Sports Spectrum hosts talks with pros and coaches about faith, adversity, and purpose in and beyond the game.
On today's TUESDAY. MORNING RB with Matt Forte, we are joined by 10-year Vikings RB C.J. Ham to discuss his retirement from the NFL this year. (03:40) Then, Matt shares his thoughts on the Jaden Ivey story and how we should react as Christians. (34:13)
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NFL QB Jameis Winston is back on the show for an inspiring and wide-ranging conversation about faith, football, his surprising receiving touchdown last season, and how much longer he plans to compete at the highest level of the NFL. You won’t want to miss this powerful and candid discussion.
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On today's TUESDAY. MORNING RB with Matt Forte, we react to UConn's stunning win over Duke, how to handle heartbreak and loss in sport and life, keeping our identity in Christ, what we learned at church and preparing for Easter week 2026.
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Frank Kaminsky played eight seasons in the NBA and was a first round pick after a stellar career at Wisconsin, where he led his team to two Final Fours and was the 2015 Naismith college basketball player of the year.
Today on the podcast, Matt Forte talks to Frank Kaminsky about his fandom for the Chicago Bears, the phone call he got from Michael Jordan, playing in two Final Fours with Wisconsin, growing in his faith and becoming a dad.
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On today's TUESDAY. MORNING RB with Matt Forte, we talk March Madness and using your platform to point to Christ. Then we welcome in USA Gold Medalist Jaccob Slavin to talk about his Olympic experience last month, winning gold, praising God in the good and the bad and then joins Matt to talk about what we learned at church.
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Patrick Bailey is the starting catcher for the San Francisco Giants. He was a first round selection by the Giants in 2020 and made his MLB debut in May of 2023. In 2024 and 2025, he won back to back Gold Glove awards and in 2025, Bailey became the first player in MLB history to hit a walk-off inside the park home run and a walk-off Grand Slam in the same season.
Chapters:
(01:23) - Winning back to back Gold Glove award
(02:29) - Hitting a walk-off inside the park HR in 2025
(03:58) - Being a switch hitting catcher
(06:20) - Hitting advantage as a catcher
(07:02) - Coming to faith in Christ in high school
(09:03) - Evidence of Jesus in Patrick's life
(10:49) - What "Jesus Won" means to Patrick
(13:05) - His MLB debut
(17:23) - Keeping baseball in its proper place
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On today's TUESDAY. MORNING RB with Matt Forte, we talk St. Patrick's Day, March Madness, NFL Free Agency, Matt's story of almost signing with the Patriots and what we learned at church.
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Webb Simpson is a PGA Tour pro and 2012 U.S. Open champion. After a stellar college career at Wake Forest, Simpson turned pro in 2008 and has 7 PGA Tour wins, while also appearing in three Ryder Cup events in 2012, 2014 and 2018.
Webb is also the founder and co-host of the Bible Caddie podcast with fellow PGA Tour pro Ben Crane, where they bring the good news of Christ to the world of golf.
Chapters:
(01:28) - Getting his start in golf
(04:04) - The mental aspect of golf
(7:02) - Being present with his wife and children
(11:24) - Playing the Masters in Augusta
(19:29) - His testimony of faith in Jesus
(23:55) - The state of faith in the golf world
(29:50) - Starting the Bible Caddie podcast
(34:17) - Handling success as a believer
(41:48) - Playing on the PGA Tour in 2026
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On today's TUESDAY. MORNING RB with Matt Forte, we talk about the NFL Free Agency moves including thoughts on Kenneth Walker to KC, Alec Pierce re-signing with the Colts and the defensive signings made by the Chicago Bears.
Matt also shares the story of meeting former President Barack Obama this past weekend and then brings it home with what we learned at church.
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Today on the podcast, former MLB pitchers Josh Lindblom and Scott Linebrink return to interview each other on handling failure as athletes but also with life circumstances.
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On today's Tuesday Morning RB with Matt Forte, we look back at Matt's 2008 COMBINE experience (04:10), the Bears possibly moving to Indiana (24:31) and what we learned at church (32:55).
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Today on the podcast, we have former MLB pitchers Josh Lindblom and Scott Linebrink interviewing each other on dealing with uncertainty in sports and in life.
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On today's Tuesday Morning RB with Matt Forte, we recap USA Hockey's gold medal Olympic victory, Rondale Moore's tragic death, mental health in the NFL and what we learned at church.
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It's great to welcome back our friend Benjamin Watson to the podcast with Matt Forte. Ben is a former NFL tight end who played 16 seasons with the Patriots, Browns, Saints and Ravens.
Today on the podcast, Benjamin joins Matt from Super Bowl media row in San Francisco to talk about overseas mission trips, biblical justice and raising our kids to follow Jesus.
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On today's Tuesday Morning RB with Matt Forte, we recap NBA All-Star weekend and the flawed Slam Dunk content. We also discuss athletes and coaches referring to God as the "Big Man Upstairs," Michael Jordan on his 63rd birthday, why he's the NBA GOAT, and what we learned at church.
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San Diego Padres All-Star pitcher Jason Adam joins the show with Matt to talk about his quad tendon rupture injury in September 2025 and how the rehab is going thus far. He also talks about doubt in his baseball journey and dealing with disappointment.
Chapters:
(01:50) - Big news on the parenting front
(06:23) - His September left quad tendon rupture injury
(13:14) - Ups and downs of the baseball journey
(17:45) - Dealing with disappointment
(22:37) - Spiritual disciplines
(29:18) - Being patient in the rehab process
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On today's Tuesday Morning RB with Matt Forte, we recap Super Bowl LX and the Seahawks pivotal moment this season. Matt gives his thoughts on the Bad Bunny halftime show and the importance of building our lives on the rock of Jesus.
