Sports Spectrum Podcast

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 ChristHave 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/

This is "Tuesday Morning Running Back" with Matt Forte and special guest Matt Hasselbeck for January 13, 2026Topics: -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)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, 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"Special thanks to our partners at Tyndale and their Life Recovery Bible. Learn more at LifeRecoveryBible.comGet the first chapter of Jordan's book "Pivot to Win" hereHave 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 re

This is "Tuesday Morning Running Back" with Matt Forte for January 6, 2026Topics:01:14 - The Bears are the 2 seed05:27 - Baltimore/Pittsburgh reaction12:30 - Ravens kicker Tyler Loop's postgame comments23:11 - Identity in sports27:47 - NFL Wild Card playoff predictions45:18 - Workhorse of the Week 48:11 - Matt makes his NFL MVP choice50:11 - What we learned at church Special thanks to our partners at Tyndale and their Life Recovery Bible. Learn more at ⁠LifeRecoveryBible.comHave 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 

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 Click here to watch RGIII's podcast "OUTTA POCKET WITH RGIII"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

This is "Tuesday Morning Running Back" with Matt Forte for December 30, 2025Topics:(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 churchHave 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 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 5:21Have 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/

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 Read our story on NFL player standing up for religious persecution in Nigeria 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 PODCAST15

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 heroesHave 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

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 churchWant to advertise with us? Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? - 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 

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)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

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

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 nowSpecial thanks to our partners at Tyndale and their Every Man's Bible and Every Woman's Bible. Learn more at ⁠EveryMansBible.com⁠ and ⁠EveryWomansBible.com⁠.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.

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 SundaySpecial thanks to our partners at Tyndale and their Every Man's Bible and Every Woman's Bible. Learn more at EveryMansBible.com and EveryWomansBible.com.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, 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.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/

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 churchHave 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 

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)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 PODCA

Today on the "Tuesday Morning Running Back" edition of the podcast for November 17, 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). 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 

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) 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.comWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and recei

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