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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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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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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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Today on the "Tuesday Morning Running Back" edition of the podcast for October 28, 2025
Topics include:
- Cam Skattebo's gruesome injury (00:51)
- Gambling in sports (14:50)
- Matt's Workhorse of the Week. (26:49)
- Former Jets teammate Nick Mangold's death at age 41 (29:50)
- What Matt learned at church on Sunday (38:41)
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Today on the podcast, 11-year NFL wide receiver Golden Tate joins Matt Forte to discuss choosing the NFL over MLB, his experience at Notre Dame, growing in his relationship with Jesus, appearing on FOX's World’s Toughest Test and his favorite jersey swap story.
Topics include:
- Choosing football over baseball (03:50)
- His time at Notre Dame (10:20)
- Growing in his faith (15:00)
- Surrendering to Jesus (22:11)
- His experience on FOX's Special Forces: World's Toughest Test (24:28)
- Golden's favorite jersey swap story (33:39)
- Matt's favorite jersey swap story (36:10)
- Who is Jesus to Golden Tate? (38:01)
Special thanks to our partnership with Athletes in Action.
For only $22 a month, you can put a Bible in the hands of three athletes -- every single month. When you sign up with a monthly gift of $22, you’ll also receive a free copy of the Increase, our 52 week devotional. Simply text SPORTS to 71326 to help provide Bibles to athletes today. Just Imagine how much this gift could change an athlete’s life! So text SPORTS to 71326, that’s S-P-O-R-T-S TO 71326 to help now or visit http://athletesinaction.org/spectrum ... Message and data rates may apply. Available to U.S. addresses only.
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Today on the "Tuesday Morning Running Back" edition of the podcast for October 21, 2025
Topics include:
- Is right now the best we get in sports all year?
- NFL week 7 recap
- Matt's "Workhorse of the Week"
- Matt reacts to Travis Hunter's baptisms, and Skip Bayless' comments
- What Matt learned at church on Sunday
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Today on the podcast, Matt Forte interviews RobertAnthony Cruz, a.k.a. Coach RAC, about his journey to the Savannah Bananas and the sudden fame he’s received. They also discuss Jesus, success, handling criticism, and Coach RAC’s mission to impact youth sports positively.
Topics include:
- How did he get the nickname Coach RAC (2:50)
- The spiritual growth of the Savannah Bananas (04:24)
- The culture of the Bananas (06:50)
- The reason behind the Savannah Bananas success (09:30)
- Why is he involved in youth sports (14:55)
- Not Your Average Baseball Camp (19:02)
- How he ended up with the Bananas (22:15)
- Who is Jesus to Coach RAC? (30:21)
- How can we be praying for Coach RAC? (32:44)
Special thanks to our partnership with Athletes in Action.
For only $22 a month, you can put a Bible in the hands of three athletes -- every single month. When you sign up with a monthly gift of $22, you’ll also receive a free copy of the Increase, our 52 week devotional. Simply text SPORTS to 71326 to help provide Bibles to athletes today. Just Imagine how much this gift could change an athlete’s life! So text SPORTS to 71326, that’s S-P-O-R-T-S TO 71326 to help now or visit http://athletesinaction.org/spectrum ... Message and data rates may apply. Available to U.S. addresses only.
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Today on the "Tuesday Morning Running Back" edition of the podcast for October 14, 2025:
- Matt Forte reacts to the Bears 25-24 MNF win (01:40)
- Matt's book signing tour is underway (14:28)- Bijan Robinson's big MNF performance against Buffalo (16:30)
- What we learned at church on Sunday (22:35)
- Biggest surprise from NFL week 6 (38:57)
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Luke McCown played 13 seasons in the NFL with the Saints, Falcons, Jaguars and Buccaneers. His brother Josh is currently the QB coach with the Minnesota Vikings.
Topics include:
- How Luke became a QB (03:25)
- Choosing football over basketball (06:10)
- The current landscape of college football (10:39)
- Luke's desire to coach in the NFL (14:58)
- Coming to faith in Christ and trusting in God (19:07)
- Relationship over religion (31:05)
- The danger of comparison as an NFL QB (38:25)
- Luke's daily disciplines in spending time with God (49:01)
- Who's the best QB in the NFL today? (55:42)
Special thanks to our partnership with Athletes in Action.
For only $22 a month, you can put a Bible in the hands of three athletes -- every single month. When you sign up with a monthly gift of $22, you’ll also receive a free copy of the Increase, our 52 week devotional. Simply text SPORTS to 71326 to help provide Bibles to athletes today. Just Imagine how much this gift could change an athlete’s life! So text SPORTS to 71326, that’s S-P-O-R-T-S TO 71326 to help now or visit http://athletesinaction.org/spectrum ... Message and data rates may apply. Available to U.S. addresses only.
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Today on the "Tuesday Morning Running Back" edition of the podcast for October 7, 2025:
- Matt's new book is out TODAY! (01:02)
- More surprising win, Denver or New England? (21:03)
- Looking back at Matt's 200 yard rushing game against Carolina in 2011 (27:49)
- Matt's experience playing an NFL game in London (34:07)
- Week 5 Workhorse of the Week winner (43:06)
- What we learned at church on Sunday (44:55)
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Today on the podcast:
- Two-time Olympian and 2024 silver medalist Daniel Roberts discusses the importance of faith in overcoming adversity, and how his identity has evolved beyond athletics.
Topics include:
- Daniel's football dream (03:34)
- His devastating high school football injury (06:02)
- Advice for young athletes on identity (13:22)
- Daily routine of faith (16:49)
- Knowing "about" God and KNOWING God (21:15)
- Qualifying for his first Olympics (24:20)
- Mixing Olympics and Jesus (26:52)
- His future plans for 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics (31:38)
- Favorite Bible verse (35:01)
- How can we be praying for Daniel Roberts? (36:50)
Special thanks to our partnership with Athletes in Action.
For only $22 a month, you can put a Bible in the hands of three athletes -- every single month. When you sign up with a monthly gift of $22, you’ll also receive a free copy of the Increase, our 52 week devotional. Simply text SPORTS to 71326 to help provide Bibles to athletes today. Just Imagine how much this gift could change an athlete’s life! So text SPORTS to 71326, that’s S-P-O-R-T-S TO 71326 to help now or visit http://athletesinaction.org/spectrum ... Message and data rates may apply. Available to U.S. addresses only.
Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? Email us - jason@sportsspectrum.com
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Do you know Christ personally? Click below to learn how you can commit your life to Him.
https://sportsspectrum.com/gospel/
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