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Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin joins Matt Forte on our Super Bowl LX set to talk about growing in his faith, his recent baptism and his near-death experience and what God taught him.
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We're live in San Francisco for Super Bowl LX and today, Matt Forte speaks with 3 guests on Media Row.
- Matt's former teammate and Pro Football HOF'er Devin Hester,
- Seattle Seahawks legend Shaun Alexander
- Former NFL DB and Super Bowl champion Prince Amukamara.
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New Orleans Saints All-Pro linebacker Demario Davis joins Matt Forte on our set at Super Bowl LX in San Francisco.
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We're live in San Francisco for Super Bowl LX and today, Matt Forte speaks with Hall of Famers Rod Woodson and Anthony Munoz.
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Former NFL MVP and Carolina Panthers legend Cam Newton joins Matt Forte on our set at Super Bowl LX in San Francisco.
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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
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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
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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 right now? (58:17)
- Super Bowl LX predictions (1:03:49)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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 Christian
(26:35) - Coach Dungy's favorite scripture
(28:03) - Super Bowl XIII memories with Pittsburgh
(30:48) - Current landscape of coaching changes in the NFL
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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/NFC Conference Championship game predictions (44:54)
- What we learned at church (53:09)
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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 player
- (18:47) - Adam's budding music career
- (22:39) - Choosing the genre of music to glorify Christ
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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 we learned at church (1:01:23)
-Divisional Round playoff picks (1:12:05)
-Matt's big announcement (1:16:53)
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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
(11:07) - Walking by faith and the journey to Jesus
(17:47) - 2007 tackle on Tony Romo in NFC playoffs
(24:26) - Pivoting from the NFL into retirement
(32:21) - What it means to "Pivot to Win"
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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
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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)
(39:08) - Advice for Patrick Mahomes and Micah Parsons returning from ACL injuries
(50:08) - The importance of loving his wife well
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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
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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
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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 days
(33:05) - Benjamin on fan behavior
(42:43) - The Chicago Bears are in the playoffs!
(46:12) - Matt reacts to Bears stadium news
(49:35) - Matt's WORKHORSE OF THE WEEK
(50:46) - What we learned at church this week
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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) Posting Daily Devotional on Instagram
- (25:19) Who is Jesus?
- (33:02) John 3:16 Syracuse Mets jersey
- (34:52) - Nolan playing Matt Forte on Madden as a kid
- (37:07) - His sports heroes
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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 learned at church
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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)
- Lessons from playing with the Browns as a rookie (07:05)
- Transitioning from NFL to retirement (10:08)
- The origins of his faith in Jesus (17:46)
- His accident that led to 4 fingers being amputated (23:24)
- Starting VESSOL, his leadership development company (30:27)
- Seeing his accident as a blessing to help others (38:03)
- How can we be praying for Mohamed? (40:43)
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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
(36:14) - Reflections from God on Matt's 40th birthday
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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 after winning
(14:33) - Becoming a father
(16:17) - Alex being a Green Bay Packers fan
(18:40) - Who is Jesus to Alex Call right now
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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
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Today on the podcast, Matt Forte and Jason Romano discuss the importance of reading from God's word.
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Today on the "Tuesday Morning Running Back" edition of the podcast for November 25, 2025:
Topics:
(01:17) - Eagles blow 21-0 lead to Dallas
(08:58) - The 8-3 Bears continue to win
(14:30) - Matt predicts Bears record for remainder of season
(19:08) - Jameis Winston the RECEIVER
(26:12) - Matt recaps speaking at Steelers chapel
(34:05) - Shedeur Sanders big win
(37:20) - Thanksgiving memories
(42:14) - Matt's Workhorse of the Week
(45:13) - What we learned at church
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Eddie George played nine seasons in the NFL with the Titans and Cowboys. He is the 1995 Heisman Trophy winner and is currently the head football coach at Bowling Green University. He joins Matt to share their common thread of being "tall" NFL running backs, why ballet helped them train, following Jesus and being baptized.
Chapters:
- Matt and Eddie had the same running backs coach (01:07)
- Growing up wanting to play running back (04:04)
- Ballet lessons for football players? (05:44)
- Lessons from Ohio State (08:21)
- Being a "tall" running back (12:20)
- His testimony of faith in Jesus Christ (15:09)
- Leaving a legacy of faith (21:14)
- Matt and Jason recap the Eddie George interview (31:05)
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Today on the "Tuesday Morning Running Back" edition of the podcast for November 18, 2025:
- Matt's visit to Tulane (01:05)
- The FIRST PLACE Chicago Bears (05:28)
- Should Pass Interference be reviewable? (16:49)
- Dan Campbell's gambling on 4th down (27:33)
- Ohio State's Luke Montgomery asks Matt a question (35:15)
- Matt's Workhorse of the Week (39:17)
- What we learned at church this weekend (46:25).
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George Hill played 15 years in the NBA and was teammates with NBA legends Tim Duncan, LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo. He joins Matt to talk about his career, guarding Kobe Bryant, faith in the NBA and his recent baptism in the summer of 2025.
Chapters:
- Choosing basketball over other sports (04:20)
- Going from a small college to the NBA (07:18)
- His first ever dunk (11:05)
- His "Welcome to the NBA" moment (13:00)
- The beginning of his faith journey (17:22)
- NBA faith culture (25:08)
- Identity as an NBA player (30:21)
- George's farm ranch (38:12)
- Being in all in for Jesus since his baptism (44:50)
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Today on the "Tuesday Morning Running Back" edition of the podcast for November 11, 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)
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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)
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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)
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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
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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)
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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)
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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
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Today on the "Tuesday Morning Running Back" edition of the podcast for Sept 30, 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)
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