Sports Spectrum Podcast

Former NFL MVP and Carolina Panthers legend Cam Newton joins Matt Forte on our set at Super Bowl LX in San Francisco. Our Super Bowl LX coverage this week is presented by Compassion International . Since 1952, Compassion has been releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name. Join this urgent mission and live out Matthew 25:40 by visiting ⁠⁠ Compassion.com ⁠⁠ today. Have a question? Got a guest s...

We're in San Francisco for Super Bowl LX and had the opportunity to talk with members of the New England Patriots about their faith in Christ. - Jaxon Smith-Njigba - Leslie Frazier - Cooper Kupp - Klint Kubiak - Mike Morris - Jalen Sundell - Leonard Williams Our Super Bowl LX coverage this week is presented by Adoption is an Option . They aren't an adoption agency or a referral service,  a...

We're in San Francisco for Super Bowl LX and had the opportunity to talk with members of the New England Patriots about their faith in Christ. - Drake Maye - Brenden Schooler - Christian Elliss - Demario "Pop" Douglas - TreVeyon Henderson - Hunter Henry Our Super Bowl LX coverage this week is presented by Compassion International . Since 1952, Compassion has been releasing children f...

This is "Tuesday Morning Running Back" for February 3, 2026 with Matt Forte and special guest Jimmy Mellado from Compassion International. Topics: - Matt's Pro Bowl memories (03:03) - How to fix the Pro Bowl (10:03) - Pro Football HOF credentials (17:09) - Thoughts on Super Bowl LX matchup (22:33) - Jimmy Mellado from Compassion joins us (30:12) - What is Matt F learning from God rig...

James Mitchell is the team chaplain and director of player development for the 2025 AFC champion New England Patriots. James joins the show today to share about what this 2025 season has been like, coming to New England from Tennessee along with Mike Vrabel, the Bible studies and chapel services he's led, and what it means to see players be outspoken about their faith. Our Super Bowl LX covera...

Jonathan Rainey is the team chaplain of the 2025 NFC champion Seattle Seahawks. Jonathan joins the show today to share about what this 2025 season has been like, the Bible studies and chapel services he's led, and what it means to see players be outspoken about their faith. Our Super Bowl LX coverage this week is presented by Adoption is an Option . They aren't an adoption agency or a refe...

Dan Orlovsky from ESPN returns to the show to preview Super Bowl LX with Matt. We also talk faith, parenting and representing Christ in the workplace. 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 an...

This is "Tuesday Morning Running Back" for January 27, 2026 with Matt Forte and special guest former Panthers Pro Bowl running back Jonathan Stewart. Topics: (02:06) -NFC Championship Recap (13:54) -AFC Championship Recap (17:40) -Should Denver have kicked a field goal in the first half? (32:45) -Jonathan's Super Bowl experience (48:52) -What we learned at church Have a question? Got...

Pro Football Hall of Fame coach, NBC Sports analyst, 2-time Super Bowl champion and bestselling author Tony Dungy joins the show today. Chapters: (01:55) - 2008 Bear/Colts opening game memories (04:20) - 2002 story of being fired (08:05) - Dealing with disappointment (13:25) - Coach Dungy's testimony of faith in Christ (17:22) - Lessons from his former coach Chuck Noll (21:58) - Identity as a...

This is "Tuesday Morning Running Back" with Matt Forte for January 20, 2026 Topics - Matt was at the Bears/Rams game (01:05) - Bears/Rams breakdown (03:20) - Caleb Williams/Brett Favre comparison (13:12) - Patriots/Texans recap (18:59) - Praising God after a loss (21:22) - Broncos/Bills recap (26:05) - Matt reacts to Sean McDermott's firing (30:28) - Bo Nix's injury (41:41) - AFC...

St. Louis Cardinals legendary pitcher Adam Wainwright returns to the pod for a brand new chat with Matt Forte on his country music career, his faith journey and life in retirement. Chapters: - (01:49) - Adjusting to retirement from baseball - (05:54) - His journey of faith in Jesus Christ - (12:07) - Advice for those doubting in their faith - (15:55) - Living out his faith in Jesus as an MLB playe...

This is "Tuesday Morning Running Back" with Matt Forte and special guest Matt Hasselbeck for January 13, 2026 Topics: -Texans/Steelers recap (01:23) -Matt Hasselbeck joins us (13:48) -Patriots/Chargers recap (29:40) -Caleb Williams/Bears insight (31:55) -Eagles/49ers recap (42:30) -Hasselbeck's Super Bowl experience (46:36) -Praying when disappointment comes in the NFL (49:31) -What...

