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

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

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

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

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

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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TUESDAY MORNING RB - Matt Hasselbeck joins us to look at Wild Card weekend, share playoff memories and lessons from church

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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Jordan Babineaux - Former NFL safety on faith, grief and pivoting from the NFL

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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TUESDAY MORNING RB - NFL playoff preview, Tyler Loop's postgame comments, NFL MVP prediction and Philippians 4:6-7

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 - 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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