ENCORE - Monty Williams, Former NBA Coach and Player

Join us for an inspiring conversation with former NBA coach Monty Williams as he shares his journey of faith, grief, and coaching. In this episode, Monty opens up about his transition from the NBA to high school coaching, the challenges of balancing family and career, and how his faith in Christ has guided him through life's toughest moments.Key takeaways:* Monty's transition from NBA coaching to high school coaching* The importance of family stability and being present for his children* How grief has shaped his perspective on life and coaching* Finding contentment in Christ amidst challenges* The impact of faith on his coaching philosophyWhat's your biggest challenge with balancing faith and career? Drop it in the comments!Subscribe for weekly insights on faith and sports!#MontyWilliams #NBA

Jordan Staal - Carolina Hurricanes legend on winning the 2026 Stanley Cup, his journey of faith and his day with the Cup

Jordan Staal is a two-time Stanley Cup champion with the Penguins (2009) and Hurricanes (2026) and is entering his 21st season in the NHL.

During the 2026 Stanley Cup playoff run, Staal was named the Conn Smythe Trophy winner as the playoffs Most Valuable player, becoming the oldest player to win the award.

TOPICS:

- Winning the 2026 Stanley Cup - (01:42)

- The 19 game playoff run - (05:42)

- Winning Conn Smyth Award - (07:32)

- His day with the Stanley Cup - (08:55)

- The journey of faith - (12:19)

- Pushing through obstacles - (14:29)

- Being a spiritual leader - (18:30)

- Jaccob Slavin the teammate and brother - (19:44)

- Who is Jesus to Jordan Staal? - (23:59)

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Ryan Johansen - Former NHL All-Star on his new faith in Jesus Christ

Ryan Johansen played 13 NHL seasons from 2011-2024. He announced his retirement from hockey in 2026. He joins former NHL player Nate Prosser on the podcast today to share about his new faith in Jesus and the importance of staying rooted in a Christian community.

TOPICS:

(01:25) - Becoming a new dad

(01:53) - Ryan's hockey journey

(03:50) - Sharing his testimony of faith

(10:55) - Christ-followers who have impacted Ryan

(17:29) - Transitioning away from hockey

(20:23) - Planting roots in Nashville

(22:13) - Advice to a young hockey player searching faith

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ENCORE: AJ Griffin - On his sudden NBA retirement and trusting God

With the NBA season underway, we’re revisiting one of our most-watched conversations. AJ Griffin walked away from the NBA to put his faith first, and he joined Matt Forte to talk about trusting God when the path doesn’t make sense to anyone else.

Originally aired January 28, 2025.

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SPORTS SPECTRUM SERIES: Finding our Identity

On today's Sports Spectrum podcast, former MLB pitchers Scott Linebrink and Josh Lindblom discuss the topic of identity and finding our purpose and worth outside of sports.

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TUESDAY MORNING RB - Jason's big announcement, plus Matt remembers Mike Ditka and recaps Week 5

Welcome to TUESDAY MORNING RB with Matt Forte for October 13, 2026.

TOPICS:

- (01:11) - Jason Romano makes a big announcement

- (10:11) - The Bears were a no-show in Lambeau

- (17:37) - What were the Eagles thinking?

- (27:38) - Was were the Commanders thinking?

- (32:49) - Receive or Defer if you win the coin toss in OT

- (35:33) - Matt remembers Mike Ditka

- (40:34) - Workhorse of the Week

- (43:56) - What we learned at church

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SPORTS SPECTRUM SERIES: Fear and Anxiety

On today's Sports Spectrum podcast, former MLB pitchers Scott Linebrink and Josh Lindblom discuss the topic of fear and anxiety in sports from a biblical perspective.

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TUESDAY MORNING RB - Bears win! Monangai is a WORK HORSE -- plus God owns it all, let's not rob HIM

Welcome to TUESDAY MORNING RB with Matt Forte for October 6, 2026.

TOPICS:

- Analyzing 4-0 Teams: Real or Cap?

- Bears move to 3-1 in the Matt Forte Bowl

- Detroit Lions' remaining schedule and playoff chances

- Best 0-4 team right now

- Matt's Workhorse of the Week

- What we learned at church

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SPORTS SPECTRUM SERIES: Youth Sports from a Biblical Perspective

On today's Sports Spectrum podcast, former MLB pitchers Scott Linebrink and Josh Lindblom are joined by our own Annabelle Hasselbeck to talk about the state of youth sports and navigating the balance of young people in athletics and growing in a relationship with Christ.

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TUESDAY MORNING RB - Bears win on MNF, Case Keenum balled out, Most impressive team, Dallas' poor clock management plus ASK, SEEK, KNOCK

Welcome to TUESDAY MORNING RUNNING BACK with Matt Forte for September 29, 2026.

