Sports Spectrum

Hosted by former ESPN Senior Producer Jason Romano, Sports Spectrum is an interview driven podcast that features stories on the intersection of faith and sports.



Benjamin Watson - Former NFL tight end on overseas trips, parenting and biblical justice

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:02:00 GMT

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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TUESDAY MORNING RB - Matt on the NBA slam dunk content, MJ/LeBron and the "Big Man Upstairs"

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:02:00 GMT

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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Jason Adam - San Diego Padres pitcher on his quad rupture, patience, faith and fatherhood

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:02:00 GMT

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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TUESDAY MORNING RB - Super Bowl LX recap, halftime show thoughts and what we learned at church

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:03:00 GMT

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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Damar Hamlin - Buffalo Bills safety at Super Bowl LX on his recent baptism and growing in his faith after his near-death experience

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT

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.


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.


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Devin Hester, Shaun Alexander and Prince Amukamara on Super Bowl LX Media Row

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT

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.


Our Super Bowl LX coverage this week is presented by Adoption is an Option. They aren't an adoption agency or a referral service,  and they don’t want anything FROM you.  They exist to help people understand what private infant adoption really looks like today, because too often it’s missing from our most urgent and important conversations. Learn more at ⁠⁠Adoption.is⁠⁠.


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Rod Woodson and Anthony Munoz on Super Bowl LX Media Row

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:00:00 GMT

We're live in San Francisco for Super Bowl LX and today, Matt Forte speaks with Hall of Famers Rod Woodson and Anthony Munoz.


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.


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Demario Davis - New Orleans Saints LB on Super Bowl LX Radio Row with Matt Forte

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT

New Orleans Saints All-Pro linebacker Demario Davis 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.


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Cam Newton - 2015 NFL MVP on Super Bowl LX Radio Row with Matt Forte

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

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.


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Seattle Seahawks players and coaches share their faith in Jesus at Super Bowl LX

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:02:00 GMT

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,  and they don’t want anything FROM you.  They exist to help people understand what private infant adoption really looks like today, because too often it’s missing from our most urgent and important conversations. Learn more at ⁠Adoption.is⁠.


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New England Patriots players share their faith in Jesus at Super Bowl LX

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:03:00 GMT

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 from poverty in Jesus’ name. Join this urgent mission and live out Matthew 25:40 by visiting ⁠Compassion.com⁠ today.


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TUESDAY MORNING RB - Super Bowl LX predictions, Pro Bowl fixes and Jimmy Mellado from Compassion joins us

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:03:00 GMT

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)


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.


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James Mitchell - New England Patriots team chaplain on faith in the locker room of the 2025 AFC champions

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 08:04:00 GMT

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 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.


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Jonathan Rainey - Seattle Seahawks team chaplain on faith in the locker room of the NFC champions

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 08:01:00 GMT

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 referral service,  and they don’t want anything FROM you.  They exist to help people understand what private infant adoption really looks like today, because too often it’s missing from our most urgent and important conversations. Learn more at Adoption.is.


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Dan Orlovsky - ESPN NFL analyst previews Super Bowl LX and talks faith, family and representing Christ

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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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TUESDAY MORNING RB - Panthers legendary RB Jonathan Stewart joins Matt to break down the Conference Championship matchups

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:02:00 GMT

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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Tony Dungy - Pro Football HOF coach talks Super Bowl memories, identity as a Christian and dealing with disappointment

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 06:03:00 GMT

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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TUESDAY MORNING RB - Matt breaks down the Bears loss, Caleb's TD throw, Bo Nix's injury, Sean McDermott's firing and conference championship preview

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 08:01:00 GMT

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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Adam Wainwright - St. Louis Cardinals legend on country music, Jesus, retirement and broadcasting

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT

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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