplines in spending time with God (49:01)- Who's the best QB in the NFL today? (55:42)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 tex

Today on the "Tuesday Morning Running Back" edition of the podcast for October 7, 2025:- Matt's new book is out TODAY! (01:02)- More surprising win, Denver or New England? (21:03)- Looking back at Matt's 200 yard rushing game against Carolina in 2011 (27:49)- Matt's experience playing an NFL game in London (34:07)- Week 5 Workhorse of the Week winner (43:06)- What we learned at church on Sunday (44:55)Order Matt's new book "Stay in the Game" here. 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:- Two-time Olympian and 2024 silver medalist Daniel Roberts discusses the importance of faith in overcoming adversity, and how his identity has evolved beyond athletics. Topics include:- Daniel's football dream (03:34)- His devastating high school football injury (06:02)- Advice for young athletes on identity (13:22)- Daily routine of faith (16:49)- Knowing "about" God and KNOWING God (21:15)- Qualifying for his first Olympics (24:20)- Mixing Olympics and Jesus (26:52)- His future plans for 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics (31:38)- Favorite Bible verse (35:01)- How can we be praying for Daniel Roberts? (36:50)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 t

Today on the "Tuesday Morning Running Back" edition of the podcast for Sept 23, 2025:- Packers/Cowboys tie game. Do we like ties in the NFL? What's a way to fix the regular season tie game? (01:22)- Matt on the Bears 25-24 win over the Raiders (11:20)- Jaxson Dart's rookie debut (17:01)- Virginia's win over Florida State and storming the field in college football (24:45)- Matt's Workhorse of the Week for NFL week 4 (31:23)- Pro Football Hall of Fame criteria for running backs (33:43)- What we learned at church on Sunday morning (47:11)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, we have former MLB pitchers Josh Lindblom and Scott Linebrink interviewing each other as they discuss faith, family, baseball and representing Christ in the big leagues. Topics include: - Intro (03:25)- Taming the tongue in baseball (04:48)- Scott's Spring Training story on our representing Jesus well (14:46)- Discipleship within the clubhouse (16:45)- Navigating youth sports as a parent (31:11)- Matt and Jason recap the conversation (37:01)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 rate

Today on the "Tuesday Morning Running Back" edition of the podcast for Sept 23, 2025:- Matt reacts to the Bears win over the Cowboys (01:25)- Is the season over at 0-3? (03:57)- When do you turn the page as an NFL player after a loss? (08:27)- Showhorse vs Workhorse 3-0 teams? (13:50)- Which 0-3 teams still have a shot? (16:31)- When should the Giants make a move at QB? (19:06)- Matt's Workhorse of the week winner (26:32)- What Matt learned at church on Sunday (29:23)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, we have Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin and Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson interviewing each other as they discuss faith, family and life as a pro hockey player. Topics include: - Josh's path to the NHL (05:37)- Jaccob's path to the NHL (07:35)- Representing Christ as an NHL player (11:22)- Finding true peace (17:20)- Navigating marriage and parenting as a hockey player (18:00)- Favorite God moments in the NHL (28:10)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 a

Today on the "Tuesday Morning Running Back" edition of the podcast for Sept 16, 2025:- Matt reacts to Tulane's 3-0 start (00:54)- Thoughts on the Tush Push (04:28)- Broncos lose a heartbreaker on a leverage penalty (13:17)- Matt's experience with turf toe injuries (18:14)- Matt's WORKHORSE OF THE WEEK award (25:54)- What we learned at church this week (28:43)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 suggesti

Today on the podcast:- NFL defensive back Caleb Farley joins Matt Forte as they explore the profound impact of faith on Caleb's personal and professional life, particularly in the face of adversity. Topics include:- Caleb's testimony of faith in Jesus (00:45)- Transition from wide receiver to cornerback (02:28)- Dealing injuries and uncertainty in his career (06:57)- Processing the death of his mom from cancer (12:20)- The importance of telling our story (19:22)- Getting through the grief of losing his mom and dad (22:09)- None of us are "good" - (26:24)- The Word of God is our number one weapon (30:00)- Favorite scripture verse (32:53)- What's right now? vs. What's next? (37:03)Today's podcast is presented by The Faith and Sports Institute at Baylor University's Truett Seminary. Learn more at their website - http://Baylor.edu/truett/fsiHave 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.youtub

Today on the "Tuesday Morning Running Back" edition of the podcast for Sept 9, 2025:- Matt reacts to the Bears MNF loss (00:35)- Buffalo's big comeback win over Baltimore (14:45)- Matt looks back at losing a heart breaker vs Atlanta in 2008 (21:00)- Matt remembers exciting Bears comeback win over KC in 2015 (25:38)- How should we handle revenge as Christians? (30:01)- Kudos to the Packers on their opening win vs Detroit (37:27)- What Matt learned at church on Sunday (41:01)- Why is discipleship so hard? (47:54)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

Today on the podcast:- Jason McCourty is a former NFL defensive back who won a Super Bowl with his twin brother Devin in 2018 as a member of the Patriots. Jason played 12 NFL seasons and is now an NFL analyst with CBS Sports. Topics include:- Excitement for the 2025 NFL season (02:54)- What NFL storyline is Jason McCourty most interested in? (03:53)- Being selected in the 6th round of the NFL Draft as a motivator (05:45)- The brotherly connection with twin brother Devin (12:18)- Stewarding his time in retirement from the NFL (23:04)- The grieving process of his NFL career ending (28:50)- Sharing his testimony of faith in Jesus (34:15)- The pruning process as a Christian (40:22)- What Bible verse impacts him the most (44:27)- How can we be praying for Jason McCourty? (46:39)Special thanks to our partnership with the Courage for Life Study Bible. Learn more by going to ⁠⁠CourageforLifeBibles.com.Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? Email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comWATCH all of o

Today on the "Tuesday Morning Running Back" edition of the podcast for Sept 2, 2025:- Matt recaps Week 1 of CFB (02:47)- Micah Parsons trade reaction (08:18)- Matt's NFL predictions: 2025 rushing champ - (18:50) Most surprising team - (20:43) 2025 MVP - (25:31) AFC champion - (29:35) NFC champion - (30:10)- What Matt learned at church on Sunday (35:10)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 s

Today on the podcast:- Dabo Swinney joins Matt on the podcast to share his unique journey from a young boy in Alabama to the head coach of the Clemson Tigers. He also shares about how he got the name "Dabo" as well as the importance of his faith in Jesus and how God has uniquely positioned him as a football coach. Coach Dabo also previews the upcoming 2025 season and the home opener against LSU on August 31. 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's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What's Up Podcast ⁠

Today on the "Tuesday Morning Running Back" edition of the podcast:- Matt previews Week 1 of the 2025 College Football season (03:03)- Matt looks back at Hurricane Katrina 20 years later and being a college student at Tulane University in New Orleans (17:17)- What is God teaching Matt right now? (30:19)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

Today on the podcast:- 4-time Olympian Chaunte Lowe joins Matt Forte on the show to share her inspiring journey of faith, resilience, and overcoming adversity. From her tumultuous childhood to her Olympic aspirations, Chaunte discusses how her faith in God has shaped her identity and helped her navigate life's challenges, including her battle with breast cancer.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's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What's Up Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠with Annabe

Today on the "Tuesday Morning Running Back" edition of the podcast:- Matt reacts to the Bears 38-0 preseason week 2 win over Buffalo (04:17)- Matt picks the five RB's he's watching in 2025 (16:14)- What we learned at church (32:53)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/SportsSpectrumMa