Sports Spectrum Podcast

Today on the podcast, Matt and Jason start out the New Year with a new segment -- "What we learned at church on Sunday." Then Matt shares about the Bears finally beating the Packers and our NFL playoff predictions. Lastly, we welcome New York Yankees pitcher Luke Weaver (28:01) back to the show to talk about his career year of 2024 and his first ever appearance in the World Series pitching against...

Chris Broussard is a Fox Sports commentator and the co-host of FS1’s First Things First daily program. Prior to joining Fox Sports in 2016, Broussard spent 12 years with ESPN as an NBA writer, reporter and analyst. In 2009, Broussard founded K.I.N.G, a national Christian men’s organization that seeks to strengthen men in their Christian faith and lifestyle by providing support, accountability, tea...

Earl McClellan is the founder and lead pastor of Shoreline City Church in Dallas, Texas. His new book "Get Your Spirit Back" released in November 2024. In college, McClellan played division one basketball with Oral Roberts University. Today on the podcast, Earl McClellan shares his journey from being a college basketball player to becoming a lead pastor and author. They discuss the importance of s...

Jake Bates is a kicker for the Detroit Lions in the NFL. He was undrafted out of the University of Arkansas in 2023 and signed with the Houston Texans before being released after in the preseason. In early 2024, he signed with the Michigan Panthers of the UFL and was selected to the All-UFL team before signing with the Lions in June. In Week 7 of the 2024 season, Bates was named NFC Special Teams...

Tommy Edman is a Gold Glove infielder and outfielder with the Los Angeles Dodgers. In 2024, he was named NLCS MVP and helped the Dodgers to a World Series championship over the New York Yankees. Today on the podcast, Tommy Edman reflects on his whirlwind 2024 of injuries, being traded, winning NLCS MVP and the World Series championship. Email us with your questions, thoughts and guest ideas: jason...

Today on the podcast, Matt Forte and Jason Romano discuss spiritual attacks, identity in the NFL, pride, the current situation with the Chicago Bears and Matt's favorite Christmas movie. 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/@SportsSpectrumMagazine Sign up for our Sports Spectr...

Clyde Christensen has been a football coach for more than 40 years in the NFL and college. His NFL coaching stops have included Tampa Bay (1996-2001), Indianapolis (2002-15), Miami (2016-18) and a return to Tampa (2019-22). He has coached in three Super Bowls, winning two (with the 2006 Colts and 2020 Buccaneers). Currently, he is serving at his alma mater, the University of North Carolina, where...

Taliyah Brooks is a track and field athlete with Team USA. At the 2024 United States Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene, Oregon, Brooks finished third in the heptathlon with a career-best 6.408 points and qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. In college at Arkansas, Brooks won the pentathlon at the 2018 NCAA Division 1 championships. Today on the podcast, we talk to Taliyah Brooks...

Happy 39th birthday Matt Forte!! Today on the podcast, we wish Matt a happy birthday, react to Juan Soto's $765 million dollar contract (02:50), talk about idolatry in sports, the relationship athletes have with money and then we welcome former NFL running back and 2024 College Football Hall of Fame inductee Danny Woodhead (28:49) to the show. WATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:...

Shaun Dolac is a linebacker for the University at Buffalo. In high school at West Seneca East Senior High, he was the Buffalo News Player of the Year and rushed for a school-record 1,997 yards on offense and a school-record 157 tackles on defense. After being offered a full-ride scholarship to play lacrosse, Dolac chose to pursue football and join Buffalo as a preferred walk-on. In 2022, he led th...

Alex Call is a professional baseball player with the Washington Nationals. He was originally selected in the third round of the 2016 MLB Amateur Draft by the Chicago White Sox. He made his MLB debut in July of 2022 with the Cleveland Guardians. He was selected off of waivers by Washington in 2023 and played in 128 games for the Nationals that season, hitting 8 home runs. In 2024, Call played in 30...

In today's episode, Matt Forte reflects on Thanksgiving and the challenges of playing in the NFL during the holiday, delving into the implications of player safety in relation to Thursday games. Matt and Jason also answer your questions from social media and explore how to engage with individuals of diverse beliefs while maintaining a Christian perspective. Matt also reflects on his college legacy...