TOPICS:

- Chicago Bears big MNF win over the Eagles

- We give Case Keenum his flowers, what a game!

- Most impressive team in the NFL through 3 weeks

- DEN/LAR and DAL/BAL recaps

- Matt's WORKHORSE OF THE WEEK

- What we learned at church on Sunday

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Booger McFarland - ESPN analyst and two-time Super Bowl champ on faith, family and football

Anthony "Booger" McFarland is an analyst with ESPN covering the NFL and college football. He played eight years in the NFL from 1999-2006 winning two Super Bowls with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2002 and the Indianapolis Colts in 2006.

Booger joins Matt Forte on the podcast today to share about his memories growing up in Louisiana, playing for LSU, the state of college football, the importance of his faith in Jesus, lessons from Tony Dungy, dropping his daughter off in college last month and what it means to tweet DEFCON.

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TUESDAY MORNING RB - Caleb Williams injury, praying for athletes, shocking NC State loss and taming the tongue

Welcome to TUESDAY MORNING RUNNING BACK with Matt Forte for September 22, 2026.

TOPICS:

- Chicago Bears lose game and Caleb Williams to injury

- Jayden Daniels elbow injury

- Importance of praying for athletes

- NFL's most surprising start after 2 games

- Shocking NC State loss to Vanderbilt

- Trinidad Chambliss' postgame comments and importance of taming the tongue

- Matt's WORKHORSE OF THE WEEK

- What we learned at church on Sunday

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Sam Acho - Former NFL running back and ESPN analyst on limits and tradeoffs, love for Nigeria and growing in Christ

Sam Acho is a former NFL linebacker who played nine seasons with the Cardinals, Bears and Buccaneers. The former Texas Longhorn was a fourth round draft pick by Arizona in 2011. He is currently an analyst with ESPN and a two-time author.

Sam joins his former teammate Matt Forte on today's podcast to discuss how family balance, the limits and tradeoffs, his love for Nigeria, growing in Christ and his favorite moment playing with Matt on the Bears 2015 team.

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TUESDAY MORNING RB - NFL Week 1 recap, Bears score 59!! Plus our most impressive and concerning teams

Welcome to TUESDAY MORNING RUNNING BACK with Matt Forte for September 15, 2026.

The NFL is officially back!

TOPICS:

01:53 - Week 1 in the books -- Bears score 59!!

14:33 - Team we're most impressed with

15:24 - Team we're most concerned about

27:31 - Matt's WORKHORSE OF THE WEEK

32:14 - What we learned at church on Sunday

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Adam Thielen - Former Vikings wide receiver on retirement, purpose and gratitude

Former NFL wide receiver Adam Thielen joins Matt on today's podcast to talk about his recent retirement, getting serious about his faith in Jesus, why he doesn't set goals, when he knew he was retiring and why he's appreciative of the doubters on his incredible 13 year NFL journey.

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TUESDAY MORNING RB - NFL 2026 predictions, Michigan's crazy win and Matt's John 20 lesson

Welcome to TUESDAY MORNING RUNNING BACK with Matt Forte for September 8, 2026.

The NFL returns tomorrow! Matt gives us his division predictions, NFL MVP, NFL rushing leader and Super Bowl picks. Plus, we recap Michigan's crazy win over Western Michigan, Dabo Swinney's coaching future and what we learned at church on Sunday.

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Emeka Egbuka - Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR on growing in Christ, year 2 expectations and getting married

Emeka Egbuka returns to the show to talk about growing in faith in the NFL as a rookie with the Buccaneers, expectations for year 2 in 2026, getting married and memories from NFL Draft day.

TOPICS

(02:01) - Rookie year lessons

(05:14) - Getting married in July 2026

(08:38) - NFL Draft day 2025 memories

(12:47) - His welcome to the NFL moment

(16:02) - Lessons learned from God in his rookie year

(19:40) - Overcoming challenges

(21:30) - Baker Mayfield the teammate

(23:55) - Funny moments in the huddle

(24:55) - Bible character to identify with

(29:22) - Who is Jesus to Emeka right now?

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TUESDAY MORNING RB - CFB is BACK! Being patient in the process and excited and concerned NFL teams

Welcome to TUESDAY MORNING RUNNING BACK with Matt Forte for September 1, 2026.

CFB is back! Plus 3 teams we love and 3 teams we're concerned with in the NFL this year. Matt brags on his son and then we hear what we learned at church. Packed show -- Tune in!

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Nathan Carter - Atlanta Falcons running back on marriage, parenting and serving Jesus on a Compassion trip

Nathan Carter is an NFL running back with the Atlanta Falcons.

He joins Matt Forte on today's podcast to share about preparing for the 2026 season, his amazing story of following Jesus, serving with Compassion and taking a recent trip to the Dominican Republic back in March.

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