Today on the podcast, former NFL safety Jordan Babineaux shares his miraculous journey to the NFL and how he was able to overcome the loss of his dad to achieve success. Jordan also discusses his retirement and the transition away from the game of football and the importance of pivoting well. Chapters: (01:14) - Growing up the youngest of five (03:57) - Pursuing football and trusting the process (...

This is "Tuesday Morning Running Back" with Matt Forte for January 6, 2026 Topics: 01:14 - The Bears are the 2 seed 05:27 - Baltimore/Pittsburgh reaction 12:30 - Ravens kicker Tyler Loop's postgame comments 23:11 - Identity in sports 27:47 - NFL Wild Card playoff predictions 45:18 - Workhorse of the Week 48:11 - Matt makes his NFL MVP choice 50:11 - What we learned at church Special...

Robert Griffin III (RGIII) joins Matt on the show today to discuss his journey of faith, football, adversity, social media, marriage and much more .. Chapters: (01:20) - His full circle broadcasting moment in December 2025 (04:40) - A journey of faith (12:01) - Responding to adversity (17:33) - Sharing about faith as his platform has grown (33:12) - Starting a new podcast (OUTTA POCKET WITH RGIII)...

This is "Tuesday Morning Running Back" with Matt Forte for December 30, 2025 Topics: (02:30) - Bears/49ers recap (10:55) - Playing football in the rain (20:09) - 3 most dangerous NFL teams right now (26:12) - Matt's predictions for CAR/TB, SEA/SF, BAL/PIT (32:36) - Workhorse of the week (39:04) - What we learned at church Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise wit...

Today on a special episode of the Sports Spectrum podcast, Matt Forte and Jason Romano reflect on the meaning of Christmas, receiving the greatest gift of Jesus and a look ahead to 2026. "For our sake, he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God." - 2 Corinthians 5:21 Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? Em...

Today on "Tuesday Morning Running Back" with Matt Forte, we're joined by special guest --- former NFL tight end Benjamin Watson. Topics: (01:37) - NFL players speaking out about religious persecution in Nigeria (20:15) - Bears fans cheering for Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers (27:15) - DK Metcalf and dealing with fan behavior as an NFL player (29:40) - Matt shares fan encounter from his playing day...

New York Mets pitcher Nolan McLean joins Matt Forte to talk about his 2025 baseball year, making his MLB debut, choosing baseball over football, growing in his faith and 2026 expectations. Chapters: - (01:31) Nolan the football player - (05:25) Choosing baseball over football at Oklahoma State - (07:58) His MLB debut - (14:13) Expectations for 2026 - (16:18) His testimony of faith - (22:41) Postin...

Today on the "Tuesday Morning Running Back" edition of the podcast for December 16, 2025: Chapters: (01:27) - Matt's surprise 40th birthday trip (07:03) - Patrick Mahomes/Micah Parsons injuries (12:41) - Grieving injuries as an NFL player (18:30) - 44 y/o Philip Rivers is back in the NFL! (24:55) - Bears/Packers preview (33:24) - Matt's Workhorse of the Week (38:10) - What we lea...

Mohamed Maassaquoi is a former NFL wide receiver who played five seasons with the Browns, Jets and Jaguars. He was selected in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft by Cleveland. In 2017, Massaquoi had four fingers amputated on his left hand after injuring it on a trip with friends. Chapters: - Choosing Georgia as his college of choice (01:10) - His NFL Draft Day experience in 2009 (02:52) - Less...

Today on the "Tuesday Morning Running Back" edition of the podcast for December 9, 2025: Chapters: (01:10) - College Football Playoff reaction (06:20) - Did Notre Dame get snubbed? (16:27) - How to fix the current CFB system (19:01) - Packers/Bears reaction (27:28) - Chiefs loss to Texans (29:37) - Prayer for Jayden Daniels and Daniel Jones (33:50) - Matt's Workhorse of the Week (36:...

Alex Call is an outfielder with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was traded from Washington to Los Angeles on July 31, 2025 and went on to help the Dodgers win the 2025 World Series in seven games over the Toronto Blue Jays. Topics: (01:29) - Alex being traded at the deadline (04:02) - Being grateful that God brought him to LA (06:53) - Playing in the 2025 World Series (09:57) - Taking a parade lap aft...

Today on the "Tuesday Morning Running Back" edition of the podcast for December 2, 2025: Chapters: (01:51) - The Bears victory over the Eagles (07:45) - Going for 2 down nine with 3 mins left (20:04) - Who are the Super Bowl favorites right now? (28:05) - Matt's Workhorse(s) of the week (35:38) - What we learned at church on Sunday Special thanks to our partners at Tyndale and their...

Today on the podcast, Matt Forte and Jason Romano discuss the importance of reading from God's word. 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 usi...