Robert Griffin III - Heisman Trophy winner and former NFL QB on faith, family, failure and football

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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TUESDAY MORNING RB - Bears/49ers recap, playing in the rain, most dangerous teams and Week 17 predictions

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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Christmas reflections 2025

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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TUESDAY MORNING RB - Matt is joined by Ben Watson to talk fan behavior, religious persecution, cheering for Aaron Rodgers

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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Nolan McLean - New York Mets pitcher on his crazy 2025, growing in Christ and staying humble

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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TUESDAY MORNING RB - Mahomes/Parsons injuries, 45 y/o Philip Rivers, Bears/Packers and Matt's fishing trip

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 Massaquoi - Former NFL WR on faith, football and overcoming the amputation of 4 fingers

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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TUESDAY MORNING RB - Tulane is IN! Notre Dame snubbed? Pack/Bears plus Matt turns 40!

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 - LA Dodgers OF on being traded in July, winning the World Series and seeing God work in his life

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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TUESDAY MORNING RB - Matt on the Bears rushing attack, his Super Bowl favorites, when to go for two and the hope of Christ

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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Matt and Jason on reading God's word and understanding the Bible

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

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TUESDAY MORNING RB - Matt at Steelers chapel, Thanksgiving memories and Matt's prediction for remainder of Bears season

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 - Former Titans pro bowl RB and current Bowling Green head football coach on faith, football and coaching

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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TUESDAY MORNING RB - The FIRST PLACE Bears, Reviewing Pass Interference Calls, Going For It On 4th Down, Visiting Tulane, Lessons From Church

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 - Former NBA player on guarding Kobe, faith in the NBA, being baptized this summer

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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TUESDAY MORNING RB - Matt on Marshawn Kneeland's death, Veterans Day and the Bears 6-3 start

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 - Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman on playing with Matt F in NY, his dependance on God and raising kingdom kids

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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TUESDAY MORNING RB - Justin Forsett joins Matt, plus Bears crazy win, playing with Peyton Manning and lessons from church

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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Owen Power (Buffalo Sabres) and Kent Johnson (Columbus Blue Jackets) - NHL players on friendship, faith, family and hockey

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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