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On Tuesday, former Chicago Bears pro bowl running back Matt Forte hosts TUEDAY MORNING RB.
On Friday, we feature a guest from the world of sports to share their Jesus story.
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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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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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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 (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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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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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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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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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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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 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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