Monty Williams is a former NBA player and head coach who currently is the head basketball coach at TMI Episcopal prep school in San Antonio where he coaches two of his children. Previously, he was the head coach with the Detroit Pistons and Phoenix Suns. In 2021, he led the Suns to the NBA Finals and was named NBA Coach of the Year in 2022.Today on the podcast, Monty Williams shares about the tens...

Parker Byrd is a college baseball player at East Carolina University. He was rated the 75th best shortstop nationally in high school and committed to East Carolina in 2022. On July 23, 2022, he was in a boating accident and had his right leg amputated. In February 2024, he returned to the field and became the first Division 1 baseball player to ever compete in a game with a prosthetic leg. Today o...

Emeka Egbuka is a wide receiver with the Ohio State University. A 5-star recruit, Egbuka was the 2019 Washington state Gatorade Player of the Year. In 2022, his sophomore year, he had 74 receptions for 1,151 yards and 10 touchdowns. Today on the podcast, we talk to Emeka Egbuka about his journey with Jesus, being bold in his faith, finding peace in Christ, overcoming loneliness and the revival hap...

Jonathan Isaac is entering his seventh season in the NBA with the Orlando Magic. He was originally selected 6th overall by Orlando in the 2017 NBA Draft after playing his college basketball at Florida State. In 2022, Isaac released his first book, " Why I Stand " and in 2023, he launched his new clothing and apparel company,  Unitus . Today on the podcast, Jonathan Isaac joins Matt Forte and Jason...

Today on the podcast, New Orleans Saints All-Pro linebacker Demario Davis joins Matt Forte and Jason Romano to talk about the importance of personal faith, the process of spiritual transformation, and the role of prayer in overcoming doubts and challenges. The discussion also highlights the collaboration between Demario and Saints teammate Derek Carr in leading spiritual initiatives within their t...

BONUS PODCAST: Today, Matt Forte welcomes Justin Giboney to the show. He is a former Vanderbilt college football player who is the cofounder of the AND Campaign, an attorney, and a political strategist in Atlanta, Georgia. You can learn more about the AND Campain here . WATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SportsSpectrumMagazine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Today on the podcast, former NFL running back Matt Forte officially begins his role as pro athlete voice on the Sports Spectrum podcast and he's joined by his good friend and longtime NFL tight end Benjamin Watson. Benjamin played 16 seasons in the NFL (2004-2019) with the Patriots, Browns, Saints and Ravens. He is the author of three books and is a college football analyst with the SEC Network. W...

The Sports Spectrum Podcast launched on March 31, 2017. Since then, we've had over 1400 interviews and 5 million downloads/listens. Our desire is to keep Jesus in the sports discussion and have conversations with athletes, coaches and others on the intersection of sports and faith in Christ. On November 5, 2024, we welcomed former Chicago Bears pro bowl running back Matt Forte as a co-host and pro...

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Preston Spradlin is the head men's basketball coach with James Madison University. Prior to arriving at JMU in March of 2024, Spradlin spent the previous nine seasons at Morehead State where he led his team to two NCAA Tournament berths, including this past season of 2023-24.   Today on the podcast, Preston Spradlin shares about his new role with James Madison. He emphasizes the importance of maki...

Jaelene Daniels is a former pro soccer player, who spent seven seasons in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) with the Western New York Flash and the North Carolina Courage. She was a member of two NWSL championship teams during her time with the Courage. Playing the defender position, Hinkle starred in high school at Valor Christian in Highlands Ranch, Colo., where she was a Parade High Sch...

Chuck Swirsky is the radio play by play voice of the Chicago Bulls. He started his career in broadcasting in Cleveland, Ohio in the mid-1970’s and moved to Chicago in 1979. He spent many years working in Chicago radio at WGN. In the mid-1990’s Swirsky was the host of our Sports Spectrum syndicated radio program, where he interviewed athletes and others in sports about their Christian faith. In 199...

Nick Mingione became the head baseball coach at the University of Kentucky in June 2016. Prior to his time with the Wildcats, he was an assistant coach at Mississippi State from 2009-16. In 2017, Mingione’s first season in Lexington, he led the program to the NCAA Super Regionals for the first time ever, and was named SEC and National Coach of the Year. In 2024, he led the Wildcats to a historic s...